The Green Ambassador's: GREEN TIP OF THE DAY

Cleaning Naturally

Here's some natual cleaning recipes you might want to try that doesn't cost Mother Earth or YOU!

Mold: To kill mold use full-strength vinegar. To keep mold under control spray with diluted vinegar on a regular basis.

Musty Smells: Combine 1 tsp of tea tree oil and 1 cup of water in a spritzer bottle. Spray the area, but don't wipe it off. In a couple of days the smell should be gone and the tea tree oil will have dissipated. If not...repeat for a couple of more days.

Moisture Problems: Mold and mildew thrive in moist, warm areas. To keep these areas under control place out bowls of unscented kitty litter to absorb the moisture. Replace these once a week.

Cutting Boards: To get rid of strong odors on cutting boards, wipe them with vinegar or baking soda or lemon slices or celery. This also works on countertops. For countertops only, a few drops of essential oil of lemon thyme in a cup of water and spritzed on the surface and then wiped.

Respectfully Green

Cathy Allen

The Green Ambassador

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