DIY Safe Cleaning Products!

These DIY products are safe and easy to make!

Recently I started looking into the harmful products that I had under my kitchen and bathroom sinks. I have been working hard in the New Year to continue making changes to maintain a healthy lifestyle the best I can, yet I continued to spray and wipe my house down with nasty chemical ridden products.  Research has showed that the average household contains at least 62 toxic chemicals, which are often used on a routine basis (synthetic fragrances, fumes from oven cleaner, toilet / shower cleaner), and some of these products can be linked to cancer, tumors, asthma, migraines, skin irritation, poisoning of infants / young children, and many other harmful risks.

Here are a few things you want to stay away from:
- Phthalates- Often found labeled as fragrances in scented perfumes, soaps and cleaners- Has also been linked to low sperm count in men, and disruption within the endocrine system.

-Perchloroethylene- Often found in carpet cleaners, and spot treatment- Possible carcinogen, may cause dizziness, loss of balance and coordination. Be careful when dry cleaning items, this is often found on the cleaning products used to maintain the scent after items are cleaned and prepared for pick up

-Triclosan- Most likely found in cleaning products and soaps labeled as antibacterial .. this agent can actually promote the growth of drug resistant bacteria! There is research being conducted to determine whether there is a negative impact on the endocrine system over time.

-2- Butoxyethanol- Most commonly used in window and glass cleaner. If inhaled, this product can cause issues with kidney and liver damage, as well as sore throat and narcosis and is not required by the EPA to be listed on products so be on the look out for GLYCOLETHERS
Creating your own products is a safe and cost effective way to maintain a HEALTHY home and diminish the risks of exposure to hazardous materials. Below is a list of the products pictured above, and the easy steps to making them! 

• "BLEACH"- 1/3 C Hydrogen Peroxide, 1 Tbsp lemon juice, water, essential oil (EO) of choice
• Dusting Spray-  1C water, 1/4C white vinegar, 2 Tbsp olive oil, 10-15 drops E.O of choice
• All purpose- 2C water, 1/2C vinegar, 1 tsp castille soap, 1 tsp baking soda, EO of choice 
• Glass cleaner- 1C vinegar, 1C water, lemon E.O
• Toilet Cleaner- 1C baking soda, 1C vinegar, tea tree EO
• Soft cleaning scrub- 1/2 C baking soda, 2 Tbsp water, 1 Tbsp salt, 1/2 tsp castille soap, EO of choice
• Floor cleaner- 1C alcohol, 2C water, lemon / rosemary EO 

Essential Oils with Cleaning Properties

(antibacterial, antiseptic)

Lemongrass

Eucalyptus  

Peppermint

Orange

Lavender

Bergamot

Oregano

Tea Tree 

(also antiviral, antimicrobial)

Add any of these to your cleaning solutions and enjoy! 

Use caution when using products that include vinegar and baking soda- fizzing will occur when you mix the ingredients, and pressure will build up in the bottle at first... let some of the air out from time to time. 

Want to boost your cleaning sprays? 

Place orange peels in vinegar and let sit for 2 weeks... drain, dilute with water, and use as a cleaner! 

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