Many people strive to keep the house clean and tidy in all possible ways, but at the same time, there are many looking for natural recipes to clean the house because regular cleaning products contain a lot of chemicals harmful to health and the environment.
You may spend a long time searching for the easiest and natural recipes to clean the house, as some of them may be difficult to apply or not at hand, but in general most home cleaning mixtures rely on white vinegar and baking soda, as they are the two main ingredients that help maintain the cleanliness of the house and the environment at the same time.
In this article, we will mention to you the most important mixtures for cleaning the whole house, as the following home cleaning mixes will be divided according to the part of the house to be cleaned.
KITCHEN CLEANING RECIPES
The list of the best natural home cleaning recipes includes a small sub-menu that includes easy recipes for cleaning the kitchen, here are these recipes.
The overall cleanser
The Ingredients:
- Half a cup of white vinegar
- Two tablespoons of baking soda
- 10 drops of tea tree oil, lavender, or lemon essential oil (for cleansing and fragrance)
Method:
Mix both vinegar and essential oils with a little water before adding baking soda in a clean spray bottle, and it is better that it be made of glass rather than plastic, then add water to the mixture until the bottle is full. Gently shake the package to mix the ingredients, then spray the solution on the surface to be cleaned and wipe the spray with a cloth until it dries.
Natural dishwashing soap
The Ingredients:
- Half a cup of warm distilled water
- Two teaspoons of coarse salt
- Half a cup of white vinegar
- Half a cup of biodegradable liquid soap (or natural)
- A teaspoon of lemon juice
- Drops of lemon essential oil (optional)
Method:
Mix the distilled water with the salt and stir well until the salt dissolves. Also mix vinegar, liquid soap and lemon juice in a separate bowl. This mixture is stirred in the salt water mixture until it becomes thick. You can add 10 to 15 drops of lemon essential oil for its pleasant aroma and antiseptic properties.
Natural oven cleaner
The Ingredients:
- Half a cup of baking soda
- 2 to 3 tablespoons of water
- Half a cup of white vinegar
Method:
Baking soda and water are mixed together until the mixture becomes similar to a soft dough, then this mixture is placed throughout the oven and rubbed well, and the mixture is left on the oven overnight. The next day, put the vinegar in a spray bottle and spray it on the areas covered with soda. This will cause a reaction and create a foam. The foam is carefully wiped with a damp cloth and rinsed with water until clean.
Natural drain cleaner
The Ingredients:
- From a quarter to half a cup of baking soda
- A quarter cup of white vinegar
Method:
The baking soda is sprinkled in the drainage which emits an unpleasant odor, then followed by vinegar, a reaction will occur and some bubbles will form, the mixture is left for an hour or more in the drain, then hot or boiling water is poured into the drain to rinse it.
BATHROOM CLEANING RECIPES
Any list of natural recipes for cleaning the house includes a set of mixes for cleaning the bathroom, here are some of these natural recipes.
Mirror polish and glass
The Ingredients:
- A quarter cup of white vinegar
- A quarter cup of medical alcohol
- A tablespoon of cornstarch
- Two cups of water
- 8 to 10 drops of your favorite essential oil (optional)
Method:
Mix the ingredients well, making sure that the cornstarch has been mixed with the rest of the ingredients completely, as it is the ingredient responsible for leaving no streaks or marks on the mirror. The mixture is placed in a spray bottle, then sprayed on the surface to be cleaned and wiped with a dry, non-wiry cloth. Be sure to shake well before each use.
Natural air freshener
The Ingredients:
- 12 to 15 drops of pure essential oil (such as: grapefruit oil, lemon, or orange)
- Half a cup of white vinegar
- Three-quarters of a cup of water
Method:
Mix the mixture in a spray bottle, and spray it to aromatize the air. The mixture must be shaken well before each use. You can add more vinegar or essential oil if the scent is not strong enough to scent the bathroom or room.
LIVING ROOM
At the end of our list of natural home cleaning recipes, we mention some natural recipes that help you clean your living room.
Dust removal spray
The Ingredients:
- A tablespoon of natural liquid soap
- 15 drops of lemon essential oil
- Two cups of water
Method:
The ingredients are mixed in a spray bottle, and sprayed on the surface to be cleaned and wiped, or sprayed on a clean cloth and wipe the surface.
Natural wood varnish
The Ingredients:
- Three quarters of a cup of olive oil
- A quarter cup of white vinegar
- 30 drops of any essential oil (optional)
Method:
The ingredients are mixed well in a spray bottle, and the mixture is sprayed directly on the wood and furniture, and then wiped with a clean, dry cloth, shaking the package before each use.
Carpet freshener and softener
This mixture works to perfume the room’s scent, in addition to containing a group of ingredients that can help disinfect carpets and kill insects and rodents.
The Ingredients:
- Two cups of borax
- A cup of baking soda
- 10 drops of essential oil
Method:
Mix all ingredients in a bowl, then store them in an airtight container. Sprinkle the mixture around the carpet, and leave it for about half an hour, then the powder is removed with a vacuum cleaner, as it will have left its effect.