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Overview
Looking for Safe House cleaning products that are good for humans and the environment. But what about the cleaners? Is there anything you can do to ensure that your home cleaning supplies really are suitable for the planet?
Cleaners contain chemicals that pollute our air, soil, and waterways. They may also harm people who use them.
We all know that we should be doing more to care for the earth, but sometimes it’s hard to find environmentally friendly alternatives to household efficient and safe house cleaning products.
You can reduce your environmental impact in many ways, including choosing natural cleaning products that don’t require harsh chemicals like ammonia or bleach.
In this list, we rounded up some of the best safe house cleaning products for families to use.
Let’s get right into it!
How We Choose
- What kinds of ingredients are there in a product?
- Some choices from trusted environmental organizations
- A product’s efficient cleaning ability
- The thoughts and opinions of experts
- Awards, reviews, and feedback
Our List
1. Baking soda
Baking soda is a known good cleaner and deodorizer. It goes well with vinegar to help clean and eliminate clogs, and with soaps to soften water and enhance foam cleaning power.
2. Borax
You can usually find Borax in the laundry aisle of any grocery store or department store. It makes a powerful cleaner and cleanses water to improve cleaning power. Borax is ideal if you want to clean your wall without risking any damage. It also helps remove stuck-on dirt and dust from floors.
3. Washing soda
Washing soda is an amazing natural alternative to cutting grease from kitchenware, removing stains from clothing and surfaces, and disinfecting everything around. It is ideal for washing dishes, pots, pans, and the kitchen sink. Avoid putting it on aluminium surfaces.
4. Corn-starch
Corn-starch is a good alternative for cleaning and polishing glass surfaces. Use it to clean up hard-to-remove stains from rags and carpets.
5. Unscented soap
Biodegradable soaps are made from natural ingredients and can be used for cleaning various surfaces. There are bars of soap, liquids, powders, and flakes. Look for natural soapers that don’t contain any artificial colors, fragrances, or additives.
6. Lemon
Lemons contain some of the strongest naturally occurring acids in foods. It helps cut grease and kills bacteria.
7. White vinegar
Vinegar and acids cut through grease and mildew and lift certain stains, and clear wax buildup.
8. Rubbing alcohol
Isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol, kills nearly 100% of bacteria on surfaces. You can also use ethyl alcohol (ethanol). You can buy alcohol cleaners at your local drugstore.
9. Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxides can disinfect and function as bleaches. It is a simple alcohol solution that is often used for medicinal purposes. For household uses, the solution grade range from 3%-6%.
Natural Cleaning Solution Recipes
You can use these ingredients alone to create powerful cleaning solutions, but they’re even better when combined together.
For example, you could mix one and a half gallons of water with a half teaspoon of salt and a tablespoon of lemon juice. The solution effectively cleans glass surfaces, including windows, mirrors, tiles, etc. Citrus solvents also work well.
To clean up a carpet stain, use equal parts water and white vinegar in an aerosol container. Apply the solution directly to problem areas and let it sit there for 10 to 15 minutes before rinsing off. Use a dish sponge or scrubbing pad to remove the stain from the surface.
To get rid of an oily face, use corn-starch first, then wait for at least 20 minutes before vacuuming the oil away.
To clean and unclogged drains, pour a mixture of one-gallon hot water and 1/2 cup salt into them. To get rid of stubborn clogs, mix together 1/2 cup baking powder and 1/2 cup white vinegar. It creates a powerful chemical reaction that dissolvÂes fats and washes them away. If you have metal piping, pour boiling water into the sink.
Don’t pour boiling water down plastic pipes; doing so could cause serious harm and release dangerous toxins into the air.
Mix one-half cup of warm water with a few drops of essential oils for an effective natural wood cleaner. Mix the solution well and then use it to clean your face. First, wipe the wooden surface with a wet towel, then use the dry one to clean up any remaining dirt. It also helps with varnished wooden door frames and wooden siding.
The Wrap-Up
There are numerous options to look for safe house cleaning products for families to use. Be sure to consult this list whenever you feel like cleaning!
