{"id":18191,"date":"2020-07-13T12:21:52","date_gmt":"2020-07-13T12:21:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/?p=18191"},"modified":"2021-07-19T12:51:46","modified_gmt":"2021-07-19T12:51:46","slug":"5-natural-cleaning-solutions-for-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/5-natural-cleaning-solutions-for-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Natural Cleaning Solutions For Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re in the middle of a cleaning frenzy and run out of a necessary solution, the last thing you want to do is step out to the store for that one item. Fearful, that the break may cause you to abandon your cleaning efforts. Luckily, you may not need to leave your house at all!\u00a0 Many natural cleaning solution ingredients may be hiding in your home at this very moment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One very appealing aspect of natural cleaning supplies is the availability &#8211; as they\u2019re often everyday products you utilize in a multitude of ways (this also means lower costs for your home maintenance budgeting). Natural cleaning ingredients help control what\u2019s being used inside your home and keep abrasive, harmful chemicals out. Unless something is poisonous, a cleaning manufacturer doesn\u2019t need to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upworthy.com\/why-companies-dont-show-the-ingredients-in-their-cleaning-products\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">divulge<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the full list of ingredients on a label. Many <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.usnews.com\/health-care\/patient-advice\/articles\/2018-07-18\/do-i-need-to-worry-about-household-chemicals-and-cancer-risk\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have linked harsh household chemicals to increase the chances of asthma, cancer, and other illnesses. Ensure you and your home are not absorbing anything that is potentially toxic by switching to natural cleaning supplies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following compiled list provides simple solutions to clean your home effectively, and naturally:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lemons\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baking soda<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salt\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White vinegar\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dryer sheets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Borax<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>1. Cleaning tiles and wood flooring:<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><i>Ingredients needed:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White vinegar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b>Instructions: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mix a solution of \u00bd cup white vinegar per gallon of warm water. Happy mopping!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>2. Greased\/burnt pots and pans:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><i>Ingredients needed:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dryer sheets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sponge<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b>Instructions:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill the greasy pot or pan with dish soap and water, add one dryer sheet. Let it sit 10-15 minutes or overnight for really bad messes. Use a sponge to reveal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>3. Cleaning an<\/b> <b>oven:<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><i>Ingredients needed:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baking Soda\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sponge<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White vinegar<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b>Instructions: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mix equal parts baking soda and water. Let the mixture sit overnight over the affected areas. Remove the grime with a sponge the next day. Any residue left over from the mixture apply a little white vinegar to. Gently wipe with a wet sponge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>4. All-purpose cleaner:<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><i>Ingredients needed:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Borax<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White vinegar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hot Water<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b>Instructions: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mix 2 tablespoons Borax, \u00bc cup white vinegar, and 2 cups of hot water. Put mixture into a spray bottle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>5. Wood furniture polish:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b>Ingredients needed:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Olive oil (or vegetable oil)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 lemon<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b>Instructions: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mix 2 cups of olive oil with the juice of 1 lemon. Use a soft cloth to wipe wood surfaces.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When creating natural cleaners for your home it is important to remember to never combine ammonia-based cleaners with bleach. The results can be <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lung.org\/clean-air\/at-home\/indoor-air-pollutants\/cleaning-supplies-household-chem\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dangerous<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another item to note, when creating natural cleaners, they become less potent and effective after one day. It is recommended to make enough for what will be used at the time of need. However, just because these products may have a short shelf life doesn\u2019t mean they aren\u2019t as effective if not more so than regular home cleaning products. You just need to make a little adjustment to ensure your home is receiving the safest cleaning possible.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>WHO IS<\/b>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/\"><b>FULTON GRACE<\/b><\/a><b>?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>We are one of Chicago\u2019s leading providers of comprehensive real estate services. 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