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Tis the Season for Green Cleaning
'tis the season for Green Cleaning! by The “Green” Franciscan Sister, Janet Corcoran, OSF
With all this time we're spending indoors, it's quite evident that our home/apartment calls for regular cleaning. Yet many cleaners used to remove dirt and dust within our household may irritate our eyes, lungs, and skin due to the various hazardous substances within them. These are just some of the ways to clean in a more environmentally friendly way with baking soda and vinegar:
1. Vinegar is effective in cleaning windows and mirrors. Try using approximately a quart of water mixed with one-fourth cup of white vinegar on the windows and wipe dry with a newspaper or rag. 2. Baking soda may be used as a carpet deodorizer. Sprinkle baking soda on the carpet and let it remain overnight, then in the morning vacuum the carpet. 3. Sprinkle some baking soda inside of the dishwasher before using, as it will remove some of the material that collects inside and refresh the smell of the unit. 4. Use baking soda for cleaning the toilet. Sprinkle the baking soda into the bowl, then squirt with vinegar and follow up by scouring with a toilet brush. 5. Clean the tub and tiles by using two cups of baking soda and enough water to make a thick paste. Place paste on the tub or tile and leave for approximately 20 to 30 minutes. Use a soft rag to remove the paste from the surface. Spray the area with 50/50 vinegar and water to rinse. 6. For a slow moving drain, try using approximately a quarter cup of baking soda. Pour the soda down the clogged drain, followed by a half cup of vinegar. Tightly close the drain until fizzing stops, then flush the drain area with boiling water. For completely clogged drains, use a plunger or a plumber’s snake to dislodge the clogged material. 7. Counters and walls can be cleaned with a mixture of approximately one part vinegar and three parts water.
May we continue to be respectful of life by reducing, recycling, reusing, and conserving the goods of our sister, Mother Earth.
mashed potato Pancakes
Recipe: About 2 cups mashed potatoes / 1 egg (or egg substitute) / ¼ cup flour /sea salt and black pepper to taste / ¼ cup minced onion / ½ tsp garlic powder. Mix mashed potatoes, egg, flour, salt, pepper, garlic, powder and onions into mashed potatoes. Preheat skillet and add a couple of tablespoons of olive oil. Make sure the mixture is not too thin. Pour ¼ cup batter into hot pan; brown on both sides. Enjoy with sour cream or applesauce.
Remember! Governor Newsom mandated that all Californians must wear face coverings in public or high risk settings.
Kathryn A. Perry, DO
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