How And Why To Use Alcohol For Cleaning
May 1, 2017
Green cleaning refers to those cleaning techniques which doesn’t include the use of any chemical products but relies on natural capabilities. Green cleaning products are cheaper than the chemical products and clean your house as efficiently. Unfortunately, the available options of green cleaning supplies in every region of the country are decreasing. To solve this problem for our beloved cleaning freaks, here are some green cleaning product ideas that you can prepare yourself at home. Here the 14 green cleaners that you can prepare yourself at home:
Grease Cleaner
Where to use: Oven grills.
Ingredients: Sudsy ammonia.
Usage: As sudsy ammonia contains detergent, it helps in removing grime. Mix 1/2 cup sudsy ammonia with enough water and start wiping the grills.
Glass Cleaner
Where to use: Windows, mirrors, and screens.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup cider or white vinegar, 1/4 cup rubbing alcohol with 70% concentration, 2 cups water and 1 or 2 drops of orange essential oil for giving a good smell to the cleaner.
Usage: Prepare a solution of all the ingredients and use it as a spray. First, spray it on a soft cloth or wipe and then clean the glass or mirror. It is highly suggested not to clean the windows on hot sunny days because of the fast drying properties of the solution, which may leave stains on your windows.
White Ring Cleaner
Where to use: Used on the surfaces where water rings are formed due to bottles and glasses.
Ingredients: Non-gel toothpaste and baking soda.
Usage: Mix one part toothpaste to one part baking soda. Sink a soft cloth within water, add the mixture and rub the ring. Afterward, wipe the surface with a dry cloth. (Note: Only use non-gel white colored toothpaste for preparing the mixture).
A Multi-Purpose Cleaner
Where to use: In the kitchen and on appliances like refrigerators.
Ingredients: 1-quart warm water and 4 teaspoons of baking soda.
Usage: Prepare a solution by mixing the ingredients and wipe the appliances with a soft cloth.
Heavy-Duty Scrub
Where to use: For cleaning rust stains on tubs, enamel sinks, and porcelain.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup borax and a half piece of lemon.
Usage: Borax is a laundry booster which will be easily available in the detergent aisles. Dampen the half piece of lemon with borax, scrub the surface and then rinse. Remember that this solution is not safe for cleaning marble and granite surfaces.
Cloth Stain Remover
Where to use: For removing the stains from washable and bleachable garments or sheets.
Ingredients: 1 cup dishwasher detergent (powdered), 1 gallon of hot water, 1 cup non-(concentrate or ultra) liquid chlorine bleach.
Usage: Prepare a solution of the above-mentioned ingredients and store it in a plastic, enamel or stainless steel bowl. Dip the garment or the stained area of the sheet for 15 to 20 minutes. If the stains still don’t leave, let the garment soak for a longer period of time.
Dishwasher Stain Remover
Where to use: For cleaning dishwashers.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup orange drink or powdered lemon.
Usage: As lemon and orange both contain citric acid, they are good for cleaning dishwashers. Just pour the powder into the detergent cup and run a cycle. Repeat until you think that the dishwasher is properly cleaned.
Marble Cleaner
Where to use: Kitchen and bathroom countertops.
Ingredients: 2 cups warm water and a few drops of mild dishwashing liquid.
Usage: Prepare a solution by mixing the ingredients and sponge it over the marble surface. Rinse properly to remove soap residues and buff with soft cloth. (Note: Never let the marble air dry while using this tip and never use acidic cleaners like vinegar and lemon for cleaning marble as they may eat it.)
Brass Cleaner
Where to use: Bathroom compartments, non-lacquered cabinet pulls, etc.
Ingredients: Table salt and white vinegar or lemon juice.
Usage: Use a sponge and soak it with vinegar or lemon juice, sprinkle it with salt. Gently rub the brass surface and rinse properly with water. Dry the surface by wiping it with a clean, dry cloth.
Tub Cleaner #1
Where to use: For cleaning tub and sink.
Ingredients: Vinegar and water.
Usage: Mix one part of water with one part of vinegar. Store it in a bottle and spray it properly into the tub. Let it stay for 30 minutes before rinsing it with warm water. You may have to rub the tub with a sponge if the solution does not properly clean the tub.
Tub Cleaner #2
Where to use: For cleaning tub and sink.
Ingredients: Baking soda and liquid castile soap.
Usage: Mix the baking soda with a little bit of liquid castle soap. Spray the solution into the tub and scrub with a sponge, rinse it properly with water.
Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Where to use: cleaning toilet bowls
Ingredients: Tea tree essential oil, 1/2 cup of baking soda and 1/4 cup of vinegar
Usage: Prepare a solution of baking soda and vinegar and pour it into the bowl. For deodorizing the bowl, 10 drops of tea tree essential oil are also added to the solution. Leave the solution in the bowl for a while and flush. For daily cleaning, keep spraying vinegar into the bowl from a spray bottle and mix it with some essential oil for cleaning the toilet seats and wipe the surface clean.
Oven Cleaner
Where to use: For cleaning oven.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Vinegar, 1/4 cup baking soda or salt.
Usage: Heat your oven up to 125 degrees and then spray vinegar all over the oven walls and surface. Apply some baking soda or salt to those portions which you want to clean specifically and then let the oven cool down, clean the salt mess with a wet towel.
Wood Cleaner
Where to use: Tables, shelves, and cupboards.
Ingredients: Olive oil, white vinegar, and water.
Usage: Mix 2 tablespoons of olive oil with 1 tablespoon of white vinegar, pour the solution into a quart of warm water and store it in a spray bottle. Spray this solution on the wooden surface and wipe with a clean cloth.
These were some homemade green cleaning solutions for you to try and make your abode shine brightly with complete eco-friendly techniques, which are not at all harmful for any human being.
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