Nontoxic Cleaners For Spring Cleaning

Do you have any environmentally-friendly cleaners in your toolkit? In today’s fast-paced environment, convenience often takes precedence above all else, even in our choice of cleaning products. While these conventional products boast effectiveness, they are also laden with numerous chemicals and warnings. It’s true – nothing quite tackles bathroom grime like Lysol. We can’t argue with that! However, did you know that the CDC maintains a comprehensive list of environmental chemicals we encounter daily? It spans 13 pages of fine print, and many of these toxins lurk in the very products you might be reaching for during spring cleaning.

Thankfully, I have some alternatives to replace your old toxic favorites, many of which comprise ingredients likely already in your household:

• Baking soda
• Washing soda
• Castile soap
• White vinegar
• Salt
• Essential oils

Eager for gentler alternatives? Let’s delve into some recipes!

KITCHEN REMEDIES FOR UNCLOGGING THE SINK

8 tablespoons salt + 8 tablespoons baking soda

Bid farewell to foul-smelling garbage disposals! Simply pour this salt and soda mixture down the drain with a splash of water, and allow it to sit for at least three hours (or overnight).

DISHWASHER DETERGENT

1 cup water + 4 teaspoons white vinegar + liquid castile soap

Many dishwasher detergents prioritize dish sparkle over ingredient safety, despite these items coming into contact with your food. This easy substitution utilizes entirely non-toxic ingredients.

COUNTERTOP CLEANER

1 cup distilled water + 1 tablespoon castile soap + essential oils

Order some glass spray bottles, and concoct your all-purpose cleaner. Orange and lavender essential oils impart a delightful fragrance to this concoction.

BATHROOM CONCOCTIONS HAND SOAP ¼ cup Castile soap + Water

While Bath & Body Works undeniably sells some of the best scented products, if you’re looking for gentler alternatives, consider this straightforward recipe!

TOILET CLEANER

1 cup white vinegar + ¾ cup baking soda + 10-20 drops essential oil of your choice

Toilet cleaners often harbor egregious toxins! Combat them with a pumice stone, elbow grease, and this convenient blend.

SHOWER CLEANER

White Vinegar OR ½ cup salt + washing soda + 1 cup baking soda + water + essential oil

Adjust the strength of your cleaner to suit your needs. Either spritz your shower with white vinegar and let it sit for half an hour or concoct the potent mixture and allow it to rest for ten minutes.

Have you experimented with any of these eco-friendly cleaners before? Share your experiences if you try any of these recipes! Happy Spring Cleaning!

Recipes sourced from Tiny Beans.