5 Everyday Products You Can Prepare At Home

You can avoid using chemicals, both for your personal hygiene and for cleaning your interior. In just a few minutes, you can prepare much healthier products.

Although there are hundreds of products on the market that may seem like miraculous, natural alternatives prepared at home can also be used. They are good for the environment, and they also save time, space and money.

It is true that most natural ingredients are not as effective as industrial chemicals.

However, this is not a brake for those who prioritize their health and their wallet over very aggressive cleaning products.

Thanks to the internet, you can access hundreds of recipes every day that allow you to prepare your own cleaning supplies at home.

As some of you may not always have access to the solutions offered by the big brands, we are going to offer you 5 everyday products that you can prepare at home to replace conventional items.

How about learning how to prepare them?

1. Mouthwash

Mouthwashes are designed to remove most of the bacteria that collects in our mouths.

Although there are many industrial brands that offer all sizes and prices, it is much healthier to prepare a homemade mouthwash, with natural ingredients.

Ingredients

• ½ cup of distilled water (125 ml)
• two tablespoons of baking soda (10 g)
• 2 drops of tea tree essential oil
• 2 drops of mint essential oil

Preparation

• Put all the ingredients in a glass jar, then mix them well. Before using this mouthwash, it is necessary to shake it well, to prevent the baking soda from remaining at the bottom.

2. Moisturizing soap

Soap is one of the most widely used products in every household around the world.

Although there are many classic recipes to prepare it at home, we are going to offer you a variant that uses all the virtues of coconut oil.

Although many of us use this ingredient as a natural moisturizer, it is also possible to make small moisturizing shower soaps.

Ingredients

• ½ cup of coconut oil (125 ml)
• ½ cup of shea butter (110 g)
• half a cup of beeswax (125 g)

Preparation

• Pour all the ingredients into a glass jar, then heat them in a bain-marie.
• Stir everything well to integrate all the elements in the preparation. When your mixture is ready, pour it into individual molds to create your little homemade soaps.

3. The natural deodorant

Regular use of chemical deodorants stains the armpits, and can even cause allergic reactions.

To replace them with a healthier option, you can also use the following recipe.

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons of coconut oil (60 g)
•  ⅛ cup of ground turmeric (30 g)
• ⅛ cup of corn starch (30 g)
• ¼ cup of baking soda (62 g)

Preparation

• Place all the dry ingredients in one container. Then add a little coconut oil, until the mixture takes on a texture of ointment, or cream.
• Optionally, you can also add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to make your deodorant smell good.

4. The stain remover

There is nothing more difficult than removing stains from clothing or upholstery.

To stop using chemicals that damage your tissue right now, try the following recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 volume of hydrogen peroxide
• 1 part baking soda
• 2 volumes of water
• 1 bottle with spray

Preparation

• Put all the ingredients in a spray bottle, then shake them well so that they blend in properly.

5. The window product

When your windows are very dirty, it is difficult to restore them to their original appearance without resorting to special products.

This homemade window cleaner, very easy to make, will become your best ally for cleaning all the glass surfaces in your home.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of isopropyl alcohol (250 ml)
• 1 cup of water (250 ml)
• a spoonful of white vinegar (10 g)
• 1 bottle with spray

Preparation

• Mix all the ingredients until you obtain a homogeneous liquid. Then pour it into your sprayer to make it easier to apply.

Start preparing your home cleaning and hygiene products today, and you will see how effective they are in making all your daily tasks easier.

Check at your nearest natural store to get the products you don’t have on hand. Then, spend some of your time preparing natural products that are safe for the environment.