anybody able to tell me any ideas of homemade cleaners or carpet freshners I can use?

[Mygcgbaby]

I am trying to find a homemade bird safe cleaner, and carpet freshener I can use . I am afraid to use store bought cleaners as I read the labels and I was like "wow I had no idea all that was in one bottle!" the greener the better, as in safe, homemade, or what not! thank you in advance!!

 

[alshgs]

I am wondering the same thing. I've been having a hard time finding things that were safe to use! I did my research and found that basically nothing is from cooking to hair care....but I need to know whats actually safe!

 

[lexalayne]

Ditto

 

[iamwhoiam]

I use baking soda on my carpet. Also use diluted white vinegar or diluted apple cider vinegar for cleaning surfaces and also cleaning the carpet although I don't use the baking soda and vinegar together because I don't want to create a volcano. However baking soda and vinegar combination are good for cleaning drains.

 

[Cynthia & Percy]

i do not have carpets but use deluted vingar water on my floors
a steam cleaner can be used with just water

 

[alshgs]

That sounds like a good idea. White vinegar is good for everything. I have distilled in the cabinet and raw organic apple cidar vinegar. They say not to use hair spray thats aerosol so is the spray bottle better? A girl can't go without her hair spray sometimes

 

[greys4u]

I use Dragonfly Organix. They have one product that is for hardwood floors, I use it for all my antiques, etc

 

[Doublete]

There's a recipe online with plain dawn soap, baking soda, white vinegar, and water for floor cleaner. I can't remember exact amt as I eye ball it

 

[iamwhoiam]

I also use this cleaning stone(pumice)/sponge combination that I get at Bed, Bath and Beyond.

 

[rocky'smom]

Best Safe & Housekeeping Tips around Birds.. | Avian Avenue Parrot Forum
this just basic info but might be helpful for you

 

[iamwhoiam]

i do not have carpets but use deluted vingar water on my floors
a steam cleaner can be used with just water

Steam cleaners are great. I like mine a lot.

 

[MallorysMum]

I know you can't use bleach around a bird, but the clorine in bleach will dissipate within 24 hours. So, if you need something cleaned that needed that, you could use it outside away from the birds or in an area they aren't exposed to it. Just make sure it's been 24 hours and you've rinsed well after.

 

[janicedyh]

Wonder what could be used in a carpet cleaner instead of store bought solution? I was going to clean my carpets soon.

 

[MallorysMum]

Steam would kill the germs...idk about stains....

 

[Lady Jane]

This web page is just about the best I have ever found for safe home items you can make yourself. Good food too!

DIY Natural Homemade All-Purpose Cleaner Recipe | Wellness Mama