Making the transition to being "eco-friendly" can be expensive and hard. If you are finding yourself struggling to make a difference, you are not alone.
Going Green is a process you should approach one step at a time. If you try to change at least one thing you do for the sake of the planet, eventually being green will become second nature.
A helpful hint is to try doing things the "Natural Way". For example if you need to clean your home and you run out of the usual cleaning products, try googling alternative ways to clean without using harmful chemicals. I ran across this dilemma last night when taking a shower and realized my drain was clogged, which brought me to my GREEN TIP OF THE DAY: PLUMBER CRACK IS WACK!!
Avoid the plumber (unless he is cute, of course!) and skip the Drano by choosing this alternative way to unclog sinks and drains.
FIRST- Put the DRY baking soda down the drain. I use about 3/4 of a cup.
SECOND- Pour 1/2 cup of vinegar down the drain after the baking soda. Be sure to cover the drain immediately afterwards with a rag or plug, filling the hole completely so nothing can escape. This is because the interaction of
the two will cause a “mini volcano” that will want to come up and out of the drain...you want to keep it down there.
THIRD- Leave this concoction in the drain for about 30 minutes. While you are waiting, boil a tea kettle full of water.
LASTLY - After 30 minutes, remove the plug and slowly pour the HOT water down the drain.
This works, I also use this method when my kitchen sink starts to reek! Try it, and you will be on your way to a greener you!
STAY GREEN YO!!!
