Traditional detergents, the ones you buy at the supermarket, are full of toxic compounds for both the environment and our health. Just walk through the aisles of supermarkets to see the variety available, including floor cleaners, degreasers, glass products.
In this article we will try to make your life easier, to free you from useless and toxic products, and we will explain how to prepare a multi-purpose laundry detergent to do yourself , totally ecological and suitable for many different surfaces.
The preparation of this do-it-yourself detergent for the bathroom and kitchen involves the use of essential oils that have degreasing and disinfectant properties , and that will also help us to give a wonderful scent to the whole house. The oils we will use are eucalyptus, tea tree and lavender .
Ingredients:
- a bottle equipped with a spray diffuser
- 150 ml of white vinegar
- 150 ml of water
- 20 drops of tea tree essential oil
- 10 drops of lavender essential oil
- 10 drops of eucalyptus essential oil
White vinegar is not only a degreaser, but it is also useful for unclogging clogged pipes (along with baking soda), removing limescale and mold.
Tea tree essential oil was added for its antibacterial properties, while the other two oils, eucalyptus and lavender , were added to neutralize the white vinegar smell.
Preparing your own laundry detergent is very simple and instantaneous: just pour all the ingredients into the bottle and shake well. You will need to shake the bottle every time you want to use the product.
Spray the DIY cleaner onto the surfaces and wait about a minute before wiping with a clean cloth. For particularly dirty or chalky surfaces, such as faucets, it may be necessary to make two passes.
Now that you know how to make your own bathroom and kitchen cleaner , you will have the opportunity to save money and protect both your health and the environment.