How to make homemade cleaning products
With just seven ingredients it is possible to make homemade cleaning products
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There are some homemade cleaning products "hidden" in our homes that do not contain toxics in their compositions, in addition to being more economical than traditional cleaning products.
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And, from them, it is possible to create different ways to clean the house in a simple way, in which you make your own homemade cleaning products. Follow below how to use these seven ingredients to create homemade products:
How to make homemade cleaning products
Ingredients
- Hydrogen peroxide;
- distilled white vinegar;
- Sodium bicarbonate;
- Water;
- Vegetable-based liquid soap;
- Linseed oil;
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Multipurpose cleaner and disinfectant
Mix one part hydrogen peroxide and one part white distilled vinegar with a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Then place in a spray bottle and apply to kitchen counters, bathroom sinks and other surfaces. This solution kills 90% of the bacteria and spores found;
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Toilet
Pour half a cup of white distilled vinegar down the toilet. Then add half a cup of baking soda. This mixture will bubble and foam for one minute. Then scrub the toilet as usual and flush. How to unclog the drain sustainably;
wood cleaner
Mix a cup of liquid, biodegradable, vegetable-based soap with half a cup of linseed oil and a few drops of your favorite essential oil. This is a great way to nourish wood, including those from old floors;
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Glass cleaner
Mix one part distilled white vinegar with one part water in a spray bottle and apply to the glass. For drying, old newspapers are great substitutes for paper towels.
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Degreaser
In a large bucket, mix three to four cups of white vinegar with one cup of baking soda. This mixture is a great degreaser for walls and wood.