🌿 What does “natural cleaning” mean?
Natural cleaning means: We clean without harsh chemicals . Instead, we harness the power of nature—plants, minerals, or microorganisms, for example. The goal: It should be clean , but also healthy, safe, and environmentally friendly .
Whether it's the bathroom, kitchen, or floor—you can clean almost anything with natural products. And often better and more gently than with conventional cleaning products.
🧪 What is in normal cleaners?
Many conventional cleaners contain:
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Surfactants (dissolve fat, but irritate skin and the environment)
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Fragrances (mask odors, can cause allergies)
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Preservatives (to make the product last longer – often irritating)
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Chlorine or ammonia (disinfectant, but aggressive)
These substances are powerful – but they pollute the water, the air and our health .
🌱 What makes natural cleaning better?
Natural cleansing is:
✅ Gentle on the skin
No burning hands, no itchy eyes.
✅ Good for the environment
The ingredients are biodegradable and non-toxic.
✅ Safe for children and animals
You don't need to be afraid if your baby crawls on the floor or your dog sniffs it.
✅ Sustainable
Many natural products come without plastic packaging, without microplastics, without animal testing.
🧴 What ingredients are used in natural cleaning?
Here are some popular natural cleaning products that you may already have at home:
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Vinegar
Helps against limescale, bacteria and odors. -
citric acid
Strong against limescale, but gentler than vinegar. -
Baking soda (baking powder)
Against odors, grease, blockages, stains. -
Soda (washing soda)
Stronger than baking soda – good for grease, laundry, drains. -
Vegetable soaps
For example, olive oil soap, curd soap or black soap. -
Essential oils
For fragrance, but also for natural disinfection (e.g. lavender, tea tree, lemon). -
Microbes and enzymes
Like microbe-based cleaning – good against dirt and odors.
🏡 Application in the household – room by room
🛁 In the bathroom
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Remove limescale: With citric acid or diluted vinegar.
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Cleaning the toilet: Baking soda and vinegar have a fizzing effect and dissolve deposits.
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Mirrors & fixtures: Vinegar water provides shine without streaks.
🍳 In the kitchen
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Work surfaces: Wipe with vegetable soap or a baking soda and water mixture.
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Dissolve grease: Soda in hot water dissolves grease from the stove or extractor hood.
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Neutralize odors: An open bowl of baking soda in the refrigerator.
🧽 In the living area
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Mopping floors: A few drops of ecological cleaning agent or soap are enough.
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Dusting: Microfiber cloths or cotton cloths with a little water.
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Refresh upholstery: Sprinkle with baking soda, let it work, and vacuum.
♻️ DIY recipes: Do-it-yourself cleaning
1. All-purpose cleaner
Ingredients:
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500 ml water
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2 tbsp vinegar
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1 tsp baking soda
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5–10 drops of essential oil
Application: Pour into a spray bottle and shake before use.
2. Toilet cleaning powder
Ingredients:
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100 g baking soda
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50 g citric acid
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10 drops of essential oil (optional)
Application: Pour the mixture into the toilet, wait 10 minutes, then flush.
3. Window cleaning products
Ingredients:
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500 ml water
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2 tablespoons vinegar or alcohol
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1 squirt of dishwashing liquid
Application: Wipe with a microfiber cloth or newspaper.
🧠 Frequently Asked Questions
“Can natural cleaning really clean?”
Yes! Maybe not always as sparkling clean as with chlorine, but often even more thorough – because it works over time and doesn't just cover up the dirt.
“Do I have to mix everything myself?”
No! There are many ready-made natural cleaning products available for purchase – look for organic certifications, short ingredient lists, and transparent manufacturer information.
“What about viruses and bacteria?”
For normal households, natural cleaning is perfectly sufficient. Excessive disinfection weakens our immune systems.
🌍 Environmental benefits at a glance
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Fewer toxins in wastewater
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No plastic packaging (for DIY or refill systems)
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No fragrance allergies
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No microplastics
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Mostly vegan & cruelty-free
🧘♀️ For health and well-being
With natural cleaning:
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you breathe better
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you don't irritate your skin
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Avoid headaches caused by artificial fragrances
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you protect children and animals from harmful substances
Many even report: less coughing, fewer allergies, better indoor air.
✅ Conclusion: Naturally clean is better
Natural cleaning is simple, effective, and healthy . It protects your home—and the world outside.
You don't need 10 different cleaning products. With a few household remedies, a spray bottle, and a good cloth, you're well equipped.
🟢 Less is more. Natural is better.
For you, for your family and for our planet.