26 Sep Making Household Detergents and Cleaners

Most of the cleaning products you use around the house leave a residue that can come into contact with your skin, get into your food, stick to your clothes, and even harm your young child. Whether you clean the house or use a cleaning service, you should always be aware of the cleaning products used. Most common detergents and cleaners contain chemicals that are dangerous for the body. Using a household cleaner and being compatible with the environment protects your home from the effects of hazardous chemicals. Your family’s health is worth saving from the many toxins in chemical cleaners, so stay tuned with this article.

Advantages of using natural detergents and cleaners instead of chemicals

Biological detergents are more effective

Natural detergents have consistently shown better results than detergents and chemical cleaners; because these natural detergents are made from ingredients extracted from plants that are more effective than commercial chemicals. Even freshly washed clothes can leave you feeling stained if your detergent is chemical-based. And it won’t happen to you if you use household cleaning products. Another advantage of using natural detergents instead of chemicals is that less detergent is used.

They are gentle

Your clothes are in contact with your skin all day long. If you use harsh or chemical-based cleaning products, there’s a chance that some of these substances will remain in the fabric of the clothing, which may come into contact with your skin. If the detergent is too harsh, it can cause skin sensitivity in a person. Household cleaners are hypoallergenic and mild, which is excellent for people with sensitive skin. These detergents also don’t contain any chemicals such as phosphates, chlorine, etc.; These substances can be harmful to your skin.

They are environmentally friendly.

Household cleaning products are compatible with the environment and don’t harm nature due to the materials and the way they are made. Toxic chemicals commonly found in commercial detergents and conventional cleaners can harm the environment and animals by finding their way into water sources.

Easy maintenance

Another good feature of household cleaning products is that you can use them for a more extended time. It’s recommended to make and store different types of household detergents in bulk so that you have access to the right household cleaner when you need it. These materials also have a more extended expiration date, which makes them last longer than conventional detergents.

They help improve air quality.

The ingredients of all detergents and cleaners are eventually absorbed into the air, whether they are produced in liquid, solid or spray form. Therefore, it’s better to use a household cleaner made from natural ingredients that are safer for the air.

They can have different scents.

You can produce household detergents in different scents. It’s even possible to make custom perfumes by mixing aromatic oils. Commercial detergents and cleaners don’t give you many options regarding fragrance. Most regular detergents and soaps have similar scents. In contrast, most household cleaners get their aroma from flowers, plants, or aromatic oils.

Natural detergents and cleaners for washing bathroom tiles

Use white vinegar as a spray base, as it works wonders as a natural cleaner. In addition to tiles, vinegar is very effective in cleaning the shower and rinses easily. Next, add a bit of wild, odourless dishwashing liquid to the solution. This material easily removes grease and soap residue and, at the same time, doesn’t leave any smell. In addition, it mixes well with vinegar. Finally, you can also use two oils suitable for washing: tea tree oil and eucalyptus oil. Both oils are very effective against fungi and bacteria. They also help our natural cleaner prevent mould and mildew from forming on bathroom tiles. 

Moreover, these natural oils give your bathroom a fresh and refreshing smell. You can use these oils in many household cleaning products because they effectively fight germs and keep surfaces clean. Without using fragrance oils, this recipe will work well against chemical detergent residue and dirt, but it won’t be effective enough to remove mould and mildew in the future. However, if you’re looking for a household cleaner for everyday use, you can skip the essential oils.

How to prepare natural tile cleaner

This home cleaning solution has natural ingredients, is easy to prepare and works very strong. Making a homemade cleaning solution for washing bathroom tiles saves money and prevents you from inhaling chemical gases.

Material needed

• One cup of white vinegar
• Four teaspoons of dishwashing liquid (preferably unscented)
• Ten drops of tea tree oil
• Ten drops of eucalyptus oil
• One spray bottle

Instructions

• Mix white vinegar and dishwashing liquid in a spray bottle (250 ml or larger). Shake the bottle to mix the ingredients.
• Add aromatic oils, close the bottle and shake well.

