DIY Green Cleaning Solutions

To avoid chemicals in the home, it is important to use cleaning solutions which contain little or no chemicals. Did you know that most of these cleaning solutions can be made using products that you have in your own home? From three products that are found in the majority of kitchens, cleaning products can be created that allow you to clean any room in your home with ease, and without the harmful chemicals being ingested by your family.

Vinegar is one of the most natural all purpose cleaners. It can be used to clean anything in your home from counter surfaces and within the home. Many people are unaware that vinegar can be used as a natural fabric softener. Adding half a cup of vinegar to the rinse cycle of the laundry will act as a natural fabric softener – without the scent! Many people are weary of the vinegar, as it has a strong scent, but it cannot be detected within the smell of the clothing or laundry. Vinegar is also effective in breaking down the laundry detergent efficiently, causing less buildup within the clothing that is being washed.

When cleaning the bathroom with vinegar, the vinegar can be combined with water to create a powerful cleaning solution. Mix half and half within a spray bottle to create a powerful cleaning solution. Undiluted vinegar is used within the toilet to get rid of stains that may come within the bowl.

Lemon juice is strong and has the ability to dissolve the stains that come with hard water. When cleaning with lemon juice, the natural power can be seen when trying to remove stains from walls and other surfaces. The acidic nature can be used to clean and scent the garbage disposable. Lemon peels can be used to grind the disposal while adding a natural and clean scent throughout the system.

Lemon juice combined with baking soda can be used to wash dishes. You would be surprised at the stains that this can remove. When you cut the lemon in half and sprinkle baking soda on the lemon it can provide a natural sponge for the dishes to be cleaned with. Not only will this result in shinier dishes without the buildup of soap, but it can also provide a clean scent for the dishes without the chemicals that come with other cleaners. This is important to avoid, especially on surfaces that we eat from on a daily basis.

Baking soda not only works as a great deodorizer but can be used to create a powerful agent that scrubs the dishes, surfaces and other types of cleaning jobs that require an abrasive cleaner. Baking soda can be combined with lemon and other citrus juices to make cleaners. Creating a paste with the cleaners to be applied with a brush will allow the cracks and crevices to become clean. There are many things that can be done with baking soda, from deodorizers within closets and fridges to creating abrasive cleaners. Using these natural cleaning methods will allow the home to be truly clean!