Reducing the Use of Chemical Household Cleaners Helps Reduce Symptoms of Endometriosis

Women have reported that when they reduceremoving dirt.
the amount of chemical based toiletries andSprinkle 1/4 to 1/2 cup of salt (depending on the
household cleaning products, they begin to see asize of your rug or carpet), let it sit for 15-30
reduction in their symptoms of endometriosis.minutes, and then vacuum. You can also alternate
In this article we will be looking at how you canbetween salt and cornstarch. The instructions are
start to get rid of all those toxic chemicals in yourthe same. To remove odours from carpets, add
home, which you use as a matter of course1/4 cup of baking soda to the salt (or cornstarch)
every day to keep your home clean.and make a powder with the mixture, sprinkle on
How does this help women with Endometriosis! ...the carpet and let it sit for at least 30 minutes,
By reducing the number of different chemicalsand then vacuum. If you want to add a fresh
you are exposed to, which can be absorbed byscent to your carpet, you can sprinkle Cinnamon,
your body, you will give your body a much betteror All Spice on the carpet, let it sit for 15 minutes
chance to function properly, for your immuneand then vacuum.
system NOT to be put under stress, and improveThe bathroom - The same cleaning products used
your chances of healing.in the kitchen are suitable for the bathroom; white
You may be unaware of some of the toxins youvinegar, baking soda, and lemon juice.
are absorbing from the outside environment. And~ To clean the toilet, sprinkle in baking soda and
what is worse ... you have no control of thisscrub with a toilet brush
exposure. It is caused by industry emitting billions~ Bathroom Glass Cleaner-1-2 tablespoons of
of tons of fumes, cars churning out noxiouswhite vinegar mixed with 1 quart of water in a
poisonous fumes, and agriculture spewing outspray bottle. To remove oily or greasy
millions of gallons of pesticides andfingerprints from the mirror, dab on a little rubbing
organo-phosphates. Most of these toxins arealcohol and wipe with a linen rag.
invisible, and some of them you cannot detect~ Bathroom Floors-The same as kitchen floors: 1
with your sense of smell. They are insidious, highly2 cup of vinegar with 1-gallon hot water. This is
dangerous to all life on earth, and we are allsafe for hardwood, linoleum, tile, and any
starting to pay the price now.washable surface.
Because endometriosis seems to be such aOther cleaning areas
modern epidemic, it only takes common senseTo polish wood furniture and wood floors, and to
and simple logic to realize that what is happening inhave a wonderful citrus scent, use citrus oil. You
our environment and what is happening tocan purchase a gallon of citrus oil from many
reproductive health around the world, that thesehome improvement store. It costs about $5.00 a
two things are undoubtedly linked.gallon, but will last you a long time.
These environmental chemicals are wreaking~ Polishing Wood Furniture - pour a small amount
havoc on the health of humans, animals and plantof citrus oil (undiluted) onto a lint-free rag, and
life alike. In humans, it is women and children whopolish to perfection.
are most susceptible to these pollutants - and it~ Another Furniture Polish - mix equal parts olive
shows up in condensed pockets of ill-health inoil and lemon juice for a natural furniture polish.
people living near industrial plants.Just apply with a soft cloth and buff to a shine.
BUT, the home is one place where you can start~ Cleaning and Polishing Wood Floors - Dilute one
to take control. You can minimise your exposurecup of citrus oil in one-gallon hot water. Use a
to chemicals. As well as using chemical free,sponge mop and mop floor.
non-toxic personal toiletries you can change your~ For crayon marks, spilled candle wax, and
habits and start to use old-fashioned naturalresidue left from tape and other adhesive, dab
alternatives to clean your home instead. And theywith mineral oil and wipe gently with a rag. Mineral
work just as well. We have all becomeoil is the main ingredient of many commercial
acclimatised/brainwashed/fed the advertising,products that advertise the removal of greasy
which makes us believe we need all thesewax stains and marks.
different products.To further ensure that you are helping the
The following advice gives you some tips andenvironment to remain toxic free there are a few
ideas to keep your home clean without using asimple things that you can do:
multitude of different chemical based products.~ Use cloth rags - never use paper towels or the
People invest in separate products for individualnew "Disposable Wipes." Such products are
cleaning jobs: furniture polish, bathroom floorbleached, and are therefore toxic.
cleaner, bathroom fixture cleaner, kitchen surface~ Recycle old clothing, sheets and towels into
cleaner, oven cleaner, and bleach for generalrags. Wash once a week and you'll never have to
purpose around the house, 2-3 laundry detergentswaste money on paper products again.
for cleaning clothes, glass cleaner, and drain~ Recycle Paper and Plastic Bags - Never buy
cleaner - the list goes on.plastic garbage bags. Use the bags that you get
If you look in the average cleaning cupboard offrom the grocery store to dispose of household
many homes, you will find a huge array ofgarbage. (Try to recycle as much of this as
different bottles, cans and containers; some ofpossible)
which may have only been used once. Some of~ Invest in your own heavy duty shopping bags
them will be past their 'use by date', and youto use for grocery shopping, and take only 1-2
have to throw it away - more toxic garbageplastic or paper bags from the grocery store to
thrown into the environment - and you haveuse as trash bags.
