Traditional cleaning products contain chemicals like ammonia, bleach, and other VOCs which harm both our health and the environment.
Breathing in such substances are bad for the body, and these products pollute our rivers when washed down the drains. Thankfully there are some natural ways that you can get your bathroom nice and clean!
Use Vinegar
Vinegar is highly acidic, so it can easily dissolve grime and dirt. When you clean with vinegar, rest assured, you’ll be killing those nasty germs that build up over time. When it comes to your showers and bathtubs, all that mildew and soap scum be tough to clean. It’s a good idea to put some white vinegar into a spray bottle and leave the vinegar to soak for at least ten minutes before you rinse it away.
With the toilet, pour around 3 or 4 cups of vinegar into the bowl and then leave a few hours before flushing. You can also use a toilet brush and vinegar to scrub the toilet seat and inside of the bowl. White vinegar kills 99% of bacteria, and it also kills viruses and mold. Once you’ve given your bathroom a good once over with vinegar, you’ll know that everything is perfectly clean. You can clean every area of your bathroom with vinegar; from the floors to your shower screen glass.
Baking soda
Baking soda is a mild alkali which can easily dissolve grease and dirt. When you are cleaning your showers and toilets, it’s a good idea to use baking soda and vinegar to make a paste. Scrubbing with both together will help to get rid of those really tough stains. Baking soda is great to get rid of odors as well as to scour and clean. Sprinkle some baking soda on a cloth and get scrubbing that tub! Before long, you’ll have a bath that looks as good as new.
Olive oil
If you want a way to make your chrome fixtures really sparkle, why not scrub and polish them with a little olive oil? Sometimes our chrome taps can get a little dull and just need something shiny to give them a bit of a spruce. With natural cleaning, most of what you’ll need can be found in your kitchen cupboards already! One of the greatest things about natural cleaning is that you’ll save yourself some money too.
Lemons
To give your bathroom a real good clean, you should get yourself some lemons. Lemons are packed with acid that works as both an antiseptic and an antibacterial agent. Such properties make lemon a natural bleach that’s great for disinfecting your bathroom. You can add a little salt to some lemon juice for a seriously good scrub. That lemon scent will give your bathroom a real boost! Plenty of people don’t love the smell of vinegar, but with a little lemon; you’ll have everything smelling nice and fresh.
Green cleaning products
If you’re wondering how to deep clean your bathroom with some green products, there are many on the market! One of the top green-cleaning brands out there right now is Ecover. The company is a brand that launched in Belgium and since became somewhat of a pioneer in the world of eco-friendly products. Ecover products are made from plant and mineral-based ingredients and are also biodegradable. You’ll find a range of different solutions from general bathroom cleaners to limescale removers. Limescale can be pretty tricky to get rid of in the bathroom. With an Ecover spray, you’ll tackle a tough job the green way!
Essential oils
If you want to give your bathroom a lovely smell, why not finish your cleaning regime with an essential oil or two? Peppermint oil can be a great scent for the bathroom due to its calming properties. Dilute a little peppermint oil on a cloth and polish the surfaces of your bathroom to give everything a gorgeous smell. Lavender oil has also long been praised for its relaxing scent, so this could be a great idea too!
Cleaning doesn’t have to be such hard work when you’re armed with the right products. Once you get into a regime of natural cleaning, you’ll be hooked! It’s nice to save a little money and to find some greener solutions that are better for your body too. Next time you’re about to stock up on your cleaning supplies, why not have a look in your cupboards instead! Ensure to declutter and tidy your bathroom before you start cleaning. A clutter free and tidy home is far easier to clean!
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