Imedecin Nursing Uniforms Scrubs

Scrubs Hand Cleaner

Cleaning Your Home the Green Way with Natural Cleaners

This is a topic I get excited about so I am kind of unsure how to best direct my ideas when it comes to this post. Do I start with the natural products and tell you all of the wonderful things you can do with them? Or do I start with the different places in the home that need cleaning and tell you how to clean them naturally?

In this post I am going to list the most common household cleaning jobs and then I am going to tell you how you can do them with natural cleaners that will not harm your family and will not harm the environment. Not only that, but you will save a ton of money!

Common household cleaners have many dangers. However, I have a feeling that this post will be long enough without me trying to list the danger of each thing you are replacing. If you are here, you probably already have an inklings of the dangers.

Laundry

Not only is regular laundry detergent and/or fabric softener toxic but it is expensive!

There are many recipes for homemade laundry detergent floating around the Internet. There are also several commercial laundry cleaners on the market (for a pretty price!). I think that the success of them depends on the hardness of your water. I will tell you what works for me. I have well water and I do not know the hardness of it.

I skipped the recipes where you have to cook things and mix things because as well as wanting to be "natural" and "frugal", I want things to be simple.

We use three things: Plain Ivory Soap, Baking Soda and White Vinegar.

We put the clothes in the washing machine, take the bar of Ivory soap and a metal cheese grater and grate a few swipes over the clothing. Dump in a scoop of baking soda and fill the fabric softener compartment with the vinegar. The soap is basically the same as the old time Ivory Soap Flakes that your grandmother used to wash with and the vinegar acts as a fabric softener - without leaving a smell.

This works on my husband's smelly work clothes, it works on the baby's smelly cloth diapers...I have never had a problem.

For stains I use a bar of old fashioned castile soap and an old toothbrush. Then I hang the clothes out in the sun (the sun bleaches clothing as well as bleach).

Bathroom

Again, vinegar and baking soda do the job.

For the toilet, I take a large container of water and pour it into the bowl. I'm not sure why, but this forces all of the water in the toilet to go down but it doesn't refill like it would if you simply flushed it. The toilet being empty of water makes it easier to clean. Then I dump in a few scoops of baking soda and a few glugs of vinegar (which makes a neat foaming volcano that my kids loves, lol) and I let it sit. After a while I scrub it with the toilet brush. I take a cleaning cloth and a spray bottle with a mixture of vinegar and water to clean the seat and outside of the toilet. If I have build up that won't come off with baking soda and vinegar, I use a Pumie Stone.

For the mirror, again I use the vinegar and water in the spray bottle. We don't use paper towels in our home so I use a squeegee. You can also use wadded up newspaper rather than paper towel.

Depending on how dirty your sink and tub are you can either use vinegar/water and a cloth, baking soda and vinegar scrub or the Pumie. I have also read that Bar Keepers Friend is pretty Earth friendly.

For the germ-a-phobes out there, you should know that white vinegar kills bacteria, mold, and germs. Heinz company spokesperson, Michael Mullen references numerous studies to show that a straight 5 percent solution of vinegar—such as you can buy in the supermarket—kills 99 percent of bacteria, 82 percent of mold, and 80 percent of germs (viruses).

He noted that Heinz can't claim on their packaging that vinegar is a disinfectant since the company has not registered it as a pesticide with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). However, it seems to be common knowledge in the industry that vinegar is powerfully antibacterial.

Kitchen

Studies have shown that when you use a newer model, energy efficient dishwasher, it actually takes less water and less energy than washing them by hand. If you have a dishwasher, my friends have had wonderful luck with Bio-Kleen.

