Many people find themselves lost between the marketed cleaning products that have negative effects on health and natural cleaning products that are not well known. To effectively clean your toilet, discover this recipe and natural trick.
Every year more than $ 275 million is spent on cleaning products in Canada. These cleaning products are intended to keep our homes healthy, yet they contain chemicals that are very detrimental to our health.
The side effects and the dangers of cleaning products
You have surely found warnings on household packaging such as: Danger, attention, toxic or even poison. These messages give only a general idea of the seriousness of these products, yet their effects are deadly.
Deodorants and disinfectants are suspected to be carcinogenic
They contain chlorinated phenols which are highly toxic to the respiratory system (asthma and other respiratory diseases)
Risk of pulmonary edema and infectious complications
Petroleum solvents cause damage to the mucous membranes
Liquids and gels can cause severe and immediate burns
Risk of irritation or allergies
They contain 10-50% hydrochloric acid which causes irritation of the respiratory tract
Some products for windows are harmful to the nervous system, bone marrow, kidneys and liver.
Headaches
Malformation of babies
Pollution
Some products that we use in our kitchens can also be excellent cleaning products without the harmful effects. We offer you a recipe and a simple and natural tip.
Ingredients
- ½ cup of baking soda
- ½ cup citric acid
- ½ cup cornstarch
- Spray bottle filled with water
- Tote Bag
- 25 drops of essential oils, preferably orange and lemongrass (or the perfume of your choice)
Preparation:
For starters, you will need a mold and a pair of gloves. Mix all ingredients, except essential oils, in the bag and shake well. Open the bag and stir the mixture 2 to 3 times with the spray bottle inside.
Repeat this step 5 to 7 times and if the bag inflates, let the air out. You will get a homogeneous paste. Add the essential oils of your choice and stir the mixture further.
Put the mixture in the molds you have chosen, store them firmly and let them dry in the air for two days. Remove them from the molds and let them air dry for a day or two more. Store and use them whenever you need to clean the toilet.
Benefits of citric acid and cornstarch
Citric acid: It is a natural, fully biodegradable vegetable acid that is often used for descaling, dissolving, cleaning and removing rust. It is obtained from vegetable matter, including 95% of the acidity of the lemon. This acid can descalarate limestone around faucets and appliances (dishwasher, kettle, washing machine ...). Citric acid is used to clean and disinfect worktops, toilet bowls, bathtubs and floors. It is also very effective in removing rust.
Cornstarch: is commonly used in cooking. But it is very effective in cleaning various areas and surfaces of the house. Toilets, furniture and wood surfaces, windows and floors can all be cleaned with this product.
People with oily hair can also replace the shampoo with cornstarch. It is also effective for sunburn, bites and insect bites.
Caution :
- Citric acid should be used very diluted
- It should not be used on aluminum and marble.
- Avoid contact with skin and eyes, use gloves
- Keep out of reach of children.