No More Nasty Chemicals In Your Bathroom

Every person loves a clean and healthy house, but did you know that there are now many ecologically friendly possibilities to use to clean the bathroom particularly as opposed to using those nasty chemical products that you find on your supermarket shelves?
Even for those unpleasant plumbing tasks you can use a more healthy option. One of these is when you have a blocked up drain. If there is a drain that is already blocked up, the first thing you will reach for is a plunger. This will normally get rid of your blockage. Nonetheless, there is a chance that if you are keeping an eye on your sinks and toilet, you will see when the water is going down slower. This is the time to do something. As with all plumbing tasks, the sooner you address the problem, the simpler it will be to fix. At this point you have the choice between a standard drain cleaner you can buy from your local store, or you can decide to use a healthier possibility.
Why would you bother, I hear you say. Well, firstly for the health of your loved ones, particularly youngsters. If you look on the back of the normal drain cleaner, you will see all sorts of warnings about using gloves and possibly goggles. The reason for this, is that these products are very poisonous and if swallowed can be lethal. Even having them in your house poses an important health hazard. They are also not good for our environment. Normally they go through the sewage system, but if there's a lot of rainfall, the sewage system may become overloaded and these chemical products can get into the stormwater system and flow into rivers and the sea. The other hazard is if you develop a leak in one of your main drains outside your premises. You may clear the drain iside the house, but if you develop a leak outside, these chemical products are going to surface on your premises where they can cause a serious health hazard.
It is very easy to use a healthy other. You will also find that the ecologically friendly way of cleaning is normally very inexpensive and uses everyday products. In the case of cleaning your drain before there's a major blockage, mix one half cup salt in four liters water, heat (but not to a boil) and pour down the drain. It's as simple as that. And if you have a more serious blockage, pour about one half cup baking soda down the drain, then one half cup vinegar. The resulting chemical reaction can break fatty acids down into soap and glycerine, which enables the clog to wash down the drain. If you have metal pipes, you can also pour in boiling water to clear the residue. However, take note that too much boiling water can melt plastic pipes, so only use this method sparingly. But as I have previously said, if you keep an eye on your sink and toilet, there should not be any need to get rid of serious blockages as you can fix them prior to them developing.
It is recommended never to mix commercial cleaners and green cleaners because they may cause a chemical reaction. This is the case with cleaners and vinegar. The two mixed together will create a reaction that can be the cause of risky fumes.
In the bathroom, you may be likely to suffer from getting mold. The best thing you need to do is as opposed to buy an costly mold remover from the supermarket, is to have a look at around the bathroom and discover the source of the excessive moisture that is allowing the mold to grow. It may be that your fan is not working well and so the steam is not venting when you are having a shower or a bath. Or you may have a leak in your bathtub, or you don't wipe the windows and clean off the moisture. Whatever the reason may be, the more moisture you remove, the less moisture there's left for the mold to grow. Nonetheless, if it does, in spite of your best efforts, mix one part hydrogen peroxide (3%) with two parts water in a spray bottle and spray on areas with mold. Wait at least one hour before rinsing or having a shower. It is important you remove mold the moment that you see it so that you and your loved ones don't suffer the potential ill effects of mold.
It is important to keep the toilet, particularly, clean. Once more, you might use a chemical cleaner, including those advertised to clean with every flush. But there just is not any need when you can easily enough use an all-purpose cleaner by mixing one half cup vinegar and 1/4 cup baking soda (or 2 teaspoons borax) into one half gallon (2 liters) water. You can store and keep it to use whenever tyou need it. And the great news is it will do just as good a job as something you can buy from the supermarket.
And don't forget you can now buy microfiber cloths. You can use these with or without water and you'll be amazed at how much muck they can take off from any surface. And there aren't any annoying chemical streaks left behind when you clean your mirrors and windows.
Obviously you also have to disinfect the toilet and sinks. Mix 2 teaspoons borax, 4 tablespoons vinegar and 3 cups hot water. For stronger cleaning power add 1/4 teaspoon liquid castile soap. Wipe on with a damp cloth or use a non-aerosol spray bottle.
Then for the finishing touch, you'll want to make your faucets and sinks sparkle. Once more, you can get rid of those risky chemical products and use daily ingredients. For aluminium use a solution of cream of tartar and water. For bronze and brass, polish with a soft cloth dipped in lemon and baking-soda solution, or vinegar and salt solution. And for chrome, polish with baby oil, vinegar, or aluminum foil shiny side out.
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Scott Rodgers has recently retired as a Los Angeles master plumber and is committed to assisting you to be ecologically friendly. For more useful plumbing tips and information, visit Scott’s website: http://eLocalPlumbers.com

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