Why use homemade cleaning recipes and not just chuck a bottle of window cleaner into the trolley?
The short answer to the question is that they are highly toxic and are known to contribute to a list of health issues that most people are not yet aware of. The ingredients in these products are known endocrine disrupters, can cause respiratory disorders such as asthma among a list of other awful side effects. Yes they leave your toilet clean but cause serious damage to your insides over time. They also are causing huge environmental damage to streams and rivers polluting our water and wildlife.
There are so many natural products that do not cause these ailments. Simple products that are more than likely in your kitchen cupboard anyway, like vinegar, bicarbonate of soda, washing soda, essential oils. They are kind to you, your family and the environment. A win win for all!
I will start with the most popular:
All Purpose Cleaner
Mix all the following into a spray bottle: We have glass ones here: And clean as you go. SIMPLE!
1 part white vinegar
4 parts water
10-20 drops of essential oil
1 tsp of dish soap (We use Dr Bronners castile soap)
Window Cleaner
1 part white vinegar
3 part water
A couple drop of essential oil
Drain Cleaner
We have two favourites for this.
Option 1:
Sprinkle bicarbonate of soda down the drain – be generous
Pour vinegar and watch it foam. Keep going until the bicarb of soda has gone
Option 2:
Sprinkle washing soda down the drain
Follow with boiling water
Cooker Hoods or anything grease related
Washing soda crystals are your best friend..
Mix a few tablespoons of washing soda with hot water and the grease will literally melt away
Floor Cleaner
2 tablespoons of castile soap
2 gallons of hot water
Wood Floor Cleaner
1 gallon of hot water
3/4 cup of olive oil
1/2 cup of lemon juice
Carpet Deodoriser
Mix bicarb of soda and essential oils in a glass jar and mix well
Sprinkle onto carpet
After a while, hoover it up
Happy Cleaning!
Any tips we would love to hear them!
