My son leaves for the UK at 4.
He’s taking his phone, laptop, one humungous bike bag and riding his bike to the airport. That’s going too.
Thoughts and images of him fleeting in my mind today are amazing.
I am letting them stream over me.
I feel celebration for him and his leaving.
Go fine son.
Journey free.
Be tremendously safe.
I adore you.
Love. Mom.
Among these are Pseudomonas aeruginosa (associated w/ pneumonia), Staphylococcus aureus ( nursery infections), Salmonella Choleraesius ( gastro entritis) , and Trichophyton interdigitale ( foot fungus ).
This product is virucidal against Herpes Simplex (a member of the virus family that causes infectious mononucleosis), Vaccinia ( representative of the pox virus ) and influenza A2 as represented by the strains commonly called Hong Kong Flu and London Flu virus
The broad spectrum of disinfectant effectiveness is shown by its germicidal action against the following organisms:
Escherichia coli
Salmonella schottmuellen
Klesbiella pneumoniae
Brevibacterium ammoniagenes
Aerobactoe aerogenes ( enterobacter )
Streptococcus faecalis
Shigella dysentariae
By following the simple use instructions found on this non-toxic germicidal label; homemakers, childcare facilities, animal care facilities, schools, hotels, those who work in food preparation, medical practitioners and more, can provide real disinfection at just pennies per gallon of solution.
General Uses and How to Mix: Mix ½ ounce (tablespoon) per gallon of water when using mop, cloth or sponge or Dilute ½ teas per 16 oz spray bottle in water – spray surfaces and wipe dry (change this solution every 30 days )
Bathroom – Floor, tub, shower, exterior of toilet bowl, toilet seat, faucet and wastebasket
Kitchen - Sink, floors and walls, electrical appliances, cupboards, drawers, garbage pails, refrigerators and freezer to eliminate food odors, rinse any surface that comes in contact w/ food.
Family Room – Door handles, computer keys, telephone mouthpiece and working areas
Playroom – counters, toys (rinse), table tops, floors and walls
Pets – feeding, sleeping quarters, litter boxes
Nursery – beds, changing table, diaper pails, toys (rinse)
Humidifier – just a few drops added to the water to keep it clean
Our Germicide vs. Bleach*
It’s shelf life is up to 3 years. It’s scent is fresh and clean. One quart makes 64 gallons of cleaning solution, it is safe to use with other cleaning products and it’s non corrosive when diluted.
Note the astounding cost savings and the remarkable concentration:
Toilet Bowl Cleaners:
Lysol .41
Clorox .49
Seventh Generation .69
Our Germicide .26
per use price
varied 4 – 6 oz per toilet, ours used 1 TBLS
4, 6, 8 per container – ours 64 uses
Disinfectants:
Lysol 44.69
Clorox 13.96
Seventh Generation 21.96
Our Germicide .27
cost per gallon comparison
usage is straight – ours is concentrate uses 3/8 of a tsp per 6 oz of water
theirs makes 1/4 -1/10 of a gallon – ours makes 64 gallons
More Green Clean Cost Comparisons
Bleach is often not EPA registered. It’s residual effect is no more than an hour. It’s shelf life varies up to one year, and has pungent, noxious fumes. One quart makes 7.5 gallons of cleaning solution. Mixing with other cleaning compounds creates harmful gases
*Prior to the introduction of our germicide, chlorine bleach has been used by pet care professionals to disinfect hard surfaces against canine parvovirus and feline leukemia – now there is an alternative for animal care too
*A word about Lysol, besides not being a very good germicide it’s extremely flammable – a fireman can actually tell where a homeowner has sprayed Lysol by the trail it left after a fire. When demonstrating our germicide we would actually ignite lysol – again very flammable, and put out the fire out with our germicide. Not flammable.
Hmmmmm which product would you prefer to use around your children?
Know any moms who we could share this post with?
In honor of Earth Day, I would like to tell you about the most amazing “Green” cleaner available, Shaklee’s Basic H2. Why is it so amazing? Other than the fact that the WHITE HOUSE uses it, Oprah promoted it as one of her favorite products, and shows like Rachel Ray and Good Morning America have featured it, it is an amazing product because…
1. It is the most concentrated non-toxic cleaner on the market, so it will literally (and there are studies to prove it) save your family THOUSANDS of dollars over traditional cleaners AND any other “Green” cleaners available.
2. It protects your family!!!! Studies continue to show the harmful effects of the chemicals in traditional cleaners on our bodies, especially our respiratory systems, which could result in increased Asthma and Allergies and other health issues. This harm is compounded in our children because of their smaller bodies. There are NO harmful ingredients in Basic H2.
3. It works as well and even better than the other cleaners on the market (traditional and “Green”). And yes, there are clinical studies to prove this as well.
4. I use it to wash my fruits and vegetables (it is that safe) but I also use it to…
Clean my hardwood floors
Clean my tile floors
Clean my vinyl floors
Clean my wood cabinets
Dust my grandmother’s antique wood table
Dust all my furniture
Clean my kitchen counters
Remove spots from our carpet
Clean my bathroom
Wash my fine washables
Clean our windows and mirrors
Use as a mosquito repellant
Use to soothe and treat burns
and many other uses! I know this is hard to believe. But it’s true!
