- Did you know that laundry detergents contain petroleum derived surfactants and waxes?
- They are known to be cancerous and can damage immune, cardiovascular, reproductive and respiratory system?
- A green laundry means healthier clothes for you and your loved ones. Doing your laundry the natural way will help reduce allergies such as eczema, psoriasis and asthma and of course your risk of cancer exposure. It will also help you save money.
- Baking soda is a versatile and inexpensive substance, used in many household remedies. It is a natural deodorizer, neutralizes acids and bases, and maintains pH balances.
- Hydrogen peroxide naturally whitens clothes, gets rid of germs, and fights stains.
- Lemon juice: is a natural whitener and disinfects clothing.
- Let’s look at some do-it-yourself green whitening recipes to help your whites look brighter in a healthy way.
- Recipe #1: Oxygen bleach
- 1/2 a cup of baking soda
- 1/2 a cup of hydrogen peroxide
- 2 cups of water
- Mix it all in a container to spot treat or just add straight to laundry if presoaking
- Recipe #2: Lemon bleach
- 1/2 a cup of baking soda
- 1/3 cup of lemon juice
- 2 cups of water
- Mix it all in a container to spot treat or just add straight to laundry if presoaking
- For more tips on greening your laundry.
- For a DIY lavender clothes starch.
- For a DIY whitening solution.
- For the natural uses of baking soda.
- For the health benefits of lemons.
- REFERENCES:
- 1. Oz, Mehmet, M.D. “Health Benefits of Lemons.” DoctorOz.com. The Dr. Oz Show, n.d. Web. 03 March 2014.
- 2. “40 Fantastic Uses for Baking Soda.” Yahoo! Shine. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 March 2014.
