It is important that we should clean our homes with safe cleaning products. Household cleaners can be very helpful for homeowners looking to keep their homes clean and free of germs and harmful bacteria. Household cleaners should be kept away from children and pets at all times.
Although most adults understand that many household cleaners contain ingredients that can be harmful if swallowed, some do not realize that exposure to fumes from cleaners may be toxic as well. It is important to use materials for cleaning separately, because the combination of two ingredients may have deadly results.
All Purpose Cleaners
- Vinegar and Salt. Mix together for a good surface cleaner.
- Baking Soda. Dissolve 4 tablespoons baking soda in 1 quart warm water for a general cleaner. Or use baking soda on a damp sponge. Baking soda will clean and deodorize all kitchen and bathroom surfaces.
- Anti-Fog Glass Spray. To make a homemade anti-fogging glass cleaner try any one of the three following:
- rub a few drops of liquid dish washing detergent applied with a damp paper towel over the window (or)
- 2 oz white vinegar to 1 quart tap water (or)
- 1 oz. sudsy ammonia, 4 oz. rubbing alcohol, 1/4 teaspoon liquid dish washing detergent, 1 quart water
Some tips and warnings
Before using any cleaner, homemade or commercial, be sure to check the label and test the area you will be using it on, if necessary. This is especially true for carpets and upholstery – always test the cleaner in a small, inconspicuous area first.
Although these cleaners are homemade and use products already in your home, be careful of mixing the wrong chemicals. For example, mixing bleach and ammonia together creates powerful fumes that can cause dizziness and fainting, especially if you are pregnant or underweight. It’s a good idea to always have windows open and/or ventilator fans running when cleaning, especially in enclosed areas such as bathrooms and near ovens.
The best homemade solution for cleaning is prevention. Place a sheet of aluminum foil on the bottom of your oven, under the burner (check the manufacturer’s specifications first), to catch spills and make for easy cleanup. Wipe down shower walls or turn your shower head on them after showers to prevent soap scum buildup. Make it a habit to clean up spills before they become stains, especially on carpet and upholstery.
You don’t have to spend a fortune and lug around twelve bottles for each room of your home to keep it clean. Using these homemade cleaners will not only save you time, but also money and help protect the environment by re-using bottles and more environmentally friendly products like baking soda.
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