Most conventional household products contain components that are harmful to health and toxic to the environment. Therefore, these must be avoided and replaced by natural equivalents: more economical and simple to manufacture. Discover a homemade recipe to prepare a natural cleaner that will make your interior shine.
Some natural ingredients have been proven to cleanse. In addition to giving convincing results when used on different surfaces in the home, these are environmentally friendly. In addition, they allow you to make considerable savings and save space in your kitchen cupboards.
It is possible to make your own detergent using natural products. Effective and quick to make, this recipe will make certain surfaces of your interior shine and restore their shine.
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The easy recipe for making a natural and effective cleanser
To make a household cleaning product, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 cup baking soda
- 4 teaspoons fine salt
- ½ cup liquid Marseille soap
- 20 drops of essential oil of your choice (lavender, lemon, thyme, etc. to scent the detergent)
- ½ teaspoon hydrogen peroxide or 3% “hydrogen peroxide”
To start, pour the baking soda, salt, Marseille soap and essential oil into a large bowl. After thoroughly mixing the various components, add the hydrogen peroxide. Using a sponge impregnated with this product, vigorously rub the surfaces to be cleaned then rinse with clean water. This method is particularly suitable for degreasing stainless steel found in kitchen and bathroom faucets and sinks. This type of material can easily become covered with dirt, dust, grease and limescale. It is also possible to adjust the ingredients according to the surfaces to be cleaned. Baking soda is suitable for all surfaces in the house; it is not only useful for cleaning, but also whitens and descales. Hydrogen peroxide is often used to restore the shine to white walls and sanitary facilities. Salt is also an effective cleaning agent that removes stubborn stains on various surfaces such as tiles.
Other do-it-yourself natural cleanser recipes
Like the aforementioned solution, there are several natural detergent recipes that are extremely effective against impurities, stains and other dirt. They can be adopted while cleaning the bathroom, floors and windows. Here are some examples :
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Bathroom & Sanitary Cleaner
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To clean and disinfect the bathroom without using products that could harm your health or the environment, it is quite possible to use accessible and economical ingredients such as lemon. This multi-purpose product makes it possible to unclog surfaces while eliminating bad odours. To make homemade lemon detergent, combine the following ingredients in a shallow container:
- A squirt of biodegradable dishwashing liquid
- Two teaspoons of lemon juice
Add one to two teaspoons of baking soda and mix until a paste forms. Then apply the solution to shower heads, toilets, sinks, etc., then scrub the various surfaces with a brush or sponge. It is also advisable to let the detergent sit overnight to remove all stubborn marks.
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Cleaner for glass surfaces in the house
One of the most environmentally friendly ways to prepare a cleaner for home windows is to use the following ingredients:
- 400ml water
- 50 ml of alcohol at 70° or 90°
- 50ml white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Combine the ingredients in a spray bottle then shake until the corn dissolves. Then spray the mixture on the surfaces to be cleaned. Wipe with newspaper for a shiny result.
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Natural cleaner for floors and other surfaces
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To keep floors clean and free of dust and dirt, there’s nothing like white vinegar. This multi-purpose product allows you to thoroughly clean and disinfect various surfaces in the home. Prepare a cleaning solution, by mixing in a bucket:
- ½ cup white vinegar
- 4 liters of lukewarm water
After sweeping, pass a mop impregnated with this mixture on the floor of your living room and voila!
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