Let’s add one more final fact. Basic H2 was created FIFTY years ago! Wow!
I am absolutely excited for you to save money, protect your family, and get the best green clean possible!
Each April, in addition to sharing the natural approaches to health via nutritional supplementation, I devote additional advocacy to the wellness of this planet.
Is your germicide flammable? Should it be?
When I first discovered green cleaning and started to share it with other folks we used Lysol from the aerosol can as part of our demonstrations.
Spray a bit of Lysol near a lit match and whoooosh it lights right up!
Spray our epa registered germicide and it will put out the fire started by the Lysol!
When I first saw this demonstrated the woman said, imagine where people spray this stuff?
Like everywhere.
Imagine the nursery. The play room.
She further shared how fireman can visually see the flammable trail Lysol leaves behind. Especially in children’s rooms. Imagine wallpaper post a fire with a trail left from Lysol’s flammability ( is that word? flammabilty? It is now?)
The thought of the reality of that horrified me.
I tested their spray on product versus the aerosol can and it too was flammable.
I have to say that it’s beyond me with all the issues we have regarding the environment and all, how is it that aerosol cans are even being manufactured these days.
Why?
Lysol to me has always smelled medicinal. I never appreciated that. Never wanted my home to smell like Lysol. EVER.
Plus how effective is Lysol anyway??
Everything a germicide needs to do can be found in our product without the blow torch.
flame flickr image
How do you celebrate Earth Day?
If you’re not cleaning green – what’s stopping you?
Each April, in addition to sharing the natural approaches to health via nutritional supplementation, I devote additional advocacy to the wellness of this planet.
It’s a germy world we live in. I’m not paranoid about killing germs but when I set out to get ‘em, I want effectiveness without an ounce of harm to the environment.
What does the label on your germicide say? Is your germicide EPA registered?
Here is some of what is on our label:
Our germicidal product is effective at disinfecting and deodorizing inanimate environmental surfaces against bacteria, virus and fungi responsible for infections.
Among these are:
Pseudomonas aeruginosa (associated w/ pneumonia),
Staphylococcus aureus ( nursery infections),
Salmonella Choleraesius ( gastro entritis) ,
and Trichophyton interdigitale ( foot fungus ).
This product is virucidal against:
Herpes Simplex (a member of the virus family that causes infectious mononucleosis),
Vaccinia ( representative of the pox virus )
and influenza A2 as represented by the strains commonly called Hong Kong Flu and London Flu virus
The broad spectrum of disinfectant effectiveness is shown by its germicidal action against the following organisms:
Escherichia coli
Salmonella schottmuellen
Klesbiella pneumoniae
Brevibacterium ammoniagenes
Aerobactoe aerogenes ( enterobacter )
Streptococcus faecalis
Shigella dysentariae
By following the simple use instructions found on this non-toxic germicidal label; homemakers, childcare facilities, animal care facilities, schools, hotels, those who work in food preparation, medical practitioners and more, can provide real disinfection at just pennies per gallon of solution.
General Uses and How to Mix: Mix ½ ounce (tablespoon) per gallon of water when using mop, cloth or sponge or Dilute ½ teas per 16 oz spray bottle in water – spray surfaces and wipe dry (change this solution every 30 days )
Bathroom – Floor, tub, shower, exterior of toilet bowl, toilet seat, faucet and wastebasket
Kitchen - Sink, floors and walls, electrical appliances, cupboards, drawers, garbage pails, refrigerators and freezer to eliminate food odors, rinse any surface that comes in contact w/ food.
Family Room – Door handles, computer keys, telephone mouthpiece and working areas
Playroom – counters, toys (rinse), table tops, floors and walls
Pets – feeding, sleeping quarters, litter boxes
Nursery – beds, changing table, diaper pails, toys (rinse)
Humidifier – just a few drops added to the water to keep it clean
What about Bleach??
Our Germicide vs. Bleach*
The shelf life is up to 3 years. Its scent is fresh and clean. One quart makes 64 gallons of cleaning solution, it is safe to use with other cleaning products and it’s non corrosive when diluted.
This product also comes in a handy dandy wipes
Bleach is often not EPA registered.
Bleach’s residual effect is no more than an hour.
Bleach’s shelf life varies up to one year, and has pungent, noxious fumes.
One quart of bleach makes 7.5 gallons of cleaning solution.
Mixing with other cleaning compounds creates harmful gases
*Prior to the introduction of our germicide, chlorine bleach has been used by pet care professionals to disinfect hard surfaces against canine parvovirus and feline leukemia – now there is an alternative for animal care too
the above is sourced from a field information sheet, not official company materials
*A word about Lysol, besides not being a very good germicide it’s extremely flammable. A fireman can actually tell where a homeowner has sprayed Lysol by the trail it left after a fire. When demonstrating our germicide we would actually ignite lysol – again very flammable, and put out the fire out with our germicide. Not flammable.
Hmmmmm —- which product would you prefer to use around your children?
pipecleaner man flickr image credit
How do you celebrate Earth Day?
If you’re not cleaning green – what’s stopping you?