Maintaining your home is, for many, more of a chore than a pleasure. The task of cleaning is particularly the most thankless: you have to start again all the time! So it’s better to save time on this time-consuming activity. And if we can also save a little and take care of the environment, why deprive ourselves of it?
There are countless expensive chemical cleaning products that promise to leave surfaces sparkling and germ-free. Yet your cupboards themselves certainly contain cheaper and healthier alternatives. Lemon juice, for example, is extremely effective. The citric acid in a lemon can dissolve grease and eliminate bad odors. Rub half a lemon on a cutting board to remove odors and kill germs. Mix lemon juice and hot water and you have a gentle kitchen cleaner. Place lemon slices in a microwave-safe dish with a cup of water, heat on high for 3 minutes, let sit for another 3 minutes, then wipe dry.
You can also use white vinegar as a cleaning product. Amazing ? And yet, in addition to being completely natural, it is a stripping product that will make your porcelain, metals, tiles, etc. shine. As a bonus, you won’t have to worry about the toxic fumes generated by similar chemicals like baking soda, and what’s more, white vinegar will cost you next to nothing. You can get it for less than a euro in the supermarket. However, do not use other types of vinegar such as malt or balsamic! White vinegar can be used to restore sparkling windows: add a few drops of white vinegar to a bucket of hot water then polish with crumpled newspaper for the finishing touch. To clean the toilets,
In addition to the products, you must also think about taking health precautions to maintain the health of your home. Overheated and poorly ventilated rooms are a paradise for mites, these tiny parasites which invade carpets and bedding. You should ventilate your house for at least 10 minutes every day, even in winter. This will also prevent dust from accumulating. In this regard, rags and mops are real breeding grounds for germs. So prefer the new disposable wipes. Impregnated with a disinfectant solution, they are ideal for sensitive areas: taps, toilet seats, but also for cleaning children’s toys. Some products are formulated to combat both bacteria and scale formation, but also soap scum and traces of mold. For your furniture, try electrostatic wipes which attract and capture dust like a magnet. They also attach to brooms.
You are now ready to face the dirt in your home. With these few tips, you will certainly avoid spending money on hiring the expensive services of a cleaning company, for an equally effective result.