3 natural ingredients to clean your home without damaging your health (and environment)

Cleaning your home can be (at least sometimes) one of the most satisfying things to do. We see instant results and it has an immediate effect on our well-being. The psychologist Jordan Peterson even dedicated a whole lecture explaining the butterfly effect it can have on one's life

When we try to maintain a certain level of cleanliness, we tend to use aggressive cleaning supplies by hoping the get the best results. Unfortunately, extreme chemicals can have extreme damaging effects on our health. Little that we know that we can also use natural ingredients to keep our house clean and healthy.

White vinegar as a disinfectant

Vinegar has disinfecting properties and can be used on smooth surfaces. Vinegar is ideal for cleaning and wiping windows.

Baking Soda

Baking powder is ideal for neutralizing unpleasant odors. It can be used especially in the bathroom and in the refrigerator. Baking soda can als be used as a dupe for bleaching products. It also helps to get rid of stains on clothes or to clean dishes.

Essential Oils

When cleaning, we also want to neutralize odors or have a light scent in the air. Although room sprays have a wide variety of scents to choose from, they are very harmful to inhale. Essential oils are a healthy alternative to air fresheners. Depending on what smell you wish to have at your home, you can also profit from from a variety of health benefits.