How to Make Your own Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products at Home?

Commercial cleaners are user-friendly and effective, but most contain dangerous chemicals and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). They cause chronic respiratory illness in humans and animals, as they pollute indoor air. What’s more, the need of the hour is to reduce the usage of chemical cleaners because Australia generated around 7.4 million tonnes of hazardous waste, per the Hazardous Waste Report (2021). 51% of this waste ended up in landfills which is a serious issue, and you must act now to mitigate it. If you are ending a tenancy and need to perform end of lease cleaning in Adelaide, hire professional cleaners who use organic products and energy-efficient equipment. It is a wise decision since bond cleans require heavy use of cleaning agents and tools. Also, gradually replace commercial cleaners in your home with DIY eco-friendly cleaning products to decrease exposure to dangerous chemicals. Here’s your complete guide for making your own eco-friendly cleaning products at home. Have a look.

Soap Nut Liquid Concentrate

Soap nuts are naturally rich in saponin and fatty acids. You can make a liquid concentrate from these nuts to use as dishwashing soap, laundry detergent, shampoo, pet wash, hand wash, body wash and general cleaner. To make concentrate, you need to

Crush and deseed 6 soap nuts

Put 2 cups of water and the nuts in a pot

Bring the contents to a boil, then simmer the flame.

Let the concoction simmer for 20-30 minutes

Strain the liquid in a glass jar or plastic dispenser

Keep in fridge to increase shelf life.

Tip: Reuse the nuts for making another batch of liquid concentrate. Also, add fragrance to the concentrate by mixing 2-3 drops of essential oil before boiling.

Oxalic Acid Rust & Hard Water Stains Remover

Oxalic acid is an organic compound that becomes an effective cleaning agent when mixed with hot water. It can remove rust and hard water stains from faucets, sinks, drain rings, shower heads, toilets and other areas. To make the cleaner:

Add a cup of hot water in a spray bottle and mix 1 teaspoon of oxalic acid crystals.

Spray the solution on the affected area and let it dwell for 3-5 minutes before scrubbing with a brush.

Thoroughly wash the residues with warm water and let the area air dry.

Caution: Avoid keeping the solution and discard any cloth or brush saturated with the acid. Also, like the professional cleaners who offer affordable end of lease cleaning Adelaide, always wear personal protective equipment while handling/using strong cleaners.

Multi-purpose House Cleaner

Mix 50% warm water with 50% white vinegar in a spray bottle or bucket. Add a few drops of natural liquid soap and 5-10 drops of an anti-microbial essential oil (lemon, eucalyptus, tea tree etc.). Mix the ingredients well and use this solution for cleaning countertops, floors, baseboards, windows, doors, etc. Replace white vinegar with baking soda when cleaning natural stone surfaces like marble, granite, sandstone, or others. Professional end of lease cleaners in Adelaide don’t use vinegar on such surfaces, as it can erode the porous surfaces and cause irreparable damage.

Kitchen Cleaning Paste

Degrease, deodorise and sanitise kitchen surfaces, fixtures and appliances with a simple baking soda paste.

Mix baking soda, water, and liquid soap in a bowl to make a runny paste.

Apply the paste on dirty stove, oven, sink, countertops etc.

Let it dwell for 30-45 minutes then scrub it with a damp brush in a circular motion. It is a professional trick professional end of lease cleaners in Adelaide use to agitate grime effectively and efficiently.

Afterwards, wash the residues or wipe them with a damp microfiber cloth.

Ultimate Bathroom & Tile Cleaner

Tiles in your home and bathroom surfaces can accumulate grime, gunk, mould, dirt and other contaminants. To tackle these issues and have sparkling tiles and bathroom:

Use a paste of cream of tartar and 3% hydrogen peroxide.

Apply the paste on tiles, grouts, bathtub, washbasin, floors, mirrors etc.

Let it work for 10 minutes, then scrub it with a damp sponge in a circular motion.

Rinse off residues with warm water or wipe them with microfiber cloths.

Hydrogen peroxide and cream of tartar are suitable for cleaning tiles and bathroom because they whiten, brighten and sanitise surfaces quickly.

Cornstarch Cleaner

Cornstarch is a cheap and effective product that can buff and clean wood, glass, stainless steel, and other surfaces. It is a mild abrasive that won’t cause starches, swirls or surface damage.

You can mix water and powder in equal proportions to make a slurry.

Apply it on the affected area you want to sanitise and scrub with a sponge.

Next, remove the residues with a damp microfiber cloth.

Conclusion

Commercial cleaning agents are readily available and easy to use. But they are usually toxic and harmful to the environment, humans and animals. Therefore, you must reduce their usage during general house cleaning by making the homemade and eco-friendly cleaning products mentioned above. Additionally, hire professionals for green end of lease cleaning in Adelaide since it requires excessive use of cleaners.