It's important to keep our homes clean and disinfected to stay healthy and prevent the spread of germs. But you don't need to rely on harsh chemicals to do so. You can use some safer ingredients or make your own natural disinfecting spray. In this article we will show you three easy options.
Option 1: A quick make and use Percarbonate Spray
Safe to use on most surfaces, including kitchen counters, bathroom fixtures, and toys - just avoid use on aluminium.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tablespoon Sodium Percarbonate Oxybleach
- 250ml hot water (>30degrees)
- 10-15 drops Essential Oil (optional)
TOOLS
- 500ml glass pray bottle
MAKES
- 250ml spray
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix the Percarbonate powder with hot water in a glass spray bottle. If using a plastic bottle, mix in a seperate glass container first and let the mixture cool before transferring to your bottle.
2. You can add a few drops of essential oils for a pleasant scent and additional benefits..
3. Shake the bottle to mix the solution and it's ready to use.
HOW TO USE
1. Spray the area you wish to disinfect and let sit for 1-2 minutes
2. Wipe dry with clean towel
Option 2: Use undiluted Hydrogen Peroxide
Use 3% or 6% hydrogen peroxide that you can find in supermarkets or pharmacies. There is no need to dilute further, as a 3% solution is already diluted by 97%. A 100% hydrogen peroxide would blow you to the moon and can't be purchased,
The best solution is to find a small finger spray to attach to the original bottle when needed, then restore the child proof lid as this will kill if ingested. Store in a cool, dark place like the fridge.
Tip: If you do store inside the fridge, put in in a sealed jar with a large 'poison' label, this usually deters anyone mistaking it for medicine.
You can use Hydrogen Peroxide to disinfect various surfaces in your home, including kitchen counters, doorknobs, and bathroom fixtures. Let the solution sit on the surface for a few minutes before wiping it away with a clean cloth or paper towel.
Option 3: Alcohol
Alcohol is a powerful disinfectant that can kill a wide range of germs and bacteria. Isopropyl Alcohol is a petroleum based product which is not ideal, but still a better alternative to other commercial disinfectants using chlorine bleach.
INGREDIENTS
- 2/3 cup of 99% isopropyl alcohol
- 1/3 cup distilled water
- 10-15 drops Essential Oil (optional)
TOOLS
- 250ml spray bottle
MAKES
- 250ml spray
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix the ingredients in a spray bottle,
2. Shake the bottle to mix the solution and it's ready to use.
HOW TO USE
1. Spray the area you wish to disinfect and let sit for 1-2 minutes
2. Wipe dry with clean towel
It's important to note that alcohol can be harsh on some surfaces, so it's best to test it on a small area first.
Be Safe!
Always label your spray bottle and keep out of reach of children.
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