Some tips for going green in your home.

Leave your shoes at the door, a mat at each entrance and either moist towelettes or a towel. This will prevent you from tracking in dirt, oil and contaminants, and to clean pet paws.

 

Use natural products for daily cleaning - you can make your own follow this link for recipes which include such ingredients as baking soda, vinegar, salt and lemon juice or visit the website: www.thedailygreen.com.

 

Kill mold and mildew with a solution of tea tree oil or citrus seed extract.  Combine 2 cups of water with 2 teaspoons of the oil or  20 drops of extract in a spray bottle.  You can use this on tiles, grout, shower curtains, rugs, fabric covered furniture and drawers and cabinets.

 

Decorate with air purifying houseplants such as Peace Lily, Warneckii, English Ivy and Elephant Ears.

 

Use draft guards at your doors to keep our pollutants plus air conditioning and heat in.

Use gray water to water your outdoor plants.