Cleaning a Disable Senior's house...Not allowed to use Chemicals-HELP!

[McCord6]

Thanks guys. Today was a success. The lady was real pleased with the results and how I kept up with her demands. My sister-in-law baugh the stuff I needed, we met over there since she was working with this client today as well. Vinegar and water does work good, as well as baking soda paste and the lemon with salt as well. Was a different experience but well worth it. The lady said she is going to refer me to a few people that she knows and she is putting in good words, YAY! I have to be back there Monday morning but only to do laundry and her dishes, that's it. I have her every morning except Sundays, she said not to worry about Sundays since she isn't home.

 

[rainplace]

I'm so happy for you!

 

[CoopCrazy]

Congrats... I am soo happy to see you getting work in ....

 

[McCord6]

It's not much but it's something and I can bring the girls with me so thats a good PLUS!

 

[chickeypoo]

YaY! this thread gave me a couple ideas. i used Dr. Bronners once but didn't like it. seemed to dry my hands out and i already have issues with that. so maybe I would just use it here and there. but that's me.

Thanks and good luck
Sue

 

[Elite Silkies]

I'm glad it went well for you.

I also use Alcohol to clean with. I love the smell. I use alot of Tea Tree Oil too. I really love the smell of that.

 

[featherbaby]

PEROXIDE IS MY MIRACLE CHEMICAL OF CHOICE:

I want to share this with you, which was written by Becky Ransey of
Indiana: "I would like to tell you of the benefits of that plain little
ol' bottle of 3% peroxide you can get for under $1.00 at any drug store.

My husband has been in the medical field for over 36 years, and most
doctors don't tell you about peroxide, or they would lose thousands of
dollars.

1. Take one capful (the little white cap that comes with the bottle)
and hold in your mouth for 10 minutes daily, then spit it out. (I do it
when I bathe or shower.) No more canker sores and your teeth will be
whiter without expensive pastes. Use it instead of mouthwash.

2. Let your toothbrushes soak in a cup of peroxide to keep them free
of germs.

3. Clean your counters, table tops with peroxide to kill germs and
leave a fresh smell. Simply put a little on your dishrag when you wipe,
or spray it on the counters.

4. After rinsin g off your wooden cutting board, pour peroxide on it to
kill salmonella and other bacteria.

5. I had fungus on my feet for years - until I sprayed a 50/50 mixture
of peroxide and water on them (especially the toes) every night and let
dry.

6. Soak any infections or cuts in 3% peroxide for five to ten minutes
several times a day. My husband has seen gangrene that would not heal
with any medicine, but was healed by soaking in peroxide.

7. Put two capfuls into a douche to prevent yeast infections. I had
chronic yeast infections until I tried this once or twice a week.

8. Fill a spray bottle with a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water and
keep it in every bathroom to disinfect without harming your septic
system like bleach or most other disinfectants will.

9. Tilt your head back and spray into nostrils with your 50/50 mixture
whenever you have a cold, plugged sinus. It will bubble and help to kil l
the bacteria. Hold for a few minutes then blow your nose into a tissue.

10. If you have a terrible toothache and cannot get to a dentist right
away, put a capful of 3% peroxide into your mouth and hold it for ten
minutes several times a day. The pain will lessen greatly.

11. And of course, if you like a natural look to your hair, spray the
50/50 solution on your wet hair after a shower and comb it through. You
will not have the peroxide burnt blonde hair like the hair dye packages,
but more natural highlights if your hair is a light brown, faddish, or
dirty blonde. It also lightens gradually so it's not a drastic change.

12. Put half a bottle of peroxide in your bath to help rid boils,
fungus, or other skin infections.

13. You can also add a cup of peroxide instead of bleach to a load of
whites in your laundry to whiten them. If there is blood on clothing,
pour directly on the soiled spot. Let it s it for a minute, then rub it
and rinse with cold water Repeat if necessary.

I could go on and on. It is a little brown bottle no home should be
without! With prices of most necessities rising, I'm glad there's away
to save tons of money in such a simple, healthy manner!"

14. I use peroxide to clean my mirrors with, there is no smearing,
which is why I love it so much for this.


Hydrogen Peroxide is described as an effective anti-viral,
Antibacterial, and anti-fungal, and can be used for anthrax
decontamination. This sort of supports the effectiveness of hydrogen
peroxide, don't you think?

Also: your body makes hydrogen peroxide to fight infection which must
be present for our immune system to function correctly. White blood
cells are known as Leukocytes. A sub-class of Leukocytes called
Neutrophils produce hydrogen peroxide as the first line of defense
against toxins, parasites, bact eria, viruses and yeast.
Simply put, it is the oxygenation of the body. Sickness and tumors are
generally oxygen-hating growths which thrive oxygen-poor bodies.

15. Gargle with hydrogen peroxide, put drops in the ear and nose to
end colds, flu, chronic sinusitis (including polyps], and infections.

16. Use as a vegetable wash or soak to kill bacteria and neutralize
chemicals.

17. Disinfect your dishwasher or refrigerator.

18. Use it on trees and plants as a natural fungicide, insecticide,
and as a weed killer.

19. Clean with hydrogen peroxide when your house becomes a biohazard
after its invaded by toxic mold, such as those with water damage
Throughout the world hydrogen peroxide is used instead of chlorine as
a safer and eco-friendly municipal water purifier. Some use H2O2 in
pools and spas.

"Dr. Edward C. Rosenow, author of 450 published medical papers and
associate at the M ayo Clinic for over 60 years . . . proved [more than]
70 years ago (1914) that bacteria could be found consistently in the
lymph nodes that drain joints (J.A.M.A., April 11, 1914). He was
probably the first scientist to postulate that H2O2 would help arthritis
because of its ability to supply oxygen to oxygen-hating organisms
causing arthritis (Streptococcus viridans)."

 

[cassie]

I would go to www.thecleanteam.com. They have excellent cleaning supplies. The product they call Red Juice is odorless, very effective, and food safe. It is the only thing I have found that will clean the inside of a range hood when used at 100% strength. For general cleaning it is used at 10%. I think it is made from seaweed. Call them and ask. It might qualify. If you watch the program on BBCAmerica called How Clean is Your House? They have all sorts of good cleaning solutions using things like vinegar, citrus, etc. Don't know if they have a web site.