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So my original goal for Earth Day of having the computers and television off during the daylight hours didn't exactly work-- computers were off for 8 hours, while the television made it a total of 9 (: At least it wasn't a COMPLETE bust! After my oldest headed off to school, my youngest and I got ready to start our day and headed off to Wal-Mart at 7:30. We bought 6 bags of dirt, 5 containers, 5 cement blocks, 3 citronella plants, a jasmine, 2 clematis, and seeds for watermelon and cantelope. I had decided that this Earth Day was the perfect day for starting the last of the companion garden pots-- right now, it looks like a large pot of dirt (lol) but that's because the 3 main plants are all being grown from seed: greenbean bush, snow peas, and spinach. I also used this opportunity to move the strawberries, and the grape. The grape is now at the base of the trellis the strawberries were hanging from, and the strawberries have a new home in what may prove to be a fatal wash zone. I'm -hoping- they'll help prevent erosion in that area, but we'll see. After getting everything planted and moved, I took a break to play with my youngest in the back yard (: He LOVES swinging! And believe me when I tell you that my children are FEARLESS in their swings! I practically fling them into the air, and they whoop and giggle the entire time (: Then it was back to the gardens-- this time with work gloves and clippers to cut down the weeds, thorny vines, bamboo (that grows like a weed around our house!), and poison oak. Part of why the computer failed was periodic research-- turns out weeding does more than get rid of the nasty things in your yard! It also kills those plants that are competing with what you WANT to grow for resources (: At the same time I was learning that, it turns out that by setting your lawn mower deck to the highest, and only mowing when the lawn actually needs it (which I'm doing because I LIKE longer grass, and to let my wild flowers grow), you allow the grass to establish deeper roots-- they absorb water better, prevent erosion better and live longer besides! While I was out there, I learned I'm going to have to re-apply the yard poison ): There are fleas in the yard-- and I'm a little allergic to their bite-- so I can tell you without doubt that I was bit by at least 30 (none of which survived the attack, but they say for every flea you find, there are 30 more you don't know about ): ) So I'm going to respread the poison tomorrow, and get cedar chips to put around the fence line (that's one of the things I learned about recently!). I was also bit by at least 2 mosquitoes, and though I make sure to dump all the standing water in OUR yard-- there are still plenty of other sources for them to come here from. They're the reason I put the citronellas out-- though they should also help repel the fleas. At 8 (actually 7:57) my boys and I dashed around the house turning off all the lights (Grandmother even participated and turned off her lights too!)-- although it was supposed to be for a minute, we went for 5 (; And I also got a whole slew of ideas for things I WANT to do-- some of which I've wanted to do for years, other that I only heard about in the last 3 days. My latest list includes: 2 eco-friendly low-flow shower heads/ 2 shut off valves for the shower heads cedar chips for the fence line 2 eco-friendly low-flow faucets for the bathrooms eco-friendly low-flow toilet for our bathroom mulch around the trees Rain barrels—and to finish the gutters on the front and back of the house. But my preparations for Earth Day actually began yesterday, when my friend Annie sent me an email via Facebook. She sent me a link that explained that Clorox EcoWorks is still toxic. Admittedly, LESS toxic than conventional cleaners, but not as earth friendly as it's toted to be. So I did a search and came across a site that gave me (and Annie (: ) all sorts of ideas! From http://www.eartheasy.com/live_nontoxic_solutions.htm Non-Toxic Home Cleaning Today's modern home is loaded with toxic and polluting substances designed to make domestic life easier. The cost of these commercial, chemical-based products can be high -- long term health concerns for the family, and environmental pollution caused by their manufacture and disposal. In the US, for example, 1 in 3 people suffer from allergies, asthma, sinusitis or bronchitis (US National Center for Health Statistics). Treatment for these conditions should include reducing synthetic chemicals in the home environment. For many home-cleaning chores, you can make your own cleaning products using the formulas listed below. A growing number of commercial non-toxic home cleaning products are also available, as healthier and environmentally responsible alternatives. Your use of these products helps promote the growth of green businesses which are contributing to a sustainable economy. Homemade Substitutions There are many inexpensive, easy-to-use natural alternatives which can safely be used in place of commercial household products. Here is a list of common, environmentally safe products which can be used alone or in combination for a wealth of household applications. Baking Soda - cleans, deodorizes, softens water, scours. Soap - unscented soap in liquid form, flakes, powders or bars is biodegradable and will clean just about anything. Avoid using soaps which contain petroleum distillates. Lemon - one of the strongest