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Floors tend to lose their shine over time and it is not always easy to remedy this irreversible state of affairs. However, deep cleaning can take effect using natural ingredients with properties capable of reversing the trend. Here are some grandma’s recipes using natural ingredients to achieve this.
When we have a task as tedious as washing the floor, chemicals automatically come to mind. However, these are still very dispensable as long as we know what natural ingredients to arm ourselves with. And for good reason, it is very possible to adopt a series of habits based on ecological ingredients capable of descaling, cleaning and removing the most stubborn dirt.
Grandma’s tricks to leave your interior floor like new
Castile Cleansing Soap
If you’re dealing with stubborn dirt, know that Castile soap, whether bar or liquid, is a versatile cleaner that does wonders on clothes, walls or even in the kitchen. Your floors will not be spared from its cleaning power. To make your own soap-based cleanser, it is best to get grated Castile soap.
What you will need:
- 1 tablespoon castile soap
- 3 to 4 drops of essential oil
- 4 liters of hot water
To start making your homemade cleaner, simply grate some Castile soap into a bar and mix it with hot water. Once the mixture is homogenized, add 3 to 4 drops of lavender essential oil or the oil of your choice to flavor. Speaking of scents, there is no need to buy a commercial air freshener. Here you have no less than 5 natural recipes to make at home and save a few cents.
white vinegar cleaner
Speaking of versatility, it’s hard not to name white vinegar as the ultimate natural cleaner. Together with baking soda, it is a very effective cleaner for disinfecting many surfaces. However, its use is not recommended if your floor is made of natural stone. So, if you have a marble floor, avoid applying vinegar to it, otherwise it will stain.
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