Because the composition of certain household products is harmful to health and the environment, the use of natural cleaning products has become a common alternative in households. Disinfecting, degreasing, deodorizing or even scouring are cleaning actions that are entirely possible with natural products. But which ones would it be wise to find in your cupboards?
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Although they give off pleasant smells of “fresh” and “clean”, detergentsdescalers, disinfectants or industrial abrasive cleaners are singled out. The reason ? Through one of his infographics, theAdeme explain that the air breathed inside a dwelling is 5 to 7 times more polluted thanair outside, not to mention that more than 900 chemical substances have been detected there. Isn’t this reason enough to change your habits and integrate natural cleaning products into your daily cleaning?
Why clean your interior with natural products?
In general, natural cleaning products are economical. They are relatively cheaper to buy than detergents, detergents and other cleaners offered by manufacturers. For example, a one liter bottle of white vinegar may cost less than one euro and the price of one pack 500 grams of bicarbonate of welded often does not reach 5 euros.
The cleaners natural products are also less harmful to health. If some of them can irritate the skin and are therefore to be handled with a minimum of precautions, they are non-toxic. Indeed, no chemical product enters into their composition.
Finally, the use of these products is more respectful for the environment since they are biodegradable.
Which natural products are essential for cleaning on a daily basis?
It is undoubtedly one of the essential natural products in a home. It is multi-purpose and has many virtues. In addition to disinfecting, it deodorizes and cleans. the White vinegar is ideal for removing traces of limestone on the fittings or in the bathroom, it dissolves grease, cleans the windows and shines the brass. It can be used to replace the fabric softener in the machine without any smell acid is not noticeable after washing and can be applied to weeds without polluting the soil.
This fine white powder is also commonly called “bicarbonate of sodium “. Like white vinegar, it is multitasking and deodorizes, scoures, whitens. But that’s not all ! the baking soda can be used in cooking, in cosmetics as a deodorant and as insecticide natural way to fight garden pests.
the black soap household is in the form liquid or pasty. It should not be confused with cosmetic black soap which contains less potash and will not irritate the skin. It’s a great cleanser floor and degreaser that removes stubborn stains. It can be used as solvent to clean the brushes and proves to be a real ally against aphids and the cochineal on plants. This soap can be associated with other products for more efficiency such as Blanc de Meudon which is a scouring agent.
This natural product can be compared to the equivalent solid hydrogen peroxide. It is ecological since it does not contain chlorine. It has cleansing, whitening, disinfecting, but also bleaching properties. Due to its stripping effect, the sodium percarbonate must be handled with certain precautions!
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Lemon is anti-stain, anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial, very useful to have on hand. Do not hesitate to keep the coffee grounds, it absorbs grease in the pipes and prevents clogging. It is also a natural deodorant and as a bonus, it scrubs! the Marseille’s soap is very gentle on the skin. It can replace detergent, serve as a household product and even pesticide natural.
The Land of Sommières detaches fabrics and floors, Blanc de Meudon gently scrubs and salt has abrasive properties. There is also a natural cleanser to remember… the wateressential for cleaning, but whose consumption must nevertheless remain measured!
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