Green Gleam: Crafting a Chemical-Free Sanctuary with Natural Cleaning Solutions

We all like a clean home, but we can achieve this by contributing pollutants, irritants, and clogging nasal passages. Let's explore some natural cleaning solutions that are gentler for young children and those with lung diseases and will save you a bit on cleaning supplies. Below, I'll give you some fantastic cleaning solutions for some objects and areas of your home.

How To Clean Your Metal Oven Shelves Using Natural Cleaning Solutions

 Many do not know that sodium hydroxide (the main ingredient in oven cleaning products) is highly corrosive and can cause severe burns.

What To Use

Boiling Water
3 Cups of Washing Soda
A large bowl
Lemon

Mix this solution into your large container and soak the shelves one or two at a time overnight. This method will work well because the solution has time to activate.

Cleaning Floors: A General Purpose Floor Cleaner

These basic natural ingredients will remove dirt and grime from your wood and tiled floors. Mix the following ingredients in a bottle.

What To Use

1.69 ounces/50ml General Washing-Up Liquid
6.7 ounces/200ml White Vinegar
40 drops of organic essential oil

Using the above ingredients, you can use a funnel to distribute the liquids into a bottle.

What about freshening my home? How do I make a natural air freshener without toxic ingredients?

Ok, I've got you!

What To Use

Essential oils (a variety of scents)
Water
Witch hazel
A small spray bottle or empty perfume bottle

Use a mini funnel to collect all the liquids into the chosen spray bottle, and you'll have an excellent natural homemade air freshener.

How Do I clean the surfaces in my home naturally?

A great natural solution for cleaning the main kitchen worktops, desks, and bathroom basin areas is detailed below:

8 ounces/236ml of water,
8 ounces/236ml of white vinegar,
2 tablespoons rubbing alcohol
30 drops of lemon essential oil
30 drops of tea tree essential oil

Add these ingredients to a spray bottle, preferably a glass one.
So there you have it: some effective natural-based cleaning solutions for your next general or spring cleaning. Happy cleaning!