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Your Green Cleaning Bucket

Have you gone green yet?  More and more families are green cleaning these days because it is healthier, cheaper, and ir is better for the environment.

Keep your cleaning bucket stocked with these items:

–A plant-based liquid soap like castile soap (a safer alternative to petroleum-based soap).
–Distilled white vinegar (kills germs; brightens whites).
–Baking soda (deodorizer; oil and grease cleaner).
–Salt (removes garlic and onion scents; removes burnt food off of pan).
–Essential oils such as lavender, clove, and tea tree oil (Use one teaspoon of essential oil to 2 cups of water in a spray bottle.

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