The FDA has finally come out with some strong words regarding Triclosan, the active ingredient of almost all consumer products labeled as “antibacterial.” Triclosan has been the target one of my personal crusades ever since I began studying the science of cleaning chemistry. Originally developed as a pre-surgery scrub for medical professionals, it is an […]
Category: Natural/ Green Cleaning
The Results of My Recent Quest for a Natural Silver Polish
Tired of staring at my badly tarnished unity candle, I decided to start exploring natural methods of polishing silver. (I had never actually polished any silver before since this is the only silver piece I own!) Here is the recipe I tried first: Silver Tarnish Remover Ingredients: 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon baking soda […]