There's nothing better than walking into a clean home, but the harsh chemicals in store-bought products are harmful to your health and the environment. A TikToker shared a safer alternative.
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Cathy (@cathyinthewilde) shared a homemade cleaning solution that's better for the planet, your well-being, and saves you money.
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Living off the grid has led Cathy to find creative ways to live more sustainably and affordably. In one video, the TikToker says they keep plastic peanut containers that they fill with orange peels and white wine vinegar.
You can also add rosemary or mint. "It smells great and only costs pennies on the dollar," they say.
Cathy suggests letting the solution cure for about two weeks. You can then use it as an all-purpose cleaner to clean your floors or wipe down your countertops.
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Conventional cleaners effectively kill bacteria and germs, but their chemical ingredients are hazardous to health. For example, glass cleaners contain ammonia and isopropanol , which irritate the eyes, skin, nose and throat. Likewise, oven cleaners use highly caustic bleaches that can burn skin and damage textiles.
Replacing store-bought solutions with homemade solutions is much healthier and most of the ingredients can already be found in your pantry. You can save up to $90 a year by making natural cleaning products at home.
However, the environmental benefits are more impressive. Consider the dangerous bacteria found in untreated water. E. coli can cause kidney disease and gallbladder problems , while salmonella causes diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.
Given the variety of cleaning products with antibacterial and antiviral properties, improper disposal or spillage can lead to the development of resistant strains of bacteria and viruses and pose a threat to public health. Research also shows that disinfectants contribute to poor air quality and can cause asthma and rhinitis when airborne.
Reduce risk with safe and effective ingredients. To remove stovetop grime, make a paste of baking soda, water, and vinegar. Leave it on for 15 minutes and then lightly wipe off the grease.
You can also make a scrub by cutting a lemon in half and sprinkling the inside with salt. Use it to freshen up your kitchen sink before rinsing it off.
As a bonus , an eco-friendly tip : replacing paper towels with an old t-shirt will reduce waste and the number of plastic trash bags.
What everyone says
Commenters were excited to hear Cathy's cleaning tip. One TikTok user said that he also adds lemon peel to his orange peel and white wine vinegar solution. "I fill my spray bottle with it and clean everything!"
Another person commented: "Yes and I do this with lemons and limes too! »
A third user was happy to see Cathy posting this easy cleaning recipe and living a more sustainable lifestyle: "Thank you for sharing this. I'm working harder and harder to live off the grid."
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