Go Clean Go GREEN Jeannie Nichols MSU Extension Educator.

Go CleanGo GREEN

Jeannie Nichols

MSU Extension Educator

AgendaGo Clean Go GREEN

My house I want clean,Clean without a spot

But chore-time is short,more time I have not!

Schedule a Party!

Do you have clutter?

Bugs LOVE Stuff

How to Go GREEN

Go Green

Limit paper products & look for Energy Star rating.

Ways to go GREEN while making things clean.

The PTA Club

Cleaning the Old Fashioned Way

You probably have most of the effective and safe home

cleaners sitting in your kitchen right now.

What are they?

Baking Soda

• Cleans counter tops & refrigerators

• Eliminates odors

Vinegar shines & cleans!

Salt is a mild abrasive.Lemon juice is a grease-cutter.

By taking small steps we can all do our part toward a cleaner

greener world.

Because of this presentation will you:1. Work on cleaning clutter in your home/office…

2. When light bulbs go out replace them with compact fluorescent bulbs

3. Use MicroFiber cloths

4. Limit your use of paper cups, plates towels…

5. Use vinegar, salt, baking soda, lemon juice and other “natural” ingredients for cleaning

Any other comments or suggestions would be appreciated.

References

• Soap and Detergent Association• Michigan State University Extension bulletin E-

818• University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension• Iowa State University Extension• Household Products Center at General Foods

Kitchens

Reviewed by: Lisa Treiber

MSU Extension Educator