I know, I know, I’m on a major kick lately with the all natural products.  I can’t seem to help myself!

When it comes to cleaning products, choosing all natural is good for the health of your family, your budget and the environment.  This list of websites shows that common household products can be used to clean even the toughest household grime.

1.  Store bought weed killers can be effective, but they can also be harmful to your kids, your pets and the environment.  This site has instructions for creating weed killers with ingredients that you probably already have at home.
2.  We still have carpet in our basement and we end up with all kinds of spills.  The key to preventing permanent stains seems to be to act quickly and specifically target the type of stain.  This site offers a variety of natural solutions for different kinds of carpet stains, so you don’t have to worry about harsh chemicals or toxic fumes.
3.  Does your child have an inner Picasso? Do they use the wall, the floor or even their own clothes as a canvas?  Crayon art, especially, can be really hard to remove.  Check out these simple and effective ways to clean crayon markings without having to repaint or re-tile.
4.  Tiles are both practical and decorative, but where there is tile, there is grout.  While it may be tempting to resort to commercial cleaners to deal with stubborn grout stains, try these natural solutions first.
5.  All my kitchen appliances are stainless steel and when they were new, they looked so cool and shiny.  Of course, over time, they have started to look dull and streaky.  This site, using an unusual combination of ingredients, has a way to make stainless steel look shiny and new.
6.  Stoves can be one of the hardest things to clean in your kitchen because they combine food and heat, which can lead to really stubborn stains.  This site proves that natural, household ingredients can be used to clean even the toughest stains.
7.  Food and heat can also combine to create difficult stains on your pots and pans.  This website has a really interesting list of household items that can be used to clean containers made of different materials (glass, cast iron, aluminum etc).
8.  In a busy household, clogged drains are inevitable.  Try this recipe for a drain cleaner that is safe for you and the environment.
9.  Here is something new to try in the quest to find a safe, non-streaky window cleaner.  This website has several recipes for window cleaners.  Test them out and see which works best for you.
10.  Getting jewelry professionally cleaned can be quite expensive.  This website provides clear instructions for safely cleaning gold, silver and gemstones.  It is easier than you might think.
11.  In addition to cleaning, you may also want to disinfect your household items (especially if you have kids).  Instead of using harsh disinfectants, which may contain dangerous chemicals, consider tea tree oil.  A wonderful, natural disinfectant with all kinds of applications.  I absolutely love it.