Among the many jobs I took to support myself as a fledging actor/yoga teacher was “natural house cleaner”. Needless to say the job was short-lived, but the skills I learned were priceless. Avoiding super processed home cleaning products is easy, definitely cheaper, as long as you are willing to put elbow grease into your weekly regime.
NATURAL HOUSE CLEANER– good for kitchen & bathroom
Mix in a spray bottle: one part white vinegar + one part distilled water + 5-15 drops eucalyptus, citrus, lemongrass, rosemary or tea tree oil.
I prefer lemon + eucalyptus for the kitchen, and tea tree + sweet orange for bathroom. Lavender & Tea Tree have potent antibacterial qualities. The white vinegar (5% acetic acid) will denatures the cell walls of bacteria and viruses (as well as most types of salmonella, but not all).
BATHROOM CLEANING:
Sprinkle baking soda in sink, tub/shower and in toilet. Spray with pre-mixed cleaner & let stand for 5-10 minutes. Scrub vigorously and rinse.
Baking soda has naturally antibacterial properties and kills many germs/bacteria.
DRAIN CLEANER:
Pour baking soda + apple cider vinegar down the offending pipe, let sizzle for 10-15 minutes and repeat if necessary. Much less toxic then other options.
WINDOW/MIRROR CLEANER:
Spray or sprinkle seltzer water + newspaper + elbow grease for a streak free, clean reflective surface.
These are just a few that are tried and true for me. Here is another resource if you want to go deeper into the realm of natural household cleaners.
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