by diy naturally 02.28 
Spring is just around the corner and it will be time to clean your home from top to bottom. From the kitchen to the closet, using natural products have several advantages.
- - Healthier – no harmful chemicals or additives that are dangerous to breath and absorb through your skin
- - Inexpensive – natural cleaners will save you money
- - Easily accessible – natural cleaners are easily found in your grocery store if they’re not already in your cupboard
- - Safe for the environment – natural cleaners have no damaging effects on the environment and are not tested on animals
Before you begin the annual ritual of spring cleaning throw out all your chemical cleaning products.
Throw these out:
- Degreasing cleaners for sinks and bathtubs
- Multi-surface cleaners
- Dishwashing liquid
- Dishwasher detergents
- Toilet bowl cleaners
- Floor cleaners
- Polishes
- Window cleaners
- Disinfectants and bleaches
- Metal cleaners and scourers
- Air fresheners
Go for “soft chemistry”:
- Pure soap flakes – and hot water with a little washing soda will clean just about anything. Simple – it works.
- Liquid soap (no additives)
- Baking soda – buy in bulk – you will get a lot of use out of it. Baking Soda is a natural mineral and a versatile cleaner.
- Table salt - a mild disinfectant that is gently abrasive for scouring.
- White vinegar – cuts through dirt and will effectivly clean glass, and remove stained coffee mugs and pots.
- Washing soda - a natural water softener and cuts through grease making it an effective heavy-duty cleaner for walls, floors, and kitchen surfaces.
- Essential oils - tea tree, citrus, thyme, sage, and eucalyptus oils all have disinfectant properties and can be added to any natural cleaners for fragrance.
- Lemon juice - fragrant, safe and versatile cleaner
Natural Cleaning Tools:
- Non-treated Steel wool
- Wooden handle bristle brush
- Cellulose sponges
- Old t-shirts and sheets
~ Do It Yourself Naturally
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