My dishwasher went to the dishwasher place in the sky so I hand wash. I either use a Dr. Bronner's liquid soap or Seventh Generation Dish Washing Liquid. The Dr. Bronner's is amazing. You can wash your dishes with it, dilute it and use it as a fruit and vegetable wash, mop your floors with it, bathe with it, wash your hair with it, wash clothes with it...the list is endless. It costs more than other liquid soaps but it is very concentrated so one bottle lasts me almost a year. However I don't do laundry with it, as that would make it disappear a lot faster.The only drawback to the Dr. Bronner's is that it does not suds in the way that most dish soaps do. If you need suds to feel like your dishes are getting clean, better to use the Seventh Generation.

For cleaning the counter top I use vinegar and water. For cleaning the stove top (when it is all gunky and crusty from food), I use baking soda and vinegar. I let it sit and it just wipes off with very little to no scrubbing.

To mop my floors I use a wet dish cloth and a little leg action...or I let my kids slide around on the floor that was wet with a little wet soapy water (they LOVE this!). But I also recommend the Clorox Ready Mop. I don't like the fact that it is made of plastic but it IS convenient. Unlike the Swiffer Wet Jet (which is what I used to use) the Ready Mop doesn't require batteries (we use rechargeable but still, I prefer not to use them at all). The Ready Mop has a refillable bottle and you can use dish cloths for the pads instead of having to buy the ones especially designed to be used with it. The Swiffer Mop has Velcro attachments which makes it hard to use anything other than what they sell to go with it. The Ready Mop has a "catch" system where you stuff the corner of the cloth into the "grips" and it is held on that way. Since the bottle is refillable, you can fill it with the cleaner of your choice...vinegar, Dr. Bronners or I have even heard that Murphy's Oil Soap is pretty "green".

Living room/Bedrooms

We have removed the carpet from every room in the house. We feel that carpet has toxic chemicals on it and that it is impossible to actually keep clean. It can harbor all kinds of mold and allergens.

So to clean the living room and bedrooms, not much is left other than dusting. To dust wood I usually just use a real feather duster. When it needs a good polish I use lemon essential oil mixed with a little carrier oil (which is whatever other oil I have handy). I have ready that Murphy's Oil Soap isn't all that bad when it comes to toxicity, but if I can make my own I prefer to do so as it saves money.

I have also heard that salt and a fresh lemon can do wonders around the house. But I use Real Salt and it could get expensive to use as a cleaner (as could fresh lemons.)

So as you can see, it doesn't have to be complicated or expensive to clean your home the green way, with green and natural way. For more information visit www.backtobasicsbylivinggreen.blogspot.com

About the Author

Robyn is a single mom, green homesteader, veteran researcher and blogger also living in rural eastern Tennessee. She is quite experienced at starting with little to accomplish much, as did her family going back seven generations

Scrubs 10.5x12.25 Inch Hand Cleaner Cloth Towels 72ct Bucket $27.4 Scrubs 10.5x12.25 Inch Hand Cleaner Cloth Towels 72ct Bucket sterilizes and cleans your hands with disposable cloth Scrubs Hand Sanitizers.

ITW Dymon SCRUBS Hand Cleaner Towel $15.99 0% 1 / Each 10.50" 12.25" 12.25" x 10.50" 42272 72 72 Towel SCRUBS Hand Cleaner Towels feature the patented, citrus-based formula and a tough, texture to loosen, dissolve and absorb dirt and grease. Towels leave your hands truly clean. Each towel measures 10-1/2" x 12-1/4" and comes in a durable plastic bucket. Towels contain an industrial-strength formula. Absorbent Blue Cleaning Towel ITW Dymon No SCRUBS SCRUBS Hand Cleaner Towel White www.dymon.com

Scrubs 10.5x12.25 Inch Hand Cleaner Cloth Towels 6 72ct Buckets $142.4 Scrubs 10.5x12.25 Inch Hand Cleaner Cloth Towels 6 72ct Buckets clean and disinfect your hands with cloth towel Scrubs Hand Sanitizer , making sure hands are sterile.

