5 Solutions To Clean The House Without Chemicals

In recent years, the trend of using ecological products to clean the house has gained a lot of strength and replaced those that are sold on the market, loaded with aggressive chemicals.

More than just a fad, the use of natural ingredients has become one of the most convenient alternatives for both health and environmental care.

Although the companies that produce these products deny that they are harmful, more and more studies and research are emerging that prove their relationship with a greater risk of various types of health conditions.

In addition, cleaning products are the main responsible for environmental contamination, as their residues caused irreversible damage to their surroundings.

Fortunately, there are several homemade solutions that, for a very low cost, can replace chemicals when cleaning the house.

Today we want to share 5 interesting recipes so you can clean your house naturally from now on.

5 solutions to clean the house without chemicals

Floors and benches

Kitchen floors and countertops often accumulate dirt and a lot of bacteria that can be harmful.

To disinfect them, therefore,  we will combine the antibacterial properties of ingredients such as baking soda and vinegar, which, among other things, also help whiten.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup white vinegar (125 ml)
• 1/2 cup of water (125 ml)
• 2 scoops of baking soda (20g)

• 1 tablespoon of pine essential oil (5 ml)

How to prepare?

• In a clean container, place all the ingredients and stir them to blend well.
• Once the product is ready, wipe the surfaces you want to clean and scrub with a cloth, sponge or brush.

Bathroom and shower tiles

Bathroom and shower tiles are exposed to a damp environment and thus accumulate mold and dirt.

A very simple way to disinfect them and leave them looking like new is by diluting some baking soda in hydrogen peroxide. Try it!

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup of hydrogen peroxide (62 ml)
• 1/2 cup of baking soda (125g)
• 1 spoon of liquid soap (10g)

How to prepare?

• Add the baking soda to hydrogen peroxide and also mix the liquid soap.
• Once you’ve mixed it well, take the amount you need and rub it on the surfaces you want to clean with a sponge.

• If the dirt is difficult, apply the product and let it act for about 10 minutes.
• Finally rinse with water and you will see the difference.

windows

Window cleaners contain chemicals that can cause allergic reactions.  So a simple way to replace them is to wash the windows with a little water and newsprint.

If this solution doesn’t work because the glass is too stained, you can also try the following:

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of baking soda (10g)
• 1/2 glass of water (100 ml)
• 1 bottle with sprinkler

How to prepare?

• Put the baking soda in half a glass of water and then pour the mixture into a bottle with a spray bottle.
• Spread the liquid across the glass and then gently rub it with a cloth or dry newspaper.

Dishware

To remove dirt and excess food from the dishes, there are several alternatives. In this case we want to recommend one using lemon, one of the best ingredients for disinfecting, whitening and even eliminating fat.

Ingredients

• 3 scoops of biodegradable white soap (30g)
• 3 liters of water
• 1/2 cup of white vinegar (125 ml)
• 1 lemon

How to prepare?

• First, grate the three tablespoons of white soap and dissolve in three liters of water.
• Then add the measure of white vinegar and then the lemon juice.
• Finally, mix all the ingredients well and use the product to wash dishes, pans and other kitchen items.

We also recommend reading: 5 ecological methods to remove deodorant stains

Refrigerator

In order to avoid cross contamination and bad odors inside the refrigerator, it is very convenient to do an occasional general cleaning.

To disinfect it and remove food remains that tend to stick together, just take advantage of the qualities of baking soda.

Ingredients

• 2 scoops of baking soda (20g)
• 1/2 glass of water (125 ml)

How to prepare?

• Dissolve two tablespoons of baking soda in half a glass of water and use this product to clean both the inside and outside of the refrigerator.

• Leave to act for 10 minutes and then wipe with a damp cloth.
• If you want to prevent bad odors, you can put some coffee beans or lemon slices inside the fridge.

All these alternatives are very healthy, do not cost much and are usually great allies to clean the house in a natural way.

Do you know more green tricks? We invite everyone to share their tips with us.