If you've invested in high-quality bath fixtures or other luxury plumbing products, why would you buy cleaning supplies that are harmful and chemical-laden? Over time, the porcelain, metal, steel, and plastic items in your bathroom may be affected by compounds that cause tarnishing or chipping. After all, think back to what your grandmother did - she made her own cleaning supplies that were just as efficient. In this day and age, however, we like to think of this phenomenon as "green cleaning."

Natural, non-toxic cleaning products, those you make yourself, are definitely cheaper but require more time - you have to sit down and make a batch yourself, yet this alternative can be just as effective as all those other less-than-environmentally-friendly products in the supermarket today.

I'd like to share with you some of the most effective homemade cleaning products - liquids, pastes, and stain removers that you can make yourself - without harmful, chemical-laden cleaning products. Try some out on your bath fixtures and we're sure you'll want to switch for good!

Basic Cleaning Products for Your Luxury Plumbing Products

Making natural cleaning products to use on your fine, luxury plumbing products is easy and can be done in no time. However, here are some necessities that should be in your cupboard at all times:

Baking soda: As a natural deodorizer, this handy non-toxic substitute scours and works well at eliminating hard-to-remove stains on your faucets, levers, and other bath fixtures. It's naturally abrasive and is one of the most effective green cleaners. Lemons: Use as a natural bacterial combatant and acidic cleanser for the toilet and sink areas around all of your luxury plumbing products. Borax: An all-in-one cleaner, sodium borate cleans walls and floors, deodorizes, and inhibits the growth of mold on most of your bath fixtures as well as showerheads and walls. Vegetable-based (castile) soap: Available in liquid, flake, or bar form, it will clean all of your high-quality, luxury plumbing products and fixtures. Distilled white vinegar: Wipes away soap scum, grease, mildew, and sticky wax build-ups on your finest bath fixtures almost effortlessly. Tea tree oil: Excellent for deodorizing and disinfecting the bathroom. It cuts through mold and mildew on your luxury plumbing products quickly. Hydrogen peroxide: A natural anti-septic that works well in bathrooms to get rid of harmful bacteria growth.

Each of these items can clean high-quality, luxury plumbing products efficiently on their own, but when combined, they become super-strength green cleaners you'll use again and again. Effective recipes can be found all over the Internet, but here are some of the best to keep your bathroom and bath fixtures squeaky clean.

Toilet bowl cleaner: Mix 1/4 cup of baking soda with 1 cup of vinegar. Pour this mixture into the toilet bowl and let soak. After a few minutes, scrub with a toilet brush and rinse (1). All-purpose cleaner: Mix 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda with a pinch of liquid soap and 2 cups of hot water. Shake until all ingredients are fully mixed and dissolved (2). Scrubbing paste: Mix enough soap with 1/8 cup of baking soda so that a creamy mixture forms. After the stain or surface has been scrubbed and removed, rinse the freshly cleansed area thoroughly with water (3).
A Different Approach to Cleaning Fine Porcelain

Cleaning your porcelain bath fixtures can be trickier - if you use the standard products from the supermarket, you may be in for a surprise. Porcelain can be either glazed or unglazed, and unglazed pieces have been known to take on the color of the cleaning product.

If you notice hard-water scum on any of your luxury plumbing products or bath fixtures, mix equal parts of vinegar and warm water into a solution. Then, scour the area thoroughly and rinse with water. Or, for a general yet thorough cleaning of your bath fixtures, simply mix one tablespoon of detergent to one gallon of hot water (4).

Eliminate Chemicals - Go Non-Toxic for Good

Purchase spray bottles, buckets or pails, and glass jars to keep your new pastes, cleaners, and mixtures handy for the next clean-up.

And whether or not you decide to make your own green cleaning products to clean your luxury plumbing products, you can help the environment even more. Aside from paper towels, try cleaning with reusable rags, which you can make from old cotton-based clothing that you no longer wear to clean your faucets, handles, and other luxury plumbing products. You're creating less waste this way by recycling whatever you find around the house.

There are many ways to help the environment and green cleaning your bath fixtures is just one of them. This small contribution eliminates many problems, such as putting chemicals in the air you breathe and potential threats to children and pets. Besides, the greatest return on your investment will be the satisfaction that you've joined millions of people around the world who have chosen to clean their luxury plumbing products and bath fixtures the green way - naturally!

