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If you are wondering what natural housecleaning is, here’s the simple answer. Natural housecleaning is getting rid of toxic, chemical-laden cleaning products and switching to all-natural, and/or homemade cleaning products. Doing this is healthier for you and your family because you are no longer inhaling toxic fumes. It’s also much better for the environment. And the good news is, that natural housecleaning is much less expensive than purchasing a variety of expensive and toxic cleaners.
The chemicals found in most store-bought household cleaners put a lot of stress on the organs that detoxify your body. Switching to natural housecleaning removes some of that stress! That helps you to be healthier.
When making the decision to switch to homemade, natural products to clean your house with, there are a few ingredients that you absolutely must have because they work so well. No home should be without them.
The best ingredients for natural housecleaning
Vinegar
Vinegar is a bi-product of fruits, grains, and veggies and is safe for consumption as well as a great little cleaner. It is completely safe for the environment, and virtually never goes bad. It is a great all in one, general cleaner and is non-toxic and safe on your hands. And it is also much more cost-effective than buying a cupboard full of other cleaners. Compared to other cleaners, it is incredibly effective. And though you may be worried that your house will smell like a pickle, never fear….that scent dissipates very quickly as it draws any other nasty smells from your house. There are some people that claim that using straight white vinegar can kill up between 80-98% of germs, viruses, and bacteria.
Baking soda
This little powdery gem is absolutely wonderful for cleaning counters, sinks, tubs, toilets, refrigerators, and ovens. So it is one of the best all-around appliance cleaners. It is not so great at cleaning glass, so leave that to the vinegar. If you have problems with odors in your refrigerator or garbage can, then baking soda can quickly and easily neutralize those odors. Baking soda easily cuts grease and is great at getting out stains on your countertop.
All natural liquid soap
All-natural soaps, such as Castille soap, are really great to keep around the house for jobs such as washing your car, mopping the floors, cleaning out showers or sinks (and if you have a greasy mess to clean up, just add some vinegar to cut it. Castille soap can be used as dish soap, and even used for personal use in the tub or shower.
Essential oil
Adding essential oils to your homemade natural house cleaning products has several benefits. First, a lot of essential oils, such as peppermint, lemon, bergamot, clove, and lemongrass have anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties and may possibly help to kill germs. Second, when you add a few drops to your cleaning products, it leaves a wonderful scent behind. It can even help to mask the strong scent of the vinegar.
Natural housecleaning definitely has some very appealing benefits. Most recipes are easy to make and since they are much easier on your wallet and healthier for you, it’s hard to go wrong with cleaning naturally. Try it today!
What do use to clean the toilets?
I actually use either baking soda or vinegar for the toilet, and that works pretty well for me!