Tuesday, April 29, 2014

6 Plants used to clean the home

Nature is amazing! Sure you did not know of these six  plants used to clean the home. Today we tell you how to use and take advantage of all they have to offer, while those dreaded and unpleasant toxic trace.

There are several plants that are used to clean the house , then we offer several recipes that include!

6. Lavender to disinfect the house

Plants used to clean the home

You can use it as a disinfectant because of its properties, you just have to add it to other household cleaners such as vinegar or water with baking soda. Put into practice this recipe!

To clean carpets, prepare a cleaning solution with ¾ cup baking soda, ¼ cup cornstarch ¼ cup lavender flowers. Combine ingredients in a bowl and then spread the mixture on stains on the carpet; let stand overnight and the next day with clean water.

5. Rose petals to clean the sink

Plants used to clean the home

To clean the sink with rose petals need 1 cup baking soda, 1 Tbsp. salt, ¼ cup of rose petals.

Place all ingredients in the blender, then add a little water to moisten the mixture and proceed to clean the sink and faucets. It is ideal to prevent corrosion!

4.Purpose Cleaner eucalyptus or thyme

Plants used to clean the home

You can create a multi-purpose cleaner for washable surfaces: 1 cup liquid castile soap, 6 cups water, ¼ cup lemon juice, ¼ cup eucalyptus leaves or tea thyme leaves. Place all ingredients in a bucket and proceeds to clean the surface with a cloth soaked in the mixture.

3. Fungicide chamomile

Plants used to clean the home

Need a fungicide for example for cleaning mushrooms in the bath or shower mold? Just prepare chamomile tea, wait to cool and ready for use.

2. Repels moths with clove

Plants used to clean the home

A very aromatic and repels home environments for your closet or moths; You can do so by clicking near about 20-30 cloves into an orange.

1. Menta against ants

Plants used to clean the home

If ants or mosquitoes have invaded the house will only take a few mint leaves and scatter them in the corners and flee in terror! Also, you can develop your own peppermint essential oils to scent your entire house once you clean it, and even add other home cleaning products.

You need herbs like mint, lavender, thyme and rosemary. How to do it? Cut the selected herbs and place in a glass container that can be sealed. Heat vegetable or olive oil (not boiling, just that is hot to the touch). Then add the oil to the container to soak the herbs and store it tightly covered for a week in a dark place. Then strain it and you have obtained your own essential oil.

Do you know of other plants that serve to household cleaning ? Put your contribution, we will like to read it!

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