Sources

1. Green Cleaning Recipes, Better Homes and Gardens. BHG.com

2. How to Make a Non-Toxic Cleaning Kit, Care2.com.

3. Alternative Recipes, Windham Solid Waste Management District. WSWMD.org

4. Care and Cleaning of Porcelain, Porcelain Enamel Institute. PorcelainEnamel.com

Many years ago, I remember reading an article about the overuse of antibiotics and its dangers. One of the dangers was the mutation of antibiotic resistant bacteria. Alexander Flemming, the man who discovered penicillin, warned that the overuse of this miracle drug might lead to problems with resistant bacteria "super bugs"; therefore antibiotics should only be used in cases of life or death. It's unfortunate that his warning was not taken seriously, for it's no secret that antibiotics have been used and abused as a medicine of convenience. In addition, most people consume a small steady dose of antibiotics by eating commercially grown meats, poultry and farm raised fish. It's time to pay the piper, for "super bugs" are now a very serious threat and have already taken the lives many people throughout our country.

We've been hearing about a form of staph infection called methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus, also known as MRCA. The symptoms of MRCA and other staph infections are very similar so it is important that a doctor diagnoses the condition; pimples, rashes, pus-filled boils, especially when warm, painful, red or swollen, can mean that you have a staph skin infection. Staph can also cause more serious infections such as severe skin infection, surgical wound infections, bloodstream infections, and pneumonia. The symptoms could include high fever, swelling, heat and pain around a wound, headache, fatigue, and others. These infections can be very serious and life threatening. It's important to see a doctor is one suspects MRCA.

The good news is that if ones immune system is up to snuff, staph or any other bacteria usually will not pose a problem. The bad news is that the typical American life style, diet and overuse of antibiotics and prescription drugs don't allow ones immune system to thrive. Each time one takes a course of antibiotics, they knock their immune system a notch or two. 70% of ones immune system is in their gut and antibiotics destroy all the good bacteria living there, so after a course of antibiotics, the first line of defense has been destroyed leaving one defenseless. That's why it is not uncommon for one to contract a yeast/fungal infection after antibiotics. Most people have been taking antibiotics since they were a child so it's understandable why there are so many people with compromised immune systems.

There are many ways to build ones immune system to reduce the chances in contracting MRCA or any other germ. Every human being would benefit by restoring the good bacteria in their gut by taking a probiotic supplement (acidophilus and bifidophilus). Vitamin C in the form of emergen C or a buffered variety is helpful. If one has irritable bowel and is on a diarrhea swing, this may not be a good choice. Colloidal or ionized silver is a natural antibiotic that is not staph resistant and can be taken throughout the winter as prevention at 1 teaspoon a day. A good "immune building" multiple can be taken at 2 a day for prevention. Garlic is another natural antibiotic that is not staph resistant because of its active ingredient, allicin. If you and others can stand the odor, eating a clove a day is the cheapest route. There are also garlic pills available. An old fashion remedy to treat a staph or any other skin infection or wound is to crush a clove of garlic and add 5-10 drops of tea tree oil. Place directly on problem area and cover with a large Band-Aid or gauze for as long as possible, for it may burn a little due to the garlic. Repeat the process each day until the area is healed. If one is not able to walk around smelling like garlic and tea tree oil, Miracle II gel is an odorless topical oxygenated formula that has a reputation of healing a variety of the most stubborn skin conditions. There are homeopathic remedies such as silicia, hepar sulphuris calcareum and calcarea sulphurica that help with severe skin conditions a helping boils suppurate (pop) and heal. The 30C potency will suffice.

Common sense hygiene is always important. Washing hands with soap and water is the most important. Carrying disinfecting wipes around comes in handy for wiping down the handle of shopping carts, payphones, etc. For more information on MRCA and some additional hygiene tips, go to http://www.cdc.gov and click on MRCA in schools.

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House cleaning is very important in order to maintain a person's health and hygiene. Cleaning tools do not just include brooms and mops; there are many other specialized tools in the market as well. Improved dusting cloths are available in many varieties, depending upon the type of fabric used. Some of them have enough absorption power to hold a large quantity of water and other liquids. Generally these dusting rags are made of terry cotton or a synthetic fiber. Another indispensable tool is the ordinary vacuum cleaner. It is especially recommend for the cleaning of all floors in your home that happen to be carpeted. Soft bristle brushes are an invaluable tool that can be used to easily and efficiently remove any of the dirt that usually sticks to the corners of cabinets, furniture or walls.

