1. Vinegar and baking soda are your friends- always have some on hand.
2. Get a Hand Held Steam Cleaner
. Preferably one with a floor cleaning attachment. The easiest way to green clean is with no cleaning products at all! 3. If you used to clean it with bleach- you can clean it with vinegar.
4. Read product descriptions, make sure you are getting what you want.
5. Don't be afraid to try new things. Green Cleaning is just like anything else. Some things you like, some things you don't.
6. Get the kids involved. They'll probably be glad to not smell bleach or chemicals every time they walk inside, but let them know why you have decided to go green with your cleaning habits.
7. Experiment with fun, green, safe ways to make your home smell good.
8. Experiment with everything- vinegar, baking soda, steam, a new green cleaning product- whatever you have on hand. See what works best and fastest for you.
9. Tell your friends and family what you are doing. At least this way, the first time they come over and smell all the vinegar you've been cleaning with you won't get hit with the "what's that terrible smell?" question.
10. Show your friends and family your home is just as clean as theirs- without all the chemicals. I love showing off my steamer and how well it does! My mom is so jealous.
11. Don't back down if people give you a hard time. And some people will. Take it in stride. You know your doing what's best. That's all that matters.
12. Take pride in knowing that your home is safe for you, your kids and pets and at the same time you are helping the environment.
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