This past week in class, we all had the opportunity to make green cleaning products. We made a multi-purpose cleaner and a deodorizer. One of the main ingredients in both of them was vinegar, so you can guess how that smelled. We usually do rotations of cleaning to make sure the cottage stays clean, so when it came time for the group of the week to clean, we tried out the new products. We used the multi-purpose cleaner on the kitchen counter but once we noticed the smell, we stopped using it. It may have actually cleaned the counter, but there wasn’t any way to tell.
One of my roommates, Celia, said that the cleaner did not work and that it smelled bad. Actually, everyone in the house agreed that the cleaners didn’t smell great but it was fun making them. However, we’ll probably just stick to Lysol and Clorox even if they may be carcinogenic. (Just kidding, i’m not sure if they actually cause cancer)
One of my favorite parts about living in the Greenbelt Community, is always being able to meet with our neighbors every Friday for class. We often have interesting discussions or fun activities planned which makes it one of my favorite classes.