5 Eco-Friendly Bathroom Disinfectants
Although we might not notice it in a single glance, hundreds of pathogenic micro-organisms accumulate in the bathroom that can make us sick.
In addition, the humidity, bacteria and residues often lead to unpleasant odors that can inconvenience us.
In this article, we’d like to share 5 great options so you can remember them as an alternative.
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1. Rosemary and tea tree oil
The combination of rosemary’s disinfectant properties with tea tree oil’s antibacterial powers gives us a potent cleaning product. It’s wonderful in removing the dirty build-up in bathrooms.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons of dried rosemary (30 g)
- 2 cups of water (500 ml)
- 6 drops of essential tea tree oil
Preparation
- Bring the water to a boil and add the rosemary.
- Cover the pot and let it cool until the water is warm.
- After, strain it and add the essential tea tree oil.
Use
- Spray the disinfectant product on the toilet, tiles and sink.
- Leave to work for a few minutes and wipe off the grime with a brush or a microfiber rag.
2. White vinegar, lemon and baking soda
The ingredients that we mix together to make this eco-friendly product allows us to disinfect every corner in the bathroom as well as remove those yellow stains that often form on the inside of the toilet.
Ingredients
- ½ cup of white vinegar (125 ml)
- Juice of one lemon
- ½ cup of baking soda (75 g)
Preparation
- Mix the white vinegar with the lemon juice together and set the baking soda aside.
Use
- Spray the vinegar and lemon solution on the toilet’s surface and leave it to work for 2 or 3 minutes.
- After, sprinkle on the baking soda and leave it for 5 more minutes.
- Clean off with a brush or a microfiber rag and wash off.
- Use it also to clean sinks, showers and floors.
3. Hydrogen peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is an antiseptic and antibacterial product that we can use as a healthy option for keeping our bathrooms impeccable and germ-free.
Even thought it’s slightly gentler than the previous options, it’s great for fighting lime and soap stains.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup of hydrogen peroxide (62 ml)
- ¼ cup of water (62 ml)
Preparation
- Heat up some water and, when warm, add the hydrogen peroxide.
Use
- Spray the liquid on your sink, toilet and shower. Leave to work for 5 minutes.
- Wash off and dry with an absorbent rag.
4. Baking soda and lemon
We can use a paste made from baking soda and lemon juice as an alternative for disinfecting the toilet and shower.
These ingredients eliminate the germs that build up on the surface in addition to removing fungus and lime stains.
Ingredients
- ½ cup of baking soda (75 g)
- Juice of one lemon
Preparation
- Juice the lemon and mix it with the baking soda until a thick paste forms.
Use
- Scrub the paste onto the surface that you intend to clean and leave it to work for 15 minutes.
- Remove the leftover paste with a brush and wash off.
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5. Apple cider vinegar and lemon
Even though we usually associate apple cider vinegar with cooking or medicinal purposes, it’s good to know that it’s also an excellent ecological product for cleaning homes.
To make this cleaning product, we can combine it with lemon juice to make a fabulous formula that can bleach and disinfect bathrooms.
Ingredients
- ½ cup of organic apple cider vinegar (125 ml)
- Juice of ½ lemon
Preparation
- Combine organic apple cider vinegar with the juice of half a lemon.
Use
- Spray the liquid on the toilet, sink and faucet. Leave it on for 5 minutes.
- After, scrub the surface with a brush or rag and wash off.
Are you interested in using these cleaning products yet? If you’re still using aggressive chemicals, try out using these natural products and discover that you can keep your bathroom spotless without putting yourself at risk for side effects.
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