Cleaning is supposed to be all about maintaining a healthy home by removing allergens & bacteria and preventing pests. Plus having a clean home just makes us feel good!
But if the products you are using to clean with are full of toxic chemicals you are defeating the purpose altogether! You may have noticed hazard symbols on some of your cleaning products. These symbols warn of acute health hazards that can occur from a single exposure.But there are no requirements for warnings about long term health effects. Researchers in the U.S.identified 133 unique volatile organic compounds emitted from a small sample of consumer products, including six cleaning products. Unfortunately even the products labelled "green" and "eco-friendly" cannot be assumed to be safe to use. There is little regulation of cleaning products and virtually no labelling requirements. The only way to avoid all these nasty chemicals is by using simple and effective natural products to keep your home clean! Another bonus is the cost savings you will see by making your own cleaning products. Here are my favourite DIY cleaning products:
All purpose cleaner:
Glass Cleaner:
Toilet cleaner: Pour one cup of baking soda into the toilet and let it soak for at least an hour. Then pour in one cup of white vinegar, leave for 5 mins and flush. Unless the toilet is really dirty, this will clean it without scrubbing!
Toilet cleaner:
Pour one cup of baking soda into the toilet and let it soak for at least an hour. Then pour in one cup of white vinegar, leave for 5 mins and flush. Unless the toilet is really dirty, this will clean it without scrubbing! Urine stain cleaner:
All purpose scouring scrub:
All purpose floor cleaner:
Properties of essential natural cleaning products:
Vinegar: An outstanding multi-purpose cleaner, vinegar is acidic and naturally antibacterial. It’s effective at removing mineral deposits, grease, mold, soap scum and rust. Use for cleaning glass, mirrors, and veggies. Baking Soda: Has excellent scouring properties making it ideal for scrubbing surfaces such as stove-tops. It naturally removes odors of all kinds, as well as many stains. It cuts through grease because it reacts with fatty acids to form mild detergents. Castile Soap: Castile soap is made out of a vegetable base such as olive oil, and it does not contain any animal fats. Washing Soda: Is similar to baking soda with a sudsy twist. It’s found naturally in sodium rich plants and some seaweed, but is commonly made from salt and limestone. Washing soda is preferred for really tough stains like grease or oil stains. It can also be used as an effective heavy-duty cleaner for painted walls, hard floors and kitchen surfaces. Lemon Juice: Is naturally acidic and works a lot like vinegar, and adds a great citrus smell when mixed with vinegar-based home cleaning recipes. It can be used to remove odors and lift stains and is a great de-greasing agent for dish-washing purposes. Salt: Is a disinfectant and a natural, gentle abrasive. It is useful for clearing drains and cleaning stained kitchen utensils, cutting boards and fabrics. It cuts through grease when added to baking soda. It removes burns and stains from china ware.
Happy Cleaning!!!
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