food-acids, effective against most household bacteria. Borax - (sodium borate) cleans, deodorizes, disinfects, softens water, cleans wallpaper, painted walls and floors. White Vinegar - cuts grease, removes mildew, odors, some stains and wax build-up. Washing Soda - or SAL Soda is sodium carbonate decahydrate, a mineral. Washing soda cuts grease, removes stains, softens water, cleans wall, tiles, sinks and tubs. Use care, as washing soda can irritate mucous membranes. Do not use on aluminum. Isopropyl Alcohol - is an excellent disinfectant. (It has been suggested to replace this with ethanol or 100 proof alcohol in solution with water. There is some indication that isopropyl alcohol buildup contributes to illness in the body. See http://drclark.ch/g) Cornstarch - can be used to clean windows, polish furniture, shampoo carpets and rugs. Citrus Solvent - cleans paint brushes, oil and grease, some stains. (Citrus solvent may cause skin, lung or eye irritations for people with multiple chemical sensitivities.) Trisodium phosphate (TSP) - a mixture of soda ash and phosphoric acid. TSP is toxic if swallowed, but it can be used on many jobs, such as cleaning drains or removing old paint, that would normally require much more caustic and poisonous chemicals, and it does not create any fumes. Formulas Combinations of the above basic products can provide less harmful substitutions for many commercial home products. In most cases, they're also less expensive. Here are some formulas for safe, alternative home care products: Note: These formulas and substitutions are offered to help minimize the use of toxic substances in your home, and reduce the environmental harm caused by the manufacture, use and disposal of toxics. Results may vary and cannot be guaranteed to be 100% safe and effective. Before applying any cleaning formulations, test in small hidden areas if possible. Always use caution with any new product in your home. Make sure to keep all home-made formulas well-labeled, and out of the reach of children. All-Purpose Cleaner: Mix 1/2 cup vinegar and 1/4 cup baking soda (or 2 teaspoons borax) into 1/2 gallon (2 liters) water. Store and keep. Use for removal of water deposit stains on shower stall panels, bathroom chrome fixtures, windows, bathroom mirrors, etc. Another alternative is microfiber cloths which lift off dirt, grease and dust without the need for cleaning chemicals, because they are formulated to penetrate and trap dirt. There are a number of different brands. A good quality cloth can last for several years. Air Freshener: Commercial air fresheners mask smells and coat nasal passages to diminish the sense of smell. • Baking soda or vinegar with lemon juice in small dishes absorbs odors around the house. • Having houseplants helps reduce odors in the home. • Prevent cooking odors by simmering vinegar (1 tbsp in 1 cup water) on the stove while cooking. To get such smells as fish and onion off utensils and cutting boards, wipe them with vinegar and wash in soapy water. • Keep fresh coffee grounds on the counter. • Grind up a slice of lemon in the garbage disposal. • Simmer water and cinnamon or other spices on stove. • Place bowls of fragrant dried herbs and flowers in room. Bathroom mold: Mold in bathroom tile grout is a common problem and can be a health concern. Mix one part hydrogen peroxide (3%) with two parts water in a spray bottle and spray on areas with mold. Wait at least one hour before rinsing or using shower. Carpet stains: Mix equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Spray directly on stain, let sit for several minutes, and clean with a brush or sponge using warm soapy water. For a heavy duty carpet cleaner, mix 1/4 cup each of salt, borax and vinegar. Rub paste into carpet and leave for a few hours. Vacuum. Chopping block cleaner: Rub a slice of lemon across a chopping block to disinfect the surface. For tougher stains, squeeze some of the lemon juice onto the spot and let sit for 10 minutes, then wipe. Coffee and tea stains: Stains in cups can be removed by applying vinegar to a sponge and wiping. To clean a teakettle or coffee maker, add 2 cups water and 1/4 cup vinegar; bring to a boil. Let cool, wipe with a clean cloth and rinse thoroughly with water. Deodorize: • Plastic food storage containers - soak overnight in warm water and baking soda • In-sink garbage disposal units - grind up lemon or orange peel in the unit • Carpets - sprinkle baking soda several hours before vacuuming • Garage, basements - set a sliced onion on a plate in center of room for 12 - 24 hours Dishwasher Soap: Mix equal parts of borax and washing soda, but increase the washing soda if your water is hard. If you want to use a commercial dishwashing soap, try Ecover Ecological or Trader Joe's powders, which contain no bleach or phosphates. Dishwashing Soap: Commercial low-phosphate detergents are not themselves harmful, but phosphates nourish algae which use up oxygen in waterways. A detergent substitution is to use liquid soap. Add 2 or 3 tablespoons of vinegar to the warm, soapy water for tough jobs. Disinfectant: Mix 2 teaspoons borax, 4 tablespoons vinegar and 3 cups hot water. For stronger cleaning power add 1/4 teaspoon liquid castile soap. Wipe on with dampened cloth or use non-aerosol spray bottle. (This is not an antibacterial formula. The average kitchen or bathroom does not require antibacterial cleaners.) To disinfect kitchen sponges, put them in the dishwasher when running a load. Drain