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How to make your own Cheap Cleaning Products
You don't have to pay a fortune for over packaged cleaning products off the supermarket shelves. In fact the two best cleaning products in the world are free. Air and water!
Cheap cleaning products you can make yourself
With a little know-how you can conjure up a wide range of cleaning recipes for most household jobs and at a fraction of the price.
Simple, easy to get products like bicarb soda, borax, soap, salt or white vinegar are all you need, just add air and water for effective, planet-friendly cleaners. Then all you need is a bucket, a cloth, a spray bottle and of course... a little elbow grease.
I want to be perfectly frank. With our home-made creations, you may not get the bubbles and fragrance that come with off-the-shelf cleaners and you may have to scrub a little harder and soak a little longer but in the end, you end up with a clean, green household. Additionally, many of these ingredients are much cheaper and safer than traditional cleaning products.
Water
As a first thought you may not think that water is a particularly powerful cleaning agent but think again. Simply adding some heat can turn water into a supercharged cleaner. Add a few flakes of soap to the mix and it becomes extremely powerful at removing dirt and grease. Hot soapy water is one of the best cleansers around. It will clean bench tops, wash dishes and clean people.
One thing to remember, hot water gives a more powerful clean than warm or cold water. Heating the water activates the alkaline soap into lifting dirt more effectively from the surface. After you have washed down the surface it is important to wipe it dry (recycled bath towels or old cloth nappies are perfect) Soap, especially plant-based soaps - can leave a film of dirt behind if you don't polish the surface dry.
Water turned into steam is a formidable cleaner. One trick I learned is to make sure dish cloths stay hygienic without using chlorine bleach, simply wet them and put them in the microwave for two minutes where the steam will kill most bacteria.
I'm sure you know the importance of fresh air, but most of us forget how valuable it is at keeping rooms, particularly bathrooms, clean. Mould and bacteria thrive in moist environments, so the best way to thwart them is to have plenty of air circulating. Even just a few minutes a day will noticeably improve your indoor air quality.
Always use air-drying practices to maintain your cleaning tools for maximum hygiene. Wash your cleaning rags in the machine and hang them out to dry. Similarly, rinse your cleaning brushes thoroughly and put them out in the sun.
Chemical-free cleaners
It is almost impossible to maintain a completely chemical free cleaning routine in the home. Plant-based soap is, technically, an alkaline chemical and some other ingredients like vinegar, and in particular borax and washing soda, can be dangerous if not handled correctly. But they are worthwhile.
Most home cleaning ingredients like vinegar or borax are helpful because of their excessive alkaline or acidic nature however it's important to understand how safely use the more harmful substances.
With a little know-how you can conjure up a wide range of cleaning recipes for most household jobs and at a fraction of the price.
Simple, easy to get products like bicarb soda, borax, soap, salt or white vinegar are all you need, just add air and water for effective, planet-friendly cleaners. Then all you need is a bucket, a cloth, a spray bottle and of course... a little elbow grease.
I want to be perfectly frank. With our home-made creations, you may not get the bubbles and fragrance that come with off-the-shelf cleaners and you may have to scrub a little harder and soak a little longer but in the end, you end up with a clean, green household. Additionally, many of these ingredients are much cheaper and safer than traditional cleaning products.
Water
As a first thought you may not think that water is a particularly powerful cleaning agent but think again. Simply adding some heat can turn water into a supercharged cleaner. Add a few flakes of soap to the mix and it becomes extremely powerful at removing dirt and grease. Hot soapy water is one of the best cleansers around. It will clean bench tops, wash dishes and clean people.
One thing to remember, hot water gives a more powerful clean than warm or cold water. Heating the water activates the alkaline soap into lifting dirt more effectively from the surface. After you have washed down the surface it is important to wipe it dry (recycled bath towels or old cloth nappies are perfect) Soap, especially plant-based soaps - can leave a film of dirt behind if you don't polish the surface dry.
Water turned into steam is a formidable cleaner. One trick I learned is to make sure dish cloths stay hygienic without using chlorine bleach, simply wet them and put them in the microwave for two minutes where the steam will kill most bacteria.
I'm sure you know the importance of fresh air, but most of us forget how valuable it is at keeping rooms, particularly bathrooms, clean. Mould and bacteria thrive in moist environments, so the best way to thwart them is to have plenty of air circulating. Even just a few minutes a day will noticeably improve your indoor air quality.
Always use air-drying practices to maintain your cleaning tools for maximum hygiene. Wash your cleaning rags in the machine and hang them out to dry. Similarly, rinse your cleaning brushes thoroughly and put them out in the sun.
Chemical-free cleaners
It is almost impossible to maintain a completely chemical free cleaning routine in the home. Plant-based soap is, technically, an alkaline chemical and some other ingredients like vinegar, and in particular borax and washing soda, can be dangerous if not handled correctly. But they are worthwhile.
Most home cleaning ingredients like vinegar or borax are helpful because of their excessive alkaline or acidic nature however it's important to understand how safely use the more harmful substances.
HOME MADE CLEANERS
Home cleaning ingredients:
Borax or sodium borate is an alkali and is toxic if swallowed. It works very well as a cockroach deterrent and has strong cleaning attributes, particularly in hot water. You don't need mush, only need a small amount, around 1 tablespoon to four litres of water, and it is great to wash woolen clothes and blankets as it preserves the softness of the wool. Mix five tablespoons with four litres of hot water and you have a cleaning solution to scrub grotty old concrete paths. (Just be careful the borax solution doesn't splash on to nearby plants or will probably kill them!)
