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