There is nothing more pleasant than a clean and smelling house. Home fragrances may contain irritating and allergenic chemicals and pose a risk to health and the environment. Making your own natural cleaner and deodorizer is the best way to safely disinfect and scent your home.
Cleaning your house and scenting it with ecological and natural products is healthy and economical. All you need is the essentials for cleaning and you’re done. Essentials refer to natural ingredients that have the ability to replace conventional cleaning products. Baking soda, white vinegar, black soap, Marseille soap, lemon, essential oils… So many ingredients that are part of the panoply of natural cleaners with multiple benefits.
Why natural products?
- Because it is ecological. They respect the environment and are biodegradable.
- Because it protects health. They replace conventional household products that contain chemicals and can be toxic. Furthermore, the famous bleach, considered the essential disinfectant and bleach, is not without danger for humans and can cause allergies and irritations.
- Because it’s convenient. Many staple foods are in our kitchen cupboards.
- Because it is economical. In general, these natural products are inexpensive and do not require a large budget. Ideal products for small budgets.
Natural cleaner for the whole house. Source: toutpratique
Cleaning the bathroom, the kitchen and all surfaces, or even perfuming the house… all this is possible thanks to the natural products that you have at your disposal at home.
To prepare this cleaner that will fill your home with a soft and pleasant aroma, you will need:
- 500 ml of water
- 50 g of sodium bicarbonate
- Liquid castile soap 50ml
- 3 drops of grapefruit essential oil
- 3 drops of lemon essential oil
- 3 drops of peppermint essential oil
You just have to mix all the ingredients to obtain a homogeneous liquid and pour it into a spray. With this preparation you can scrub sinks, faucets, bathtubs, showers, bathroom toilets, as well as the sink and all kitchen surfaces, without forgetting the floor of the house that will shine with cleanliness. With this homemade cleaner you will make your interior look radiant and eliminate bad odors, leaving a pleasant and subtle aroma that cleans the interior air. To make this cleaning possible, you will only need a sponge to clean, a brush to scrub, or a microfiber cloth to dry.Essential for home cleaning. Source: ecoconso.be
Why these ingredients?
- Baking soda or sodium bicarbonate is one of the most versatile products par excellence that is used as a cleaning product, degreaser, deodorant, disinfectant, descaler and stain remover. Easy to use, it is a versatile ingredient that also finds uses in cosmetics and cooking . Allows you to degrease, unclog, take off . In short, it is the ideal ecological cleaner for home maintenance.
Baking soda, an all-purpose cleaner. Source: ecoconso.be
- Castile soap, as popular as Marseille soap in France, was not born from the last soap factory. Used for hundreds of years in Spain, it is known to be rich in natural glycerin and moisturize sensitive skin. But we also recognize this soap’s cleaning properties for house maintenance . Therefore, it allows you to clean floors and all interior and exterior surfaces, dishes, clothes, tiles in combination with baking soda and using a scrub brush. Additionally, it can clean fruits and vegetables or relieve insect bites.
Essential oils for home cleaning. Source: maisonbrico
- Essential oils are antiseptic, antiviral, antifungal, disinfectants, insecticides, sanitizers… Lavender, lemon, Tea Tree, cinnamon, eucalyptus, lemongrass, oranges, these aromatic plant extracts help clean and purify your entire home while leaving a good smell and an exceptional perfume inside you.
Other DIY preparations to clean and perfume the house
– A dishwashing product
It is an easy preparation that can be done in less than 5 minutes. You must have at your disposal:
- 60 cl of Marseille liquid soap
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- A few drops of essential oil of your choice.
Mix all the ingredients in a bottle. Let the baking soda dissolve and your dishwashing liquid is ready.Marseille soap is an excellent product for washing clothes. Source: ecoconso.be
– A powder for the dishwasher
It’s a simple recipe that will also save you money. Will need:
- 150 g of sodium bicarbonate
- 200 g citric acid
- 800 g powdered soda crystals
- 300 g of coarse salt
- A few drops of lemon essential oil
In a container, mix all the ingredients and pour the solution into the dishwasher tank. Wash as usual.
– Dishwasher tablets
Like powder detergent, this preparation in tablet form is just as effective in cleaning and shining your dishes. Therefore you will need:
- 100 g powdered soda crystals
- 100 g of sodium bicarbonate
- 100 g citric acid
- 100 g of coarse salt
- A few drops of essential oil of your choice.
- Some water
- a little white vinegar
Mix the powders and sprinkle some water on them. Form small cubes with this paste that you will store in an airtight jar. Before each use, pour a little white vinegar and essential oil into the rinse tub of your dishwasher to make your dishes and glasses sparkle and shine.
– A liquid detergent
Easy to do, you will need:
- 60 cl of Marseille liquid soap
- 1 tablespoon soda crystals
- A few drops of lavender essential oil
- 2 liters of water
Mix everything and you will have an ecological and economical homemade detergent.
– Glass Cleaner
Glazed surfaces are difficult to clean and scratches often remain difficult to remove. This glass cleaner with natural ingredients will be as effective as the conventional product intended for this use. Therefore you will need:
- 15cl white vinegar
- 25cl demineralized water
- A few drops of lemon essential oil
Mix the ingredients in a container and pour everything into a spray bottle. Spray on the glass, wipe the entire surface with a sponge and wipe with a microfiber cloth to complete the cleaning. White vinegar helps add shine and demineralized water helps remove unsightly marks.
– A multipurpose cleaner
With only 3 ingredients, you can make this eco-friendly product for any surface in your home.
Will need:
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons of organic Marseille soap or black soap, liquid
- A few drops of essential oil of your choice.
- 1 liter of water
In a container or plastic bottle, pour and mix the ingredients. To clean and perfume the countertop, table, sink, bathtub, refrigerator or even the floor, this natural cleaning product will delight the housewife.
To clean aluminum surfaces and waxed floors , you will need:
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- A few drops of essential oils of your choice.
- 1 liter of water
Boil the water and then add the ingredients. Carry out this special cleaning with this preparation that will give shine and maintenance to these surfaces.
As you may have understood, these preparations based on natural and environmentally friendly ingredients are easy to make, economical and just as effective as the products sold on the market. Trying them is adopting them, because with these natural home products, it is now possible to keep your home in complete safety.