Go Green tips for February 24th

Gotta tip you want to share with Sarah and the Go Green Ride at Five? Email her: sarah@921wvtk.com!

Here Sarah's tips for Wednesday, February 24th:

• Those reusable shopping bags are great, but they do cost money. Do what I did, tell everyone that’s what you’d like for your birthday, mother’s day, father’s day, ground hog day…before you know it, you’ll have enough for a full grocery trip--I’m living proof!
• Back to shopping, my favorite thing. Combine your trips. When you live right in town, it’s easy to get in the habit of just running out to do that short errand. Make list and do all those routine stops all at once, you’ll save time and fuel.
• Didja know that today’s cars don’t need to warm up. Warming up is simply a waste of gasoline and increases CO2 emissions. Instead, keep your tires properly inflated and your vehicle tuned up. You’ll get the best out of your tank of gas, I promise!

Talk about indoor air pollution, many home cleaning product include amongst their ingredients: bleach, ammonia and acids . as well as unnecessary antibacterial agents (pesticides, technically), that can actually make bacteria stronger, and more resistant to antibacterial drugs.
Natural cleansers…do they work? I hit the internet and found some useful and effective recipes I thought I’d share:

Baking Soda (not just for cookies, anymore) and Water: Dust surfaces with baking soda, then scrub with a moist sponge or cloth. If you have tougher grime, sprinkle on some kosher salt, and work up some elbow grease.
Lemon Juice or Vinegar: Got stains, mildew or grease streaks? Spray or douse with lemon juice or vinegar. Let sit a few minutes, then scrub with a stiff brush.
Disinfectant: Instead of bleach, make your own disinfectant by mixing 2 cups of water, 3 tablespoons of liquid soap and 20 to 30 drops of tea tree oil. It's easy!