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How To Make Your Own Pet-Friendly, Natural Cleaning Products
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Tips & Tricks
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The traditional cleaning products sold in stores are often full of harsh chemicals that may cause harm to both you and your pets. Even if you don't experience respiratory distress or itchy skin immediately after using these products, long-term exposure to the chemicals that they contain may increase your risk of developing asthma, allergies and even some forms of cancer. Pets who are exposed to chemical cleaning products sometimes suffer from kidney failure and respiratory distress. Protect your family and your pets by replacing these cleaning products with your own homemade versions. These four homemade cleaning solutions are made with natural and affordable ingredients, and they can tackle any cleaning project just as well as store-bought cleaners.
Scouring Scrub
This scrub is ideal for bathroom sinks and tubs, and anywhere else where you need a little extra help scrubbing away grime. Combine 1 ½ cups of baking soda, 1/3 cup of lemon juice, ¼ cup of salt, ¼ cup of natural dish detergent, and ½ cup of vinegar in a large mixing bowl. Mix until uniform, and then transfer to a resealable container to keep on hand for future cleaning projects.
Wood Polish and Cleaner
There's no need for chemical-laden furniture polishes when you have this natural mixture on hand. In a bottle, combine ¾ cup of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of white vinegar, and 10-12 drops of lemon essential oil. Shake well, and shake again before each use. To polish your furniture, just pour a small amount of this mixture onto a soft cloth, and buff the surfaces using a circular motion. The olive oil really makes your wood glisten, and it adds natural moisture to keep it looking like new for years to come.
All-Purpose Glass and Surface Spray
Use this spray to clean your windows, mirrors, table tops and other hard surfaces. In a spray bottle, combine 1 ½ cups of water, 1 ½ cups of white vinegar, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 5-6 drops of lemon or orange essential oil. Spritz this mixture directly onto the surface than needs cleaning, and wipe it away with a soft cloth. It's great for removing dust and smears.
Super Disinfectant Spray
When you want to both clean and disinfect a surface, this mixture is the perfect choice. You can spray it on a counter-top after the cat has walked across it and know that you have killed the germs. It's also great for cleaning toilets. Just pour approximately ½ cup of the mixture into the toilet bowl, let it sit for 5 minutes, and then scrub well with a toilet brush. To make your disinfectant spray, combine 2 cups of hot water, ¾ cup of white vinegar, 1 tablespoon of borax, 1 tablespoon of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of natural dish detergent in a bowl. Stir until the ingredients are dissolved, and then transfer to a bottle.
These four cleaning products are capable of tackling even the toughest household dirt and grime. Make yourself a batch of each, and keep them on hand in your cleaning cabinet. Never again do you have to spend your hard-earned dollars on expensive and potentially harmful cleaning products from the store.
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Elena Serafin
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Rich Cosner & Associates
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