3 Ingredients For Effective Homemade Cleaning Products
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Take a trip to your local supermarket and you will find hundreds of different cleaning products to choose from. You could spend a fortune by specific cleaners for certain areas of your home. Believe it or not you can make your own brilliant cleaning products using what you already have in your cupboards. Read on to find out what you’ll need to create effective, environmentally friendly cleaners and save yourself some money.
Vinegar
Vinegar is a popular choice for homemade cleaning recipes. It acts as a disinfectant and deodorizer. It can be used to clean basically everything from kitchen top services, windows and even cleaning your carpets. You can also use it if you need help to unclog your toilet or drain. Does your family have sensitive skin? Swap your usual fabric softener for white vinegar. It does the same job and won’t irritate the skin.
✎ You can make your own multi purpose spray cleaner recipe by just combining one cup of vinegar to one cup of water. It’s as easy as that. Put the solution into a spray bottle and get cleaning in no time. It’s uses really are endless and it will become a firm favourite. For a full list of it’s cleaning uses, please follow this link.
Lemon Juice
The natural acidity of lemon juice makes it a wonderful natural cleaner. It disinfects, whitens and smells great. What more could you want. Lemon juice is an ideal product if you are cleaning copper or brass or want to dissolve soap scum. It can also be used to remove hard water deposits and to treat stains.
✎ Why not try mixing half a lemon with one cup of olive oil to make a handy furniture polish. You can even add lemon juice into your multi purpose vinegar spray. This will bring that fresh, clean scent to every room in your house.
Baking Soda
This is another very versatile multi purpose product. Baking soda is a brilliant neutraliser and can eliminate odours from your home. It is also acts as a mild abrasive and is strong enough to remove dirt and grime, without too much scrubbing. Every part of your home can benefit from having a baking soda treatment. You can use it on everything from your work surfaces, drains, carpets and microwaves.
✎ Mix half a cup of baking soda with a few tablespoons of water. This will create a useful paste that’s ideal for cleaning the inside of your oven or tarnished jewellery. Another idea is to place a box of baking soda inside your refrigerator. This will eliminate those foul odours that seem to linger.
These are the 3 most vital ingredients you will need to make your own homemade cleaning products. They are much cheaper alternatives and are all non toxic. There are many fabulous resources online, with tips and guidance if you’re interested in creating your own. Start using them today for a cleaner, greener and more cost effective home. I guarantee you won’t reach for your store bought cleaners ever again.
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