6 natural DIY cleaning products
If you are interested in saving money on cleaning products as well as helping care for the environment, these DIY household cleaners could be for you.
Using items from around the home, they are easy to make and work effectively – without that harsh chemical smell.
Glass And Mirror Cleaner
Place ¼ cup white vinegar and 4 cups of warm water in a spray bottle. Shake well. Spray the glass or mirror and rub gently with a dry piece of scrunched up newspaper for a streak-free clean.
Bath Tub Cleanser
Slice a grapefruit in half and sprinkle liberally with salt. Wet your bath and pour salt around the bathtub too. Rub the cut side of the fruit all over your bathtub, squeezing the fruit as you go to get the juice out. Rinse well with warm water.
Burnt Pan Cleaner
Cover the bottom of your pan with warm water. Add a cup of white vinegar and bring the pan to the boil. Remove from the heat and add 2 tbsp baking soda. Allow it to fizz before rubbing the pan with a scourer. Rinse with warm water.
Wood Polish
Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into a jar through a strainer to remove seeds and pulp. Add a tablespoon of olive oil and a tablespoon of water. Place the lid on the jar and shake well. Dab the liquid onto a soft cloth and start polishing. Discard any remaining liquid after each use.
Fridge Cleaner
Mix 4 tablespoons of baking soda with 4 cups of warm water in a bucket. Add 3 drops of orange oil or pure vanilla essence to the bucket as an optional fragrance boost. Rinse your cloth in the water and wipe the inside of the fridge.
Wooden Chopping Board Cleaner
Sprinkle coarse salt over your chopping board. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the top. Use a scrubbing brush to scrub the board for several minutes. Use the other half of the lemon to scrub the board a little more before rinsing well. Dry in the sun if possible, or upright in the washing up rack.