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Making your own cleaning products
I share a few tips in this blog post on how to make your own environmentally friendly cleaning products
A few months ago I looked into cleaning products that have a positive social impact and decided to switch to products from Method due to its B Corp status and the fact it is widely available (you can read more here).
The practical problems I had with Method
Although I like the organisation’s values I did not like the products for a number of slightly unexpected reasons:
1- the toilet cleaner dispensed more cleaner than seemed necessary (making it not very ‘green’ and expensive)
2- the shower cleaner didn’t work as well as my previous brand (Ecover)
3- the washing up liquid had a pump action dispenser which required the bottle to remain upright which just didn’t work for me
When I was considering alternatives, Joanna Choukeir, who works at one of my clients (Uscreates), told me that she had started to make her own cleaning products and I asked for more details. She very kindly sent me the following instructions:
Making your own cleaning products – suggestions from Joanna
- Washing detergent (colours): grate a soap bar (usually the natural olive oil bars) and mix it with some baking soda
- Washing detergent (whites): same as above but I add a squeeze of lemon
- Worktops, bathroom, sink cleaner: use baking soda and apple cider vinegar (this works great in areas where there is hard water or anywhere water leaves white marks on taps/sinks etc.)
- Washing up liquid: grate a soap bar and mix it with a bit of baking soda, lemon juice and water
- Mirrors and windows: just wipe with a piece of dry newspaper! Add a drop of water for stubborn stains
- Stainless steel surfaces: wipe with a drop of olive oil on a cotton pad
- Wooden and tiled floors: use grated soap bar and water
- Pots and pans: same as washing up liquid, but then wipe with a cotton pad and olive oil
