NONTOXIC CLEANING PRODUCTS

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My homes are cleaned with a handful of ingredients that have a long track record of relatively little controversy.

ESSENTIAL NONTOXIC CLEANING PRODUCTS

Dr. Bronner's Castile Liquid Soap

I use this to clean dishes, hands, and surface areas at home (like kitchen countertops). 

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Sal Suds

I use this as laundry detergent. It can also be used to clean around the home, but do not use to bathe bodies.

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White Vinegar

I use this to clean surface areas. Be careful on natural woods, and avoid on natural stone (like marble).

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Hydrogen Peroxide

This is a good replacement for bleach. It can white whites in the laundry.

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Baking Soda

Baking soda has helps with many cleaning and personal care needs. With laundry, I add it to the washing machine for extra cleaning and deodorizing. In the refrigerator, it helps minimize odors. And with baths, it helps detox.

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doTerra Essential Oils

I use essential oils for cleaning, healing, and self care. Lemon oil and fractionated coconut oil are great for cleaning / polishing / moisturizing wood surfaces. A drop of lemon oil in warm water is great first thing in the morning. Lavender and peppermint oils are also great for cleaning, and for soothing mosquito bites. Lavender soothes various skin issues. I also add peppermint oil into smoothies.

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Dishwashing detergent

This product has an A from the Environmental Working Group.

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NONTOXIC CLEANING TOOLS

Miele Vacuum Cleaner

The HEPA filter captures more fine particles.

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Conair Steam Cleaner

This has replaced my iron and has been a convenient way to quickly freshen clothes.

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Amber Glass Spray Bottles

These are great for cleaning solutions that incorporate pure essential oils, which should be protected from sunlight.

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Skip the research, and save time! Products in Ruan Living's Amazon store result from both research for nontoxic products and Ruan Living's experience with these products, which results in practical nontoxic choices; i.e., toxicity, product performance, and sometimes style are considered.

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