GO CHEMICAL FREE WITH 3 NATURAL CLEANERS YOU PROBABLY ALREADY OWN!
October 2023 in Design Inspiration
These cleaning solutions are cheap, environmentally friendly and may already be hiding in your pantry!
Bicarb Soda.
Bicarb soda is a goldmine when it comes to cleaning, cutting through grease, restoring shine and eliminating foul odours. Use it to…
• Freshen up the fridge by filling a small container with bicarb soda and place on a shelf. It will absorb any smells and gradually purify the air.
• If you have burn marks on your pots and pans, pre-soak with hot water, detergent and bicarb for 10 minutes. Then apply dry bicarb to a moist scouring pad and put some elbow grease into it.
Salt.
Salt is a natural scrub, useful for everything from removing watermarks to wine stains. Use it to…
• Clear mineral deposit marks from the bottom of vases by reaching inside and rubbing them with salt, then rinsing away with water.
• Remove watermarks from wood by creating a paste by mixing one teaspoon of salt with a few drops of water. Gently rub onto the stain using a soft cloth and gently work over until the watermark is gone.
• Stop ants from entering your house by sprinkling salt across your doorframe.
Citrus.
A natural antibacterial, lemon juice contains citric acid, which deodorises, removes stains, cleans glass, inhibits mould and disinfects. Use it to…
• Clean your microwave. Squeeze some lemon into a bowl of water, drop the rind in and microwave on high for 3 minutes. Leave it for 5 minutes, then carefully remove the bowl and wipe the sides down with a clean towel.
• Clean chopping boards. Sprinkle the board with coarse salt and scrub using half a lemon. Then let it sit for 5 minutes before scraping and rinsing clean.
• Make an all-purpose cleaner by filling a jar with white vinegar, and then adding citrus peels until there’s enough to fill at least half the jar. Secure the lid and allow it to sit in a dark place for 2 weeks. Then strain and pour liquid into a spray bottle to use on kitchen and bathroom surfaces.
