Getting tired of all the heavy chemicals in your cleaning products? Did you even know there were heavy chemicals in your cleaning products?
Asthma and allergies are actually triggered by chemicals present in common detergents like surface cleaners, disinfectants, and other detergents. In fact, other cleaners may even contain carcinogens and neurotoxins, which are dangerous for human bodies.
To avoid these harmful chemicals, you can make your own cleaners with products easily found in your home. Go chemical-free with this homemade cleaners recipe list!
Dish soap
To make dish soap, you only need to mix 2 cups of boiling water, ¼ cup of castile soap, 2 teaspoons of washing soda, and 1 teaspoon of non-GMO vegetable glycerin. Other recipes may call for the addition of a jojoba oil or coconut oil to keep your hands moisturized, which you are more than welcome to add! It all depends on how much product you want to put in your dish soap.
Surface cleaner/all-purpose cleaner
You’ll find that the basis of all natural cleaners contain baking soda or vinegar. That’s because these ingredients have natural deodorizing and cleaning properties. For a dependable all-purpose cleaner, you can mix ½ cup vinegar and ¼ cup baking soda into 2L of water.
Air freshener
Commercial air fresheners often mask the unpleasant scent rather than absorb the bad odor. Try your hand at an all-natural air freshener by combing baking soda or vinegar with lemon juice and leaving small bowls of the solution around the house. You can also try leaving naturally good-smelling products on the counter like coffee beans or sliced lemons.
Laundry detergent
Many aren’t aware that laundry detergent is actually chock-full of toxic chemicals. Get rid of these dangerous toxins by mixing 2 cups of washing soda with the gratings from a 5-ounce bar of castile soap. You can use 1 tablespoon for light loads, and 2 for heavy loads.
Mold and mildew cleaners
Keep your bathroom and kitchen clean with this extremely simple mold and mildew cleaner recipe. All you need is white vinegar or lemon juice at full strength! Make sure to scrub well with a sponge or scrubber.
If you’re not up to making your own homemade cleaners, try checking out Messy Bessy and Kurin Water for chemical-free, non-toxic cleaning! There’s a number of products out there that can ensure the safety and health of your household.
