Clean Lifestyle
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NUKE the Sponge or Dish Cloth
Nuke the Sponge: We all know that sponges can be a breeding ground for bacteria. Disinfect yours every night by squeezing it out and microwaving it on high for a minute. When it’s shredded and smelly, replace it. A dirty rag contaminates any surface it touches, so if you eat off one of those surfaces, you can fall ill.
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Clean Indoor Air
Want to purify your indoor air…try the natural way. Get a plant or two. They not only add color and design to any space, but also work to improve the air quality and even your mood. It is said that a single Boston fern can absorb 1,863 micrograms of formaldehyde per hour. They are easy to maintain and are very resilient.
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Clean Produce Naturally
Everyone wants clean produce, but cleaning methods vary. Baking soda is a natural element, inexpensive, and easy to find. Baking soda is a biopesticide, which inhibits the growth of certain bacteria, fungi and viruses. This good-ole-fashioned home remedy can be used for most fruits and vegetables. For example: when baking soda is applied to a damp apple, your fingers can then do the work to remove waxy buildup, germs and other not-so-tasty substances.
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More Cleaning Tips
- Ways to Clean Your House Naturally [8]
- Sensory Spring Clean: Supporting Children with Special Needs [7]
- Easy Ways to Declutter From Your Decluttering Coach [9]
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This post originally appeared on our March/April 2014 Magazine [19]