Your daily productivity is determined by the atmosphere you create. That being stated, the cleanliness of your home is really important in every way. This is due to the fact that good cleaning necessitates time, effort, and, most importantly, a suitable cleaning solution.
Typically, we rely on cleaning goods purchased from local retailers. These goods now give the required results, but they also contain components that are hazardous to the environment and your health. Toxins may impact your house plants or pets, causing them to become ill.
But do we have any other options? In this instance, there are a lot of options. Cleaning products are not only available in stores, but you can also obtain them at home. Believe us when we claim that homemade cleaners are just as effective as store-bought cleaners.
All you need is to get some basic understanding of what are the key components of these cleaning solutions and how to make those safely at home.
Top homemade cleaners that are easy to make
When we consider making a homemade cleaning agent, we assume it’s a hard-working task. But on the contrary, these solutions can be made very easily. However, bear one thing in mind:
Ammonia-based cleaners should never be used with cleaners containing bleach or chlorine. This is due to the fact that the combination might produce hazardous gases that can have serious consequences for you.
Additionally, when preparing a DIY cleaning agent, it is critical to label its active ingredients during the manufacturing process so that your children are aware of what they are working with.
Here’s what you can do now.
All-purpose cleaner
All-purpose cleaners usually come in spray bottles to spray on many surfaces. To make one, you will require –
- A spray bottle
- Half cup of water
- Half cup of white vinegar
- Rosemary sprigs
- Lemon rind
Take a bowl and mix all of them together in the bowl. Now, pour the entire content in the spray bottle and mix well. Now, let the mixture rest for a week. Then, you can start using it as a stain-remover, cleaning surfaces, and more. Also, be careful not to apply any acid-based components in the mixture on surfaces that are made of stone. That can corrode the stone texture.
Surface cleaner for the kitchen
Mild cleaning can be accomplished with all-purpose cleansers. However, kitchen surfaces contain tough stains and food spills that necessitate the use of a strong cleaning chemical. As a result, you’d have to create a separate cleaner for that.
Pour one-quarter of warm water into a medium-sized airtight container. Pour in four tablespoons of cooking baking powder and stir thoroughly. Shake it thoroughly before using it to clean stovetops, kitchen boards, cupboards, refrigerators, and microwaves. Baking soda is highly effective in removing hard stains and terrible odors, so you may also apply raw powder to damaged areas.
Heavy scrubber
Besides food stains and drink spillage, there are certain stains that are extremely hard to get rid of, for example, rusted stains or enamel stains on bathtubs and sinks. For that, you need to make a hard scrubbing agent that breaks its core components. And the best way to do that is by using lemon and borax.
Take a bowl and mix half lemon juice and half a cup of borax powder. Mix the combination well and keep it stored in a bottle container. Now, you can use them on any surface with a scrubber and then rinse it off. But, be careful not to use it on granite or marble items.
Homemade laundry solution
To make a homemade laundry agent for removing hard stains, especially on white clothes, you will have to use an easy-to-make combination. Simply pour hot water and apply liquid bleach or liquid chlorine along with a dishwasher cleaner. Mix them well and pour them into a stainless steel bowl.
Now, take the affected garment and dip it in the bowl. Leave it there for about 20 minutes, and you’ll be surprised by the results. However, it may take you longer, so wait until you see the requisite results.
Glass cleaning solution
To make glass cleaners at home, you need half a cup cider vinegar, one-fourth of 70% alcoholic base, two cups of lukewarm water, and essential oil for fragrance. Now, mix them all together and pour it into a spray bottle.
You can use it to clean the windows, balcony doors, and anything else made of glass, like a glass table or mirror. However, be mindful that you should avoid using the mixture during humid days. This is because it can dry off real quick which will leave spots on the glass. Additionally, use an eco-friendly paper towel for more effective results.
Marble cleaning solution
As mentioned previously, marbles are not as flexible to clean as other textures and materials. If you have marble flooring or marble objects to clean, then you need to use less volume of the cleaning agent.
In a bowl, pour two cups of warm to lukewarm water and add two drops of any dishwasher (eco-friendly preferably) into it. Now, use a sponge to apply the cleaner and rinse it off. But, make sure that you don’t leave any lather on the surface or let it air dry on the marble surface. This is because the marble stone will start to corrode away due to these components.
Three exclusives from your kitchen
When we are in constant search for eco-friendly household cleaners, we usually forget the fact that the most reasonable items are stacked up on our kitchen shelves. Simply look around, and you will get a potential, versatile, and effective solution.
Salt
If you never considered salt as a cleaning supply, you should now.
Any kind of table salt will be a good option. You may also consider coarse salt (also known as sea salt). You can make a small paste and apply it over your favorite porcelain set or appliance, to clean the dust, grime, and stains, it acts as a soft scouring agent. It also acts as a catalyst when used with lemon. And, the added bonus is its deodorizing effect.
Corn starch
Just a tablespoon can work like a miracle, to clean all your glass dishes. You can mix a tablespoon with either water or vinegar, and a simple breeze on the surface is enough to grant you the sparking, streak-free touch. The best part is, you don’t even have to spend much. A 16-ounce container is enough to help you through the month.
Tea tree oil
Are you looking for something that has a microbial property?
Consider tea tree oil.
Not that expensive, and available at your nearby store, you can use it as an all-purpose cleaning agent. Clean your kitchen sink or the stained granite floor; just a swipe is enough. You can also add 8 to 10 drops of hot water to get an amazing result. And guess what, it not only acts as a disinfectant but also drives away bed bugs and also soothes bug stings.
