In the form of household cleansers, potentially hazardous chemicals may be found in almost every home. Chemicals in these goods, such as ammonia and sulfuric acid, have been connected to a variety of significant health issues, ranging from brain damage to cancer.
Commercial household cleansers are effective, but they are simply too dangerous to your health. Rather of relying on chemical cleansers, take matters into your own hands and manufacture your own. Vinegar, salt, and baking soda are pantry basics that make for safe, cheap, and efficient cleansers.
Are you ready to begin mixing and cleaning? Take a look at the recipes for cleaners below:
Natural all-purpose cleaner
This natural all-purpose cleaner works great for stainless steel countertops and fixtures.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 30 drops essential oil (lavender, lemon, peppermint or wild orange)
Directions:
- Pour the ingredients into a spray bottle. Secure the cap and shake thoroughly.
- Spray on a dirty surface and let sit for 5 minutes. Wipe clean with a microfiber cloth.
Glass cleaner
This cleaner works great for dirty windows, grimy mirrors and other glass surfaces.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup white distilled vinegar
- 1/2 cup rubbing alcohol
- Distilled water
- 4 drops lavender essential oil
- 4 drops eucalyptus essential oil
Directions:
- Pour the ingredients into a spray bottle. Secure the cap and shake thoroughly.
- Spray on a dirty surface. Wipe clean with a microfiber cloth.
Floor cleaner
This homemade, natural cleaning solution for floors is just the trick to get those boards or tiles gleaming again.
Ingredients:
- 1 gallon hot water
- 2 tablespoons liquid castile soap or coconut oil soap
- 15 drops sweet orange essential oil
- 8 drops lemon essential oil
Directions:
- Pour the ingredients into a large bucket.
- Dip a mop or rag into the bucket and wring out the excess before swiping across the whole floor.
Toilet bowl cleaner
Toilet bowls can get dirty really quickly. Keep yours clean with this all-natural toilet bowl cleaner.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups white vinegar
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1/4 cup salt (optional)
- 10 drops tea tree essential oil
Directions:
- Mix baking soda and salt in a small bowl or plastic container.
- Mix the vinegar and the essential oil in a spray bottle.
- Spray the inside of the toilet bowl with the vinegar mixture. Sprinkle with baking soda and salt.
- Wait 10–15 minutes before scrubbing the inside of the bowl with a brush. Flush the toilet.
Tile, grout and tub cleaner
This cleaner is great for tough toilet rings, soap scum and mildew in the shower or bathtub.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 1/8 cup liquid castile soap or coconut oil soap
- 1/8 cup water
- 10 drops eucalyptus essential oil
Directions:
- Mix the ingredients in a small bowl.
- With a brush, apply the mixture on toilet rings, tile grout or soap scum. Let sit for 15–20 minutes.
- Spray just enough water on the applied mixture to get it wet.
- Start scrubbing with a stiff brush or scouring pad.
- Wipe clean with a damp cloth. Wipe dry.
Microwave cleaner
A microwave can quickly become a hotbed of bad smells. If you have a microwave in need of cleaning, mix half a cup of lemon juice and one cup of water in a microwave-safe glass bowl and place it in the microwave.
Turn on the microwave for a few minutes or until it gets steamy. Wait a few minutes before opening the microwave. Wipe down the inside with a clean cloth.
Carpet freshener
Get your carpet smelling clean again with this all-natural freshener.
Ingredients:
- 1–2 cups baking soda
- 15–30 drops essential oil (lemon, peppermint, lavender or orange)
Directions:
- Mix the ingredients in small container with a perforated lid.
- Sprinkle the mixture on the carpet. Let sit overnight.
- Vaccum the next morning. Repeat if needed.
To keep your home clean, you don’t have to use harmful commercial cleansers. Simply raid your cupboard and make a DIY cleaning solution with items you already have on hand.
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