Natural cleaners not only saving the enviroment but also saves your health. It is very easy to just grab the off the counter cleaners while these cleaners may get the job done but with the bleach and ammonia they are detramental to your eyes, breathing passages and if long enough exposed your nerves.
With these few simple ingredients you can make you most basic cleaning solutions you use everyday:
Baking soda
(aka sodium bicarbonate) A deodorizer and gentle scrub; softens hard water, removes acidic stains, and polishes shiny surfaces like stainless steel without scratching.
Distilled white vinegar
A deodorizer, disinfectant, mild acid, and preservÂative; breaks up dirt, grease, mineral deposits, mold, and soap scum.
Essential oils
Aromatic plant oils; some, including eucalyptus, lavender, and tea tree, are natural disinfecÂtants and antifungals. Pure essential oils can irritate eyes and skin upon contact, so handle carefully. Pregnant women should consult a health-care practitioner before using. Available from mountainroseherbs.com and natural foods stores.
Lemon
A deodorizer, stain remover, and grease cutter; acts as a mild bleach when exposed to sunlight.
Olive oil
A natural oil that helps to nourish and polish wood.
All-Purpose Scrub
1/2 cup baking soda
Plant-based liquid soap
1/2 of a lemon
Window Cleaner
1/2 teaspoon Castile or plant-based liquid soap
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
2 cups water
Floor Cleaner
1/8 cup plant-based liquid soap
1/8 cup distilled white vinegar
1 gallon water
10 drops essential oil (scent of your choice)
Mold + Mildew Spray
2 cups distilled white vinegar
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