When it comes to cleaning it is common that we do not think about the environment; We choose the products that seem most effective to us and we take action. But what would you think if we told you that many of these products are made from petroleum? Would you bet on ecological cleaners?
Advertising does a lot to convince us that a cleaner is the best option, but more often than not, it avoids sharing the toxic effects these products have on the environment. Many of the products that facilitate cleaning in our routine have a high cost to the planet and even to health..
Most petroleum-based cleaning products release substances known as volatile organic compounds (VOCs).. The problem with these elements is that they end up becoming gases that end up being inhaled by humans, or else poisoning the environment. This table shows the level of toxicity of each cleaning product:
If what you are looking for is to free your home and the entire planet from these toxic elements, we give you the solution: ecological cleaners. Nature gives us great completely natural ingredients that do not harm health and even clean better than a chemical.
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8 recipes for homemade ecological cleaners
lemon + baking soda
Use this cleaner to shine stainless steel. Rub the mixture of a lemon and baking soda on the surface you want to clean and that’s it!
salt + cinnamon
If your oven is full of grease and food remains, this natural mixture will solve it. You can add a little hot water to make the dirt go away faster.
Water + vinegar + natural soap
In a container, with 8 cups of hot water, ¼ cup of white vinegar and 2 tablespoons of natural soap, you will create the ideal mixture for cleaning wooden floors or delicate floors. Spraying a little of this ecological cleaner will be enough.
Tea tree essence + water
This ecological cleaner works as a disinfectant. You can use it on different surfaces and it does not damage furniture. Add 8-10 drops of tea tree essence plus a little water. Let it sit for 24 hours and it’s done. We recommend using it in the bathroom.
White vinegar + water + newspaper
Any glass or mirror will be clean with this natural mixture. All you need is to put equal amounts of vinegar and water in a bottle, you can add some lemon to kill the smell and voila! The newspaper will give it another touch of shine.
Fruit peel + white vinegar
Submerge the skin of the fruits in white vinegar and let it rest for 1 week. Then, strain the mixture and fill a bottle with your ecological cleaner. You will see that the surfaces are shiny, and we also recommend it for marble or other types of stones.
Neutral coconut soap + lemon + ammonia
Ammonia is biodegradable, so don’t worry about using it. This recipe is ideal for creating an ecological detergent. Mix a piece of soap plus 2 lemons and 4 tablespoons of ammonia.
Water + glycerin + soap zest + rose milk
Introducing your new fabric softener. With a soft feel and a 100% natural scent, this cleaner or softener is ideal for all types of fabric. Boil 1 liter of water with the grated soap, then add 4 liters of cold water, along with 4 tablespoons of glycerin and 2 tablespoons of rose milk. Mix it very well and voila!
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