tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4853477990546994356.post1747199251292786919..comments2023-10-17T05:52:05.492-05:00Comments on Granola Catholic: Alternatives to Chlorine Bleach for CleaningLisa - the Granola Catholichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09020431743182581746noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4853477990546994356.post-10069986844437089812012-04-04T09:05:19.646-05:002012-04-04T09:05:19.646-05:00What is this mystical SUN you speak of?????
Great ...What is this mystical SUN you speak of?????<br />Great ideas here. We can always improve on what we do. <br />Sadly I love the smell of bleach.Lori Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10775116608698555225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4853477990546994356.post-19993077451945539092012-02-15T20:21:14.611-06:002012-02-15T20:21:14.611-06:00I use a variety of natural cleaners - everything f...I use a variety of natural cleaners - everything from baking soda and vinegar to Thieves household cleaner to Borax and washing soda. My mother uses hydrogen peroxide to get out old, stubborn stains (it remove a stain from my christening gown over 30+ years old! without harming the delicate fabric!!) <br /><br />NicoleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4853477990546994356.post-86322043000456540432011-10-13T14:29:07.245-05:002011-10-13T14:29:07.245-05:00Lisa I just started using hydrogen peroxide regula...Lisa I just started using hydrogen peroxide regularly, I love it! It is great on the berry stains my 7 year old leaves on the counter and even cleans up blood stains on clothes. I have it in a trigger spray bottle.Lisa - the Granola Catholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09020431743182581746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4853477990546994356.post-72389840632886309082011-10-12T23:50:06.711-05:002011-10-12T23:50:06.711-05:00Can't stand bleach! Not worth the risks, it...Can't stand bleach! Not worth the risks, it's even hard on clothes. I use sun bleaching, hydrogen peroxide and biokleen bacout. I don't use borax on clothing and avoid having it in the house because it's hard on skin and can be harmful to pets.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02583524755306491510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4853477990546994356.post-59995436636258985472011-10-11T16:32:22.228-05:002011-10-11T16:32:22.228-05:00Charise, thanks for hosting, once again!Charise, thanks for hosting, once again!Lisa - the Granola Catholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09020431743182581746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4853477990546994356.post-37120581182062826432011-10-11T15:39:05.623-05:002011-10-11T15:39:05.623-05:00Such good info! I feel like Borax and vinegar are ...Such good info! I feel like Borax and vinegar are the best multi use products ever. I don't know what I would do without them.<br /><br />Thanks for linking up at Green & Natural Mamas Thursday!Charise @ I Thought I Knew Mamahttp://www.ithoughtiknewmama.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4853477990546994356.post-36871137724993170242011-10-10T11:45:09.710-05:002011-10-10T11:45:09.710-05:00Thanks for these tips! I'm allergic to bleach,...Thanks for these tips! I'm allergic to bleach, so it's good to know that there are effective alternatives for cleaning. :)<br /><br />I'm a new follower from the Mom Mart Social Media Blog Hop, and can't wait to keep up with your crunchy tips in the future! Feel free to check out my blog at http://rockinhreviews.blogspot.com/Mrs Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02130703592913808659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4853477990546994356.post-58033815395304095162011-10-10T00:37:14.295-05:002011-10-10T00:37:14.295-05:00Thanks for sharing your tips! I love cleaning wit...Thanks for sharing your tips! I love cleaning with vinegar. Visiting from Mom Mart's Social Media hop. I would love it if you checked out my blog: www.copingwithfrugality.comAmanda @ Coping with Frugalityhttp://www.copingwithfrugality.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4853477990546994356.post-2205367726363136322011-10-08T09:01:40.928-05:002011-10-08T09:01:40.928-05:00Jo, I did not know that chlorine bleach is no long...Jo, I did not know that chlorine bleach is no longer on the market in some countries. That is wonderful. It really is not that effective and is quite dangerous to boot.Lisa - the Granola Catholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09020431743182581746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4853477990546994356.post-51768336190374898842011-10-08T01:18:46.625-05:002011-10-08T01:18:46.625-05:00Great tips! I wish more people would know about ch...Great tips! I wish more people would know about chlorine. It is actually hard to find in my home country..Certain stores took it off the shelves in the 90's due to the same reasons you mention here.