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Cleaning your home the natural way

Hi there, I’m sure that by this stage most of us are well aware that most of the surfaces in our homes can very easily be cleaned with kitchen cupboard staples such as vinegar and essential oils. While the essential oils add a pleasant fragrance they also contain antimicrobial properties which make them perfect for killing the various germs which cause colds, flus and other infections. These natural cleaners are not only non-toxic and inexpensive but they are also very easy to make while being very good at their job of removing dirt, grease and grime. Below you will find the products necessary and the instructions on how to make a vinegar glass cleaner perfect for streak free windows and a naturally scented antimicrobial hand wash.

Vinegar Glass Cleaner

• 170ml water
• 90ml distilled white vinegar
• 2 drops lemon essential oil

Mix the ingredients in a spray bottle and shake well. Spray onto surface and wipe clean with a lint free cloth. The white vinegar and water make an inexpensive yet effective window and glass cleaner while the lemon essential oil acts as an antimicrobial agent and provides a pleasant zingy fragrance. Natural cleaning at its best!

Antiseptic Hand Wash

• 250ml natural hand and body soap (I like to use Dr Bronner’s Baby Castile liquid soap)
• 30 drops Lavender essential oil
• 20 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
• 10 drops Lemon essential oil

Combine the ingredients together in a soap dispenser and mix well. The wonderful combination of essential oils offers antimicrobial properties and a very pleasant fragrance.
So you see easy peasy and definitely worth a try. Keep checking in for more DIY natural cleaning recipes.

Eimear xx