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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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.