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vents, dispersal agents, dyes and fragrances that
pollute the environment and cause illness."
Greer experienced the healing power of truly
"clean" living after being diagnosed with a non-
cancerous tumor several years ago. Her doctors
advised highly invasive surgeries; instead, she
chose to detox her body and her home envi-
ronment. Within a year, the tumor had disap-
peared, and Greer switched from being Presi-
dent of The Learning Annex to being a wellness
consultant and motivational speaker.
Here, she shares proven tips for safely clean-
ing your house…this spring and all year long.
Channel Granny's Goodness
When Greer needs to sanitize her home, she
reaches for ingredients her grandmother relied
on. She fills one spray bottle (metal, not plastic)
with three percent hydrogen peroxide (undiluted) and another
with undiluted white vinegar, alternates squirts from each bottle,
and then wipes it all down with hot water.
"Tests show that using the two mists in se-
quence eliminates almost all Salmonella, E. coli
and Shigella organisms on surfaces like cutting
boards and kitchen counters," explains Greer.
"The system also beats commercial cleaners and
even chlorine bleach in destroying bacteria."
Forget Fragrance
Ever wonder why your eyes itch and your
head aches when you walk through a hard
goods or grocery store?
"Many people have an allergic reaction to the
synthetic fragrances contained in everything
from laundry detergent and scented tissue to
kitty litter and garbage bags," says Greer. "Even
products whose labels say 'fragrance free' or
'natural fragrance' likely contain scents made in
a lab, not in nature."
Greer's suggestions? Avoid anything that lists the word "fra-
grance" on its label, including cleaning products, scented candles
and potpourri. Instead, look for products with essential oils (not
When Greer
needs to
sanitize her
home, she
reaches for
ingredients her
grandmother
relied on.
Beth fills a metal spray bottle with hydrogen peroxide to be used as part of a disinfectant process.