DeVilbiss Scrubs In A Bucket Hand Cleaner Towels $19.95 Pre-moistened hand cleaner towel that works on paint

42272Ea - Scrubs Hand Cleaner Towel - 72 Towel - 1 / Each - 12.25 inch X 10.5 inch - White, Blue $16.71 the Unbeatable Cleaning Power Of Scrubs Hand Cleaner Towel Remains An Industry Leader. The Patented, Citrus-based Formula Is Combined With A Tough, Textured Blue Towel To Loosen, Dissolve And Absorb Dirt And Grease Leaving Your Hands Truly Clean. The Effectiveness Of Pumice Soap In A One-step, Premoistened Towel Allows You To Use Scrubs Hand Cleaner Towel Anywhere, Anyplace, Anytime. [ITW42272EA] HAZMAT UPC: 064769422725 UNSPC: 52121700 2.18 LB

ITW Dymon SCRUBS® Hand Cleaner Towels $18.7 Convenient waterless hand-cleaning towels. Industrial-size wet towels for heavy-duty cleaning Environment-friendly citrus-based cleaning solution Active ingredients quickly removes grime, grease, dirt and even paint leaving clean and germ-free hands

Manufacturing SCRUBS Premoistened Hand Cleaner Towels, 10 1/2 x 12 1/4, 72 Per Bucket. Each $17.8 Manufacturer: Manufacturing. Each. SCRUBS Hand Cleaner Towels For away-from-the-sink hand cleaning. Heavy-duty premoistened towels are powerful yet gentle. Deep cleaning scrubbers quickly dissolve difficult industrial soils and grease. Disposable, used to

ITW Dymon 42230 Scrubs Hand Cleaner Towels. 6 Pails $48.84 Manufacturer: ITW Dymon. 6 Pails. Proven way to clean your hands away from the sink SCRUBS patented, dual-textured towels lock in dirt will not transfer soils back onto hands Leave your hands clean, no rinsing necessary Packing Applications = Tools, Equ

ITW Dymon 42201 Scrubs Hand Cleaner Towel. Case of 100 $46 Manufacturer: ITW Dymon. Case of 100. Proven way to clean your hands away from the sink SCRUBS patented, dual-textured towels lock in dirt will not transfer soils back onto hands Leave your hands clean, no rinsing necessary Packing Applications = Tools,

Box Partners SCRUBS Scrubs InaBucket Hand Cleaner Towels $165.22 Premoistened heavyduty towels easily remove soil from your hands. Portable and convenient. Conditions and softens. Use on tools equipment and work surfaces. Works fast on dirt oils adhesives lubricants paints grease tar urethanes epoxies inks and dyes sealants and caulks.

DeVilbiss DYM42272 Scrubs In A Bucket $175.5 Features and Benefits: Scrubs are premoistened heavyduty hand cleaner towels that go where you go Scrubs easily remove soil from your hands and leaves them conditioned and protected. Tough durable dispenser bucket that is light and portable Each dispensing canister contains 72 perforated highstrength cleaning towels made of a unique abrasive propylene material Towel size: 101/2 x 121/4 Quickly Removes: Dirt Oils Adhesive Lubricants Tar Urethane Epoxy Ink and dye Paint Grease Sealants Caulk

Lindemann 600300 Safety Heavy Duty Hand Cleaner $49.61 This Orange Pumice HeavyDuty Hand Cleaner does a great job deep cleaning. It scrubs fast and also conditions dry cracked skin. The highest Quality Available. Design is stylish and innovative. Satisfaction Ensured. Great Gift Idea.

42230 - Scrubs Hand Cleaner Towel - Citrus Scent - Absorbent, Antibacterial - Blue, White - 30 / Tub $8.52 scrubs Hand Cleaner Towels Feature The Patented, Citrus-based Formula And A Tough, Texture To Loosen, Dissolve And Absorb Dirt And Grease. Towels Leave Your Hands Truly Clean. Each Towel Measures 10-1/2 inch X 12-1/4 inch And Comes In A Durable Plastic Bucket. Towels Contain An Industrial-strength Formula. [ITW42230] UPC: 764769422304 UNSPC: 47131502 4.75L x 4.75W x 7.56H 1.16 LB

