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Why can't I find organic "disinfecting" cleaning products?
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Posted 4/8/08 9:31 AM  |
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2BEANS
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Re: Why can't I find organic "disinfecting" cleaning products?
Isnt seventh generation organic? they sell at BRU in westbury back by the formula.
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| Posted 4/8/08 9:32 AM |
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Re: Why can't I find organic "disinfecting" cleaning products?
Posted by BabySammie
Isnt seventh generation organic? they sell at BRU in westbury back by the formula.
I have a few products already...but none of them say "disinfectant".
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| Posted 4/8/08 9:34 AM |
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bicosi
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Re: Why can't I find organic "disinfecting" cleaning products?
You can make them yourself too.
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| Posted 4/8/08 9:34 AM |
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Mommy2Boys
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Re: Why can't I find organic "disinfecting" cleaning products?
That's why I dont use the organic products...none of them disinfect and I am more nervous about not disinfecting my counter after cooking with meat and eggs than I am about using non-organic products, ya know?
ETA: If you find one, let us know!
Message edited 4/8/2008 9:35:54 AM.
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| Posted 4/8/08 9:35 AM |
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Re: Why can't I find organic "disinfecting" cleaning products?
Posted by bicosi
You can make them yourself too.
I can? Will they still be virtually odor free? I can't stand the odors of cleaners anymore.
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| Posted 4/8/08 9:36 AM |
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Tah-wee-ZAH
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Re: Why can't I find organic "disinfecting" cleaning products?
White vinegar is a disinfectant.
I buy it by the gallon at Costco.
I keep 1 part white vinegar and 2 parts water in a spray bottle.
You can add some natural lavendar oil to it to change the scent.
For a cleanser I use Bon Ami (available in the supermarket). Doesn't scratch and it's non toxic, you can use it on glass shower doors and on your corningware/glassware as well.
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| Posted 4/8/08 9:37 AM |
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Re: Why can't I find organic "disinfecting" cleaning products?
Posted by Tah-wee-ZAH
White vinegar is a disinfectant.
I buy it by the gallon at Costco.
I keep 1 part white vinegar and 2 parts water in a spray bottle.
You can add some natural lavendar oil to it to change the scent.
For a cleanser I use Bon Ami (available in the supermarket). Doesn't scratch and it's non toxic, you can use it on glass shower doors and on your corningware/glassware as well.
Okay...you promise I won't smell it? Vinegar is one of the WORST smells to me. 
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| Posted 4/8/08 9:38 AM |
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chelle
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Isn't it obvious?
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Re: Why can't I find organic "disinfecting" cleaning products?
Posted by Tah-wee-ZAH
White vinegar is a disinfectant.
I buy it by the gallon at Costco.
I keep 1 part white vinegar and 2 parts water in a spray bottle.
You can add some natural lavendar oil to it to change the scent.
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Just going to suggest this! 
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| Posted 4/8/08 9:39 AM |
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bicosi
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Re: Why can't I find organic "disinfecting" cleaning products?
Posted by Mrs. Patticakes
Posted by bicosi
You can make them yourself too.
I can? Will they still be virtually odor free? I can't stand the odors of cleaners anymore.
Absolutely! Let me send you some recipes!
You can make your own homemade disinfectant cleaning products at home with a few simple ingredients.
All you need are vinegar, baking soda, lemon juice and a few essential oils.
You will find that a small bottle of essential oil may cost a bit more than you expected, but you only need a few drops at a time, so the bottle goes a long way.
Tea Tree Oil is an effective natural disinfectant. You will need vinegar, water, tea tree oil and a spray bottle.
Mix equal parts of vinegar and water in the spray bottle. Drop in some of the tea tree oil and mix the solution.
Then you just spray and clean, as you would with your commercial cleaners. Lavender and thyme essential oils are also good for disinfecting.
Another good article with recipes.
The Basics of How to Make Organic House Cleaning Products
If you are looking for ways to bring more natural products into your cleaning routine, there are a few basics you will want to have on hand at all times. All of the following items should be available at your local organic grocery store:
Baking soda: This baking basic is a powerhouse of cleaning and deodorizing. It can be used in homemade cleaning solutions, as a paste or sprinkled directly on a surface.
Borax: A naturally occurring compound made of boron, sodium, oxygen and water, borax is a great cleaner, especially for laundry.
