4 eco-friendly cleaners that work like wonders

If green cleaning is your thing the most and you want to stop using harsh chemicals for your home, you’d better find safer solutions. There are quite a few options that you have as people have found using some 100% safe and natural products. The best part is that you probably already have them around your house, maybe you just didn’t consider their cleaning prowess. Here’s a guide on how to use some of these green cleaners with great success:

• Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda) – If your house cleaning is your concern, then baking soda should be high on your list of solutions you use around your home. In fact, you may want to reconsider the uses of baking as a simple ingredient that you use in your culinary endeavors. It works wonders with its deodorizing qualities, as it absorbs unpleasant odors from the refrigerator, carpet or mattress. Put baking soda in a cup and leave it in your refrigerator, or sprinkle a generous amount on the carpet or mattress and you will see the difference. You can also use baking soda to remove stains. Mix a paste of water and baking soda to clean stubborn stains on your sink, kitchen, countertop, or pans. You will find that baking soda also works wonders for unclogging drains when combined with vinegar.

• White (Distilled) Vinegar – Vinegar is another eco-friendly cleaning solution that you should use at home. One notable use you see is removing limescale in the bathroom or kitchen. Instead of spraying with some harsh chemical, you can use vinegar. Spray directly onto the problem area, let it sit for a while, and then wipe off. You can even use it on your shower head when it gets too dirty. Tie a bag of vinegar around it and let it sit overnight. Rinse and you will find the item looks like new. Vinegar is also a great way to neutralize unpleasant odors.

• Lemon Juice: In addition to using it on fish, lemon juice can be a wonderful cleanser. It contains natural bleaching agents that, unlike traditional bleach, will not make your head dizzy. It is also a good way to sanitize your cutting board and garbage can. Rub the area with half a lemon and add a little salt as a degreaser. You will find the area not only clean but also refreshed with a pleasant scent. You can rinse your whites with a cup of lemon added to your wash load.

• Soda Crystal Washing: The thing about soda crystals is that they are biodegradable, they do not contain bleach, phosphate or enzymes and therefore they are 100% safe to use on fabrics. Gas washing is a great option if you don’t want to use harsh chemicals. It’s a decent solution for ink, blood, weed, coffee, and red wine. You can apply on fabric and other stains, such as on pans, cutting boards and cups.

All of these 4 cleaning solutions work wonders in your home. Make sure you get the most of them during your cleaning rounds.