3 Major Types of Natural House-cleaning Agents You Can DIY

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Most detergents and other household cleaning agents that we buy off the shelves are laden with toxins and other harmful substances. To avoid unwanted incidences, you could DIY all-natural house-cleaning formulas without resorting to buying these products which may harm your family and pollute the environment.

Here are some non-toxic cleaning solutions you can easily concoct in your kitchen.

Natural formula #1: All-purpose cleaner

Don’t underestimate the power of all-purpose cleaners! They are inexpensive and free from toxin, and can be fun to make.

Instructions: Mix half a cup of vinegar with half a cup of baking soda into 1/2 gallons of water. Mix and shake well. It would be wise to store the solution inside an old spray bottle so that you can easily apply the formula on stains against surfaces including floors, windows and walls. They also make cost-efficient carpet cleaners that are non-toxic and harmless to children and pets.

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Natural formula #2: Air freshener

Store-bought commercial air fresheners may contain substances that will clog up your nasal passage and encourage sinusitis. Using these au naturel air fresheners will spruce up your home and work environment without the damaging effects.

 

Instructions:

  1. Boil water in a saucepan. Place cut fruits (strawberries, citrus, berries)
  2. Let is simmer after it reaches boiling point.
  3. Slowly add spices. Think: vanilla and cinnamon
  4. Prepare a mason jar. Fill it halfway with your concoction
  5. And voila, allow the fabulously fresh vapour to permeate your living space!

 

Natural formula #3: Surface cleaners and polish

To clean vinyl and linoleum: prepare a gallon of warm water and add one part vinegar, and a few droplets of baby oil. If you encounter tough stains, add a quarter cup of borox.

To make wood surface shiny and clean: mix one part vinegar and one part vegetable oil. Shake and mix well, then apply a thin coat on the surface.

To clean brick and stone tiles: add vinegar to water and shake well, then spray onto surface. Add a few drops of peppermint oil to give the surface an extra sheen.

To put back that extra shine into gold and jewelry: apply a little toothpaste onto the metal and rub gently. Alternatively, you may even mix up a paste of salt, vinegar and flour.

Alesia Hsiao
Alesia is an avid reader and bookworm. When she is not playing hide and seek with new research at her university lab she is keeping herself busy writing for NaturalNews. She also writes for QSP as a virtual assistant