Why you should Choose Non-Toxic Cleaning Materials For Your Home?
Have you ever thought about how much harmful chemicals are included in the cleaning detergents you purchase from the grocery store? How can these toxics harm you in many ways? The professional cleaning services you are paying hundreds of your dollars for consist of a lot of chemicals in it which can be dangerous for you in many ways. Normal public and purchasers never consider it as any harmful toxicant because manufacturers rarely mention the after effects of these chemicals for you. Usually these chemicals are mentioned as fragrances and other unclear descriptions.
When you look for a trustable and better cleaning service providers for your daily, weekly or seasonal cleaning make sure you ask them about the details of the ingredients they are using in their detergents and cleaning solutions. There are many famous and well-known cleaning service providers who are mixing toxins in their cleaning solutions just for the purpose of quick cleaning and getting rid of those stains in a cheaper way. A consumer should be very well aware of the benefits and harms he may get as a result of that cleaning service at his home.
For your better and safe cleaning of household regularly, the cleaning service providers you call for the service of your home should use nontoxic products for the cleaning purpose. These products are majorly prepared from the natural ingredients, herbs, oils and remedies. They will in no way be harmful for the users and for the providers in any case leaving out the natural fragrance and smell in your home so you may get a quality and long lasting cleaning for your home. Many times the service providers leave it on the choice of the customers on their request of which type of cleaning solution they want for their home.
Before we get to the spring-cleaning, let’s check out some of the most corporate (and most useful) non-toxic cleaning products.
Baking Soda
Baking soda is a storeroom essential with proven virus-killing abilities that also efficiently cleans, deodorizes, brightens, and cuts through grease and dirt.
Castile Soap
Castile soap is a style of soap that’s made from 100 percent plant oils (meaning it uses no animal products or chemical detergents). Promoted by the Dr. Bronner’s line of products, Castile cuts through grease and cleans.
Vinegar
Thanks to its acidity, vinegar is nothing short of a cleaning wizard —it effectively (and gently!) removes grease, soap scum, and grime.
Lemon Juice
Natural lemon juice defeats mold and mold, cuts through grease, and shines hard surfaces (It also odors awesome.).
Olive Oil
This good-for-you cooking oil also works as a cleaner and polisher.
Essential Oils
Essential oils have increased admiration thanks to aromatherapy, but these naturally occurring plant compounds also make great scent additions to home-based cleaning products (particularly if you’re not into the smell of vinegar). Essential oils are usually considered safe, but these extracts can trigger allergies—so keep this in mind when selecting scents.
Borax
Many DIY cleaners advertise Borax (a boron mineral and salt) as a non-toxic substitute to conventional cleaning products; however, the issue is pretty hotly debated. Some research suggests Borax can act as a skin and eye irritant and that it disrupts hormones. For this list, we’ve chosen to avoid products that use Borax.
A message on mixing products: Most of these elements can be used in mixture with each other; however, many foundations advise against mixing castile soap with vinegar or lemon juice. Since castile soap is basic and vinegar and lemons are sour, the products essentially cancel each other out when used in a mixture (though it’s fine to wash with a base—like castile soap—and rinse with an acid—like vinegar!).
Bathroom
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Toilets
For a heavy-duty toilet brush that freshens while it cleans, pour ½ cup of baking soda and about 10 drops of tea tree essential oil into the toilet. Add ¼ cup of vinegar to the bowl and scrub away while the mix fizzes.
For daily cleaning, fill a small spray bottle with vinegar (about 1 cup should do it) and a few droplets of an essential oil of your selection (lemon and tea tree both work well). Spray on the toilet seats, let it sit for a few minutes, and then smear the surface spotless and clean.
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Tub and Shower
Tubs and showers can produce some of the roughest dirt, but it’s no match for the cleaning power of vinegar. To get rid of mold, spray pure white vinegar on the upsetting area, let it sit for at least 30 minutes, and then wash with warm water (don’t be afraid to use a sponge if rinsing doesn’t clear away the dirtiness on its own). Otherwise, try mixing together baking soda with a tad of liquid castile soap, then scrub and rinse.
For everyday cleaning or to get rid of soap scum, mix 1 part water with 1 part vinegar (and a few dewdrops of essential oils if you’re not into the odor of vinegar) in a spray bottle. Spray, let it sit for at least several minutes, and then clean away.
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Sanitizer
Skip the bleach and make a home-based sanitizer instantly. Just mix 2 cups of water, 3 tablespoons of liquid soap, and 20-30 drops of tea tree oil. And here it is!
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Air Freshener
Defeat less-visible bathroom “uncleanliness” with this home-based, non-toxic air freshener. All you need is baking soda, your favorite vital oil, and an old jar with a lid you don’t mind thrusting holes in.
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Hand Soap
Once you’re done cleaning the bathroom, it’s time to make yourself clean. To make a non-toxic, frothing hand soap, mix together liquid Castile soap and water (and an indispensable oil if you feel like it) in a foaming soap machine. Fill about one fifth of the bottle with soap, then top it off with water.