To clean every corner of the house, most of us often resort to commercial cleaning products, but we are unaware of their very dangerous and harmful effects on our health. In most cases, these cleaning products contain very toxic chemicals. Discover how to clean your house and especially your bathroom without exposing yourself to these chemicals, thanks to this very effective trick!
The cleaning products we find in stores are not always powerful and effective enough to remove all the dirt and stains that may be in the bathroom and other places in the house. This dirt can accumulate especially in the tile joints and in the most difficult to reach parts. This natural cleaner will help you get rid of all that dirt effectively.
How to prepare this cleanser?
To protect your little family and yourself from the harmful effects of chemicals contained in household cleaners, here is an alternative that will help you make your bathroom shine and allow you to avoid the risks caused by chemical exposure.
Recipe for an effective natural cleaner for your bathroom:
To prepare this product, you will need the following:
- A cup of white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons of baking soda
- a cleaning cloth
- A bottle
Preparation :
– Mix the baking soda with the white vinegar and wait until the chemical reaction is complete.
– Pour the mixture into all corners of your bathroom (surfaces, floor, toilet, sink , shower and bathtub) and let it sit for 5 minutes. Then wipe with a cleaning cloth while wearing gloves.
Additional Tips and Tricks:
You can add lemon juice to the mixture to give it a natural flavor. To also fight bad pipe odors, you can prepare ice cubes with water, white vinegar, and essential oils of your choice. Once frozen, take them out and place some at the bottom of the sink, bathtub, or other spot in the bathroom that needs a drainage treatment.
The benefits of baking soda and white vinegar:
Baking soda: Baking soda is a product that is widely used in the kitchen and in the creation of some beauty tricks. This white powder is also used to clean your home and make cleaning easier, thanks to its whitening and deodorizing effects . This product is used to whiten clothes, clean tile grout, dishes and household surfaces, especially in the bathroom and kitchen.
White vinegar: White vinegar is a natural and harmless multitasking product. It is very practical and effective in restoring almost any surface to new condition. It removes stains, dirt, impurities, limescale, microbes and bad odours from your home.
Other uses of white vinegar in cleaning:
- Make mirrors shine: Mix water and white vinegar (1 part vinegar to 4 parts water) and pour it into a spray bottle. Use the mixture on the mirror, then wipe with an old newspaper.
- Clean your taps: Simply put white vinegar in a container and wipe your taps with a cloth. They will be as good as new!
- Remove mould: Start by removing as much mould as possible with a sponge soaked in white vinegar. Then dilute 300 ml of white vinegar with 200 ml of water in a spray bottle and apply the mixture to the remaining mould. Leave it to sit for several hours before wiping it off with a clean cloth. Then repeat the process and allow to dry without rubbing.
Other uses of baking soda in cleaning:
- Eliminate bad tobacco smells: Simply put a little baking soda in the ashtrays and change it every time you empty them.
- Clean your iron: Sprinkle the surface of your iron with baking soda using a slightly damp cloth and rub gently.
- Remove chlorine odors from clothes: Add 2 tablespoons of baking soda to clothes in the washing machine.