If you are thinking of cleaning your home from top to bottom during the summer, then you may quickly become overwhelmed by all of the retail cleaning product options on the market today. You may also prefer to use something natural, or, at the very least, something that has ingredients that you can actually pronounce.
For instance, you may decide to make the switch to homemade cleaning products that are natural so that you not only do your part for the environment, but also save money in the process. Here, we will focus primarily on natural homemade cleaning products so that you can clean your home thoroughly and safely while minimizing your carbon footprint. Or, you can also procure the services of a recurring house cleaning company if you would rather leave the cleaning to the pros while you catch some rays during the summer.
Natural Carpet Stain Remover
The supplies that you will need to make this natural homemade cleaning product are a vacuum cleaner, spray bottle, water, white vinegar, baking soda, and a nylon scrub brush. First, you will need to cover or douse the targeted area on your carpet with a copious amount of baking soda. You will then need to amalgamate a ½ and ½ mix of water and white vinegar into a spray bottle so that you will have the perfect solution mix.
Next, spray the solution over the baking soda that has been set on the carpet stain. Please note that the bubbling and foaming that will result from the spraying of the mixture onto the baking soda is perfectly safe and harmless, and, dare we say, kinda fun.
You will then need to wait a few hours so that the solution can set. The general rule of thumb is to let the solution sit for about three hours or so. Now comes the real fun, as you will need to put your trusty nylon brush to good use. That is, you will need to gently work the solution into your carpet stain with the brush.
However, please remember to not rub too hard, as doing so may damage or disturb the sensitive fibres on your carpet. Then, after you have scrubbed the problem area, you will have to wait for it to dry. We would suggest that you let it dry overnight just to be safe.
The final step involves vacuuming the carpet. When you wake up the next morning, you will likely notice a baking soda residue that is chalky in appearance and texture. To remove the chalky residue, you will need to use your vacuum cleaner. Furthermore, if there is any leftover residue after vacuuming, then you can remove it gently with a piece of clean cloth.
Natural T-Shirt Stain Remover
White t-shirts are infamous for attracting unsightly yellow stains in the underarm area. The good news is you can remove these unattractive stains with ease using many items that you probably already have lying around your home.
The supplies that you will need to form this natural t-shirt stain remover are a spoon, bucket, small container, vinegar, a towel, some water, baking soda, salt, and hydrogen peroxide. Begin by mixing 2 cups of tepid water and a cup of vinegar into your bucket. You will then need to soak the stained t-shirt into the bucket for about 30 minutes.
Next, you will need to combine a tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide, a tablespoon of salt, and half a cup of baking soda together into a small bowl or container. Proceed to mix the trifecta together with a spoon until a paste forms. You will then need to coat the stain with the mixture and allow it to set for awhile. To do so, place the t-shirt over a towel so that the stains are exposed. Proceed to coat the t-shirt with the paste mixture and allow the paste to sit for roughly 30 minutes as you did with the soak.
The fourth and final step is to wash your t-shirt as you normally would by running it in your washing machine. However, after you have run the load, check the t-shirt before you throw it into your dryer. In some instances, you may notice that a few stains have managed to linger. If so, do not toss the stained shirt in with your other clothes, as the dryer will actually cause the stains to set in further. Instead, you should launder it a second time until all the stains have been eliminated, before throwing it into your dryer.
Natural Wood and Tile Floor Cleaner
While many people believe that you will need a very powerful, store-bought cleaner in order to clean their tile or wood floors, there are many natural homemade cleaning products that you can use that are just as effective and a lot cheaper too. To create a natural wood and tile floor cleaner, all you will need is a spray mop, some water, and some white vinegar. You can also use a bucket and cloth if you do not have a spray mop handy.
Begin by amalgamating a gallon of warm water and 1 cup of white vinegar. If you are working on a small zone, then you do not need to use as much, and can opt for a fraction of the mix if desired. However, given the fact that it can be stored for later use, we would suggest that you finish the job by creating the entire batch in one shot. You can also add a few drops of fragrant essential oil to the mix, as some people may be put off by the pungent smell of the vinegar.
Next, fill the reservoir of your spray mop with the solution and then proceed to spray and mop your wood or tile floors until they are sparkling like new.
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