Kitchen cleaning is the most time consuming task. However, if you carefully plan the cleaning process, and gather all the tools that might be needed, it will become a whole lot easier. Always totally empty the refrigerator before starting to clean it: never try to strategically clean around items. This so called "shortcut" is in reality much harder. A solution of a mild dish washing soap and water or baking soda will quickly remove any unwanted soil from the inside surface. Paper towels are a wonderful tool for drying all of the moisture that is remaining.

Every bathroom needs to be routinely sanitized. There are many different disinfecting solutions that can be selected from the shelves of most grocery stores. The toilet bowls should always be scrubbed with a toilet cleaning brush. Disposable sanitizing wipes can be used to quickly clean the outside of this fixture; along with the sink and bathtub.

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In the mid 19th century, hand washing with soap became recognized as a major contributor to preventing the spread of diseases. Unfortunately, only 32% of men and 64% of women wash their hands with soap. This article discusses the use of hand soap, hand sanitizer and hand gloves to improve people's health by controlling the spread of viruses and bacteria.

Washing with hand soap - Hand soap is available in both plain and antibacterial formulations. Hand soap also comes in bar and liquid configurations.

Plain soap products - These products are generally a formulation of natural soap and various other secondary ingredients.

The secondary ingredients include moisturizers, fragrances, and/or other properties advertized by the brand such as floatation. Finding 100% natural plain hand soap with no secondary ingredients is impossible unless it is homemade. Plain hand soap works by separating most contaminants from the skin so that they can be washed away by water. The plain soap does not contain any antibacterial chemicals. Finding plain hand soap in the form of liquid soap is very difficult since most liquid soap products are formulated as antibacterial soap. Antibacterial soap products - Antibacterial soap works similar to plain soap and it also kills bacteria on contact. The merit of using antibacterial soap is still the subject of much controversy for the following reasons:

If plain soap is used for 20 seconds or more to do a good job of cleaning hands, all viruses and bacteria will be washed away with the water. A chemical named Triclosan is added in small quantities to these antibacterial soap products to kill bacteria on the skin. Some people fear that many of the common bacteria are becoming more tolerant to Triclosan because of its overuse. In addition, Triclosan is known to be an endocrine disruptor and reacts with the chlorine in tap water generating chloroform. These concerns have led some countries to consider phasing out the use of Triclosan. Triclosan has little or no effect on viruses that cause the common cold and seasonal flu. It only works on bacteria.

Bar vs. liquid soap - While the choice between bar soap and liquid soap is a matter of preference when soap is used in the household, most public facilities use liquid soap. In addition to the formulation differences described previously, the recommended method for using bar vs. liquid soap differs as follows:

With bar soap, the hands should be wet first before applying the soap and then rinsed thoroughly with water. With liquid soap, it is recommended to rub the hands with liquid soap first allowing the antibacterial function to work and then rinse thoroughly with water. This process avoids rinsing most the liquid soap down the drain.

In general, buying antibacterial hand soap is a waste of money as long as hands are properly washed for 20 seconds or longer. Since few people actually wash their hands properly, antibacterial soap is of some value. This is especially true for people working around raw meats or in hospitals where dangerous bacteria are very likely to exist.

Disinfecting with hand sanitizer - For people with busy life styles unable to visit restrooms frequently to use soap and water, the quick hand sanitizing gel is the answer. Hand sanitizer products do not remove the dirt, but they kill viruses and bacteria on the hands.

To be effective in killing viruses and bacteria, hand sanitizer products should contain 60% or more alcohol. These products come in squeeze bottles, pump bottles, and wipes that can be easily carried. Many public facilities have installed dispensers for hand sanitizer, and many companies provide free personal size hand sanitizer products to their employees.

These hand sanitizing products are designed to use frequently. The hands should not be wet when a person applies a hand sanitizer. The following partial list includes typical applications for the use of hand sanitizer:

Before preparing or eating food After blowing nose, coughing, or sneezing in hands Before and after treating cuts and scrapes on the skin Before installing contact lenses After touching something known to contain viruses or bacteria (e.g. a sick person or garbage). After using the restroom if a proper hand washing was not available

Since the alcohol in hand sanitizer dry the skin, the use of skin moisturizer is also recommended. Caution: Moist hands attract germs more than dry hands.

Protecting hands with gloves - The use of hand protection in the form of gloves became very prominent in the 1980's because of HIV. Dentist and doctors have increased the use of gloves significantly as well as food service workers and others. When the protection involves blood, urine, saliva, etc., EXAM (medical grade) gloves must be used. For all other uses, non-EXAM gloves can be used. A light powder is sometimes used to make it easier to slide in and out of the gloves. Latex and non-latex gloves are the two major choices.

