There are plenty of commercial cleaners available in the market today. However, many are filled with toxic chemicals and come in plastic packaging. Suppose you are concerned about the amount of plastic waste and environmental and household pollution caused by these chemicals. In that case, you might want to learn a few house-cleaning hacks using homemade cleaners.
These homemade cleaners can clean and disinfect just as much and do not cause any harm to our bodies and the environment. They are inexpensive as some ingredients are already available in your pantry.
We asked the house cleaning experts for substitutes for these mainstream cleaning products, and here are their house cleaning hacks and recommendations.
Homemade Cleaners
Homemade Cleaners #1: DIY All-Purpose Cleaner
This recipe for a homemade all-around cleaner can be used on countertops and surfaces to clean and disinfect your home and freshen it. Some of its essential ingredients include vinegar, which acts as a stain and odour remover, and a few drops of essential oils as a disinfectant.
You’ll Need
- Small funnel
- Spray bottle
- Half a cup of white vinegar
- Two tablespoons of baking soda
- Eucalyptus essential oil
- Tea tree essential oil
Follow this Simple Guide
- Remove the spray bottle cover and replace it with the funnel. Pour half a cup of white vinegar.
- Gradually add the two tablespoons of baking soda and wait while the foam subsides.
- Add ten drops to each essential oil: eucalyptus and tea tree oil.
- Add water to fill the rest of the bottle.
- Replace the top and shake the mixture well.
Homemade Cleaners #2 – Homemade Natural Scrub
Most of the off-the-shelf scrub cleaners contain harsh chemicals. This simple house cleaning hack lets you make your own safe and effective cleaner. We have a simple recipe that can clean your bathroom better and faster with vinegar and baking soda. The chemical reaction between the two will quickly dissolve the mineral deposits and cut through the scum.
You’ll Need
- Small funnel
- Empty bottle (dish soap)
- One and a half cups of baking soda
- Half a cup of Castile soap (liquid)
- Tea tree oil
- Two tablespoons of white vinegar
- Two tablespoon water
Follow this Simple Guide
- Remove the cap of the dish soap bottle. Ensure the bottle is free from the dish soap before cleaning the scrub.
- Put the funnel in the bottle opening and pour the baking soda, Castile soap, white vinegar, and water into the bottle. There will be foaming, so you must wait for it to subside.
- Replace the cap and shake the mixture vigorously for two minutes.
- The soft scrub cleaner is now ready to use. Squeeze a liberal amount on the surface and let it sit for a few minutes. Scrub the scum and water deposit with a cleaning brush or a wet washcloth.
Homemade Cleaners #3 – Homemade Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Commercially available toilet cleaners usually contain chlorine bleach. They are not natural and could upset the biology of your sewage system. Make this natural toilet bowl cleaner with baking soda and castile soap. It is safe; you shouldn’t expose your kids and pets to toxins.
You’ll Need
- Squirt bottle
- Funnel
- One-third cup of Castile soap
- Two cups of water
- Two tablespoons of baking soda
- Lavender essential oil
- Lemon essential oil
- Eucalyptus essential oil
Follow this Simple Guide
- Remove the cap off the squirt bottle. You can buy this from any home centre.
- Put the funnel on the bottle opening and add the liquid castile soap, water, and baking soda. Wait until the foaming subsides.
- Add five drops to each essential oil: lemon, lavender, and eucalyptus. These essential oils will act as fresheners and disinfectants.
- Replace the cap on the squirt bottle and shake well.
- Begin using this solution by squirting it into the toilet bowl. Let it sit for a few minutes. Use the toilet scrub to clean. This simple house cleaning hack can clean as effectively as your regular toilet cleaner.
Homemade Cleaners #4 – Natural Window Cleaner
There is no need to buy chemical cleaners. This homemade recipe from your experts in house cleaning in Christchurch can clean better. It contains cornstarch and vinegar to remove those fingerprints in a jiffy.
You’ll Need
- Spray bottle
- Funnel
- Half a cup of white vinegar
- One tablespoon of cornstarch
- Two cups of water
- Grapefruit essential oil
- Lemon essential oil
Follow this Simple Guide
- Replace the empty spray bottle cap with a funnel.
- Mix the vinegar, cornstarch, and water.
- Add your essential oils: lemon and grapefruit
- Return the cap, and shake the mixture well.
- Use it as you would a regular window cleaner.
Wrapping It Up!
There you have it. Few DIY cleaners that you can whip up with pantry ingredients. Follow these simple house cleaning hacks for a better and fresher home.
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Last Updated on March 15, 2024
