Natural Cleaning Tips

There are a lot of cleaning products out there and some of them can emit strong odors, fumes, can be harmful to the environment and contain chemicals that you just don’t want to expose to your skin or your children’s. What you might not know is that there are many natural items that you can probably find around the house that can be used as a cleaning agent. It’s possible to accomplish the task of cleaning without dangerous chemicals.

Vinegar

Vinegar is a strong cleanser that can be used in a broad range of ways in a household. Vinegar is environmentally friendly and alleviates the use of harsh chemicals. It is known to effectively kill germs, mold, and bacteria and is highly cost effective. Cleaning and disinfecting is as easy as adding a few capfuls of white distilled vinegar into soapy water. You can clean a toilet bowl by pouring a cup or more of diluted white distilled vinegar into the bowl and letting it sit overnight. A quarter-cup of vinegar in a litre of water makes an excellent window cleaner.

Lemons

Like vinegar, lemons possess some antibacterial properties as well as some antiseptic properties. Lemon is considered a natural bleaching agent. Stains on white clothing and linens will disappear by putting lemon juice on the stains and allowing it to dry in the sun. Ever had the lime scale on your sink and faucets that either takes bleach or a lot of scrubbing to take out? Lemon juice is more acidic than most cleaning products and removes lime scale quickly. Let it sit for a few hours then come back and wipe off with a cloth. Even try cleaning your grout by adding a couple teaspoons of lemon juice to cream of tartar and mix together to make a paste. You can apply it with a toothbrush or any other type of cleaning brush then rinse it off with a wet cloth. Lemons can also renew the glossy shine to aluminum by scrubbing it with a half a lemon.

Table Salt

Greasy pots and pans can be cleaned a lot easier with a little table salt. Sprinkle a pinch of salt on pots and pans to absorb the excess grease. Leave on for just a few minutes then dump out the salt and water mixture. Keep in mind this is not recommended for non-stick cooking products, but great for cast iron.

Toothpaste

Toothpaste is composed of a detergent, a soft abrasive and germ-killing component that is great in removing stains. The best toothpaste is the plain white paste rather than gels with fresh breath and whitening agents.

Try this Floor Cleaner Recipe:

  • 3 drops of dishwashing liquid
  • ½ cup of vinegar
  • ½ cup of water

Spray on the floor sparingly and then mop it up.

Multipurpose Surface Cleaner:

In a clean spray bottle fill half with vinegar and half water. Use this mixture to wipe down counter-tops, stainless steel, stoves, windows, kids’ toys and plastic fittings.

Natural cleaning products can be the best option in household cleaning. It keeps everything clean without compromising your health and your family’s health and the environment. Using it can bring back the shine and glow of your utensils and furniture without impacting negatively on your health.

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Eco-Cleaning

It’s that time of year again! Time for seasonal cleaning. Whether doing a complete overhaul of the house or just a little more cleaning than usual it can be hard on your skin, respiratory system and the environment using all those chemical based cleaning products. Why not try something a little more eco-friendly this year. You can still achieve the same deep clean as you did with traditional cleaning but you’ll also be doing your part to preserve our ecosystems.

Certified Green
You can purchase certified green cleaning products from the grocery store or hardware store. When looking for non-toxic cleaning alternatives in eco-friendly products read the labels. Make sure the cleaning supplies are marked with a Green Seal or Eco-logo. Using certified green cleaning products around the house are not only better for the environment but also better for you and your family. There are lots of options out there now for green products including all-purpose cleaner, toilet cleaner, carpet cleaner, laundry detergent and dish soap. Take a look next time you’re at the store. Pick up one at a time as you use up your other cleaners and before you know it you’ll have replaced all your old chemical cleaners.

Do-it-yourself
It’s easy to make your own eco cleaning products. In fact you probably already have many of the ingredients needed already. Vinegar has been used as a cleaning product for decades. Vinegar is naturally acidic and can be used to remove dirt and grime on most of your household surfaces.

Baking soda is another great “found around the home” cleaner. It cleans, deodorizes, polishes and can be used as a stain remover. Salt is also a great abrasive for cleaning pots and pans. The best thing about do-it-yourself cleaning products is that you don’t have to spend a lot of money.

There are many other organic or readily available, chemical free cleaners that you can use around the house. Like vinegar and salt you may also have them laying around the house already too. Look online to find other solutions to you cleaning needs.

Don’t be daunted by your big clean this season. It seems like a lot of work before you start but once you’ve finished you’ll feel great about your home. Using eco cleaning products is another way to feel good about what you’ve done – you’ll be helping the environment too.

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