Cleaner: For light drain cleaning, mix 1/2 cup salt in 4 liters water, heat (but not to a boil) and pour down the drain. For stronger cleaning, pour about 1/2 cup baking soda down the drain, then 1/2 cup vinegar. The resulting chemical reaction can break fatty acids down into soap and glycerine, allowing the clog to wash down the drain. After 15 minutes, pour in boiling water to clear residue. Caution: only use this method with metal plumbing. Plastic pipes can melt if excess boiling water is used. Also, do not use this method after trying a commercial drain opener--the vinegar can react with the drain opener to create dangerous fumes. Fabric softener: To reduce static cling, dampen your hands, then shake out your clothes as you remove them from the drier. Line-drying clothing is another alternative. Floor Cleaner and Polish: vinyl and linoleum: mix 1 cup vinegar and a few drops of baby oil in 1 gallon warm water. For tough jobs, add 1/4 cup borox. Use sparingly on lineoleum. wood: apply a thin coat of 1:1 vegetable oil and vinegar and rub in well. painted wood: mix 1 teaspoon washing soda into 1 gallon (4L) hot water. brick and stone tiles: mix 1 cup white vinegar in 1 gallon (4L) water; rinse with clear water. Most floor surfaces can be easily cleaned using a solution of vinegar and water. For damp-mopping wood floors: mix equal amounts of white distilled vinegar and water. Add 15 drops of pure peppermint oil; shake to mix. Furniture Polish: For varnished wood, add a few drops of lemon oil into a 1/2 cup warm water. Mix well and spray onto a soft cotton cloth. Cloth should only be slightly damp. Wipe furniture with the cloth, and finish by wiping once more using a dry soft cotton cloth. For unvarnished wood, mix two tsps each of olive oil and lemon juice and apply a small amount to a soft cotton cloth. Wring the cloth to spread the mixture further into the material and apply to the furniture using wide strokes. This helps distribute the oil evenly. Laundry Detergent: Mix 1 cup Ivory soap (or Fels Naptha soap), 1/2 cup washing soda and 1/2 cup borax. Use 1 tbsp for light loads; 2 tbsp for heavy loads. Lime Deposits: You can reduce lime deposits in your teakettle by putting in 1/2 cup (125ml) white vinegar and 2 cups water, and gently boiling for a few minutes. Rinse well with fresh water while kettle is still warm. Marks on walls and painted surfaces: Many ink spots, pencil, crayon or marker spots can be cleaned from painted surfaces using baking soda applied to a damp sponge. Rub gently, then wipe and rinse. Metal Cleaners and Polishes: aluminum: using a soft cloth, clean with a solution of cream of tartar and water. brass or bronze: polish with a soft cloth dipped in lemon and baking-soda solution, or vinegar and salt solution. chrome: polish with baby oil, vinegar, or aluminum foil shiny side out. copper: soak a cotton rag in a pot of boiling water with 1 tablespoon salt and 1 cup white vinegar. Apply to copper while hot; let cool, then wipe clean. For tougher jobs, sprinkle baking soda or lemon juice on a soft cloth, then wipe. For copper cookware, sprinkle a lemon wedge with salt, then scrub. gold: clean with toothpaste, or a paste of salt, vinegar, and flour. silver: line a pan with aluminum foil and fill with water; add a teaspoon each of baking soda and salt. Bring to a boil and immerse silver. Polish with soft cloth. stainless steel: clean with a cloth dampened with undiluted white vinegar, or olive oil. For stainless cookware, mix 4 tbs baking soda in 1 qt water, and apply using a soft cloth. Wipe dry using a clean cloth. Mold and Mildew: Use white vinegar or lemon juice full strength. Apply with a sponge or scrubby. Mothballs: The common mothball is made of paradichlorobenzene, which is harmful to liver and kidneys. Cedar chips in a cheesecloth square, or cedar oil in an absorbant cloth will repel moths. The cedar should be 'aromatic cedar', also referred to as juniper in some areas. Cedar chips are available at many craft supply stores, or make your own using a plane and a block of cedar from the lumberyard. Homemade moth-repelling sachets can also be made with lavender, rosemary, vetiver and rose petals. Dried lemon peels are also a natural moth deterrent - simply toss into clothes chest, or tie in cheesecloth and hang in the closet. Oil and Grease Spots: For small spills on the garage floor, add baking soda and scrub with wet brush. Oven Cleaner: Moisten oven surfaces with sponge and water. Use 3/4cup baking soda, 1/4cup salt and 1/4cup water to make a thick paste, and spread throughout oven interior. (avoid bare metal and any openings) Let sit overnight. Remove with spatula and wipe clean. Rub gently with fine steel wool for tough spots. Or use Arm & Hammer Oven Cleaner, declared nontoxic by Consumers Union. Paint Brush Cleaner: Non-toxic, citrus oil based solvents are now available commercially under several brand names. Citra-Solve is one brand. This works well for cleaning brushes of oil-based paints. Paint brushes and rollers used for an on-going project can be saved overnight, or even up to a week, without cleaning at all. Simply wrap the brush or roller snugly in a plastic bag, such as a used bread or produce bag. Squeeze out air pockets and store away from light. The paint won't dry because air can't get to it. Simply unwrap the brush or roller the next day and continue with the job. Fresh paint odors can be reduced by placing a small dish of white vinegar in the room. Rust