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Natural spring cleaning
10 Tips for a 100% Homemade Spring Cleaning!
Spring is a season of refreshment and rejuvenation, making it a great opportunity to clean your home and the items within it. Here are 10 tips for maintaining your household using natural cleaning products:
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Use Baking Soda to Restore Shine to Your Oven:
Baking soda effectively removes dirt and grime from your oven. Sprinkle it over dirty areas, then spray with water. For vertical walls, you can create a paste to leave overnight before scrubbing with a sponge. There you have it, a brand new oven!
Use French Chalk to Neutralize Bad Odors:
Montmorillonite, a true ally against unpleasant odors. Simply sprinkle a bit on surfaces emitting unpleasant odors (such as litter boxes, ashtrays…) and let it work its magic; the odor will dissipate.
Use Blanc de Meudon to give your lawn a boost:
The use of Blanc de Meudon, or Spanish white, might seem unusual for the garden, but it significantly helps those who want a vibrant and green lawn. Simply spread the product over the entirety of your lawn, using approximately 100 grams per square meter of surface, and let it sit. The lawn will absorb and benefit from all the calcium, making it greener as summer approaches! There’s no danger to your children or pets; this product is 100% natural and biodegradable.
Use Sorrel Salt to Remove Oxidation from Metals:
Restoring the shine to tarnished metals is very simple with the power of Sorrel Salt. All you need to do is immerse an object in a mixture of Sorrel Salt and hot water for a few minutes, and once rinsed, dry it. It will regain its original appearance.
Use Washing Soda Crystals to Clean the Bottom of Toilets:
Washing soda crystals will help you restore your toilet bowl to its pristine condition. Put 2 to 3 tablespoons in 1 liter of very hot water and wait for the crystals to dissolve. Then pour into the toilet bowl and let it sit for 20 minutes. Scrub, and you’re done.
Use Citric Acid to Remove Limescale from Your Toilets:
Citric acid is an excellent limescale remover that will allow you to clean and descale your toilets. Just mix 2 teaspoons with half a liter of warm water, and you’ll have brand new toilets! (Bonus tip: it also has the ability to remove moss from your terraces, which is quite useful as the days approach).
Use Sodium Percarbonate to Restore Shine to Your Oven:
Sodium Percarbonate effectively removes dirt and grime from your oven. Sprinkle it over dirty areas, then spray with water. For vertical walls, you can create a paste to leave overnight before scrubbing with a sponge. There you have it, a brand new oven!
Use 14° White Vinegar to Eliminate Limescale:
Vinegar is a natural product well known for its effectiveness in removing limescale from electrical appliances such as kettles and coffee makers, as well as from showerheads and faucets.
Use Black Soap to Clean Your Floor:
Black soap is a highly versatile product with many properties. It can act as a degreaser for stoves and dishes, but it’s especially renowned for its effectiveness in making your floors silky smooth. Diluted in water, it cleans your floor in one go, degreases it, and makes it shine. This way, your children can play on the floor safely.
Use Marseille Soap to Clean Your Sofa:
Marseille soap has its little-known virtues for all. Dissolve a few pieces in warm water, gently rub your armchair following the direction of the fabric, wipe with a clean cloth dampened with clear water, and dry everything. You now have a refreshed sofa!
Spring cleaning can be effective and environmentally friendly thanks to the use of natural products. These simple tips and tricks allow you to take care of your home while preserving your health and that of the planet. Welcome Spring with a clean and bright interior!