Want in on a dirty little secret? Well, cleaning doesn’t mean using harsh cleaners that contain dozens of chemicals and other ingredients even a college professor would have a hard time pronouncing. You can only truly feel good in a cleaned home when you’re using natural ingredients that are safe for children, pets, and the environment. After all, this is why the best professional house cleaning in Merriam also relies on non-toxic, natural products.
Plus, if these natural ingredients can come from whatever you have in your cabinets and pantry, that’s an added bonus. Read on to learn how you can whip up some DIY solutions and use them to get your home spotless, sans the chemicals!
What is the best homemade solution for cleaning?
There are so many things you can do with homemade solutions. Sure, some commercial products can be rather effective, with all the thought and science that went into them. Some are even eco-friendly! But relying on good DIY can be just as effective, and it’s often the most natural method of all. Let’s take a look!
1. Newspapers – the super window wiper
One thing many homeowners and professionals swear by is using old newspapers to clean their windows. People usually figure this out when they run out of paper towels and look for an alternative to get their speed cleaning started. With a little elbow grease and an organic cleanser (see number two!), you can use newspapers to eliminate streaks and get pristine windows. Talk about recycling!
2. Vinegar, the new all-purpose cleanser
This one is easy, safe, and eco-friendly, actually. Here’s what you can do:
- Simply take a cup of hot water and add a half cup of white vinegar to it.
- Then, add a dash of rubbing alcohol, a teaspoon of dish soap, and 3 drops of tea tree oil to awaken your senses (and simply make it all smell much better!).
- Mix all of these ingredients well and pour them into a simple spray bottle that you can pick up at your local dollar store.
- If you have some extra time, you can even make a pretty little label to slap on the outside of the bottle.
And, voila! You’ll have a homemade, inexpensive, and totally safe bottle of cleanser that you’ll enjoy using.
3. Vinegar part 2 – it cleans pretty much everything
White vinegar is a natural cleaner, so you can use it for pretty much anything:
- Dip your brush head into a cupful of vinegar for about half an hour every week. You may notice a difference in the way that not only your mouth and teeth feel, but also how the brush functions overall.
- Dip a Q-tip in it and swipe the keys on your laptop. You can even dip your scissors in it when they become sticky and grimy.
- Deodorize your lunchbox by soaking a slice of white bread in white vinegar and leave it in your bag overnight. And, behold! Your lunch bag will smell better than ever.
- Make your own homemade solution to spray. Simply mix half a cup of water with half a cup of vinegar and pour it into a spray bottle.
- Add essential oil to it (tangerine is divine!) to give it a little something extra (and less of that vinegar smell).
4. Lavender leather cleaner
Most people love the sumptuous look of leather in their homes (and in their cars). But you need to treat this fine fabric right and also use something on it that is OK for the environment and the leather itself. Luckily, you can whip up a leather cleaner that is not only effective, but also smells heavenly.
To make it, mix together a quarter cup of vinegar, a quarter cup of olive oil, and a few drops of lavender oil. After mixing them in a bowl, pour the solution into a spray bottle and clean away! Your car will look spotless and smell so soothing—the scent is just what you need on long drives.
5. Shower curtain savior
Many people don’t know that shower curtains could be thrown in the washing machine, rather than tossed. While decluttering is really good for stress and you will eventually throw it away at some point down the line, doing so every time it gets a little dirty can be unnecessarily wasteful. Instead, you can use an all-natural, homemade laundry detergent to help you clean it.
Simply take down the curtain, toss it in the washing machine, and add a splash from a bottle that contains shavings from an Ivory bar soap, a cup of borax, and a cup of baking soda. Blending all these ingredients helps create a cohesive mixture and makes it easier to pour out of a bottle. Your shower liner will be cleaner than ever after using this organic mix. You could even try taking the next step and begin washing your clothes with this all-natural cleanser as well!
Who provides top-tier house cleaning in Merriam?
If you’re looking to keep your house spotless, Sunflower Maids is your top choice, without a doubt! For us, each client is a member of our family, and that’s why we go above and beyond with each visit and serve the community of Merriam with the highest standards of service. On top of that, we never gatekeep good tips and have plenty of cleaning tricks to show you. With our 100% satisfaction guarantee, you can rest easy knowing that we’ll return to get the job done right, even in an unlikely scenario that a spot was missed. Reach out today!