Looking for a safer cleaning agent?
Regular household supplies such as cleaning agents contain Ethanol SD/Alcohol (a highly flammable fluid that acts as a sanitizer), Isopropyl Alcohol, Carbon Dioxide, and the allergen Benzalkonium Chloride. The health cost of these commercial, chemical-based products can be high regarding long term health concerns for the family and cause environmental pollution due to their manufacture and disposal. For example, 1 in 3 people suffer from allergies, asthma, sinusitis or bronchitis (US National Center for Health Statistics, March 2010). Treatment for these conditions should begin with reducing synthetic chemicals in the home environment. Below, I have provided a safe alternative formula from the book “Gorgeously Green” by Sophie Uliano to help you stay chemical-free and still keep your home smelling great.
Ingredients:
~ 32 oz. Plastic spray bottle
~ 2 c. water
~ ½ c. distilled white vinegar
~ 1 tsp. pure castile soap
~ ¾ tsp. hydrogen peroxide
~ 20 drops tea tree oil
~ 20 drops lavender or lemon grass essential oil
Resources: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_in_lysol
http://eartheasy.com/live_nontoxic_solutions.htm