Remover: Sprinkle a little salt on the rust, squeeze a lime over the salt until it is well soaked. Leave the mixture on for 2 - 3 hours. Use leftover rind to scrub residue. Scouring Powder: For top of stove, refrigerator and other such surfaces that should not be scratched, use baking soda. Apply baking soda directly with a damp sponge. Shoe Polish: Olive oil with a few drops of lemon juice can be applied to shoes with a thick cotton or terry rag. Leave for a few minutes; wipe and buff with a clean, dry rag. Stickers on walls: Our children covered the inside of their room doors with stickers. Now they are grown, but the stickers remained. To remove, sponge vinegar over them several times, and wait 15 minutes, then rub off the stickers. This also works for price tags (stickers) on tools, etc. Toilet Bowl Cleaner: Mix 1/4 cup baking soda and 1 cup vinegar, pour into basin and let it set for a few minutes. Scrub with brush and rinse. A mixture of borax (2 parts) and lemon juice (one part) will also work. Tub and Tile Cleaner: For simple cleaning, rub in baking soda with a damp sponge and rinse with fresh water. For tougher jobs, wipe surfaces with vinegar first and follow with baking soda as a scouring powder. (Vinegar can break down tile grout, so use sparingly.) Wallpaper Remover: Mix equal parts of white vinegar and hot water, apply with sponge over the old wallpaper to soften the adhesive. Open room windows or use a fan to dissipate the pungent vinegar smell. Water Rings on Wood: Water rings on a wooden table or counter are the result of moisture that is trapped under the topcoat, but not the finish. Try applying toothpaste or mayonnaise to a damp cloth and rub into the ring. Once the ring is removed, buff the entire wood surface. Window Cleaner: Mix 2 teaspoons of white vinegar with 1 liter (qt) warm water. Use crumpled newspaper or cotton cloth to clean. Don't clean windows if the sun is on them, or if they are warm, or streaks will show on drying. The All-Purpose Cleaner (above) also works well on windows. Be sure to follow the recipe, because using too strong a solution of vinegar will etch the glass and eventually cloud it. Healthy Home Cleaning Habits Exchange Indoor Air: Many modern homes are so tight there's little new air coming in. Open the windows from time to time or run any installed exhaust fans. In cold weather, the most efficient way to exchange room air is to open the room wide - windows and doors, and let fresh air in quickly for about 5 minutes. The furnishings in the room, and the walls, act as 'heat sinks', and by exchanging air quickly, this heat is retained. Minimize Dust: Remove clutter which collects dust, such as old newspapers and magazines. Try to initiate a 'no-shoes-indoors' policy. If you're building or remodelling a home, consider a central vacuum system; this eliminates the fine dust which portable vacuum cleaners recirculate. Keep Bedrooms Clean: Most time is spent in the bedrooms. Keep pets out of these rooms, especially if they spend time outdoors. Use Gentle Cleaning Products: Of the various commercial home cleaning products, drain cleaners, toilet bowl cleaners and oven cleaners are the most toxic. Use the formulas described above or purchase 'green' commercial alternatives. Avoid products containing ammonia or chlorine, or petroleum-based chemicals; these contribute to respiratory irritation, headaches and other complaints. Clean from the Top Down: When house cleaning, save the floor or carpet for last. Allow time for the dust to settle before vacuuming. We also discussed flea control, and I researched that one, and discovered you're better off using the commercial products-- cats are allergic to the citrus commonly recommended and it'll kill them, ANY essential oil on a cat is toxic, plus most of the other home remedies don't really work. You can lay cedar chips around your home as one form of deterant, plant 'pennyroyal' as it's a natural deterrant...though so is lemon grass (citronella), tansy, eucalyptus, and garlic if you want to go the plant route. If you really want to go with a natrual solution, the one I see recommended most often is feeding your cats Brewers Yeast-- 1 tsp sprinkled over the food daily-- but be on guard for allergic reaction, just in case. You can also set a flea trap by a nightlight close to where the cats sleep at night-- pie tin with soapy water under the nightlight will attract the fleas and kill them. A lot of sights suggest introducing nematodes to your yard because they'll eat flea larva-- but be aware, they'll also eat your plants and can become a pest in their own right. A better suggestion for yard treatment is to sprinkle DE (diatomaceous Earth) all over the yard. You can buy a large bag for just a few dollars at any swimming pool supply store. It is used normally as part of the filtration system for swimming pools. But make sure the cats are inside and you wear a dust mask-- it's a 'safe' product, but the dust as your applying it is irritating to the lungs. If you also put cedar chips down along your fence line, it'll help make sure fleas aren't coming from your neighbors' yards into yours. So all in all, I'd say this Earth Day was MOSTLY successful, and I'm pleased with our progress (: As I was telling Mark, as I recounted the day, I'm embrassing my inner hippie (; I've always been a hippie...now it's in style and a LOT easier to do!
