All Natural Cleaners – Ingredients & Recipes
February 22, 2017
Natural cleaners and ingredients can help you save time, money and make your home safer. Each appliance and surface requires a different type of cleaner. It is important to realize that these natural options are only meant for certain appliances and surfaces. Below is a list of some of the most popular natural cleaners as well as some recipes.
Ingredients
These individual ingredients have many uses when used alone. These can be found in grocery stores, home improvement stores and most of these could probably be found in your home right now!
Lemons
Lemons have strong cleaning properties in addition to a great, clean scent. This can be used in multipurpose cleaners as well as refrigerators and floors.
Vinegar
Vinegar can be used to clean because of its bacteria killing properties. Specifically, white vinegar can be used all around the house to clean surfaces like the toilet, microwave and countertops. Vinegar can be mixed with water in a spray bottle for easy application.
Baking soda
Baking soda has natural cleaning and deodorizing qualities to make it a very effective alternative to chemicals. It can be sprinkled on the surface or a sponge and used to clean the sink, oven or your grill.
Borax
Borax can be used to clean carpets and pests. It can also be used to get outdoor furniture ready for the summer and to clean the garbage disposal.
Hydrogen peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is non-toxic and a natural bleaching and cleaning agent. It has many uses; like disinfecting, removing mold, washing carpets, floors and windows and even mouthwash!
Essential oils
Natural essential oils have two important qualities that can boost any natural cleaning recipe; their natural scent and their cleaning properties. They are naturally non-toxic while still being effective at killing germs.
Recipes
Using all-natural ingredients, these recipes are non-toxic and are safe for use in the home. There are no harmful chemicals in these recipes that could lead to health hazards for you, your family or your pets.
All purpose cleaner
Hydrogen peroxide, lavender essential oil, lemon essential oil and peppermint essential oil
Carpet Cleaner
Baking soda and Borax powder
Glass Cleaner
Hot water, cornstarch, rubbing alcohol and white vinegar
Drain Cleaner
Boiling water, baking soda and white vinegar
Laundry Soap
Borax, Washing soda and organic/homemade soap
Air Freshener
Baking soda and essential oil of choice