- 1). Although window cleaning product manufacturers are not required to list specific ingredients on the label look for labeling that tells what is not an ingredient. No ammonia, petrochemicals and chlorine are a good sign that the window cleaner will not be harmful to health or the environment. Buy the cleaner concentrate form if possible and keep the original packaging in case there is an accident using it where first aid attention is required.
- 2). Avoid bathroom cleaners that have ammonia or glycol ethers, which most conventional bathroom cleaners contain. These ingredients dissolve with the steam of a warm shower creating irritating and potentially harmful vapors. Make your own green cleaning solution by dissolving ½ cup borax with one gallon of hot water For smaller jobs use 1/8 cup borax and one quart of hot water.
- 3). Look carefully at the detergent, fabric softener, and bleach used in the laundry room. There are so many chemical ingredients that are harmful, too many to list. Choose these products carefully with the knowledge that the less frivolous claims such as fragrances and brighteners the better. This is where green cleaning products should be used. Type 'green detergent' into the web browser and choose the brand that will work for you.
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