How to use

• Shake the bottle well before use.
• Spray the solution well on the tiles and the bathtub.
• Let it stay on the tiles for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Wipe the tiles with a clean cloth.
• For best results, repeat this process daily.

Recommendation

After using this household cleaner, thoroughly rinse the tiles and tub to ensure no residue remains. Although tea tree oil and eucalyptus are fantastic cleansers, they may irritate some people’s skin.

Natural detergents and cleaners for washing dishes

Sugar and baking soda

• A tablespoon of sugar
• A tablespoon of baking soda

How to use

Mix sugar and baking soda together. Then, pour it into your dishwasher’s detergent compartment and run the machine as usual. If you want to make more of this mixture, mix borax and baking soda in a ratio of one to one.

How to work

Both borax and baking soda are natural disinfectants and mild abrasives; Exactly what you need to remove food stuck to dishes and germs. You might like to know that borax is a common ingredient in many commercial detergents.

Borax and washing soda

Sometimes, a simple combination of borax and baking soda leaves a thin layer on dishes. This recipe uses washing soda instead of baking soda, and citric acid and salt are added to it, which are very effective in cleaning dishes and glasses. For this combination, you need to find edible citric acid or use an unsweetened lemonade combination.

• A tablespoon of sugar
• A tablespoon of washing soda
• 1/2 tablespoon of salt
• 1/2 tablespoon of edible citric acid

How to use

Mix all ingredients. Use one to two tablespoons for each wash. You can substitute unsweetened lemonade for the citric acid, as it’s made up more of edible citric acid and, as a bonus, adds a bit of lemon flavour to your homemade cleaner. Salt is used to soften hard water, So if you have soft water, there is no need for salt. 

Homemade glass cleaner

Ready to try a powerful homemade glass cleaner? Here we introduce two methods to make this homemade cleaner. 

Vinegar

• One cup of white vinegar
• One cup of water
• One spray bottle

How to use

Fill a spray bottle with half water and half white vinegar. Then use this solution like commercial glass cleaners. If you prefer a scented household cleaner, you can use infused vinegar. The advantage of using vinegar as a glass cleaner is that you will produce no dangerous chemicals or vapours in addition to saving money. In addition, vinegar effectively removes fingerprints and other window stains without leaving any streaks.

Vinegar and alcohol

This household cleaner evaporates much faster so that, in the end, no stains remain on the glass. In addition, it’s inexpensive and has the same quality as commercial glass cleaners.

Material needed

• 1 cup of medical alcohol
• 1 cup of water
• One tablespoon of vinegar
• spray bottle

How to use

Fill the spray bottle and use it like regular glass cleaners. Store the remaining mixture in a cool cabinet away from heat sources, as alcohol makes this mixture flammable.

Vinegar and lemon peel

• lemon peel
• white vinegar
• Glass jar

Instructions

The amount of solution depends on the size of your container. We recommend that the glass container you choose is large enough to hold the amount of lemon peel you need.

• Put the lemon peel in the container and fill the container with vinegar. Cover it and let the lemon and vinegar mixture sit for two weeks.
• Remove the lemon peel from the vinegar and throw it away. Add water to vinegar. (We recommend mixing water and vinegar in equal proportions.)

recommendation

Homemade lemon and vinegar cleaner won’t have the strong smell you expect from vinegar. Lemons help moderate the smell of vinegar and create a fresh, clean scent (compared to the harsh chemicals in commercial detergents) that makes us feel good while cleaning.

To wrap up

Washing clothes is a daily and obligatory thing you must do with special techniques. These techniques include proper detergents and cleaners, good laundry, etc. Otherwise, your clothes will be out of date soon, and you will have to spend money to buy new clothes. If you don’t have the opportunity or patience to wash your clothes, you can count on the specialized NeatEx team. With the most advanced tools and the latest knowledge, we will deliver your clothes of the best quality as soon as possible. Don’t damage your valuable clothes with improper washing. NeatEx washes your clothes in the best way and ensures you have clean and tidy clothes.