When we talk about cleaning, the best is the enemy of the good. In any case, this is what 60 Million Consumers indicates. in its special issue of May 2016. Brands would bet on the phobia of microbes to sell us a whole bunch of products that are too effective for the dirt in our interiors. Worse:the magazine has tested a hundred everyday household products and reveals that a large number of them contain allergenic, irritating, corrosive and/or risky substances for the environment.
Among the most toxic are antibacterial sprays, the usefulness of which is not always proven and which can encourage the development of bacteria, deodorant aerosols which are highly flammable and should be used outdoors, and high-powered multi-purpose cleaners, which should be used while wearing goggles.
Good news:there are effective alternatives without risk to health!
White vinegar is a powerful antibacterial (and anti-limescale) that replaces bleach. It is used pure, directly on the surface, left to act for a few minutes then rinsed. If necessary, scrub with a toothbrush. It is 100% biodegradable.
A little baking soda sprinkled on a cloth can clean the house (surfaces, stovetops or bathroom).
And for the toilets, we make the winning combo:2 tablespoons of baking soda + a little white vinegar, which we pour on the walls. We wait a few minutes and rinse.
To make a 100% natural home fragrance diffuser, mix 30 ml of the essential oil of your choice + 70 ml of vegetable oil. Place the mixture in a jar and place reed diffusers in it. There you go!
In the refrigerator, place a cup with baking soda. It naturally absorbs bad odors.
For the oven or the dishwasher, place lemon peels when the device is off (but the oven must still be hot) and leave for several hours.
There, we put on black soap or Marseille soap, which can replace dishwashing liquid, multi-purpose cleaner and even laundry. If the soap is liquid, dilute one glass for one liter of water. If it is in the form of a paste, there are 2 to 3 tablespoons for a liter of water.
