Green Options

It’s Spring time, finally!  I’m hopping for joy right alongside that giant white rabbit we call “Bunny”.  As the daffodils and hyacinths begin popping up with their vibrant color, I’m thinking it’s time to spruce up the house.

Because I’m often asked what cleaning solutions I use (especially what I use to replace chlorine bleach and disinfectant cleaners), I’ve decided to share a “Works For Me Wednesday” here on Eco Child’s Play.   I don’t want to bring toxic cleaners into my home where my children sleep, eat and play, do you?  Give these solutions a try, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised!

Often times the easiest way to lessen the impact on our Earth and our wallets is simply to use LESS. The third part to our series on being green when budgets are tight.

Use the correct amount of product. For laundry soap, this is usually 2 ounces or about HALF the cap. Many of us naturally fill the cap, isn’t that what it’s for? Shampoo and conditioner usually require only a teaspoon or two. Better yet, if you can, switch to a shampoo bar. Store your soap out of the water spray, otherwise it will be shrinking while not in use. Ration your children’s shampoo and body wash supply by giving them small portions (use a shot glass size container) of products at bath time.