How To Clean The House Without Chemicals

Most people assume that you need products from the store to keep the house clean. This theory is wrong, and these products can be harmful to health. Disinfectant chemicals are often harmful to humans as well as to the environment . Learn more about how to make your own products to keep your house clean, without chemicals.

Chemicals are the enemies of health

The main problem with the products we buy in the store is that they contain ingredients that are harmful to our health, as they are both synthetic and petrochemical. It can be toxic and inhale and they can cause allergic reactions.

Diseases and disorders that are common among housewives, maids and cleaning staff  are: eczema on fingers, hands and arms. In addition to: skin allergies, difficulty breathing and hypersensitivity. This is because they are excessively much in contact with these products, without wearing gloves or masks.

In addition, several million tonnes of these funds end up in rivers and oceans, which has an enormous impact on the environment. The more fast-acting the drug, the more toxins it contains. It is important to be careful when using these funds, especially if you have children or animals in the house.

Vinegar is your best friend

If you want to clean with homemade products, you need to make sure you have access to vinegar. This is a natural substance that gives amazing results. It disinfects, removes grease, stains, odors, bacteria, rust, cleans coffee makers and stains on the carpet.

Here are some ways you can use vinegar in your home:

• Wash the inside of the refrigerator with vinegar, especially areas with rust. Leave it on for 20 minutes before washing over with warm water.

• Mix 1/4 cup vinegar with 4 cups water to clean windows, mirrors and glass. Go over with newsprint for extra good results.

• Mix 1/4 cup vinegar with 4 cups water and 1 tbsp. baking soda. With this mixture you can wash any surface, from kitchen counter to bathtub.

• Pour a dab of vinegar into the washing machine to get rid of odors, detergent residues and static electricity. Add the vinegar towards the end of the wash cycle, after the soap or powder has been cleaned off.

• Rub some vinegar on tiles or bathtubs with a sponge to get rid of stains.

• Pour some vinegar into a bucket of water and put in clothes that smell of tobacco. Dry as usual.

• Make a mixture of salt and vinegar. Use to clean the coffee maker before rinsing with water.

• To get rid of the smell of onions and garlic after cooking, rub your hands into vinegar and rinse with water.

• It also works well for cleaning glass if you want to use them for e.g. jam. Let them soak in warm water for a few minutes before pouring a little vinegar into the water. Rinse before use.

Baking soda and other aids without chemicals

In addition to vinegar, baking soda is very good for house cleaning without chemicals, and it will expose your family to fewer chemicals than mass-produced products. This is very affordable and can be found in everything from grocery stores to pharmacies.

Here are some of the uses for baking soda:

• Cleaning bathtubs and bathroom tiles without scratches. Sprinkle some powder over a sponge and rub into the surfaces. Rinse well. If you want something stronger, you can mix baking soda with salt and water until you get a lot.

• Use as a dish soap. Fill the basin with the dishes and put in water so that it covers. Add 2 tablespoons baking soda and leave it for a while. This will make it much easier to remove leftover food from plates, pots and pans.

• Polishing of silverware. Make a mass of 3 parts baking soda and 1 part water. Rub this into the silver with a dry cloth before rinsing and drying.

• Spread a little inside the oven. Then spray with a little water and leave it overnight. Scrub and remove with a sponge.

• To clean the floor, use half a cup of baking soda per bucket of warm water. Mop as usual and you will see how shiny the floor is, without streaks or marks.

• Clean the shower curtain by sprinkling a little baking soda directly on the curtain and scrubbing with a brush. Clean and let it dry.
  

This product is also good for freshening up both air and things  like:

• The refrigerator (leave a small box of baking soda on the top shelf).

• Cutting sensor (sprinkle with baking soda and leave it for a while before rinsing off).

• The rubbish bin (sprinkle with baking soda and leave it at the bottom).

• Drain (half a cup of baking soda per drain, followed by hot water).

• Blankets (sprinkle over the blanket and leave overnight before vacuuming ).

• Cabinet (same as refrigerator).

• Cars (sprinkle over seat and mats).

• Slippers (use as talcum powder, but remember to remove this before putting them on).

• Dirty clothes (especially those that smell of sweat or mildew). Use half a cup of baking soda during washing.