If you are interested to switch to natural cleaning products instead of chemical based cleaners, we will help you by providing you with the basic recipes for these natural products that are equally effective.
Over time, you can be more experimental and try other formulations and eventually, your home, health and family can enjoy the long-term benefits of you switching to natural based products.
As you may know, these products are readily available in your kitchen and a few mixtures of usually at least two items can create a natural cleaning product that is safe and gentle.
Baking soda (or sodium bicarbonate), apart from being a practical staple for baking, can neutralize acid, deodorize, as well as , softens fabrics, clean and polishes metals and plastics.
Borax deodorizes, prevents mold and mildew, and removes stains
Isopropyl alcohol disinfects
Lemon juice deodorizes, cleans glass, and removes stains
Mineral oil polishes furniture
Vinegar removes grease, mildew and wax; it deodorizes and it cleans stone, windows and brick.
Cornstarch polishes furniture and cleans windows and carpets.
Washing soda (or called sodium carbonate decahydrate) removes grease also.
Using those ingredients, a simple mixture can create a cleaner that is that is as equally efficient as its chemical based counterpart.
Now we have simple recipes that you can use on a day to day basis to clean your homes. These simple recipes are effective and take a little time to prepare. It is just a small sacrifice to make your homes, your health and the environment all better without the use of toxic chemical-based substances.
Place shallow plates of vinegar in rooms to absorb odors; sprinkle cup borax in the bottom of trash cans or diaper pails to prevent the growth of bacteria and mold that cause odors
Metal cleaner and polish: For stainless steel, use undiluted white vinegar; for tarnished copper, boil the item in a pot of water with 1 tablespoon salt and 1 cup white vinegar.
For all purpose cleaner, you can use baking soda and warm water and shake them well to clean most areas of your home.
Mix one cup of borax to two gallons of water for disinfectants. Mix vinegar and baking soda and pour in you toilet and after five minutes, you can rinse it off already.
Aside from these recipes, below re practical ways you can do to 'switch to natural'.
If ever you have to purchase cleaning materials, buy ones from companies supporting a greener place by using natural substances.
Dispose properly all chemical based substance.
Encourage your community to practice proper disposal by segregation.
By knowing these basics, you are on your way to become a natural cleaner. While chemical based cleaners have always been proved effective, trend nowadays suggest that switching to natural based products can have more benefits than just simply having a clean household.
These recipes are simple to do and fun. Impress your friends and help them save on their budget by sharing these natural cleaning products and recipes.
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