Comments on: Avoid Chlorine Bleach-Make Your Own Whitener or Use the Sun http://ecochildsplay.com/2007/08/03/avoid-chlorine-bleach-make-your-own-whitener-or-use-the-sun/ Green and Natural Parenting for Eco-Friendly Families Tue, 22 May 2012 20:08:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Anne http://ecochildsplay.com/2007/08/03/avoid-chlorine-bleach-make-your-own-whitener-or-use-the-sun/#comment-954 Anne Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:57:38 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.greenoptions.com/2007/08/03/avoid-chlorine-bleach-make-your-own-whitener-or-use-the-sun/#comment-954 Sorry last email I sent, my cat was jumping on my keys, just lay clothes that have stains, on the lawn and the combination of grass and sun helps get stains out Sorry last email I sent, my cat was jumping on my keys, just lay clothes that have stains, on the lawn and the combination of grass and sun helps get stains out

]]> By: Anne http://ecochildsplay.com/2007/08/03/avoid-chlorine-bleach-make-your-own-whitener-or-use-the-sun/#comment-953 Anne Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:54:32 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.greenoptions.com/2007/08/03/avoid-chlorine-bleach-make-your-own-whitener-or-use-the-sun/#comment-953 I have a tip that my Mother gave me also laying cloths with hars to get out stains, lay washing out on grass, in the sun, helps get stains out I have a tip that my Mother gave me also laying cloths with hars to get out stains, lay washing out on grass, in the sun, helps get stains out

]]> By: Shame on you Clorox: Bleach Doesn’t Belong in our Homes : Eco Child’s Play http://ecochildsplay.com/2007/08/03/avoid-chlorine-bleach-make-your-own-whitener-or-use-the-sun/#comment-951 Shame on you Clorox: Bleach Doesn’t Belong in our Homes : Eco Child’s Play Sat, 10 Jan 2009 01:03:12 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.greenoptions.com/2007/08/03/avoid-chlorine-bleach-make-your-own-whitener-or-use-the-sun/#comment-951 [...] Chlorine bleach is bad for the environment and more importantly, it is bad for the health of our families and our homes. While traditional household concentrations of bleach won’t cause any life threatening reaction if ingested, it is still a toxic chemical, one that our homes should be free of. [...] [...] Chlorine bleach is bad for the environment and more importantly, it is bad for the health of our families and our homes. While traditional household concentrations of bleach won’t cause any life threatening reaction if ingested, it is still a toxic chemical, one that our homes should be free of. [...]

]]> By: All Natural Cleaning That Really Works: Vinegar of Four Thieves : Eco Child’s Play http://ecochildsplay.com/2007/08/03/avoid-chlorine-bleach-make-your-own-whitener-or-use-the-sun/#comment-952 All Natural Cleaning That Really Works: Vinegar of Four Thieves : Eco Child’s Play Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:01:04 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.greenoptions.com/2007/08/03/avoid-chlorine-bleach-make-your-own-whitener-or-use-the-sun/#comment-952 [...] brainwashed to believe we must KILL KILL KILL bacteria and viruses by using toxic substances like chlorine bleach, triclosan and fancy “antibacterial” products. Thanks to mass marketing ploys such as [...] [...] brainwashed to believe we must KILL KILL KILL bacteria and viruses by using toxic substances like chlorine bleach, triclosan and fancy “antibacterial” products. Thanks to mass marketing ploys such as [...]

]]> By: Georgia http://ecochildsplay.com/2007/08/03/avoid-chlorine-bleach-make-your-own-whitener-or-use-the-sun/#comment-950 Georgia Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:39:32 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.greenoptions.com/2007/08/03/avoid-chlorine-bleach-make-your-own-whitener-or-use-the-sun/#comment-950 regular white vinegar works too! It kills germs, brightens whites and is completely non-toxic. regular white vinegar works too! It kills germs, brightens whites and is completely non-toxic.

]]> By: Anonymous http://ecochildsplay.com/2007/08/03/avoid-chlorine-bleach-make-your-own-whitener-or-use-the-sun/#comment-949 Anonymous Sun, 09 Sep 2007 18:53:00 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.greenoptions.com/2007/08/03/avoid-chlorine-bleach-make-your-own-whitener-or-use-the-sun/#comment-949 I can't wait to try this. I have already ditched commercial cleaners in lieu of baking soda, vinegar, and Borax. This will make things even better! I can’t wait to try this. I have already ditched commercial cleaners in lieu of baking soda, vinegar, and Borax. This will make things even better!

