Apart from avoiding plastic waste, when you make your own cleaning products you will also be avoiding harmful pollutants that, according to the American Lung Association, can be found in commercial cleaners, even in some that are sold as “natural” or “green.”
The following ingredients will cover most of your common cleaning needs:
Water
Baking soda
White vinegar
Lemon
Castile soap
Hydrogen peroxide
Borax
Essential oils
Olive oil
You can find some useful recipes on this page, or simply do a search for “homemade sustainable natural cleaning products” and explore the options.
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