INSTANT SURVIVAL TIP: Kinder, Gentler Cleaning Products

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Nothing cheers the heart of a mom more than seeing her kids on their hands and knees scrubbing the kitchen floor and then moving on to scour the bathroom counters.  It puts a smile on my face every time!  I don’t worry at all that they’re working too hard, but I am concerned about the effects of harsh chemicals on their eyes and skin. 

For that reason, I have stocked up on a plentiful supply of white and cider vinegars, bottles of lemon juice and scads of baking soda.  Not only are these kinder, more gentle cleaning products for our homes and the environment, they’re also a heckuva lot cheaper than commercial cleaning products.  For example, one tablespoon of bleach added to a gallon of water is an effective disinfectant.  If you haven’t yet made your own cleaning solutions, give it a try!  Here are some recipes to get you started.

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