Learn how to make DIY non-toxic household cleaners for every room in the house and get a FREE E-Book with all the recipes!
Why should I use DIY non-toxic cleaning products?
Chemically-based cleaning products began to hit the North American market in the early 1900’s. The 1950’s saw a boom of sales. Toxic cleaners were marketed as a quicker, easier, better-smelling way to clean your home.
However, as time passed, people became more aware of potential hazards associated with using chemical cleaners in their homes. These are just a few concerns:
- Many cleaning products contain a host of unpronounceable ingredients ( ethylene glycol monobutyl acetate??). Many can irritate eyes, skin, lungs, and throat.
- Some chemical products can be fatal if they are ingested or swallowed (meaning they must be kept away from children)
- Many products should only be used in well-ventilated areas, and with gloves, because they are dangerous to skin and lungs
- More and more products on the market are being linked to various forms of cancer
- Toxic cleaning products release VOC’s (Volatile Organic Compounds) into the air. All family members and pets may breathe in these compounds.
Laws do not require companies to list all of the ingredients on cleaning products. Because of this, consumers are not able to make informed choices regarding what’s in their products!
While marketing executives work hard to convince the consumer (ie. us) that this is ‘totally fine’ and will leave your house cleaner than ever before, generations of people have used healthier alternatives that work just as well.
How do I make DIY non-toxic household cleaners?
Luckily, it’s super easy!
All you need are a few simple pantry ingredients and a few essential oils, and you’re all set.
Stock up on these items and you’re set to clean every room in your house:
Lemon and Tea Tree Essential Oils
When you mix these ingredients in various ways, you can create window cleaners, all-purpose sprays, kitchen & bath scrubs, and more!
Why should I use essential oils to clean my house?
Essential oils are a great powerhouse for around the home. Among a host of benefits, essential oils make excellent additions to non-toxic household cleaners.
For example, tea tree oil is both antifungal and antimicrobial, making it a perfect ingredient to help clean bathrooms and kitchens.
Lemon essential oil is a powerful cleansing and purifying agent. Not to mention that it makes your house smell fresh and clean!
Other essential oils have a range of benefits, from calming properties to cleansing benefits. It’s only natural that they do so well added into non-toxic household cleaners.
How to get your FREE DIY non-toxic household cleaners E-Book!
We’ve worked to compile all our best easy, natural, DIY, non-toxic household cleaners into one comprehensive E-Book just for you. In it, you’ll find recipes to make cleaning products for every room in your house, including a spray cleanser for hands and face! We’ve done the work to make it easy for you!
Get your FREE E-Book here:
Looking for more? Check these out!
Two Ingredient Foaming Hand Soap
What natural, DIY cleaning recipes do you like to use in your home? Let us know in the comments below!
Pin it for later
Sign up below for all our new DIY natural recipes sent straight to you. You’ll also get access to new hints, recipes, and all kinds of neat stuff from A Little Hint of This right in your inbox.
Thanks for being part of the Little Hints community!
Thank you, Lyndsay, for not only promoting non-toxic cleaners but also explaining the benefits of each ingredient. You’ve made it easy for us to make the switch.
Oh good! I’m so glad it is helpful for you!
Excellent blog, good to see someone is posting quality information. Thanks for sharing this useful information. Keep up the good work.
Awe, thank you so much! I do my best 😉