Eco-friendly Cleaning: 5 Natural Cleaning Products You Can Make On Your Own

Craft Your Own Eco-Friendly Cleaning Solutions In Your Kitchen

Why settle for harsh chemical products when you can transform everyday ingredients into powerful, eco-friendly cleaners? In a world where everyone is increasingly conscious of their environmental impact, the need for eco-friendly cleaning solutions has never been higher.

Melissa Caverly, founder of Imagine Maids, shares her recipes for five natural products you can easily create at home.

1. Glass Cleaner

Ingredients:

• Water

• Rubbing alcohol

• White vinegar

Instructions: Combine one part water with one part rubbing alcohol and add a tablespoon of white vinegar in a spray bottle. Shake well to mix the ingredients thoroughly.

Purpose: Melissa says, ‘This homemade glass cleaner provides streak-free shine on windows, mirrors, and glass surfaces. Rubbing alcohol and vinegar effectively cut through grease and grime, leaving surfaces sparkling clean.’

2. Degreaser And Disinfectant

Ingredients:

• Citrus peels (lemon, orange, grapefruit)

• White vinegar

Instructions: Fill a jar with citrus peels and cover them with white vinegar. Let it sit for a few weeks in a cool, dark place to infuse. Afterward, strain the liquid and transfer it to a spray bottle for use.

Purpose: This citrus-infused vinegar solution serves as a powerful degreaser and disinfectant. Melissa says, ‘The natural acids in citrus fruits offer a powerful boost to disinfection, making them invaluable allies in your journey to a cleaner, healthier home.’

3. All-Purpose Cleaner

Ingredients:

• Water

• White vinegar

• Essential oils (optional)

Instructions: Mix equal parts water and white vinegar in a spray bottle. Add a few drops of essential oil for a pleasant scent if desired. Shake well before each use.

Purpose: This all-purpose cleaner effectively tackles dirt and grime on various surfaces around the home, including countertops, sinks, and floors. Vinegar’s acidic properties help to disinfect, while water dilutes it for safe and effective cleaning.

4. Wood Polish

Ingredients:

• Olive oil

• Lemon juice

Instructions: Mix two parts olive oil and one part lemon juice in a bowl. Dip a soft cloth into the mixture and apply it to wooden surfaces, rubbing it gently in circular motions. Allow it to sit for a few minutes, then buff the wood with a clean, dry cloth to bring out its natural shine.

Purpose: Melissa advises, ‘Adding lemon juice to olive oil as a wood polish not only amplifies its cleaning power but also imparts a pleasant citrus aroma, leaving your furniture refreshed and rejuvenated.’ This homemade wood polish both cleans wooden surfaces and also nourishes and restores their natural shine. The olive oil moisturises the wood, while the acidic properties of lemon juice help remove filth, leaving the wood looking revitalised.

5. Stain Remover

Ingredients:

• Baking soda

• Water

Instructions: Mix two parts baking soda and one part water to form a paste with a thick consistency. Apply the paste to stained fabrics and scrub gently using a sponge or cloth. Rinse thoroughly with water.

Purpose: This baking soda scrub is an effective stain remover for fabrics, lifting and absorbing stains such as food spills, grease marks, and sweat stains. Baking soda helps to break down stains while also deodorising fabrics, leaving them fresh and clean.

Credit:Imagine Maids, who provided this information