Not a whole lot of people genuinely enjoy cleaning their home. It can be a great feeling to know that your home is clean, but the path to getting there can be a hassle. And many things need to be done on a regular, sometimes even daily, basis. And all that cleaning is going to require that you go through a large amount of cleaning products.
The problem with cleaning products, however, is that many of them contain harsh chemicals that can have undesirable effects on both the environment and the human body. But there are some cleaners that can be made with common, natural ingredients that have proven to be just as effective as those made with chemicals. Especially if you have pets or children, you may want to give them a shot.
The most common ingredients in homemade cleaners are salt, baking soda, lemon juice, vinegar and, of course, water. Combining these in various ways, sometimes with other additives, can allow you to clean practically any surface in your home in an environmentally-friendly way.
Glass surfaces, like mirrors or windows, can be easily cleaned with a mix of 4 tablespoons of lemon juice and about a half gallon of water. If you hear someone recommend using old newspapers to wipe them down, promptly ignore that advice. It will just create a big mess. Use a soft cloth, like a sane person, instead.
To restore the shine to your old, wooden furniture, you can create a polish from two units of olive oil mixed with a unit of lemon juice. While most store-bought furniture polish is odorous and full of hazardous ingredients, this homemade concoction is effective, pleasant-smelling and even completely edible.
If your furniture also has elements made of vinyl, you can remove stains by dousing a cloth with undiluted lemon juice and giving it a good rubbing.
To a greater degree than wood polishes, metal polishes are made with harsh chemicals. If you need to remove the tarnish from copper, brass or another metal surface, try using this recipe before going for the store-bought stuff. Create a paste by mixing together equal units of flour, salt and vinegar. Rub the metal surface down with a soft cloth dabbed in the paste. You should notice results fairly quickly.
A fireplace that sees regular use will show it with smoke stains around the exterior. You remove the unsightly dark marks with a paste made of cream of tartar and water. Rub it onto the stains and let it dry. Then, scrub it off and it should take the stain with it.
Vinegar has a bonus use of being able to absorb the odor of paint fumes. Try leaving an open container of it in a room while you are painting. You can leave it there, while the paint dries, but remember to swap it out for a fresh vessel regularly.
The problem with cleaning products, however, is that many of them contain harsh chemicals that can have undesirable effects on both the environment and the human body. But there are some cleaners that can be made with common, natural ingredients that have proven to be just as effective as those made with chemicals. Especially if you have pets or children, you may want to give them a shot.
The most common ingredients in homemade cleaners are salt, baking soda, lemon juice, vinegar and, of course, water. Combining these in various ways, sometimes with other additives, can allow you to clean practically any surface in your home in an environmentally-friendly way.
Glass surfaces, like mirrors or windows, can be easily cleaned with a mix of 4 tablespoons of lemon juice and about a half gallon of water. If you hear someone recommend using old newspapers to wipe them down, promptly ignore that advice. It will just create a big mess. Use a soft cloth, like a sane person, instead.
To restore the shine to your old, wooden furniture, you can create a polish from two units of olive oil mixed with a unit of lemon juice. While most store-bought furniture polish is odorous and full of hazardous ingredients, this homemade concoction is effective, pleasant-smelling and even completely edible.
If your furniture also has elements made of vinyl, you can remove stains by dousing a cloth with undiluted lemon juice and giving it a good rubbing.
To a greater degree than wood polishes, metal polishes are made with harsh chemicals. If you need to remove the tarnish from copper, brass or another metal surface, try using this recipe before going for the store-bought stuff. Create a paste by mixing together equal units of flour, salt and vinegar. Rub the metal surface down with a soft cloth dabbed in the paste. You should notice results fairly quickly.
A fireplace that sees regular use will show it with smoke stains around the exterior. You remove the unsightly dark marks with a paste made of cream of tartar and water. Rub it onto the stains and let it dry. Then, scrub it off and it should take the stain with it.
Vinegar has a bonus use of being able to absorb the odor of paint fumes. Try leaving an open container of it in a room while you are painting. You can leave it there, while the paint dries, but remember to swap it out for a fresh vessel regularly.
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Having a spotless home can make you feel great. Having the home of your dreams is also a good incentive to keep it clean and in top notch condition. Garrette Custom Homes Puget Sound constructs custom homes in Puget Sound, and could be the key to finding the home of your dreams.
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