While you can certainly use products with harmful chemicals to keep your house clean and your lawn looking pristine, the choices are not only poor for the environment, they can also harm wildlife, pets and people. Instead of using chemical-laden products, consider a few more natural options for your yard and home.

When grass is healthy, it looks beautiful and it also releases oxygen and absorbs noise, so there are many good reasons to have a healthy grass lawn. However, typically people plant the wrong type of grass for their climate and soil. In order to make the grass healthy, a variety of chemicals must be added to alter the soil and prevent weeds. If you remove this grass and replace it with grass native to your area, not only will you need far fewer chemicals, you also will need less water as the grass will be more acclimated to your climate.

There are many safe products out there to help you maintain the quality of water in your bird bath, koi pond or fountain, if your yard features these lovely decorations. Healthy Ponds has created products for each of these items and rather than using harsh chemicals, they use a natural mix of beneficial bacteria to keep the water clean and fresh.

You can use the Koi Pond Cleaner to remove and lessen the effect of koi pond algae, as well as keeping water clean. Each product, such as the birdbath cleaner or fountain cleaner, includes a plastic floating dispenser in which you place a pack of bacteria. This bacteria is slowly and steadily released into the water over the course of a month. The ingredients have been approved by veterinarians and are safe for humans and all wildlife.

One of the best things about going green, aside from it being a healthier choice, is that it is also usually far less expensive. You can use some natural typical items found in a grocery store and create your own cleaner mixes.

All you need is a spray bottle, tap water and vinegar to create a great streak-free window cleaner. If you dislike the scent of vinegar, you can you lemon juice and water or even club soda. To clean counters, toilets, sinks and other basic surfaces, mix a dozen drops of lavender essential oil with a dozen drops of natural soap and mix with two cups of water. You can spray this on just about any surface and it certainly won’t harm anyone in your home.

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