Creating your own plant-based cleaning product for your home can be a great natural, organic and sustainable way to keep your living space clean. plant-based cleaning products are completely non-toxic, safe to use around children and animals, as well as better for the environment when compared to conventional chemical cleaners. Making plant-based cleaning products is also budget friendly, easy to make and requires minimal effort!
For this DIY project you will need some basic ingredients that can be found at most grocery stores or online retailers: white vinegar, baking soda, essential oils (optional), water and any plant material you’d like to use (lemons, oranges, lavender etc). Using plant materials in your cleaner enhances its effectiveness while adding a pleasant scent as well.
To start off you want to take the plant material of choice (lemons or oranges work great) and cut them into small pieces then place them in a bowl or pot with two cups of water. Heat this mixture over medium heat until it boils then reduce the heat and let it simmer for up to an hour. Once finished strain the liquid out of the plant material into another vessel and discard the plant material itself.
Now take one cup of this plant infused liquid and pour it into a spray bottle along with one teaspoon of baking soda, one tablespoon of white vinegar and 10 drops of essential oil (if desired). Securely seal the lid on the bottle shake it vigorously for about 30 seconds before using. The next step is simple: just spray and wipe down any surface you’d like!
Using plant-based cleaning products is incredibly beneficial for both yourself and the environment. Not only do they help you avoid harsh chemicals found in traditional cleaners, but they also provide natural anti-bacterial properties from plant materials themselves. Plant-based cleaners are also cost effective since all of these ingredients are inexpensive or can easily be grown yourself! So why not switch over today to plant-based cleaning? You’ll feel good knowing your home is being cleaned safely while helping preserve our planet’s resources at the same time!
