DYI Natural Cleaners


Green cleaning is, in essence, cleaning using products and procedures that are safe for the environment and do not emit any pollutants when used. Green cleaning is important not only for the environment and our planet, but for the health of the general public.


Feel better with green cleaning products – literally. Unlike conventional cleaning products, you’ll know that what you’re using won’t harm you, your family, or your pets. Symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, skin rashes, headaches, and more may “mysteriously” disappear once you stop using toxic cleaning chemicals.

Considering many of the hazardous chemicals in conventional products are often carcinogens, neurotoxins, mutagens, teratogens, or endocrine disrupters, it is definitely worth ditching them in favor of natural green cleaning products.

 

All Purpose Cleaner #1

 
1 tsp of borax 
1/2 tsp of washing soda 
1 tsp of Dawn liquid soap or Castile soap
For a nice smell any type of essential oils you like (Lavender, orange etc...) 
1 glass bottle
2 cups of warm water

Shake well and it can be used as bathroom cleaner, kitchen cleaner and on toys.

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All Purpose Cleaner #2

One part white vinegar 
One part water 
Lemon rind

Let infuse for one week before using

 

Disinfecting Homemade Spray:

1 1/4 cups of water 
1/4 cups of white vinegar 
1/4 cup of rubbing alcohol or vodka 
7-14 drops of essential oil (optional) 
Glass spray bottle

Mix it all together!

 

Granite and Marble Safe All Purpose Cleaner

3 tbsp of rubbing alcohol
1 1/2 cups of water
1 tsp of dawn dish soap or any soap that you like the smell of
 
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Best Essential Oils for Disinfecting and Cleaning

Cinnamon Essential Oil
Thyme Essential Oil
Tea Tree Essential Oil
Oregano Essential Oil
Peppermint Essential Oil
Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Clove Essential Oil
Lemon Essential Oil
Lemongrass