Cleaning homes can be dangerous because the products used can contaminate and make people sick. According to Greenpeace, there are between 70 and 120 toxic substances in European homes that are responsible for the development of all kinds of diseases such as allergies, skin diseases, dermatitis, psoriasis or general toxicity of the body. The solution: Clean naturally.
Bleach, descaling agents, detergents and disinfectants are some of the potentially dangerous cleaning products commonly found in homes.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says that phosphorus, nitrogen, ammonia, and chemicals known as “volatile organic compounds” (VOCs) pose the greatest environmental risks in household cleaning products.
They’re found in many of the products we use around the home: Dishwashing detergents contain 30 to 40 percent phosphorus; Degreasers contain ammonia; VOCs are found in laundry detergents, dishwashing liquids, and bathroom disinfectants. Nitrogen is found in floor cleaning products.
How to Make an Eco-Friendly Homemade Cleaner with Vinegar and Lemon
With this homemade lemon vinegar cleaner, you have a natural and highly effective all-purpose disinfectant and cleaner. Plus, it’s cheaper than any other cleaner you can buy. It’s nontoxic to you or the environment.
Ingredients
Lemons (depending on the size of the glass used)
White wine vinegar
An empty glass
Waterfall
Method
First cut the lemons and fill the jar. Fill to the top with white vinegar and seal tightly. Wait a few hours, then fill half of the spray bottle with the mixture and add water to the other half and mix! The cleaner is ready to use.
White vinegar dissolves dirt, soap scum and mineral residues, removes grease, absorbs odors and is used as a fabric softener.
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