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How to Clean/Sterilize Baby Furniture

by Andrea Buckner Schoenherr

  • Overview

    As you lovingly prepare baby's nursery, a foremost concern is providing a safe environment for your loved one. Cleaning baby's furniture in a non-toxic, safe manner is an important part of such an environment. Providing baby with a clean environment takes little time and little money when you use simple, green cleaners. While you can purchase such cleaners, also consider these homemade versions. Baby will have a clean and sterile environment and will not be harmed by any chemicals.

  • Wood Furniture Cleaning

 

  • Step 1

    Mix a few drops of lemon oil into one-half cup of warm water. Lemon,a strong food-acid, is effective in killing bacteria. Put into a spray bottle and mix well.

  • Step 2

    Spray mixture onto a soft cloth. Make sure the cloth is only damp, because too much wetness can harm wood.

  • Step 3

    Wipe furniture with damp cloth.

  • Step 4

    Use a dry soft cloth to give furniture a final wipe.

  • Step 5

    Dust baby's room weekly.

  • Upholstered Furniture Cleaning

    • Step 1

      Regularly vacuum upholstered furniture to remove dust, hair and other particles. Make sure to get in folds and under cushions.

    • Step 2

      Club soda can be used as a spot remover. Test a hidden spot of the fabric first.

    • Step 3

      For a heavier cleaning, combine equal parts of dish soap with filtered water in a jar. Shake until the mixture is foamy. Test a hidden spot of the fabric first. Use a sponge to spread the mixture in a circular motion. Rinse with a clean cloth and water. Place a fan nearby to help air dry. Vacuum when completely dry.

  • General Cleaner for Vinyl and Plastic

    • Step 1

      Combine one-half cup of vinegar with one-fourth cup of baking soda into one-half gallon of water.

    • Step 2

      Keep and store this mixture to use as needed. It can also be used on glass around the house.

    • Step 3

      Clean baby's changing area and diaper pail weekly.
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    • Lemon oil Water Spray bottle Soft dry cloths Vacuum Club soda Dish soap Jar Sponge Fan Vinegar Baking soda
    • Lemon oil
    • Water
    • Spray bottle
    • Soft dry cloths
    • Vacuum
    • Club soda
    • Dish soap
    • Jar
    • Sponge
    • Fan
    • Vinegar
    • Baking soda

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