Make your own Enviro cleaning products

Get the house spick and span with these eco-friendly cleaning recipes.

They are super easy to make and clean just as well as chemical-based products.

Base ingredients can be bought in bulk and can be used to make multiple batches.

Ingredients

¼ cup baking soda
2 teaspoons salt

Combine the ingredients in a small bowl, then slowly add water until the mixture forms a paste.

Allow to set for five minutes.

Apply to the oven walls with a sponge, then scrub to remove grime.

Do not use this mixture on the heating elements.

Mould killer

Ingredients

½ cup borax
½ cup vinegar

Combine the ingredients in a small bowl and mix to form a paste.

Apply to mould or mildew on tiles using a sponge, then scrub off with a stiff-bristled brush.

For tough mould or mildew, leave the paste for an hour before scrubbing off.

Timber polish

Ingredients

1 cup olive oil
¼ cup white vinegar

Combine the ingredients in a spray bottle and shake.

Spray onto a soft cloth and wipe onto timber surfaces in the direction of the grain.

For detailed areas, work it in with a soft-bristled brush.

Buff with a soft, dry cloth until shiny.

Ingredients

2 cups water
½ cup white vinegar
¼ cup isopropyl alcohol
2 drops orange oil

Combine the ingredients in a spray bottle and shake.

Spray onto a microfibre cloth and wipe over glass surfaces, then buff with the dry side of the cloth.

Washing powder

Ingredients

1/2 cup washing soda
1 cup finely grated pure soap
1/2 cup salt
1/2 cup borax
Half cup bicarbonate of soda

Put the washing soda crystals in a clean plastic bag and crush them finely with a rolling pin.

Therefore mix the crushed washing soda with the rest of the ingredients and store in an airtight box or jar.

Dissolve in a jug of hot water before adding to a top-loading machine.

For a front-loader, dissolve the powder in a small amount of hot water and add to the dispenser.

Use one tablespoon for a small load, one-and-a-half for a medium load and two for a large load.

If using for hand washing, be sure to wear rubber gloves.

Ingredients

2 cups soap flakes
1/2 cup methylated spirits
25ml eucalyptus oil

This recipe has been used to wash wool for generations.

It’s ideal for blankets, quilts and pillows.

Moreover, the eucalyptus oil keeps wool soft and repels moths.

Place the ingredients in a jar and shake until combined.

Use two tablespoons of wool wash per litre of warm water, then rinse.

Time-saving tips and techniques

Clean more efficiently with these easy strategies:

Assemble a caddy of commonly used cleaners and tools so they are ready to go. Store them in a bucket with a handle for portability.
Tackle big jobs while you are motivated, to get them out of the way.
Also If you run out of time, small jobs are easier to come back to.
Dry dust before applying any liquid cleaning solutions, so that airborne particles don’t cling to wet surfaces.
Wash windows on a cloudy day to minimise streaking.
Cleaning solutions will dry out too fast on sunny days, leaving marks behind.
Work from the top-down, dusting before sweeping and vacuuming so you won’t have to cover the same area twice.
Dry shower screens after use to minimise soap scum build-up, prevent the glass from becoming etched and avoid excess scrubbing.
Use a doormat to leave dirt at the door, reducing the amount of time spent sweeping and vacuuming while keeping floors scratch-free.
Above all set a deadline for your list of tasks. This will keep you on the move and make the job less daunting, as you know you have a time limit.

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Make your own Enviro cleaning products

Published by Kiri on May 28, 2021May 28, 2021

Make Your Own Enviro Cleaning Products

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