<br /><br />I use vinegar, baking soda, salt, lemon, and essential oils. My favorite single oil bacteria busters are cinnamon, clove, lemon, eucalyptus, lavender, thyme and pine.I like tea tree also but my children don't like it much.<br /> I haven't tried hydrogen peroxide yet. <br /><br />Thanks for linking up to the Living Well blog hop. Have a wonderful weekend!johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13707911947488175098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4853477990546994356.post-70840303589662791082011-10-07T12:09:08.268-05:002011-10-07T12:09:08.268-05:00Becca, these are great tips. I learn so much while...Becca, these are great tips. I learn so much while researching. I had never though to use hydrogen peroxide for cleaning before looking into alternatives to bleach. I had not used bleach for laundry for years. But I did use it for mold remediation. Turns out I was making the problem worse. Not good for someone with mold allergies and chemical sensativities.Lisa - the Granola Catholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09020431743182581746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4853477990546994356.post-61103941981495048922011-10-07T10:09:48.377-05:002011-10-07T10:09:48.377-05:00Great tips! I'm glad to know how to treat mol...Great tips! I'm glad to know how to treat moldy sheetrock as we've had problems with leaks into one of our walls when winter icicles melt; there's been no mold so far, but it could happen!<br /><br />I use and love all of these cleaners. One great thing about hydrogen peroxide is that it bubbles gunk out of narrow spaces that are hard to scrub, like the groove around a sink drain or at the base of a faucet. It is awesome on soap scum too.<br /><br />Baking soda is amazing for scrubbing dishes! A mug stained by tea comes clean in a few swipes of a soda-sprinkled dishcloth. For baked-on food, you may need to let it sit a while after dampening the surface and sprinkling with soda, but then it will come off with minimal scrubbing.'Beccahttp://articles.earthlingshandbook.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4853477990546994356.post-67366972536893784462011-10-07T08:13:05.211-05:002011-10-07T08:13:05.211-05:00Can't wait to read your post about Bleach.Can't wait to read your post about Bleach.Lisa - the Granola Catholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09020431743182581746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4853477990546994356.post-3742932489654141302011-10-06T16:17:52.263-05:002011-10-06T16:17:52.263-05:00Great post! I have been researching myself to writ...Great post! I have been researching myself to write a post about bleach! :)Good Girl Gone Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12480401325896207068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4853477990546994356.post-39653174168710277192011-10-06T15:35:51.898-05:002011-10-06T15:35:51.898-05:00Gaby, the sun is wonderful for bleaching It makes ...Gaby, the sun is wonderful for bleaching It makes a great art/science project with the kids.Lisa - the Granola Catholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09020431743182581746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4853477990546994356.post-72189271757578864712011-10-06T15:34:29.304-05:002011-10-06T15:34:29.304-05:00T - I have been using natural cleaners for over 20...T - I have been using natural cleaners for over 20 years. But the more I look into them, the more I find out. I wish I had know about the bleach on sheet rock before this spring when we had a lot of rain. But I am ready for the next time it rains!Lisa - the Granola Catholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09020431743182581746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4853477990546994356.post-90283228205926389142011-10-06T13:38:53.617-05:002011-10-06T13:38:53.617-05:00The SUN!! It's amazing! I put everything out i...The SUN!! It's amazing! I put everything out in the sun. Mildewy clothing that has sat in the washer too long, my diaper pail, and of course, my toddler's dirty shirts. Tomato sauce, popsicles--so many stains come right out, and it gets rid of bad odors too. <br /><br />I posted about using the sun to get rid of stains here: http://greenbabywilmington.blogspot.com/2011/09/cloth-diapering-tips-use-sun-to-remove.html<br /><br />But I like your ideas about peroxide too. I often forget about using that in my cleaning.Gaby @ Tmuffinhttp://www.tmuffin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4853477990546994356.post-81626273458479615102011-10-06T10:41:46.502-05:002011-10-06T10:41:46.502-05:00I have always wanted to learn more about borax... ...I have always wanted to learn more about borax... The mold sheet rock part really perked my attention.<br />Thanks,<br />TAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4853477990546994356.post-90922978029122349662011-10-06T09:03:21.192-05:002011-10-06T09:03:21.192-05:00I needed this! Thanks for linking it to Your Green...I needed this! Thanks for linking it to Your Green Resource.Andrea @ The Greenbacks Galhttp://thegreenbacksgal.comnoreply@blogger.com