Spring Cleaning Toxins from Your Home

 

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'Spring is a time for, renewal, life, hope, and, well … deep cleaning, for some of us.

But rather than focusing on getting rid of that old sweater or TV set, perhaps you should consider approaching Spring cleaning in a different way this time around.

This year, why not make an effort to remove dangerous toxins from your home? We’re sure you’ll find plenty, since we’re living in an increasingly toxic world.'

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Recipes for Homemade Cleaning Products

'Ideas build on one another and I found myself thinking, why can’t I make my own dishwasher powder and other general cleaning supplies that are less damaging to the environment and my bank account? 

Ponder that one, or better yet, see the movie/documentary yourself and see if you, too, are motivated to make some simple changes that have a big impact. 

I have no intention on going whole hog as No Impact Man did, but I was inspired. For a fraction of the cost of buying these products, I can make them from supplies I already have, re-use the existing containers I would have recycled anyway and customize the fragrance using essential oils. Seems too simple to be true.'

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