The personal stylist and maker of eco-friendly cleaning products shares five ways to clean with non-toxic DIY agents:
Start from scratch
Start by making your own all-purpose cleaning spray. I make multiple solutions, but if you can’t commit to making several different cleaning products at home, then just make one all-purpose Castile spray.
It’s just two cups of distilled water, a quarter of a cup of Castile soap and 15 drops of essential oil. I like lavender or tea tree oil because they both have antiseptic properties. This solution can be used for almost anything and is so non-toxic that you could safely drink it—not that you’d want to.
Find your formula
Do your research but don’t believe everything you read. I did a lot of research online and there are a lot of mixed messages out there. The big discovery for me was that vinegar and baking soda don’t mix; they cancel each other out and basically don’t clean anything, but some recipes still recommend combining them.
Also, don’t mix vinegar and Castile soap—that just causes a big mess. Experiment for yourself and see what works best for you.
