Cleaning with DIY Cleaning Products

Since we are all settling in to our new situation, we have adjusted our routines to fill our days. Trying new cooking recipes, watching 10 episodes of our favorite TV-series in a row or making the house spring ready – we have to keep ourselves busy. On top of that, cleaning is an important duty nowadays as spending more time at home, leads to more dust and dirt.

Especially people who suffer from allergies need a clean environment. We sometimes don’teven realize how much pollen and dirt enter through open windows. Therefore, cleaning routines are more important than ever and another tick box on our daily to do list.

Do you know what happens if you don’t remove dust regularly? Pollen will gather in the corners and dust mites can emerge. To cut a long story short: not vacuuming the floors regularly could even cause allergies or make existing allergies worse. To prevent this scenario and keep it as easy and clean as possible, just use a powerful vacuum cleaner to ensure a clean and dust-free environment. If you want extra flexibility and want to reach every nook andcranny due, use a cordless hand-held vacuum.

Just contact our customer support if you need help in choosing the right one. Vacuuming the floors regularly only brings you one step closer to a clean house, but there could be still more work to be done. This leads us to the question: which other cleaning supplies do we need? The variety of cleaning products in supermarkets can be overwhelming.Or, what if you can’t or don’t want to go to the shops to get your cleaning supplies? Just go shopping in your pantry! We’ve created some sustainable “do it yourself” cleaning tips, you don’t even have to leave the house for.

Home, sweet home – the place where most of us feel the most comfortable. The longer we stay home the more the kitchen turns into our favorite place to be. The kitchen is the number one place in the house where we all come together to prepare snacks, cook meals for the family or simply to open the fridge for the 10th time today to realize that the ingredients stillhaven’t changed. But the more time we spend in the kitchen the more bacteria gather on our surfaces, sinks, fridges and kitchen appliances.

That’s why it’s good to know what baking powder can be used for other than baking. It’s awell-known remedy for all kinds of bacteria, germs and bad smells which lurk in hidden spots in your kitchen.

All you need is:

•4 tablespoons baking soda

•1 cup warm water

Simply combine the two ingredients to begin your battle against stubborn stains and residues.Your refrigerator, stainless-steel sink and all other kitchen appliances can be cleaned with the mixture. Baking soda combined with a little water can form a texture similar to a paste which helps you remove persistent stains on stainless steel surfaces. Use a cloth to apply the paste and rub it in gently. Last but not least, give it a good rinse and your stainless-steel sink will look as good as new.

You’ll realize how good it feels to have a clean kitchen without any harsh smells or dry spots on your hands from the usage of chemicals and might feel motivated to continue on cleaning. Think about which room in your house needs a touch-up next, how about the bathroom?

All you need is an effective all-purpose-cleaner - we all know and love it because of its convenience. But who needs a highly chemical product from the supermarket if you can create an effective, natural and sustainable alternative. Our lemon-scented all-rounder can be used for bathrooms, kitchens and outdoor furniture. While the predominant part of most all-purpose-cleaners are chemicals, our sustainable and chemical-free DIY version is based entirely on natural ingredients.

You therefore only need:

•½ cup white vinegar

•2 cups water

•Rosemary sprigs

•Lemon rind

Mix all ingredients together, fill them into a spray bottle (alternatively a normal bottle whichmay make it a bit harder to dispense it) and let your mixture rest and infuse for a week. Seven days later, your natural all-purpose cleaner will be your best friend in removing hard waterstains, all kinds of smudges, clean trash cans and much more. Please keep in mind, not to use your cleaner on granite, as it will etch the stone.

Also have you noticed the nice smell? Whilst lemon and rosemary add a fresh scent to the mixture, rosemary acts as a natural disinfectant and lemon further supports its cleaning power.Especially the disinfection aspect is essential in times like these. You can use your product tominimize the spread of bacteria on susceptible surfaces such as door handles or railings.

You can be proud of yourself for cleaning the house and deserve some relaxing “me-time”now. When it comes to our skin, we prefer all-natural as well. So why not treat yourself withan all-natural face mask as a reward for all this hard work you’ve done inside the house.Everything you need for that, you can find in your pantry as well

While preparing this face mask, remember, that you shouldn’t eat all the ingredientsbeforehand even though the mixture smells and tastes extremely delicious.

Just mix together:

•1/4 avocado

•1 tablespoon cocoa powder

•1 tablespoon honey

Gently apply the mixture on your face. Let it sink in for about 10 minutes. You will feel your skin being hydrated and naturally glowy thanks to the powerful ingredients. Avocado hydrates your skin, cocoa is an excellent soothing antioxidant, and honey has an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect. To make it extra refreshing, let the mixture cool down in your freshly cleaned fridge before applying.

What a great finish to a productive day. Be proud of yourself for taking care of your happy place. Now you can truly enjoy your extra time at home.