With recent light being shed upon the dangers of chemical cleaners, many people are looking for more natural solutions. Cleaning the home is a task that many people hate, but it is still needed. For many years now, chemical cleaners have helped simplify the process, with powerful additives that help banish tough stains and dirt quickly.
A simple, all purpose natural cleaning solution that you can make at home in minutes is a mixture of orange peels and vinegar. It’s simple. Place the peel of one to two oranges in a glass jar or a plastic spray bottle, and fill to the top with vinegar.
The cleaning powers of the vinegar will do wonders for your home, with the powerful fresh smell of oranges blotting out the bitter stench of the vinegar, leaving your home clean and smelling pleasant. Got some olive oil or other vegetable oil sitting around? Utilize it to the fullest power by mixing two cups of it with the juice of a single lemon. This will create a powerful, chemical free furniture polish.
Dip a soft cloth into the mixture and get to work polishing wooden chairs, your table and other items. Alternatively, you can use equal parts lemon juice and olive oil to buff small stains and scratches off of wood. Lastly, salt can be used to get stains and scratches off of things like dishware and wooden surfaces. All natural solutions, found right in your kitchen.