Shops offer an endless variety of cleaning products for bathroom surfaces. Manufacturers promise perfect cleanliness without much effort. However, more and more people are choosing ecological products that can be made at home instead of chemical products from store shelves. Want to learn how to clean your shower cabin in an eco-friendly way? Read on.
Ecology for the Planet... and You
Store-bought cleaners are indeed effective at removing dirt because they contain high concentrations of strong chemicals. What is good for the cleanliness of your bathroom isn't always good for you. Detergents can cause allergies, irritate the skin and respiratory system, and be harmful to small children and pets in the vicinity during cleaning. Furthermore, accidentally mixing two different products, for example while cleaning your shower cabin, can cause a chemical reaction, producing poisonous, dangerous gas.
These products are also environmentally unfriendly, entering the water and soil through the drainage system and harming the organisms living there. So, if you want to live eco-friendly, a good idea is to prepare your own cleaning products, just like our grandmothers did. Contrary to appearances, this is neither costly nor complicated, but it is certainly better for the health of your household, the natural environment... and your wallet. Read on to find out how to clean your shower cabin using readily available natural agents in a simple way.
The Acidic Power of Vinegar
If you have hard water, sooner or later limescale deposits will appear on your shower cabin. You don't need expensive store-bought products to remove them. Simply use vinegar mixed in a 1:1 ratio with warm water. Spray this mixture generously on the areas with deposits or soak them with a cloth. After a while, scrub them with a brush or rough sponge, and the scale will dissolve.
Vinegar has a high acidity that dissolves mineral deposits in water without damaging surfaces. It can be used not only in the shower cabin but also in the sink and toilet. If you don't like the smell of vinegar, you can replace it with citric acid, which has similar properties. Using this incredibly simple method, you can remove limescale deposits for just a few eurocents while caring for the environment and your health.
Baking Soda – Our Grandmothers' Method
Another simple and cost-effective method involves using baking soda combined with hydrogen peroxide. Baking soda has strong whitening properties and was used by housewives for bleaching fabrics long before anyone heard of chlorine bleaches. To clean hard-to-reach spots in your shower cabin, prepare a thick paste from soda and hydrogen peroxide and apply it with a cloth to problem areas. Wait about 15 minutes and rinse with running water.
This will restore the original shine and whiteness of your shower cabin without harsh chemicals. This method is excellent if your cabin has mold or mildew. Hydrogen peroxide combined with soda is indispensable in tackling these organisms. It is also a fully eco-friendly solution, safe for your skin and respiratory tract.
DIY Cleaning Cream
If you're looking for a comprehensive solution to use instead of store-bought cleaners, you can make your own eco-friendly cleaning cream, which costs next to nothing to make and can be stored for up to a year in a closed container, ready to use whenever you need it. To make it, you need:
- 100 g of baking soda
- 50 ml of liquid grey soap (grate the soap and dissolve it in boiling water)
- 10 drops of your favourite essential oil, such as lemon.
All you need to do is mix all the ingredients and transfer them to a sealed jar. This paste can clean your cabin without fear of scratching surfaces or irritating your hands. The mixture removes dirt, while the added essential oil gives your bathroom a pleasant aroma. This paste can stand in the jar for a long time, so you don't need to prepare it every time you clean. It's a great way to eliminate toxic chemicals from your bathroom and replace them with equally effective natural ingredients.
Being Eco-Friendly is Easy
By using the cleaning methods outlined here, you'll reduce harmful chemical agents and ensure immaculate cleanliness for your bathroom. Importantly, you don't have to spend a fortune or study complex recipes. Most of the ingredients for these cleaning mixtures can be found at home or in nearby shops, and making them won't be a hassle. It's worth changing your habits to eco-friendly ones for the benefit of the environment and your own health.