Green cleaning
products are mostly non-toxic, biodegradable, and made from renewable resources, cleaning techniques and products avoid the use of chemically reactive and toxic cleaning products which contain various toxic chemicals, some of which emit volatile organic compounds causing respiratory and dermatological problems!
cleaners made from things you are likely to find in your cupboard. Some white vinegar, lemon, baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) and olive oil is all you need to get your home spic-and-span!
BathroomTo clean bathroom tiles, use some vinegar diluted with water, and rub them with a brush or sponge.
For the sink and water faucets, use a spray filled with pure vinegar. Spray it on the surfaces and leave it for a while, then wipe away with a clean cloth. If the lime or calcium buildup is very persistent, use paper towels drenched in vinegar and cover the sink and faucet with it. Leave it overnight; the next day you will have a shiny, new-looking sink and faucet.
To get streak-free mirrors and windows, spray some pure vinegar on them and dry with an old, crumpled newspaper.
Toilet bowls can also be perfectly cleaned with vinegar and baking soda. Pour some vinegar in the bowl and let it soak for 30 minutes. Then, sprinkle some baking soda on the toilet brush and scour the bowl with it. The result: a perfectly clean toilet.
For the sink and water faucets, use a spray filled with pure vinegar. Spray it on the surfaces and leave it for a while, then wipe away with a clean cloth. If the lime or calcium buildup is very persistent, use paper towels drenched in vinegar and cover the sink and faucet with it. Leave it overnight; the next day you will have a shiny, new-looking sink and faucet.
To get streak-free mirrors and windows, spray some pure vinegar on them and dry with an old, crumpled newspaper.
Toilet bowls can also be perfectly cleaned with vinegar and baking soda. Pour some vinegar in the bowl and let it soak for 30 minutes. Then, sprinkle some baking soda on the toilet brush and scour the bowl with it. The result: a perfectly clean toilet.
KitchenVinegar is also a very useful cleaning agent in the kitchen. To clean the counter and cupboards, use one cup of vinegar and three cups of water. This will perfectly disinfect the counter.
To remove smells from the fridge, fill a small cup with vinegar or baking soda dissolved in water and put it in the fridge. It will absorb any bad odor effectively.
The oven and microwave are often difficult to clean. However, with this easy trick, you won’t have to scrub hard anymore. Make a paste with equal amounts of baking soda and water, and apply it with a sponge all over the oven or microwave. Leave it for one night: the next morning you will be able to easily remove the dirt with a clean, wet sponge. Another way to clean built-up grease is to place a heatproof cup with water and lemon juice in the oven. Heat the oven and leave it for a while to let the lemon juice evaporate. The lemon dissolves the grease, making it a piece of cake to wipe it clean afterwards.
A slow drain can be loosened by pouring half a cup of baking soda down it, then boil a cup of vinegar and pour it down the drain as well.
To remove smells from the fridge, fill a small cup with vinegar or baking soda dissolved in water and put it in the fridge. It will absorb any bad odor effectively.
The oven and microwave are often difficult to clean. However, with this easy trick, you won’t have to scrub hard anymore. Make a paste with equal amounts of baking soda and water, and apply it with a sponge all over the oven or microwave. Leave it for one night: the next morning you will be able to easily remove the dirt with a clean, wet sponge. Another way to clean built-up grease is to place a heatproof cup with water and lemon juice in the oven. Heat the oven and leave it for a while to let the lemon juice evaporate. The lemon dissolves the grease, making it a piece of cake to wipe it clean afterwards.
A slow drain can be loosened by pouring half a cup of baking soda down it, then boil a cup of vinegar and pour it down the drain as well.
Living roomSimilarly to cleaning bathroom tiles and the kitchen counter, a mix of water and vinegar works great for mopping vinyl, laminate and ceramic floors. If you are not a fan of a vinegar smell all over the house, add some essential oil of your choice to your homemade cleaning product. Tea tree oil, for instance, is known for its antibacterial, antifungal and antiseptic qualities, making it ideal for cleaning. For wooden floors or furniture, add some olive oil to the bucket to polish them to perfection. If the idea of not using any soap puts you off, use some liquid Castile soap, which is vegetable-based and not made with animal fat, as soaps normally are.
Stains or bad odors on the carpet can easily be removed by sprinkling some baking soda, cornmeal, or a combination of the two on them. Leave it in for a couple of hours and vacuum.
Dust is omnipresent in our part of the world, so dusting the house is a very important part of getting it clean. Use a damp rag rather than a very wet one, as this will hold the dust better. Soak it in equal amounts of water and vinegar and some drops of lemon and essential oil for a nice scent. Wring it out and start cleaning.
Many people worry that natural cleaning products are not as powerful as the concoctions sold in supermarkets. In fact, chemical cleaning products that kill all bacteria — including the good ones — are a threat to the world, as they contribute to the creation of drug resistant bacteria. Besides that, our germophobia may have led to the increase in the occurrence of asthma among children.
To prevent the spread of microorganisms, it is sufficient to soak cleaning sponges and cloths in a pot with boiling water after using them.
Stains or bad odors on the carpet can easily be removed by sprinkling some baking soda, cornmeal, or a combination of the two on them. Leave it in for a couple of hours and vacuum.
Dust is omnipresent in our part of the world, so dusting the house is a very important part of getting it clean. Use a damp rag rather than a very wet one, as this will hold the dust better. Soak it in equal amounts of water and vinegar and some drops of lemon and essential oil for a nice scent. Wring it out and start cleaning.
Many people worry that natural cleaning products are not as powerful as the concoctions sold in supermarkets. In fact, chemical cleaning products that kill all bacteria — including the good ones — are a threat to the world, as they contribute to the creation of drug resistant bacteria. Besides that, our germophobia may have led to the increase in the occurrence of asthma among children.
To prevent the spread of microorganisms, it is sufficient to soak cleaning sponges and cloths in a pot with boiling water after using them.
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