wasted your money. You will also notice that~ Minimize your use of plastic in whatever form it
many products advise to keep away fromcomes - bags, packaging, bottles etc. It is the
children or your pets, must be used in a wellleast degradable form of packaging on earth.
ventilated room, and many will have severe~If you need to use sprays in your home for
warning logos stamped on the container, whichwhatever use, make sure you use pump action
means they are either highly toxic or flammablesprays.
and down-right dangerous.Other organic household ideas: safe non-toxic
All of these products are costly, dangerous toalternatives you can use.
your home, family and the environment. You canHere are few more household tips to minimise
keep your home clean, germ free and smellingyour need for toxic chemical based preparations:
sweet by using only 2-3 home-made organic~ For ants, sprinkle red chilli powder at entry
products, and you will save money.point.
Let's start with the kitchen. Rather than use a~ To remove perspiration stains, white vinegar
different cleaning product for the stove, kitchenand water works well on fresh stains on cotton.
sink, cabinets, floor and refrigerator, work tops~ Polish chrome or remove pet odour with cider
and so on, there are only 4 ingredients that youvinegar.
need, and you can purchase them in any grocery~ For automatic dish-washing detergent, try
store. They are white vinegar, baking soda, lemon½ cup baking soda with liquid dish-washing
juice and salt.detergent.
Also take note - all of those ingredients you can~ Repel moths with cedar chips or cedar essential
put into your mouth quite safely without fear ofoil.
poisoning.~ Remove oil stains by rubbing white chalk into
~ Kitchen Floors - In a bucket mix 1/2 cup whitethe stain before laundering.
vinegar with 1-gallon hot water. This is safe for~ Equal parts of vinegar and salt with a little
hardwood, linoleum, tile, and any washable surface.elbow grease will remove mould and mildew stains
~ Oven Cleaner - Mix 1 tablespoon of bakingbut will not eliminate the problem. In this case
soda, 1 tablespoon salt, and add 1/2 cup hottreat the cause, which is usually a need for better
water. Make a gritty paste, apply to the oven,ventilation or reduce moisture in the atmosphere
heat slightly, cool and then wipe away with awith a dehumidifier.
damp rag.~ Clean your drains by pouring ½ cup each
~ Refrigerator Seals - The plastic seals ofof baking soda and vinegar into drain. Wait two
refrigerators can be wiped free of debris with aminutes, add two quarts boiling water, and repeat.
rag dabbed in white vinegar.~ Throw away your air freshener and try herbal
~ Kitchen Cabinets - 1/4 cup of lemon juicebouquets, pure vanilla on a cotton ball, essential oils
mixed with 1 quart of hot water. Lemon juiceused with a special burner, or perhaps try opening
helps to remove grease from wood and metal.the windows - even if it is a bit chilly. Let you
~ Dish-washing by Hand - In a small spray bottle,home breath every now and then.
fill 3/4 with water and 1/4 with lemon juice.~ Clean window/mirrors/glass by adding a little
Lemon juice is the main ingredient in dish-washingvinegar and a little liquid soap to a spray bottle of
detergent because it is an excellent grease fighter.water. Shake mixture a little and spray on surface
You don't need any of the other ingredients thatthat needs cleaning, and clean/polish with soft
make up commercial dish-washing detergents -cloths.
they are mostly fragrances.~ Drains - pour a cup of baking soap and a cup
For laundry, there are three products to use:of vinegar down the drain followed by a quart of
washing soda, white vinegar and salt.boiling water, to deodorize and keep flowing
~ Laundry Detergent for White Clothes - use 1/4freely.
cup washing soda (sodium carbonate) in place ofThis is just some of the ways you can use simple
bleach. Bleach is one of the most toxicsafe ingredients to keep your home clean. How
substances for the environment. Washing sodado you think our Grandmothers managed ..... easy,
costs only a few pennies per wash load, and it isby using the methods above.
far less expensive than bleach. Along with theChuck out all those bottles of toxic cleaners. Your
washing soda, add 1/4 cup of white vinegar.basic cleaning shopping list will be as follows:
~ Laundry Detergent for Dark Clothes - use 1/4~ Vinegar
cup of white vinegar and 1/4 cup of salt.~ Baking Soda
Salt helps restore faded colours, and to remove~ Lemon Juice
dirt and grime. It is salt that is used in dyeing of~ Salt
fabrics that helps to fix the dye.I have said this before above - you can put any
For carpets there are three choices: salt, bakingof these things in your mouth without fear of
soda or cornstarch.poisoning; which means they will be safe for skin
Just as salt helps to restore the colour of darkcontact, safe for your family and much, much
coloured laundry, it also helps to bring out thebetter for the environment.
colour in carpeting, while at the same time,