42272Ct - Itw Dymon Scrubs Hand Cleaner Towel - 72 Towel - 6 / Carton - White, Blue $75.04 unbeatable Cleaning Power Of Scrubs Hand Cleaner Towels Remains The Industry Leader. The Patented, Citrus-based Formula Is Combined With A Tough, Textured Blue Towel To Loosen, Dissolve And Absorb Dirt And Grease Leaving Your Hands Truly Clean. Comes In A Durable Plastic Bucket. Towels Contain An Industrial Strength Formula. [ITW42272CT] HAZMAT UPC: 764769422724 UNSPC: 52121700 15 LB

ITW Dymon SCRUBS Disinfectant/Cleaning Wipes $39.99 25% 6 / Carton 90006 SCRUBS wipes offer a quick and easy way to clean and maintain a healthy working environment for your office or work area. Set contains one container each of six different SCRUBS cleaning products. SCRUBS Medaphene Disinfectant Deodorizing Wipes disinfect phones, door handles and counters. SCRUBS Multi-Surface Wipes clean desks, cubicles, file cabinets and counters. SCRUBS Hand Sanitizer Wipes quickly sanitize, condition hands and remove bio-film. SCRUBS Furniture Polishing Wipes polish, dust, and condition in one easy step. SCRUBS Carpet Cleaning Wipes clean spots, spills and stains in one simple step. SCRUBS Glass Cleaning Wipes clean and shine glass, mirrors and more with no drips. Blue Disinfectant ITW Dymon No SCRUBS SCRUBS Disinfectant/Cleaning Wipes Scrubs Disinfectant Wipe six different SCRUBS cleaning products Surface Cleaner White Wipe Yes www.dymon.com

Scrubs $9.99 Scrubs

Itw Dymon Itw Dymon 72ct Hand Cleaner Wipe 42272 $11.99 72ct hand cleaner wipe The unbeatable cleaning power of SCRUBS hand cleaner towels remains an industry leader The patented, citrus-based formula is combined with a tough, textured blue towel to loosen, dissolve, and absorb dirt and grease leaving your hands truly clean The effectiveness of pumice soap in a 1-step, premoistened towel allows you to use SCRUBS hand cleaner towels anywhere, anyplace, anytime Removes: Dirt, tar, oils, grease, paints, adhesives, epoxies, caulks, inks, and dyes, urethanes, lubricants, Icky-PIC, cable jelly, and asphalt Leaves your hands clean, no rinsing necessary 72 count Brand #: ITW Dymon 42272 UPC: 764769422724 Keywords: hand cleaner towels wipes cleaning heavy duty scrubs

ITW Dymon 42272EA SCRUBS Hand Cleaner Towels Cloth 101/2 x 121/4 Blue/White 72/Bucket $32.27 Heavyduty premoistened textured towels have citrusbased cleaner that quickly dissolves dirt paint grease and grime. Towels lock in dirt and will not transfer soils back onto hands. Leaves hands clean; no rinsing necessary. Towel/Wipe Type: Wet Wipes; Application: Hand; Applicable Material: N/A; Material(s): Cloth.

ITW Dymon Hand Cleaner Towels, 30 Wipes, Blue. Each $7.6 Manufacturer: ITW Dymon. Each. SCRUBS Hand Cleaner Towels feature the patented, citrus-based formula and a tough, texture to loosen, dissolve and absorb dirt and grease. Towels leave your hands truly clean. Each towel measures 10-1/2" x 12-1/4" and comes

ITW Dymon ITW42230 Hand Cleaner Towels 30 Wipes Blue $23.14 SCRUBS Hand Cleaner Towels feature the patented citrusbased formula and a tough texture to loosen dissolve and absorb dirt and grease. Towels leave your hands truly clean. Each towel measures 101/2 x 121/4 and comes in a durable plastic bucket. Towels contain an industrialstrength formula.

