Natural cleaning

At Lindas Cleaning, we are committed to using predominantly non-toxic, natural cleaning solutions.  I’m sure many of you spend time touching up your home in between cleanings provided by a cleaning service.  I’d like to share with you some of the many inexpensive, easy to use, natural solutions you can use in place of the usual commercial products.

One of my favorite household products to use when cleaning is regular white vinegar. When mixed into a solution of one part water and one part vinegar,  it makes an excellent all purpose cleaning solution. Vinegar is a natural disinfectant and deodorizer, and is quite inexpensive. It cuts through grease and sticky messes, removes mildew, odors, and some stains. It’s excellent for cleaning windows, floors, bathrooms, and the nursery. If you have a favorite non-toxic commercial cleaning solution, try adding a little vinegar to the mix for added cleaning power, and to disinfect. Don’t worry about the smell of the vinegar, it dissipates quickly once dry.

Please be warned that improperly diluted vinegar is acidic and can damage certain surfaces if improperly used. When cleaning tile grout, it’s important that your solution is properly diluted. NEVER use vinegar on marble surfaces.  As with most cleaning solutions, test on an inconspicuous spot first.