The Green Meme

You don't have to spend a fortune on "green cleaning products" for your home. Chances are that you have some excellent green cleaners right in your kitchen cabinet. For instance:

baking soda is a great soft abrasive cleaner. Use it on your countertops and appliances to make them sparkle. Just make a paste of baking soda and water, rub it on, let dry, buff off.

plain white vinegar will give your windows and mirrors a bright, streak free shine. It's especially good for your kitchen windows because it cuts through that almost invisible grease film from cooking. Mix half and half with water in a spray bottle, spray on, wipe off with a soft, cotton cloth.

fresh lemon is a great deodorizer. It will also get your whites nearly as white as chlorine bleach - and leave them smelling a whole lot sweeter. Add a cup of lemon juice to your white wash, then hang the whites in the sun to dry.