ITW Dymon ITW42272EA Hand Cleaner Towels 72 Wipes Blue $30.59 SCRUBS Hand Cleaner Towels feature the patented citrusbased formula and a tough texture to loosen dissolve and absorb dirt and grease. Towels leave your hands truly clean. Each towel measures 101/2 x 121/4 and comes in a durable plastic bucket. Towels contain an industrialstrength formula.

Itw Dymon DYM 42272 Scrubs Disposable Hand Cleaner Towel Citrus Scent 72Container $175.5 Heavyduty premoistened textured towels have citrusbased cleaner that quickly dissolves dirt paint grease and grime. Towels lock in dirt and will not transfer soils back onto hands. Leaves hands clean; no rinsing necessary. Towel/WipeType : Pad. Application : Hand. Material(s) : Cloth. Dirt Types : Grease Soil. Scent : Citrus. Length : 121/4 in. Width : 101/2 in. Color(s) : Blue White. Packaging : Bucket. Quantity: 6 Buckets Per Case. Number of Towels/Wipes Per Container : 72.

Dymon 42272CT SCRUBS Hand Cleaner Towels Cloth 101/2x121/4 BE/WE 72/Bucket 6/carton $119.02 Heavyduty premoistened textured towels have citrusbased cleaner that quickly dissolves dirt paint grease and grime. Towels lock in dirt and will not transfer soils back onto hands. Leaves hands clean; no rinsing necessary. Dirt Types: Grease Soil. Length: 12 1/4 . Towel/WipeType: Pad. PostConsumer Recycled Content Percent: 0 . Number of Towels/Wipes Per Container: 72. PreConsumer Recycled Content Percent: 0 . Width: 10 1/2 . Application: Hand. Type: Towels and WipesPad. Material: Cloth. Color: Blue White. Scent: Citrus. Total Recycled Content Percent: 0 . Packaging: Bucket. Package: Includes six buckets of 72 towels each.

Dymon 42272EA SCRUBS Hand Cleaner Towels Cloth 101/2 x 121/4 BE/White 72/Bucket $32.27 Heavyduty premoistened textured towels have citrusbased cleaner that quickly dissolves dirt paint grease and grime. Towels lock in dirt and will not transfer soils back onto hands. Dirt Types: Grease Soil. Length: 12 1/4 . Towel/WipeType: Pad. PostConsumer Recycled Content Percent: 0 . Number of Towels/Wipes Per Container: 72. PreConsumer Recycled Content Percent: 0 . Width: 10 1/2 . Application: Hand. Type: Towels and WipesPad. Material: Cloth. Color: Blue White. Scent: Citrus. Total Recycled Content Percent: 0 . Package: Includes six buckets of 72 towels each.

Scrub Stuff Bling silicone band watch. $29.99 New nursing watch with white silicon band and striking blue face with rhinestone detail. Three hand movement. Water resistant. 2-year battery. Stainless Steel back.

Landau mens tailored lab coat. $26.99 Tailored style, four button closure, belted back stitched over pleats. Three front pockets and side hand access. Length: 35 inches. Sizes 32-52 coincide with chest measurements. See why Landau is Made Better - Better Fabric: Landau Care Instructions

Landau full length medical lab coat. $25.99 Landau's 4-button lab coat with side hand access. Lapel collar, 2 patch pockets and a chest patch pocket. 39inch length. Polyester/Cotton. See why Landau is Made Better - Better Quality Control: Landau Care Instructions

Landau 3-pocket medical lab coat. $25.99 Landau's 4-button v-neck lab coat. Chest pocket and 2 patch pockets. Side hand access. Fitted back with single-button belt for a contoured look. 39inch length. Polyester/Cotton. See why Landau is Made Better - Better Quality Control: Landau Care Instructions

Landau mens five button lab coat. $32.99 Landau mens five button lab coat with chest pocket. Full length with five button closure. Side hand access, belted back stitched over pleats. Three front pockets. Length: 43inch. See why Landau is Made Better - Better Quality Control: Landau Care Instructions