We’ve all heard the stories of a child getting into a common household cleaner.  While the products on the market today are effective and do a good job, they are not safe for children.  Plus who knows what kind of impact these products are making on our environment.

There is an alternative way to clean your home with products that are both kid safe and environmentally friendly.  Vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, borax, baking soda and salt can be used to keep your home clean and safe for your children.  Here are the ways you can use these non-toxic products to clean your home.

Instead of using an ammonia based window cleaning product, water mixed with vinegar and lemon juice will do the job just as well.  Vinegar mixed with salt and water can be used to clean your kitchen and bathroom as well.  Borax can be used as a disinfectant and for cleaning your toilets.

Olive oil and lemon juice are effective for polishing your furniture.  Lemon juice mixed with a bit of salt will polish your copper cookware.

When cleaning the bathroom you can use some baking soda and warm water.  Baking soda mixed with vinegar makes an effective drain cleaning solution.

It might not be as convenient to use these products to clean your home, but using the non toxic ingredients mentioned above is a better way to clean your home keeping it safe for your children and the environment.