Latex gloves - Although latex cloves are by far the most common in use because they are the most comfortable to wear, frequent users often develop allergies to the natural protein in latex. The quality (defect rate) of latex gloves is also much better than the alternatives.

Non-latex gloves - Synthetic rubber (Nitrile or Neoprene) gloves are much more tolerable for people who are allergic or sensitive to Latex.

Synthetic rubber gloves are the best alternative to latex, but in some cases they can also lead to issues with allergies. Synthetic rubber gloves often cost more. The least expensive synthetic rubber gloves often have greater defect rates. Vinyl gloves - Vinyl gloves have become very popular for food service applications because they have few or no issues with allergies. Vinyl gloves do not stretch or allow the skin to breathe. Since they are the worst fitting, they are used in applications where the gloves will be removed and thrown away frequently.

When removing gloves worn for protection, people must be careful not to contaminate their skin. The gloves should be rolled off the hands so that only the inside surface of the glove will come in contact with the other hand.

Keeping your home clean can be tough, especially if you have a busy lifestyle like most people. While you may not be able to take hours upon hours out of your day to make your home look spotless, you can however take measures to ensure that your house stays sanitary and safe for both you and your family.

By taking a few moments out of your day, you can help to prevent the spread of germs, viruses, and odors throughout various areas of your house. Not only will your house smell cleaner and fresher, but you're also taking preventative health measures that are sure to make your family feel better in the long run.

When you take the time to freshen and sanitize your home with Disinfectant Sprays, wipes or cleansers, you're doing something important for your family: protecting them. Take a look at these top Disinfectant Products recommended by Cleaning Products World:

Lysol Disinfectant Wipes - In your kitchen or on the go
These are the perfect choice for giving door handles, counter tops, trash cans and sink tops the quick and easy clean up they need to stay looking great. In addition to it's ability to leave a clean surface in seconds, these disinfectant wipes are equipped with a powerful germicide that's proven to kill up to 99.9% of germs. They are convenient, pre-moistened, and disposable for your convenience. Toss a container in your kitchen, bathroom, or car for easy access to instant clean.

Clorox Anywhere Hard Surface Spray - A Disinfectant Spray that's powerful & gentle
Able to be used on almost any nonporous hard surface, this hard working spray cuts through 99.9% of bacteria, including staph, strep, salmonella, and E.coli to increase the safety in your home. In addition, this spray is safe for use without gloves, around children, or on food contact surfaces - finally, a better way to clean your counter tops, toilets, and sinks.

Scrubbing Bubbles Foam Cleaner - Sanitizes, freshens, and Disinfectants
Disinfectant Spray Foams don't get much better for your bathroom. This powerful foaming cleaner restores your sink, tub, and counter tops to their original shine. Cut through soap scum, mildew, dirt, and hard water stains to reveal a cleaner, safer bathroom in your home.

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Keeping a tidy office includes buying file folders in bulk and the use of a Clorox disinfecting wipe.

Improving their office organization is among many a small business owner's New Year's resolutions. An easy way to keep that promise is to pick-up file folders in bulk, a file cabinet and a Clorox disinfecting wipe package. All will help create a tidy office.

Where to start? How about by removing some of the clutter. Is you desk so covered in paper that it's hard to find the document you're looking for? Buying file folders in bulk will help save money. And inexpensive filing cabinets will get the clutter out of the way, thus improving office organization.

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When the office organization project has removed all the clutter, set about cleaning and disinfecting work surfaces. Start by cleaning the floor with some liquid floor cleaner. Spic and Span makes a specialized product for almost every kind of flooring, but the Spic and Span three ounce bottles are a good all-purpose solution. The start of the year is also a good time to purchase carpet cleaners in bulk, and with the improved office organization there should be extra room to store these items.

Once the floors have been vacuumed or scrubbed, hit the counter tops with a Clorox disinfecting wipe container. A Clorox disinfecting wipe offers a significant improvement over paper towels because the Clorox disinfecting wipe not only cleans a surface, it also helps prevent bacteria from returning.

After everything is clean, regular cleaning and office organization becomes all about maintenance. Keep employees from spreading germs by making plenty of hand sanitizing wipes available. Save money on Purell hand sanitizer by purchasing in bulk.

Improving office organization can seem like a messy task, but with the right products, like filing folders, liquid floor cleaner and a Clorox antibacterial wipe, the job can be pretty easy. Now's the time to make that New Year's resolution come true.

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