As we move into an era where old things are being replaced by new things we see that more and more people are looking for more natural organic alternatives to cleaning their homes verses the harsh chemicals that affect a healthy environment. It’s a proven fact that many of the chemicals in cleaners today cause asthma for non-asthma healthy people and other long term effects. Especially for those who use chemicals often without gloves and a face mask to prevent from inhaling toxic vapors. Though the problem with shopping for over the counter organic product cleaners is they seem to run high in price compared to all the other over the counter cleaning chemicals.
Though good news for you!!! Below I have listed a few eco-friendly options that you may even find located right in your kitchen! Yay! The best thing to know about these powerful natural cleaning agents is that all of them are very reasonably priced and awesome in their cleaning capabilities!
- Vinegar: Vinegar is a strong beautiful acidic cleaning agent because of its antibacterial effect. Also raising the temperature through boiling or microwave can activates its acidity to increase its cleaning capability. White distilled vinegar works well at dissolving grease. Also vinegar is an ideal cleaner for all your counter tops in all your bathrooms and kitchen areas. This delightful thought makes one feel much better knowing loved ones are touching both clean and naturally cleaned surfaces. What also is amazing about vinegar is how well it gets rid of urine odor in carpet, upholstery and other fibrous materials. Also it can help remove the yellowing urine creates along with peroxide. The trick is using it as soon as quickly as possible for its best effectiveness. If not then you may have to contact a professional cleaner to deal with the odor and yellowing.
- Lemon Juice: What is interesting about lemon juice is how many commercial brand cleaners include lemon juice in their products to enhance their cleaning power. Lemon Juice kills mold, cuts through grease and leaves no streaks. Can you say sweet beans! You can also combine natural lemon juice and vinegar and/or olive oil to create a tough cleaning solution that leaves a pleasing scent behind. Wow! Talk about awesome sauce!!!
- Salt: Salt is known for being gently abrasive and a powerful disinfectant. Great for cleaning utensils and drains. When used with baking soda it can cut right through grease. It’s the bee’s knees!!! It’s known for whitening stained cutting boards when used for everyday cleaning. Also it can remove burn marks and stains off of dishes. As well it can clean your toaster. Wow! Salt can not only bring the flavor out of food but also brings the grime and dirt right out of surfaces! Hot potato!
- Cream of Tartar: Cream of tartar is a result of wine making process. Wine can produce a powder inside the wine barrels while it is fermenting over a long period of time bomb. This powder is formed from tartaric acid. It is purified into a white powdery substance that is also used for baking. It can be used for cleaning bathtub tile, rust and fixing scratched dishes. Wow! Who knew!
- Baking Soda: Believe it or not baking soda is a natural deodorizer and out performs many other toxic powered chemicals used for deodorizing. As well you can apply it to kitchen and bathroom surfaces that removes stains. It can also work effectively at cleaning inside grimy ovens. Adding salt gives baking soda a power boost of scrubbing powder.
So remember before you decide to go to the store to pick up your cleaning products, be sure to look in your cabinets first and you will be surprised at what powerful natural cleaners you may be carrying!