Bicarb Soda, or sodium bicarbonate, is fairly safe to use but is a horrendous to clean if you use too much. When mixed with a little detergent, it creates a creamy cleanser but remember to use only a little dob if you don't want white powdery smear all over everything. Bicarb Soda powder is mildly abrasive and has a high pH, it can neutralize odors by changing the pH rather than masking the smell as is the case with essential oils.
Washing soda or sodium carbonate is a mineral that is also caustic. It cuts through grease, removes stains and can be used to clean walls, sinks, and tubs. Add two tablespoons to four litres of hot water to make your own surface spray that works especially well on ovens, outdoor furniture and barbecues. Rinse off and dry thoroughly, though! And don't use it on tiles or aluminium.
White vinegar is not only good on your hot chips but is great for removing mildew, cutting grease, dispelling odors, and for removing stains and wax build-up. Generations of housekeepers swear it shines floors better than detergents (which leave a film behind) as it evaporates quickly. Also use white vinegar as the rinse-aid in the dishwasher and a dose in the washing machine every now and then will help remove detergent build-up and whiten clothes. Its powerful when combined with Bi-Carb Soda as the froth and bubble of the alkali and acid combined will lift and remove heavy grease and dirt.
Salt Simple cooking salt is a mild abrasive that can be used to scrub pots and pans or coffee-stained mugs. A paste of salt and vinegar cleans tarnished brass or copper while pouring hot, salty brine down the kitchen sink prevents grease from collecting in the drain pipe. Salt is also said to repel ants, so cleaning surfaces with saltwater might help get rid of the pesky little blighters.
Make your own concoctions
White Vinegar, from around $2 at supermarkets. Put four parts water and one part vinegar in a spray bottle to clean rubbish bins, the acid will neutralize the smell and disinfect the surface.
Bi-Carb Soda, from $2 at all supermarkets. Perfect to clean stainless steel sinks. Wash down with vinegar to clean to help clear the drains and finish with a blast of hot water.
Washing Soda, from $3 at selected supermarkets and hardware stores, usually in the laundry section. Its said to be a great silverware polish, too.
Salt, from $1 at all supermarkets. Soaking yellowed white linen in a mix of salt and bi-carb soda could help brighten them.
Borax, from $3.50, usually in the laundry section at selected supermarkets and hardware stores. Mixing equal parts borax and washing soda could be used as an automatic dishwashing detergent, but make sure the harsh ingredients are rinsed thoroughly from your plates before you eat off them!
Borax or sodium borate is an alkali and is toxic if swallowed. It works very well as a cockroach deterrent and has strong cleaning attributes, particularly in hot water. You don't need mush, only need a small amount, around 1 tablespoon to four litres of water, and it is great to wash woolen clothes and blankets as it preserves the softness of the wool. Mix five tablespoons with four litres of hot water and you have a cleaning solution to scrub grotty old concrete paths. (Just be careful the borax solution doesn't splash on to nearby plants or will probably kill them!)
Bicarb Soda, or sodium bicarbonate, is fairly safe to use but is a horrendous to clean if you use too much. When mixed with a little detergent, it creates a creamy cleanser but remember to use only a little dob if you don't want white powdery smear all over everything. Bicarb Soda powder is mildly abrasive and has a high pH, it can neutralize odors by changing the pH rather than masking the smell as is the case with essential oils.
Washing soda or sodium carbonate is a mineral that is also caustic. It cuts through grease, removes stains and can be used to clean walls, sinks, and tubs. Add two tablespoons to four litres of hot water to make your own surface spray that works especially well on ovens, outdoor furniture and barbecues. Rinse off and dry thoroughly, though! And don't use it on tiles or aluminium.
White vinegar is not only good on your hot chips but is great for removing mildew, cutting grease, dispelling odors, and for removing stains and wax build-up. Generations of housekeepers swear it shines floors better than detergents (which leave a film behind) as it evaporates quickly. Also use white vinegar as the rinse-aid in the dishwasher and a dose in the washing machine every now and then will help remove detergent build-up and whiten clothes. Its powerful when combined with Bi-Carb Soda as the froth and bubble of the alkali and acid combined will lift and remove heavy grease and dirt.
Salt Simple cooking salt is a mild abrasive that can be used to scrub pots and pans or coffee-stained mugs. A paste of salt and vinegar cleans tarnished brass or copper while pouring hot, salty brine down the kitchen sink prevents grease from collecting in the drain pipe. Salt is also said to repel ants, so cleaning surfaces with saltwater might help get rid of the pesky little blighters.
Make your own concoctions
White Vinegar, from around $2 at supermarkets. Put four parts water and one part vinegar in a spray bottle to clean rubbish bins, the acid will neutralize the smell and disinfect the surface.
Bi-Carb Soda, from $2 at all supermarkets. Perfect to clean stainless steel sinks. Wash down with vinegar to clean to help clear the drains and finish with a blast of hot water.
Washing Soda, from $3 at selected supermarkets and hardware stores, usually in the laundry section. Its said to be a great silverware polish, too.
Salt, from $1 at all supermarkets. Soaking yellowed white linen in a mix of salt and bi-carb soda could help brighten them.
Borax, from $3.50, usually in the laundry section at selected supermarkets and hardware stores. Mixing equal parts borax and washing soda could be used as an automatic dishwashing detergent, but make sure the harsh ingredients are rinsed thoroughly from your plates before you eat off them!
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Some of them cost as much as one egg and teaspoon of honey (or sugar in case of a natural face lift recipe) or as in non-surgical facelift recipes, as much as fruits used every day. You can't get that price at a beauty parlor! Read More
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