Cleaning house, it could serve a double purpose

I have been looking for alternatives to the mainstream cleaning supplies for two reasons. My daughter is always hanging around when I am cleaning and, if I don't want to have to wait until she takes a nap, she could be breathing in harsh fumes. The next reason is cost. I totally bought in to the whole "You need forty different products to clean your bathroom and look at all the nasty microscopic stuff on your door knob! We have to disinfect the sewer!" marketing strategy. Costs have been going up and I realized after my last staggering trip to the local "lowest price guaranteed" store that most of what I buy is unnecessary. But this blog is about a little more, please bear with me.
What I learned while researching is that white vinegar is a natural cleanser. The recipe called for 1 cup of vinegar and 1 cup of water in a spray bottle, straight vinegar for the toilet bowl. For scouring the bathtub, baking soda is suggested. I tried it, it worked wonders. It may have just been psychological, but it seemed to work even better. Everything was very clean and bright. But what concerned me was the lack of disinfectant. And the lingering smell of vinegar. It only lasts a few hours, but still.
So back to the research. You know what I found? Herbs. Now, just hear me out. My grandmother uses Rosemary tea (made of fresh or dried rosemary, not teabags) to clean infected cuts. When my daughter's eczema cheeks got infected, I used this and it healed her in less than one day.
When I gave birth, I tore badly in two places. My mother made me a wash of rosemary tea to promote healing and soothing. So when I read that rosemary has disinfecting properties and that you could clean with it, I was not surprised. I also read that you can use Sage, Thyme, or Lavender. I tried it, it was great and even though I mixed it with vinegar there was no strong smell. But here is my point.
There is a school of thought that gives Sage as an herb that cleanses the spirit and expels negative energy from the home. People burn it in new houses to bless the energy inside. They "wash" themselves with its smoke if they feel weighed down by, perhaps, and encounter with a negative person or to dispel the evil eye. So, doesn't it follow to say that if you clean with healing herbs, not only are you cleaning your house but that you are on a regular basis (depending on how often you clean your bathroom and mop your floor) cleaning the energy of your house? It's abstract and obscure, you may say, but I am sharing it with you nonetheless. Happy cleaning.

"tree hugging family" is a blog about natural living. They have some great blogs about natural beauty products and home cleaning supplies that are worth checking out if you ever decide to ditch old Mr. Clean. Here is a link to their blog about 25 safe homemade cleaning supplies.

http://www.treehuggingfamily.com/25-safe-non-toxic-homemade-cleaning-supplies/