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PRIRODNA SREDSTVA ZA ČIŠĆENJE SODA BIKARBONA Soda bikarbona je blago, ali učinkovito abrazivno sredstvo. Koristi se za poliranje i izbjeljivanje. Odlična je za uklanjanje neugodnih mirisa. Jeftina je, lako dostupna i zaista svestrana. Primjene: Uklanjanje mirisa: • Uklonite neugodan miris iz cipela i tenisica – nasipajte, pričekajte, otresite. • Stavite zdjelicu sode bikarbone na dno hladnjaka ili mačjeg zahoda. • Osvježite tepihe i tapecirani namještaj – pospite sodu bikarbonu po tepihu ili kauču, tapeciranom namještaju i ostavite da odstoji pola sata, pa usišite. • Sodom možete ukloniti većinu pljesnivih mirisa nastalih iz vlažnih prostora Čišćenje i poliranje: • Nanesite sodu bikarbonu na vlažnu krpu i koristite je za čišćenje i poliranje: mramora, plastike, kupaoničkih elemenata, srebra, bakra, čelika, stakla i porculana. Ne čistite time aluminijske posude! • Otopinom očistite mrlje od kave. • Otopinom sode bikarbone isperite i očistite: kantu za smeće, dječje bočice i termos-boce, plastične posude, češljeve i četke, zastor za tuš-kabinu... • Zagorjele naslage u tavi ili na roštilju premažite mješavinom sode bikarbone i vode, ostavite da odstoji, pa ostružite. U težim slučajevima, ostaviti preko noći u mješavini sode i vode. • Obrišite prozore otopinom sode bikarbone, pa kapljice kiše neće ostajati na staklu. • Soda bikarbona odčepljuje odvode, a prirodna sredstva su učinkovita i blaga prema pokućstvu. Izbjeljivanje: • Operite zube sodom bikarbonom- blago izbjeljuje, a ispiranje otopinom uklanja neugodan miris. Uklanjajte njome mrlje i miris s ruku. • Dodajte pola šalice sode bikarbone na jedno punjenje stroja za pranje rublja, kako biste ga temeljito očistili. Isto vrijedi i za perilicu suđa i aparat za kavu. Ostalo • Soda bikarbona pomaže još i kod uboda insekata, opeklina od sunca i iritacije kože. Može se čak koristiti za gašenje vatre, kad se ne smije koristiti voda (zapaljena mast i vatra na električnim uređajima). OCAT (Alkoholni) Destilirani vinski ocat odličan je protiv masnoća i prljavštine (čađi), učinkovito uklanja masne mrlje i neugodne mirise (njegov miris brzo ishlapljuje!). Radi još efikasnijeg čišćenja različitih površina, pomiješajte ocat sa solju, ili tekućim deterdžentom, po mogućnosti ekološkim. Upozorenje: Nemojte ga koristiti na kamenim ili mramornim površinama. Vodite računa o tome da za čišćenje koristite samo bijeli alkoholni ocat, ne vinski ili voćni. Primjene: • razrijeđen s vodom u omjeru 1:10 idealan za čišćenje hladnjaka i stakla na kuhinjskim prozorima. • Uspješan je i u borbi protiv zagorjelih pećnica. nakon svake upotrebe pećnicu obrišite krpom natopljenom octom • Protiv začepljenih slivnika sudopera. U slivnik po potrebi nalijte kipući ocat, koji ne samo što će odčepiti odvode, nego će spriječiti i daljnje nakupljanje naslaga. • Ocat učinkovito uklanja hrđu i nakupine vodenog kamenca, a razrijeđen s vodom čisti i daje sjaj keramičkim pločicama. • Kako lagano dezinficira i sprečava razvoj bakterija, razrijeđen vodom može se koristiti i za pranje drvenih površina za pripremanje hrane, te posuđa, posebno onog u kojem se čuva hrana ili sprema povrće za zimu. • odlično čisti, posebno masne mrlje. • očistite stakla mješavinom octa i vode. Octom možete čistiti i začađena stakla peći na drva, koja se inače vrlo teško čiste. • nakupljanje zagorenih naslaga u pećnici spriječite tako da unutrašnjost redovito brišete krpom natopljenom octom. • Octom možete brisati i zidove kupaonice, namještaj od rattana (trske i sl.), posude za hranu i zimnicu radi prevencije razvoja bakterija. Blago zaprljano posuđe možete isprati otopinom octa. • Tuš kabinu povremeno pošpricajte octom te tako spriječite nakupljanje kamenca. Nakon 30 minuta isperete • kistove na kojima se stvrdnula boja umočite u vreli ocat i operite u vrućoj otopini sapuna. • kipući ocat možete uliti u slivnike kako bi očistili cijevi i spriječili nakupljanje naslaga. Ovo nije preporučljivo činiti ako ste prethodno koristili komercijalna sredstva za čišćenje čiji su ostaci možda još uvijek u cijevima. • dodajte ocat u vodu za ispiranje rublja: otklanja ostatke deterdženta i sprečava da odjeća požuti stajanjem. Masne mrlje na odjeći natopite octom prije pranja. Znoj sa odjeće prije pranja premažite octom • za čišćenje začepljenih dišnih puteva, inhalirajte paru vode u koju ste dodali nekoliko žlica octa. • Mjesta na kojima su se pojavili mravi premažite octom LIMUN (SOK) Sok od limuna kao stvoren je za raznoliko čišćenje i uklanjanje neugodnih mirisa u kuhinji, ali primjerice i s ruku nakon rezanja češnjaka ili čišćenja ribe. Primjene: • Limunov sok i ocat uklanjaju hrđu i neugodne mirise te vraćaju sjaj površinama od mjedi. • limunov sok koristi se kao prirodni izbjeljivač i dezinficijens • Crno vino, trava ili krv na tepihu lako se uklanjaju limunovim sokom • limunov sok uspješno uklanja vodeni kamenac s kuhinjskih armatura i posuđa. Primjerice, natopite li sokom posudu koju koristite za kuhanje vode i ostavite je preko noći sutradan ćete bez ikakve teškoće ukloniti i najtvrdokorniji kamenac. • Za sprečavanje nakupljanja kamenca, ali i za poliranje, kuhinjske slavine povremeno natrljajte sokom, odnosno kriškom limuna. • Limunov sok možete iskoristiti i kao prirodno sredstvo za ispiranje posuđa, te u tu svrhu u pretinac za ispiranje nalijte litru vode u kojoj ste umiješali sok od jednog limuna. • univerzalno sredstvo za čišćenje, pa u boci s raspršivačem pomiješate sok od jednog limuna i petnaestak kapi eteričnog ulja limuna s litrom vode. • limun