Top 33 Natural Home Tips of the Decade

These natural home suggestions have stood the test of time. Keep you natural home clean, energy-efficient and healthy by following these top 33 tips.

May/June 2009
By Natural Home Staff 
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• To deodorize carpet naturally, sprinkle liberally with baking soda. (It should look as though it’s snowed.) Wait 15 minutes or longer, then vacuum.
September/October 1999 

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• Use baking soda to clean your tub and bathroom tiles. A cut lemon will remove stains.
March/April 2000

• To keep clothesline-dried clothes soft and fluffy, mix 1 cup of glycerin (available at your local natural products store) with 1 gallon of water. Add ½ cup of this mixture to the wash or rinse cycle.
May/June 2000

• One-half cup of borax dissolved in 1 gallon of hot water makes an effective, germ-killing disinfectant.
September/October 2000

• Plant leafy trees or shrubs to shade air-conditioning units; shade can mean a 10 percent reduction in the amount of electricity an AC unit uses.
May/June 2001

• Place a bucket in the shower to collect warm-up water and shower water. Use it to water your plants and compost pile.
May/June 2001

• Removable mattress toppers let consumers on smaller budgets achieve some of the benefits of a natural bed. Wool-stuffed, naturally covered mattress toppers range from $200 to $500, compared to about $1,300 for a full-size natural mattress.
September/October 2001

• Ceiling fans can save up to 40 percent on summer energy bills and up to 10 percent in winter. Set fans at reverse on low speed in winter—this pushes trapped heat near the ceiling down to where you can feel it.
January/February 2002

• Whether you have air conditioning or not, grow native plants on the east and west sides of your house to block the sun and keep it cooler.
September/October 2002

• To fluff up organic cotton towels (which don’t have the harsh chemicals that add bounce to traditional cotton), fill your washing machine with hot water, then add a detergent that contains washing soda (sodium carbonate) and 1 cup of cider or white vinegar. Soak for one hour, then wash in the same water.
September/October 2002

• To clean stainless steel, dip a cloth in vinegar and sprinkle it with baking soda. Rub gently, then rinse. Polish dry with a soft cloth.
May/June 2003

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