Having a baby on the way made me think of the cleaning chemicals that I use to keep my home clean.  I thought those chemicals that I might be detrimental to my baby’s health so I started looking at more baby friendly solutions that I could use instead.

Here’s what I found out:

Floor Cleaner: (courtesy of my mom)

1)      Vinyl Type Floors:

• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1 gallon warm water
• Mix in your cleaning bucket and use this to clean.

2)      Hardwood Floor Cleaner:

• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 cup rubbing alcohol
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 gallon warm water
• Mix and mop!

Window cleaner:

• 1/4 cup rubbing alcohol
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1 Tbsp cornstarch
• 2 cup warm water
• Combine everything in a spray bottle, and shake well.

*Shake well before using because the cornstarch will settle at the bottom (and subsequently plug the spray mechanism if it’s not mixed in well).

Disinfectant Spray for Surfaces: 

 1)      Using Herbs:

• Cinnamon leaf
• Pine needle
• Frankincense
• Bergamot
• Water.
• Mix well in a spray bottle

2)      Without Herbs:

• 2 Tbsp. ammonia
• 1/2 cup rubbing alcohol
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• Water
• Mix in a spray bottle

*This works especially well for counter-tops but may also be used to clean showers, toilets and sinks. Great for most cleaning needs.

Toilet Bowl Cleaner:

• 1 cup borax
• Diluted white vinegar
• Pour the borax into the toilet and let it sit for a couple of hours
• Scrub the inside of the bowl using a toilet brush
• Spray vinegar onto the toilet rim, seat and top. Scrub the rim. Wipe the seat and top.

Carpet Cleaner:

• White vinegar
• Baking soda
• Water
• Mix well until it forms into a paste like form
• Scrub it into the carpet stain using a brush and let it dry
• Vacuum afterwards