Spring Cleaning: Home Health with Natural “Green” Products
with Gloria Gilbère

Special announcement from Gloria: Gloria Gilbère’s Guided Skin and Body Rejuvenation Program in Santa Fe, New Mexico (September 16-21, 2007) is an exciting daily program of holistic approaches to help avoid signs of premature aging while maintaining energy and radiant health from the inside out. At the end of the program you’ll go home feeling lighter, sleeping better, thinking more clearly, and looking and feeling better than you have in a long time. Guests will stay in the beautifully appointed Inn of the Governors in lovely Santa Fe, New Mexico, where they will learn Gilbère’s secrets about inflammation-free nutrition, recipes, and simple steps to decrease toxic overload. Spaces are limited, please visit www.gloriagilbere.com to register or call 1.800.874.1996 for more information.

1. A natural fabric softener and anti-static for the rinse cycle is:

a.		Epson salts.
b.		distilled water.
c.		white distilled vinegar.
d.		baking soda.

2. If a wood product is not solid wood, a healthy way to seal it and prevent the off-gassing of chemicals is by:

a.		washing it with hot, soapy water in a well-ventilated room.
b.		applying a coat of a low VOC sealant, which will seal in any chemicals, including formaldehyde.
c.		spraying it with Lysol™.
d.		applying a coat of marine wood varnish.

3. Which of the substances below absorbs odors the best?

a.		white distilled vinegar
b.		bentonite clay
c.		baking soda
d.		Epsom salts

4. One way to cut grease — including lipstick, petroleum-based products, or wax — is to put on your work gloves and use:

a.		washing soda (sodium carbonate).
b.		lemon juice.
c.		lime juice.
d.		boric acid.

5. Ants and insects can be eliminated without toxic chemicals by sprinkling ______________ on affected areas and along the perimeter of the building on the ground next to the exterior walls.

a.		diatomaceous earth
b.		laundry detergent
c.		rice flour
d.		baking soda

6. Which of the following combinations can be used to remove tarnish from silver naturally?

a.		baking soda, sea salt, and hot water
b.		toothpaste, soft toothbrush, and hot water
c.		baking soda, hot water, sea salt, and a piece of aluminum foil in a non-metal pan or sink
d.		all of the above

7. The most effective and economical cleaner for glass, marble, granite, and mirrors are water and:

a.		newspapers.
b.		vinegar.
c.		a micro-fiber cloth.
d.		baking soda.

8. A non-toxic polish and protector for fine woods, including antiques, is:

a.		mayonnaise.
b.		mineral oil.
c.		lavender oil.
d.		orange oil.

9. Which of the following essential oils may be combined with water (2 tsp. oil to 2 C. water) and sprayed onto a pet bed, your body, or any other area to repel disease-causing ticks?

a.		rose geranium
b.		citrus
c.		strawberry
d.		lavender

10. ______________is a natural mineral that kills mold and bacteria and is an alternative to bleach. It deodorizes, removes stains, and boosts the cleaning power of soaps and detergents.

a.		Epsom salts
b.		Sea salt
c.		Borax (sodium borate)
d.		Magnesium