Here at Purely Green Environmental, we love our customers. Whether we’re at your residence for mold testing or providing expert advice through industry knowledge, your best interest is always the priority. Given the unprecedented worldwide events that are unfolding, we’ve found ourselves running short on everyday items. Items that are important in keeping away harmful molds and bacteria. However, before the days of commercialized cleaning wipes and sprays, people still managed to successfully clean their homes. So, we’re taking a step back for a moment to provide you with a few at-home solutions to keep your home sanitized while our shelves are bare.
Homemade disinfecting wipes
A recent article by My Heavenly Recipes provides folk with a great way to make at-home disinfecting wipes. Although this recipe calls for a few hard to find items, many homes may find they already have what’s needed.
- Roll of paper tolls cut in half (or a roll of toilet paper if you have extra to spare)
- 1 cup of isopropyl alcohol (at least 70% concentration)
- 1 tablespoon of Dawn dish soap
- 2 cups of distilled water
- 3 drops of tea tree oil (optional)
Instructions:
- Place your cut paper towels into a glass jar or empty container of Clorox/Lysol wipes
- Mix the water, rubbing alcohol, and dish soap
- Slowly pour your liquid mixture around the edges of the paper towels allowing the liquid to absorb for approximately two minutes
- Store covered in a dry area
DIY floor cleaner
Your floors are potentially some of the dirtiest areas of your home. While routine cleaning is not only protecting your investment, it’s keeping your home clean. With as little as one ingredient, vinegar, you can make a simple, natural cleaning solution that works well on most surfaces – not just floors!
- 1 gallon of distilled water mixed with ½ cup of vinegar. Yes, it’s that easy! However, this solution is NOT recommended for stone floors as it can cause staining.
All-Purpose cleaner
From bathrooms to kitchens, windows to counters, these natural cleaning recipes from Better Homes & Gardens are the perfect solution. Not only will you reduce the germs in your home, but you’ll also be left with a fresh smelling room!
- ¾ cup of hydrogen peroxide
- ½ cup of distilled white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon of unscented liquid Castile soap
- 2 cups of water
- 10 drops of tea tree oil
- 20 drops of lavender essential oil
Combine all of the ingredients in a 24 ounce spray bottle and shake before each use. For an extra boost to remove mildew, sprinkle baking soda onto the surface before scrubbing.
During this time of uncertainty, it’s crucial to take a step back and remember there’s almost always a solution! This too shall pass! Here at Purely Green Environmental, we’ll continue to be here to support you with mold testing information as well as other at-home solutions. As always, we thank you for continued support and look forward to what the future holds!