Cornstarch: Great for cleaning carpets and rugs, cornstarch can also be used in place of baby powder.
Lemon juice: A natural whitener, lemon juice can also remove grease and other stains, especially on aluminum and porcelain.
Salt: Abrasive but gentle, salt is great for scouring.
Washing soda: This is different from baking soda and is a good choice for general cleaning, cutting grease and disinfecting. You can find it on the laundry aisle, but it may not be an organic product.
White vinegar: Another great general-purpose cleaner, white vinegar is good for removing mildew, grease and other stains. It is also a great choice for washing windows and making metal surfaces shiny.
The most basic home cleaning recipes involve baking soda. Just add four tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water and use it as a spray or scrubbing soda. Or, make a paste out of about three parts baking soda and one part water. Allow this to sit on stubborn spots to deep clean.
You can also use three tablespoons of washing soda in a quart of water as a general purpose cleaner. Washing soda may also be used in place of regular laundry detergent.
To boost your laundry with borax, add half a cup of borax along with your organic laundry detergent to each load of laundry.
Organic furniture polish is made by combining three parts olive oil with one part vinegar or lemon juice. Just wipe on with a soft cloth.
A combination of two tablespoons cornstarch, a cup of white vinegar and a gallon of water is a good choice for washing windows. To get even more natural bang for your buck, use your newspaper to wash down the windows. This helps eliminate streaking and saves you from having to buy paper towels.
A cup of white vinegar in a gallon of water is also a good way to clean linoleum floors. Add a quarter cup of baking soda for an even more powerful cleaner. A cup of vinegar microwaved for a minute or two will also loosen up any cooked-on food and make the microwave easy to clean.
Salt is a great way to deal with stains and spills in the oven or the sink, and a combination of baking soda and borax is a great sink cleaner that won't scratch porcelain. You can also make a cleanser out of two ounces of borax and two cups of water to wash walls and other dirty surfaces.
Cleaning with Organic Products
Now that you know how to make organic house cleaning products, it is important to note that while all of these are great alternatives to the chemical-laden products you can buy at the store, none of them work as quickly as those chemicals.
Patience is necessary for seeing the best results with these cleaning products. You might need to put in a little more elbow grease or let things soak a longer period of time than you might be used to, but it is well worth the effort to get conventional cleaning products out of your house.
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Tah-wee-ZAH
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Re: Why can't I find organic "disinfecting" cleaning products?
Posted by Mrs. Patticakes
Posted by Tah-wee-ZAH
White vinegar is a disinfectant.
I buy it by the gallon at Costco.
I keep 1 part white vinegar and 2 parts water in a spray bottle.
You can add some natural lavendar oil to it to change the scent.
For a cleanser I use Bon Ami (available in the supermarket). Doesn't scratch and it's non toxic, you can use it on glass shower doors and on your corningware/glassware as well.
Okay...you promise I won't smell it? Vinegar is one of the WORST smells to me.
There will still be somewhat of a smell.
Personally, the smell of bleach makes me gag
The lavendar does help but it doesn't eliminate it.
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Re: Why can't I find organic "disinfecting" cleaning products?
Posted by Tah-wee-ZAH
White vinegar is a disinfectant.
I buy it by the gallon at Costco.
I keep 1 part white vinegar and 2 parts water in a spray bottle.
You can add some natural lavendar oil to it to change the scent.
ITA.
Also for cleaning you can use rough cut salt and lemons. It does not scratch.
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Re: Why can't I find organic "disinfecting" cleaning products?
I think Method is a brand that is organic.
Method
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beachgirl
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Re: Why can't I find organic "disinfecting" cleaning products?
Thank you SO, so much for these ideas. I use white vinegar and lemon on my floors and buy organic products but now I can make more of my own. Thank you
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| Posted 4/8/08 10:14 AM |
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Re: Why can't I find organic "disinfecting" cleaning products?
Thank you all so much! I am going to get some spray bottles at the dollar store and get mixing!!!
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| Posted 4/8/08 11:10 AM |
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2BEANS
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Re: Why can't I find organic "disinfecting" cleaning products?
Bicosi thanks for posting that.. i just printed it and going to use too thanks.
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| Posted 4/8/08 11:24 AM |
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JenBenMen
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Re: Why can't I find organic "disinfecting" cleaning products?
I use Method and love it
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