možete iskoristiti i za dezinficiranje mikrovalne pećnice, jednostavno stavite posudu s vodom i sokom i uključite je na nekoliko minuta. SAPUN Na kraju, nemojte zaboraviti ni na staru dobru sapunicu, odnosno običnu vodu s rastopljenim prirodnim sapunom, koja je, vjerovali ili ne, više nego dovoljna za održavanje čistoće i njegu kuhinjskog namještaja i površina od različitih vrsta metala, plastike, stakla, akrila i pleksiglasa! Nekoliko praktičnih savjeta Univerzalno sredstvo za čišćenje 1 čaša bijelog octa 1 čaša vode 15 kapi ulja čajevca (tea tree oil) Uspite u sprej-flašicu (spray) i krenite: naprskajte površinu, protrljajte i obrišite suhom krpom. Miris sirćeta će se izgubiti za par minuta ostavljajući miris uljnog balzama. KUHINJA Univerzalno sredstvo za čišćenje kuhinje U staklenu ili keramicku zdjelu (ne plasticnu ili drvenu) dodati pola šalice sode bikarbone, zatim dodati po 5 kapi esencijalnih ulja: ružmarina,majčine dušice,cimeta i limuna. Izmiješati kako bi se ulja i soda bikarbona dobro sjedinili. Ostaviti da odstoji jedan dan prije upotrebe. Čuvati u staklenoj teglici. Umjesto esencijalnih ulja može se koristiti osušeno bilje i to u količini od 3-5 žlice od svake biljke. Ako se dodaje svježe bilje, onda je potrebno po 9 žlica od svake vrste prethodno isjeckanog bilja. Mikrovalna pećnica dovoljno je ostaviti posudu s vodom i limunom na nekoliko minuta u uključenu mikrovalnu, a potom je krpom iznutra obrisati. Limun će ostaviti ugodan miris. Za kuhinjske elemente dobro je staviti četiri kapi limuna i ruže geranije u toplu vodu kojom ćemo ih očistiti Sredstvo za čišćenje mikrovalne pećnice 80 mL sode bikarbone 1 žličica octa 6 kapi eteričnog ulja limuna Pomiješajte sve sastojke u pastu. Nanesite spužvom na unutarnje stijenke mikrovalne. Isperite i ostavite vrata otvorena 15 minuta, da nestane miris. Ovo sredstvo uklanja mirise hrane iz mikrovalne. Suđe Nekoliko kapi limuna, gorke naranče, cedra ili petit graina bit će dovoljno za dezinficiranje suđa, a male količine eterična ulja neće ostaviti prejak miris Prozori Pomiješajte 1 žlicu alkoholnog octa s 1l vode i žličicom deterdženta za pranje posuđa pa sve dobro izmiješajte. Pošpricajte po površini ili osušite novinama ili krpom od mikrovlakana. Ako vam smeta intenzivan miris octa, operite površine sa nerazrijeđenim limunovim sokom. Sredstvo za čišćenje prozora i ogledala 360 ml octa 120 ml vode 10 kapi eteričnog ulja limuna ili naranče Pomiješajte sve sastojke u bocu špricalicu. Lagano protresite prije uporabe. Našpricajte prozore i stakla i osušite papirnatim ručnikom ili starim novinama. Ova otopina čisti i ujedno smanjuje zamagljenost stakala i ogledala. Rublje Za mirisno rublje dobro je staviti po tri kapi ulja lavande i ruže geranije u omekšivač za rublje. Prašak za pranje rublja s lavandom 450 g vrlo suhog, ribanog prirodnog sapuna 240 g sode za pranje - (Na2CO3- natrijev karbonat) 240 g boraksa 15 mL eteričnog ulja lavande ili eukaliptusa Koristite potpuno prirodan sapun, napravljen isključivo od maslinovog, palminog i kokosovog ulja. Obavezno nosite rukavice pri pripravi ovog praška! Pomiješajte sve sastojke i na kraju dodajte eterično ulje. Čuvajte prašak u plastičnoj vrećici ili kartonskoj kutiji. Na jednu punu perilicu, za lakše prljavo rublje, dodajte 2 žlice praška, a za jako prljavo rublje i plahte 4 žlice praška. Za predpranje dodajte maksimalno pola žlice praška. Omekšivač rublja s lavandom 950 mL bijelog alkoholnog octa 900 g sode bikarbone 1,9 L destilirane vode 15 mL eteričnog ulja lavande ili eukaliptusa Pomiješajte sodu bikarbonu i ocat, pazite, počet će pjeniti! Dodajte vodu i eterična ulja i promiješajte. Koristite 4 žlice omekšivača po jednoj punoj perilici. Omekšivač dodajte, kao i obično, u ciklusu ispiranja. Podovi za pranje podova preporučujem da se u posudu s vodom stavi jednu žlica octa, a potom doda šest kapi lavande ili čajevca te tri kapi petit graina ili cedra Univerzalno tekuće sredstvo za čišćenje podova 1 žlica ribanog prirodnog sapuna 950 mL vruće vode 2 žlice boraksa 1 žličica limunovog soka ili bijelog alkoholnog octa Zagrijte vodu, dodajte sapun i kuhajte, uz miješanje, dok se ne otopi. Dodajte ostale sastojke. Čuvajte u staklenci. Na kantu punu tople vode, dodajte 2 žlice ovog sredstva. Prebrišite pod. Nije potrebno naknadno ispiranje. Kamene podove obično je dovoljno samo pomesti i prebrisati mokrom krpom. No, ponekad ih treba temeljitije očistiti. U vrijeme dok nije bilo sapuna, gotovo za sve se upotrebljavao pepeo. Njime napunite čvrstu platnenu vreću, zavežite je, stavite u kantu i prelijte s 10 litara kipuće vode. Ostavite da odstoji par sati pa izvadite vreću i tekućinom operite pod. Mramorne podove - ako je nečistoća tvrdokorna pod namažite mazivim sapunom i obrišite mokrom krpom. U ostalim slučajevima koristite pastu koju ste dobili miješanjem 3 žlice praška za čišćenje i malo limunovog soka. Limunovog soka stavite tek toliko da dobijete pastu. Njome istrljajte pod i zatim operite običnom vodom. Linoleum - mrlje s njega možete odstraniti čeličnom vunom namočenom u terpentin. Potom pomiješajte litru mlijeka i litru vode, u to umačite platnenu krpu i ispolirajte ga. Kako linoleum ne bi s vremenom ispucao, potrebno ga je namastiti s vremena na vrijeme. Pripravak za to možete dobiti miješanjem 1 litre octa i 1 litre ulja, a potom ga utrljajte u pod. Dobit će potrebnu masnoću i sjaj, ali se neće sklizati jer će ocat neutralizirati masnoću. Premazane parkete lako je održavati. Dovoljno ih je