5 DIY Natural Disinfectants to Replace Synthetic Cleaning Agents With
Keeping your house or office clean is of utmost importance to ensure healthy indoor air quality. However, the common cleaning products used for this purpose usually add to indoor air pollution. Air fresheners, cleaning sprays , polishes, release Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), ammonia and bleach that lead to chronic respiratory problems, allergic reactions and headaches.
Here are 5 natural and easily available substitutes to these harmful chemical cleaning agents:
1. White Vinegar
It is a natural disinfectant that works on almost every surface except marble or other porous surfaces. Mix half-a-cup of vinegar with a full cup of water to use on sticky or greasy surfaces and see it work wonders on kitchen counters, washrooms and most floors.
2. Baking Soda
Baking soda solutions remove even the most stubborn of stains. This makes it a good choice for oven tops, stainless steel, the sink.
It is also an excellent deodoriser for carpets. Just sprinkle a bit on carpets, let it stay for 15 minutes, and then vacuum it.
3. Borax
You can use a borax paste to clean the toilet bowl or the bath tub; it does an extremely clean job. It is also a very effective mould killer.
4. Ditch the Air Fresheners
Replace the chemicals-releasing air fresheners with soy candles; it is a healthier choice. You can also substitute it with baking soda which does a phenomenal job of a deodoriser. You can sprinkle it on almost anything ranging from your tennis shoes to trash cans.
5. Opt for Natural Detergents
Ditch synthetic detergents for phosphate-free or plant-based, natural detergents.
Additionally, you could try adding about one-fourth of a cup of vinegar to the clothes as it acts as a natural fabric softener.