]]> By: Ami Scott http://ecochildsplay.com/2007/08/03/avoid-chlorine-bleach-make-your-own-whitener-or-use-the-sun/#comment-948 Ami Scott Thu, 09 Aug 2007 04:55:00 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.greenoptions.com/2007/08/03/avoid-chlorine-bleach-make-your-own-whitener-or-use-the-sun/#comment-948 Thanks for this. While I too, have stopped using bleach, I didn't know about adding lemon juice to the rinse cycle. I'll have to try this on my dipes and see if it helps with some of the staining. My mother got upset at me the other day when she discovered that I no longer had bleach and went on this long harangue about how bleach is a must have for germs, etc. I just wanted to laugh and I did show her several articles talking about bleach free alternantives. She was surprised to learn that lavendar is such an excellent disinfectance which I was surprised she didn't know considering she's so gaga about lavendar. Ah, well. She did leave in thoughtful silence. I just didn't see the point in having such a dangerous chemical around when there are other ways of keeping my laundry as well as my household smelling fresh and clean. Oh, and thanks for the awesome bag! I love it and I can't wait to show it off. LOL, my poor husband was quite dissapointed. He was hoping it was his birthday present arrived and the look on his face when he opened it was priceless. Thanks for this. While I too, have stopped using bleach, I didn’t know about adding lemon juice to the rinse cycle. I’ll have to try this on my dipes and see if it helps with some of the staining. My mother got upset at me the other day when she discovered that I no longer had bleach and went on this long harangue about how bleach is a must have for germs, etc. I just wanted to laugh and I did show her several articles talking about bleach free alternantives. She was surprised to learn that lavendar is such an excellent disinfectance which I was surprised she didn’t know considering she’s so gaga about lavendar. Ah, well. She did leave in thoughtful silence. I just didn’t see the point in having such a dangerous chemical around when there are other ways of keeping my laundry as well as my household smelling fresh and clean. Oh, and thanks for the awesome bag! I love it and I can’t wait to show it off. LOL, my poor husband was quite dissapointed. He was hoping it was his birthday present arrived and the look on his face when he opened it was priceless.

]]> By: Jennifer Lance http://ecochildsplay.com/2007/08/03/avoid-chlorine-bleach-make-your-own-whitener-or-use-the-sun/#comment-947 Jennifer Lance Fri, 03 Aug 2007 16:19:00 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.greenoptions.com/2007/08/03/avoid-chlorine-bleach-make-your-own-whitener-or-use-the-sun/#comment-947 Thanks for the post suggestion Sheri! I wrote it down on my to do list. <br/><br/>I recently attending a preschool workshop where the presenter said that we have this magical belief about bleach in this country. She said it only kills germs when left on a surface long enough, and most people don't leave it on long enough for it to be effective. In addition, warm water and soap kills germs too! Thanks for the post suggestion Sheri! I wrote it down on my to do list.

I recently attending a preschool workshop where the presenter said that we have this magical belief about bleach in this country. She said it only kills germs when left on a surface long enough, and most people don’t leave it on long enough for it to be effective. In addition, warm water and soap kills germs too!

]]> By: Sheri http://ecochildsplay.com/2007/08/03/avoid-chlorine-bleach-make-your-own-whitener-or-use-the-sun/#comment-946 Sheri Fri, 03 Aug 2007 16:13:00 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.greenoptions.com/2007/08/03/avoid-chlorine-bleach-make-your-own-whitener-or-use-the-sun/#comment-946 Thanks for the tips. I can't wait for the day that I can have a clothesline. We live in an apartment right now so on laundry days there is laundry drying all over the place. I too stopped using bleach. I used it on EVERYTHING. I can absolutely tell the difference now. <br/>The other day my daughter's pediatrician looked at me like I was crazy when I said we stopped using bleach. He said that it kills germs. I said so does vinegar! <br/>I would be very interested in a post about being a vegetarian. I am a newbie. I am just learning how to do this while pregnant and feeding a one year old. <br/><br/>Sheri Thanks for the tips. I can’t wait for the day that I can have a clothesline. We live in an apartment right now so on laundry days there is laundry drying all over the place. I too stopped using bleach. I used it on EVERYTHING. I can absolutely tell the difference now.
The other day my daughter’s pediatrician looked at me like I was crazy when I said we stopped using bleach. He said that it kills germs. I said so does vinegar!
I would be very interested in a post about being a vegetarian. I am a newbie. I am just learning how to do this while pregnant and feeding a one year old.

Sheri

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