The Clean House Rules!

Everyone loves a clean, bacteria safe, germ-free, disinfected home. Well if you haven't made the green switch yet, the time has come. This is not a "bandwagon" you're jumping on either. This is necessary for protecting your family. Natural homemade cleaning products aren’t just safer for us health wise, they are also more cost-effective while protecting the environment. It's a win-win situation in comparison to the alternative - a germ free home with dangerous, and possibly, deadly side effects.

Many times, the aftermath of chemical exposure is hidden unless you suffer from asthma and allergies. However, our skin and lungs are silently effected by the contact of these toxic cleaning products, and even more so when we involve children and babies.

Long term, the toxins in your cleaning products can disrupt the hormonal system, cause irreversible eye conditions and visual damage, trigger asthma attacks, lead to skin discoloration or rashes, attack the lungs and other organs, and more.

With green cleaning in my home, I freely clean with my children and pet in the vicinity and even within close distance. They can partake in cleaning the home, as the products don't consists of dangerous toxins that can harm their little lungs, or burn their eyes. No need to air out the house, because a well ventilated place is not required. My daughter suffers from both allergies and asthma, so green cleaning was clearly the only option for home.

So are you ready to put those chemicals away, protect your family and your space? See how you can create your own cleaning products - view the links below from the Greatist, The Raw Greek blog, and Earth Easy sites. Save money, save your home!

Bon Pour Moi offers a line of cleaning products if you prefer to purchase vs creating. Prices range from $4-$7, and various scents are available. Happy Cleaning!

http://greatist.com/health/27-chemical-free-products-diy-spring-cleaning

http://www.therawgreek.com/blogs/articles/15408391-give-your-home-a-chemical-free-spring-clean-tried-tested-natural-safe-and-easy-to-find-tips-ideas-for-cleaning-your-home

http://eartheasy.com/live_nontoxic_solutions.htm

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