In the UAE, there’s the constant heat, dust, and humidity that can gather in the interiors of your house. Regular cleaning is a must but generally involves chemical-heavy cleaners that can risk your health and the environment. However, eco-friendly cleaning is healthier for you and gentler on the Earth. Just use natural, non-toxic ingredients and keep your home neat and fresh while maintaining sustainability.
This blog will lend a helping hand by providing wonderful eco-friendly cleaning hacks for UAE homes, with a focus on natural ingredients, time-saving tricks, and zero-waste methods, and one-liners that you can actually practice.
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Vinegar-Based All-Purpose Cleaner
What You Need:
1 cup distilled white vinegar
1 cup water
A few drops of essential oil (optional)
How to Use:
Vinegar has a multiplicity of uses as a cleaning agent. It can be used to clean any surface in the house, ranging from the countertop to the mirror. Mix distilled white vinegar and water in equal amounts in a spray bottle. Put in a few drops of essential oils if you find the vinegar smell too strong: lavender, tea tree, and lemon oils work best.
Why It Works:
The vinegar, being mildly acidic, has terrific cleaning power. It will slice through grease and soap scum and disinfect well. It is 100% safe for humans and animals, hence perfect for homes with children. Most wonderful is that it leaves no toxic chemical hindrances behind.
Extra Tip:
Further to the above, what you can do to make this cleaner even better is steep citrus peels (lemon, orange) in the vinegar for a couple of days before use, which will enhance its natural deodorizing effect, plus impart a nice fresh scent. check out our latest blog post on Commercial Cleaning vs Residential: Key Difference
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Baking Soda for Stain Scrubbing
What You Need:
Baking soda
Water
How to Use:
Baking soda can simply make short work of the worst stains and grime. Sprinkle baking soda directly onto whatever surface is stained—kitchen counters, bathroom tiles, sinks, etc. For tougher stains, go ahead and mix the baking soda with a bit of water to form a paste while scrubbing with a sponge or brush.
Why It Works:
Baking soda acts as a substance abrasive enough to lift away dirt but not scratch surfaces. It also has the added advantage of deodorizing, especially useful in places like inside the refrigerator or trash bins. And thus, it’s a perfect eco-friendly alternative to chemical-laden scrubs that damage delicate surfaces or harm the environment in the long run.
Extra Tip:
To keep the drains pleasant-scented, pour some baking soda down the sink, followed by a cup of vinegar. Let it sit for 15 minutes and flush with hot water afterward. This clears away clogs and keeps the drains smelling nice.
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Lemons for Natural Freshness
What You Need:
1 lemon (or lemon essential oil)
Water
How to Use:
Because of its highly acidic nature, lemon juice is a natural way to break grime, remove soap scum, and cut through layers of grease. The tangy scent is another pretty good choice for natural air deodorizing. It kills bacteria and disinfects, which is pretty much a godsend in the warm humidity of the UAE.
Extra tip:
Try this paste of lemon juice and baking soda to clean bathroom grout. It will clear away dirt and stains and make the grout look brand new.
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Olive Oil for Wooden Furniture Polish
What You Need:
Two parts olive oil
One part lemon juice
Soft cloth
How-to:
Avoid commercial products in favor of olive oil and lemon juice as your furniture polish. Mix two parts olive oil with one part lemon juice. Apply with a soft cloth onto wooden furniture. Rub gently to bring out the shine and nourishment of the wood.
Extra Tip:
In order to keep wooden furniture in fine condition, wood should be rubbed with olive oil at least once a month. This will keep it conditioned and the furniture functioning for longer.
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Use of Essential Oil for Disinfecting Purposes
What You Need:
10 to 15 drops of tea tree, eucalyptus, or lavender essential oil
1 cup water
1 cup vinegar
How to Use:
Such essential oils are antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral: these are the out-of-the-box disinfectants that help increase the cleaning power of the homemade all-purpose cleaner. In a spray bottle, add one cup of water, one cup of vinegar, and 10-15 drops of the selected essential oil, and shake well before use.
Why It Works:
Essential oils are a wonderful and natural way to enhance the powers of your cleaning products. For instance, tea tree oil is great to disinfect anywhere germs are common, such as the bathroom and kitchen, with its top-notch antimicrobial properties. The scent of lavender and eucalyptus gives a pleasant fragrance, enhancing the disinfecting abilities of your cleaner.
Extra Tip:
The oil helps in relaxation and is a very good natural deodorizer. Slightly dilute a few drops of this in water; spritz this aromatic water in the bathing area, or simply diffuse it for a peaceful atmosphere.
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Reusable cleaning cloths over paper towels
What You’ll Need:
Microfiber or cotton cloths
How to Use:
Instead of paper towels, opt for reusable cleaning cloths. Microfiber cloths collect dust and dirt, while cotton works best for wiping surfaces. Wash and reuse them many times, thereby producing less waste and decreasing your carbon footprint.
It works because:
It does away with waste and is a big money saver in the long run. Microfiber cloths add value by trapping dirt and bacteria, creating sanitary cleaning. Paper towels, however, are not so eco-friendly as they are disposed of immediately after their first use, whereas your microfiber cloth can be washed hundreds of times, thus making a very good sustainable choice.
Extra Tip:
Whether for cleaning in the kitchen, bathroom areas, or the roofing of the house, keep the cloths separate to avoid cross-contamination. Alternatively, a cloth could be considered exclusively for wiping the windows and mirrors to keep the streaks at bay.
Conclusion
Eco-friendly cleaning in the UAE is never complex or time-consuming. Only a few natural ingredients like vinegar, baking soda, and essential oils render a clean and fresh environment safe for your family’s sake. Contact us as the best thing about the eco-friendly solutions is that they are good for your health and even the environment. Slight sustainable modifications in your cleaning habits will cut down on waste and harmful chemicals and improve the ambient energy inside your home.
Go ahead and start using these products; yes, it may take some time to get used to them, but as soon as you start using these hacks, you’ll realize how easy they are to implement and how well they work. In turn, the above-mentioned effort goes into promoting green and healthy living!
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