pomesti i eventualno prebrisati vlažnom krpom. Masne mrlje možete obrisati papirom kojeg ste namočili u benzin. Tragove od cipela s parketa uklonite običnom gumicom za brisanje. Tragove od gumenih potplata s linoleuma i pluta odstranite krpom namočenom u špirit. Ako imate brodski pod koji počinje škripati pod nogama, u brazde stavite malo talka. Kamenac s pločica možete očistiti uz pomoć octa. Tepisi Nakon usisavanja tepihe možete dodatno očistiti suhim sredstvom. Sameljite sapun tako da dobijete otprilike 3 žlice, te pomiješajte s 300 grama krumpirova brašna. Istresite na tepih i tvrđom četkom dobro utrljajte, te ponovno usisajte. Očistiti tepihe i osvježiti boje možete i vlažnim sredstvom koje se dobije od 1 litre vode, 1 žlice tekućeg amonijaka i piljevine. Piljevinu namočite pomiješanom vodom i amonijakom, istrljajte po tepihu i potom usišite. Već spomenuta metoda čišćenja tepiha sodom bikarbonom može se pospješiti korištenjem eteričnih ulja. U plastičnu vrećicu pomiješa se soda bikarbona s nekim od eteričnih ulja te se pusti odstajati jedan dan. Nakon nanošenja smjese na tepih, ostaviti je treba barem pola sata kako bi učinak bio potpun npr. u smjesu sa sodom bikarbonom pomiješa 10 kapi cedra ili ružina drva ili pak 20 kapi limete. Citrusno sredstvo za čišćenje radnih površina i tepiha Ništa ne može tako brzo osvježiti dom, kao svježi miris citrusa. Ne koristite ga na lakiranom drvetu! 1 žličica tekućeg prirodnog sapuna 30 mL bijelog octa 60 mL limunovog soka 480 mL vode 1 žličica boraksa 4 kapi eteričnog ulja limuna ili naranče Pomiješajte sve sastojke u bocu špricalicu. Dobro protresite prije uporabe. Našpricajte površinu i obrišite mokrom spužvom. Posušite papirnatim ručnikom ili suhom krpom. Pošpricajte sredstvo po tepihu, ostavite da djeluje 15 minuta i usisajte. Sredstvo za čišćenje tepiha 1 šalica boraksa 15 kapi eteričnog ulja lavande ili čajevca Smjesu stavite u posudu od pudera. Naprašite ga na tepih, pričekajte 15 minuta i usisajte. Iznimno dobro uklanja mrlje od urina i mirise kućnih ljubimaca. Ako imate mačke, ne koristite ulje čajevca, jer je ono za njih otrovno! Eterična ulja Napomena: Za proizvodnju jedne litre ulja koriste i do tone biljnog materijala. Trudnice trebaju biti posebno oprezne, jer pojedina ulja mogu izazvati pobačaj. No Ivaniš kaže da se takvo što može dogoditi samo pri korištenju velike količine eteričnih ulja. I djeca mogu biti osjetljiva na ulja te se za njih, kao i trudnice, preporučuje da ne koriste ulja kadulje, origana, klinčića, cimeta i timijana. Najzahvalnija su eterična ulja lavande, limuna, grejpa, ruže geranije te čajevca koje mogu svi koristiti. Ulje lavande dobro je poznato u našim krajevima te djeluje smirujuće. Ulje bergamota djeluje kao psihostabilizator kod izrazito negativnog raspoloženja, dok se za ružu geraniju kaže da u prostoru ispunjenom njenim mirisom nema svađe jer uravnotežuje osjećaje. 'Često se na poslovnim sastancima koristi kombinacija bergamota i ruže geranije, jer njihov utjecaj smirivanja i podizanja raspoloženja može dati pozitivne učinke', ) Ukoliko vam smeta miris octa ili sode bikarbone, unatoč tome što se brzo ishlapljuje, domaćim sredstvima za čišćenje možete dodati i desetak kapi prirodnih eteričnih ulja klinčića, limuna, lavande, eukaliptusa ili čajevca koja osim što uspješno eliminiraju neugodne mirise i osvježavaju prostor imaju i dezinficirajuće i antibakterijsko djelovanje. Za osvježavanje prostora i prirodno blago dezinficiranje u bočicu s raspršivačem stavite 2 dl destilirane vode i 2 čajne žličice eteričnog ulja po želji. Namještaj i garniture Sredstvo za njegu drvenog namještaja i kožnih garnitura 2 žlice ribanog sapuna 950 mL ključale vode Otopite sapun u vodi. Perite površine koristeći spužvu ili meku krpu, dok je voda još topla. Bez daljnjeg ispiranja, osušite na sobnoj temperaturi, da se sapun upije u kožu ili drvo. Ne namačite kožu u otopinu, nego nježno ovlažite površinu, da biste izbjegli mrlje od sušenja, a ostatak pokupite suhom krpom. Što drvo upije više sapuna, postaje otpornije na mrlje i ogrebotine. Ponovite, ako je jako zaprljano. Pranje namještaja na ovaj način, preporučuje se bar jednom godišnje. KUPAONICA Pastom od sode bikarbone očistite umivaonike, kade, zahodske školjke i slavine. Otvor za odvod istrljajte komadom limuna. Smeđe mrlje od vode istrljajte mješavinom 25 grama soli i 150 ml bijeloga octa. Naslage kamenca s kromiranih dijelova uklonite mješavinom soli i octa. Kamenac sa slavina uklonite mekanom krpom umočenom u bijeli ocat. Univerzalno sredstvo za kupatilo Napuniti 1/4 staklenke osušenim biljkama ili korama od grejpfruta, narandže,limuna ili lipe. Preliti octom i ostaviti da odstoji dva tjedna, pa zatim izvaditi biljke ili kore. Bilje se bira u zavisnosti od toga za koje svrhe se ova mješavina koristi (antibakterijsko, antigljivično dkelovanje ili za uklanjanje kamenca i prljavštine). Sanitarije Se mogu održavati sodom bikarbonom i limunovim sokom. Ocat i limunov sok učinkovito skidaju kamenac s armatura, a kriška limuna poslužit će za poliranje slavina. Tuš kabina, kada i umivaonik Porculanske prevlake u kupaonici će zablistati ako ih operete otopinom boraksa i tople vode. Nanesite malo boraksa na mokru spužvu i prebrišite prevlake. Može se koristiti i na fiberglasu, jer boraks nije abrazivno sredstvo. Potpuno isperite toplom vodom. Održavane površine lako se čiste sa otopinom sode bikarbone u vodi. Tvrdokorne mrlje i plijesan čistite sa limunovim sokom ili alkoholnim octom. Pošpricajte