In This Post:
– Tips to clean mirrors
– Polish wooden furniture
– Clean kitchen stove
– Toilet scrub
– Unclogged drains
– Homemade floor cleaner
– Natural dishwashing soap
– Make laundry detergent
Chemical-based cleaners have major drawbacks. Firstly, they are usually more expensive than their natural counterparts. Secondly, when you use them, store-bought cleaners release harmful chemicals in the air which affect the environment badly and depletes the ozone layer in the long run. So, if you are planning to clean your home this weekend, go for natural cleaning products. In this blog we will discuss some of the best tips for green cleaning your home.
Best Tips for Green Cleaning Your House
Routine cleaning jobs involve harmful chemical ingredients that can adversely affect your health in the long run and also pose a threat to the environment. How about choosing green alternatives for cleaning your home. Let’s explore these tips for green cleaning your home.
- Squeaky clean windows
- Polish wooden furniture – the green way
- Clean the kitchen stove
- Best toilet scrub
- Unclogged drains
- Homemade floor cleaner recipes
- Natural dishwashing soap
- How to make your own laundry soap
Let’s discuss these more in detail.
Squeaky clean windows
Glass cleaners are loaded with harmful chemicals. How about replacing them with a natural cleaner for windows. Mix half a cup of white vinegar in half a cup of water. Pour the solution in a spray bottle and spray it across the glass windows.
Wipe with a newspaper for streak-free windows. If you have been using store-bought glass cleaners before then clean up the waxy residue that usually cleaners leave behind. Use a rubbing alcohol solution for clean windows.
Polish wooden furniture – the green way
To clean wooden furniture, you don’t need to buy expensive chemical solutions. Take 2 cups of warm water, mix about 2 tbsp of olive oil and 2 tbsp of vinegar. If vinegar isn’t available, then you can also use lemon juice to clean the furniture. This also acts as one of the best ways to polish wood at home.
Dip a non-abrasive rag into this solution and clean the furniture with it. Make sure to apply extra pressure on tough stains. Once you are done, buff the furniture using a dry piece of cloth. Remember before cleaning the wooden furniture with the above mixture, you must first clean dust from the table or chair you are about to clean or else the dust will mix with the DIY cleaning solution you just made and make your furniture look less cleaner than before.
Clean the kitchen stove
Baking soda is one of the best natural cleaners for the kitchen stove. Sprinkle some baking soda onto the stainless steel kitchen stove. Now, spray some vinegar onto it and watch how the gunk loosens up. It also helps lift grime and grease off the cooktop. The kitchen backsplash tiles, the range hood and the kitchen countertops all can be cleaned using baking soda and vinegar. You should also clean your kitchen appliances at home using natural alternatives.
Best toilet scrub
Don’t use hard cleaners for your toilet. You can go for these green cleaning products that help keep your toilet clean and your bathroom spotless. Most of the ingredients you can get from your kitchen. Mix half cup baking soda and half cup washing soda. Sprinkle the dry ingredients on your toilet. Spray some vinegar onto it and scrub it well using a brush. You will have a spotless clean bathroom in no time.
Unclogged drains
To unclog kitchen drain, you should pour boiling water more often, especially after washing dishes that have grease and oily residue. If your kitchen sink is still clogged, then sprinkle 1 cup of baking soda into the drain and let it sit for about 4-5 hours. Pour some vinegar and hot boiling water into the drain. Repeat the remedy a couple of times more to completely unclog the kitchen drain.
Homemade floor cleaner recipes
Yes, you read it right! You can make your own homemade floor cleaner that can not only clean all kinds of flooring but can also help sanitise the floor, keeping you protected from all kinds of germs and bacteria. Take 2 cups of hot water, half a cup of white vinegar, quarter cup of rubbing alcohol and three drops of castile liquid soap. Some essential oils like peppermint oil or orange oil will help leave a pleasant odour when you mop the floor using the all-natural homemade floor cleaner.
Natural dish washing soap
Making your own liquid dishwashing soap is quite easy to make. All you need are some soap flakes, liquid castile soap and some washing soda, Take a look at the homemade dishwashing soap recipe:
Mix grated soap flakes with some boiling water and stir well. When the soap has been dissolved add some washing soda and stir it. When the soap is dissolved now add some liquid castile soap and shift the content to a spray bottle. Shake well, add some essential oils to give a nice fruity fragrance.
How to make your own laundry soap
Laundry detergents are also loaded with harsh chemicals. To help protect the environment you can try out these tips for green cleaning at home. Make your own laundry soap at home.
All you need is to mix 1 cup of soap granules, half a cup of baking soda, half a cup of washing soda and 10 drops of an essential oil of your choice. Combine all the dry ingredients and mix some essential oils. Pour about a cup of vinegar into the rinse cycle to soften the fabric.
So, these were some of the best natural cleaners for your home. You should also read our detailed blog on eco-friendly alternatives to the items we use daily. If you are constructing a home in Pakistan, then don’t forget to read: How to build an eco-friendly home? Do subscribe to the Zameen Newsletter appearing on the right hand side of the page. We would love to have your feedback on blog@zameen.com. Keep visiting Zameen Blog, the best real estate blog in Pakistan for regular updates.
