What Are Non-Toxic Cleaning Products

Lemon or vinegar for furniture

One of the most effective natural cleaning products to keep your wood furniture sparkling clean, lemon is found in natural furniture polish recipes. Make an all-natural furniture spray with water and lime juice. Or mix lemon with olive oil to make an aromatic furniture polish.

Substitute vinegar for lemon to clean the wood stains and dust while the oil gives it a natural shine. Cornstarch can be used to remove any residue on furniture after polishing.

Baking soda for stains

Baking soda is a powerful natural cleanser for stains on countertops, carpets, and even toilet bowls. Make a paste with water and baking soda to create your own non-toxic cleaning product that removes tough stains and leaves a welcoming aroma.  You may use baking soda to clean carpets and remove odors. Many of the Tucson, AZ clients loves when Tucson Maids uses this to clean the stains in their showers.  

It works equally effective as a kitchen cleaner and deodorizer. 

Scouring powder for scum

If you do not wish to expose little kids in home to chemical cleaners, make your own at home. It is easy and cost-effective. On top of it, the homemade scouring powder works on tough scum and eliminates odor. The best thing is it can be made using some common items in your pantry, including salt, baking soda, washing soda, and essential oil.

Citrusy vinegar for windows

While chemical cleaners smell bad and are toxic, how about making your own natural cleaning product that smells amazing? If you love citrusy aroma, then go for this citrusy vinegar to wipe clean window sills and disinfecting surfaces.

Fill a jar with citrus peels. You may use lemon or orange peels. Pour undiluted white vinegar into the jar with peels. Let the solution rest untouched for a few days. Your natural cleaner is ready to disinfect window sills. Strain out the vinegar and make it work wherever you wish to.

Non-toxic room freshener

Make your own all-natural air freshener with lemon, rosemary, and ginger.  Do not limit yourself to these flavors. Rather, pic your favorite flavors and combine them to create a naturally enlivening air freshener.

Cook your favorites in a quart of water in a pot. Cook covered so the water does not evaporate completely.

If it does escape, experience the aroma filling your kitchen in no time.

Kosher or sea salt to scour dirty surfaces

Salt has abrasive properties. So make it a part of your DIY natural cleaning toolkit. A natural scent booster, salt is known to scour dirty surfaces in combination with a lemon or lemon juice. 

A combination of salt and a few drops of vinegar or lime juice makes a powerful brass cleaner. Dab the surface to be cleaned with vinegar or lime. Sprinkle salt and rub. Rinse and wipe clean with a dry cloth. You will be surprised to see how the DIY natural cleaner works on tough stains.

Natural Heavy-Duty Scrub

One DIY scrub that you need to clean toughest stains. Mix half cup of borax with ½ tsp of lemon. Use the powder on rust stains and experience the magic with your eyes. 

DIY Marble Cleaner

If you are not too happy with the stained marble and do not wish to use chemical cleaners, then let this natural marble cleaner do the magic. All you need is dishwashing liquid and warm water. 

The solution removes any soap residue on kitchen countertops or sinks. Avoid using vinegar and lemon or granite and marble surfaces. The acidic properties will corrode the stone. 

Tea Tree Oil

One of the highly effective natural cleaners, tea tree oil is known for its anti-microbial properties. While tea tree oil is quite expensive, you only need a few drops to let the product work as a cleaner. Add a few drops of the oil when formulating a DIY non-toxic cleaning product and disinfectant. 

Tea tree oil is an amazing deodorizer as well. Dilute with water and spray on surfaces and see how it gets the job done.

Get ready to spruce up your personal space with natural cleaning products that are chemical free and safe. If you seek professional help to do the home cleaning job for you, connect with Tucson Maids today. We use all-natural cleaners to do the job.