po površini i ostavite neka djeluje 10-15 minuta, a zatim dobro istrljajte čvrstom spužvicom. Skidanje kamenca sa slavina Kamenac s tuša ili slavina lako se uklanja namakanjem u razrijeđenom alkoholnom octu preko noći. WC-školjka WC školjku ćete deodorirati ako pospete ¼ šalice boraksa, lagano izribate četkom i ostavite da stoji pola sata, još bolje preko noći. U postolje u kojem stoji četka za WC, također povremeno dodajte malo boraksa. Kamenac u WC školjki i kadi, najlakše ćete ukloniti zagrijanim bijelim alkoholnim octom. Odvodi na kadi i umivaoniku Uspite 2-3 žlice boraksa u odvode, i ostavite da djeluje 15 minuta. Isperite toplom vodom. Boraks će ukloniti sve neugodne mirise. Odčepite odvode tako da u njih ulijete 1 čaše sode bikarbone i 1 čaše alkoholnog octa. Isperite sa 5l vruće vode. Zahod U blistavo bijelo stanje vratit ćete je upotrebom antibakterijskog i ekološkog sredstva boraksa. Dobar posao odradit će i tablete za čišćenje umjetnih zubala. Četiri tablete stavite u zahodsku školjku, ostavite sat vremena i isperite. Ulijte šalicu alkoholnog octa u WC školjku i ostavite da djeluje preko noći. Slavine Želite li besprijekorno sjajne slavine, trebalo bi svaki put kad zatvorite vodu s njih obrisati kapljice vode, a povremeno ih i ispolirati mekom krpicom namočenom u sredstvo za njegu metala. Za poliranje može poslužiti i kriška limuna. Umivaonik Nakon kupanja i pranja kadu te umivaonik dobro isperite vodom i spužvom bez deterdženta da ne ostanu ružni rubovi od sapunice. Pripravljate li uljne kupke, nakon kupanja kadu operite s malo sredstva za čišćenje ili istrljajte krpom i octom. Tuš kabina Armature i ogledala čiste se izvrsno vlažnim mikrovlaknastim ili umjetnovlaknastim krpama. Sredstva za pranje stakla nisu potrebna. Ona ionako sadrže čak 90 posto vode. U vodu iz slavine dodajte malo octa ili sredstva za pranje suđa. Da bi se riješili ostatka kamenca na staklenim vratima vaše tuš kabine, namočite spužvu u alkoholni ocat i prebrišite staklo. Za čiste zavjese na tuš kabini, stavite ih u stroj za pranje rublja sa 1 čaše alkoholnog octa i uobičajenom dozom deterđenta za veš. Operite ga na programu za osjetljivo rublje i objesite mokro. Čišćenje mrlja Boraks će vam pomoći da se riješite neugodnih i često smrdljivih mrlja na tepihu. Prije nanošenja boraksa, obavezno napravite test na maloj površini tepiha, da biste bili sigurni da vam tepih neće izgubiti boju. Mrlje od vina i alkohola, uklonit ćete mješavinom pola šalice boraksa u 500 mL vruće vode. Spužvom nanesite ovu otopinu na mrlju, pustite da djeluje pola sata i zatim operite mrlju šamponom. Bolje rezultate ćete postići ako je mrlja svježa. Mrlje od krvi najlakše ćete ukloniti namakanjem u hladnoj vodi ili pasti od gustina i vode. Mrlje od kave ili čaja namačite u limunovom soku. Masne mrlje uklonite tako da svježu mrlju pospete običnim puderom. Nakon toga, uobičajeno operite u perilici. Mrlje od rajčice uklonit ćete pastom od boraksa i vode. Uklanjanje mrlja s madraca Ako iz bilo kojeg razloga imate mrlje od urina na madracima i štep dekama, pospite ih boraksom i pustite da se osuše. Iščetkajte ih ili usisajte nakon toga. Osvježivači prostora Za osvježavanje prostora i prirodno blago dezinficiranje u bočicu s raspršivačem stavite 2 dl destilirane vode i 2 čajne žličice eteričnog ulja po želji. Tradicionalni osvježivač prostora 120 ml destilirane vode 40 kapi eteričnog ulja klinčića 30 kapi eteričnog ulja cimeta 30 kapi eteričnog ulja đumbira 20 kapi eteričnog ulja naranče Pomiješajte sve sastojke u bocu špricalicu. Promućakajte prije uporabe. Ne špricajte blizu očiju. Osvježivač za dječju sobu 460 mL destilirane vode 12 kapi eteričnog ulja kamilice 12 kapi eteričnog ulja lavande 12 kapi eteričnog ulja naranče Pomiješajte sve sastojke u bocu špricalicu. Promućakajte prije uporabe. Ne špricajte blizu očiju. Citrusni osvježivač prostorija za podizanje raspoloženja 180 mL destilirane vode po 25 kapi eteričnog ulja limuna i naranče Pomiješajte sve sastojke u bocu špricalicu. Promućakajte prije uporabe. Ne špricajte blizu očiju. (Vlasta Prlj) Mirisno usisavanje Vecina usisivača "ispušta" prašinu neprijatnog mirisa. Da bi se ova neprijatnost izbjegla, dovoljno je nakapati nekoliko kapi omiljenog eteričnog ulja na grudicu vate i usisati je; daljim čišćenjem osvježit ćete prostoriju. Sredstva za dezinfekciju Sprej za dezinfekciju - uklanja plijesni i sprječava nakupljanje insekata - mravi i sl. 1 žličica boraksa pola žličice sode za pranje- natrijevog karbonata 2 žlice soka od limuna 1 šalica vrlo vruće vode Pomiješajte u boci špricalici prva tri sastojka i dodajte vodu. Dobro promućkajte. Koristite sprej na površinama i isperite ga spužvom. Zimi, za sezone gripe i prehlada, sok limuna se može zamijeniti antibakterijskim eteričnim uljem eukaliptusa, lavande, čajevca ili metvice koja također djeluju i na insekte. 5% ili 10% rastvor alkohola za piće (votka) ili 1/10 čistog 95% žitnog alkohola i 9/10 čiste vode. Radi mirisa može se dodati komad limuna ili limunova kora. Ovim sredstvom mogu se dezinficirati sve površine u kući,a moze se upotrijebiti i za dezinfekciju kože. Protiv moljaca u ormarima Police oprati toplom vodom u kojoj je rastvoreno malo sode bikarbone; kada se namještaj osuši ,u police poredati papirne kesice sa mjesavinom susenog bilja; izdrobljene 4 šalice sušenog cvijeta lavande, 2 šalice pepermintovog lisca, 2 šalice ruzmarinovog lista, 1 šalica lista paculija, pola šalice cijelih klincica i pola šalice lista majcine dusice.