DIY Toxin-Free Cleaners
Have you ever wondered about how that Windex works so well or what the purpose is of that Mr Yuck sticker? Synthetic chemicals is the answer and too often, toxic chemicals. It's important to keep viruses and "bad" bacteria out of our home, but it's equally important to keep toxic chemicals out of our homes!
I love DIYs because they allow you to reduce the amount of overall waste that is created from a product and know all the ingredients that are in the products you use.
Cleaning products (especially all purpose cleaners) are especially easy to DIY as they really only require three main parts; vinegar, a natural antibacterial or scent and water. Below I've included a basic ratio so you can customize your cleaner to your taste and several of my favorite recipes.
DIY Toxin-Free Cleaner Ratios
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 3/4 cup filtered water
30 drops essential oils
Squeaky Clean Cleaner
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 3/4 cup filtered water
15 drops tea tree
10 drops marjoram
5 drops lemongrass
Sweet and Clean Cleaner
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 3/4 cup filtered water
25 drops wild orange
5 drops yang yang
Herbal and Honest Cleaner
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 3/4 cup filtered water
10 drops cypress
10 drops lavender
10 drops rosemary