While I have not gone totally “green” yet, I am making baby steps…actually, I have made a big leap. Since I started making my own homemade cleaners, I have given up using most commercial cleaners. Although it’s been quite tempting when I run across a $1 coupon and a BOGO (buy one get one) sale, I have not purchased any commercial laundry detergent, fabric softener, window cleaner, dishwasher detergent, carpet fresh, abrasive cleaners, or air freshener in approximately 9 months. I am, however, still hanging on to my gallon of bleach, my bottle of ammonia, and my Dawn dish detergent. I may need to check into rehab to give those up as they are my most beloved cleaning products, especially the bleach and Dawn, but I am working on it.
For now, this video is serving as a little boost of inspiration for me to give them up completely. I hope it inspires you too.
Enjoy!
For more information on the dangers of toxic chemicals and how they effect women, check out Women’s Voices for the Earth. They have some very informative stuff.
Hi Pinky,
I just had to leave you a note. I was diagnosed with cancer last year and am still fighting the fight. As a result, I have given up all of the commercial cleaners and detergents in favor of homemade alternatives with products that are as natural as I can find to give my immune system a break. Your recipes are some of the best I've found and I just wanted to say thank you for them and thanks for doing your videos. I never would have thought of using the blender to get the soap finer. I've been using Ivory soap and for whatever reason it comes out a little sticky. However, it works. I will try the blender though next batch. Thanks and take care. Sebrina
I must confess… I cannot and just DO not see me giving up my Clorox bleach…. I am a bleach fanatic, passed down from my mom…. I have used Melaleuca products for 10+ years and due to cost… I am finding your recipes to be excellent alternatives! Thanks for the wonderful and informative videos…