Why Homemade Cleaners?

by | Jan 31, 2023

“When your environment is clean you feel happy motivated and healthy” -Lailah Gifty Akita

 

Why homemade cleaners?

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‱ You can control the ingredients
‱ Better air quality in your home
‱ Cost effective
‱ Environment friendly, less waste
‱ Eliminate resistant bacteria

Fragrant cleaning products have been associated with a range of adverse health effects such as migraine headaches, asthmatics, respiratory difficulties, neurological problems, mucosal symptoms, and dermatitis.

Fragrances are linked to our staggering numbers of health risks across multiple research studies. Chemicals used to make fragrances are classified as allergens, hormone disruptors, asthma triggers, neurotoxins, and carcinogens. Fragrances are highly toxic and that’s why I started to use homemade cleaners.

A clean home leaves fewer places for germs and bacteria to hide. Dust and allergens can build up in carpets and bedding and that can lead to worse allergies, and on top of all of that, respiratory irritation.

My homemade cleaner recipe is very easy to make. As well, the cost is so minimal it almost seems free!

 

I bought this glass bottle over 4 years ago and it’s still works great and I use it a lot! You can find this glass bottle HERE.

I also love to use these swedish dishcloths to clean and wipe down the counter.

You can find all of my cleaning supplies in my Amazon store, or in the links below!

 

All Purpose Cleaner

‱ 1 1/2 C water
‱ 1/2 tsp dish soap
‱ 20 drops of tangerine essential oil or good mood essential oil

 

Heavy Duty Cleaner

‱ 1/4 C baking soda
‱ 1 TB sal suds
‱ 1 TB fractionated coconut oil
‱ 15 drops of essential oil (I like lemon or tangerine)

 

Glass Cleaner

Make this using 50% vinegar and 50% distilled water. It might not smell great, but it’s way better for your heath when using indoors.

The other recipe is 50% rubbing alcohol, 50% water. My honest opinion is that this one cleans the mirrors and the glass a little better than the vinegar recipe option, but it is highly toxic to breathe in because of the VOC (volatile organic compounds – has plastic and can cause neurological damage). Because of this, I only use this recipe option outside.

 

If you want to see me put these cleaners in to action, you can see it in this video!

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  1. Atrayee Chattopadhyay
    Atrayee Chattopadhyay on February 18, 2023 at 4:34 pm

    I love everything about you Noemi as well as loving your videos, your tips about home cleaning and different things, I have introduced every bit of yours into my home and enjoying cleaning and cooking in your way. I am so happy that I found a friend like you so innovative and talented. Saw your website and newsletter everything is too good,keep it up and constantly guide me.

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    • Noemi
      Noemi on February 18, 2023 at 7:21 pm

      Thank you so much for your sweet comment Atrayee ❀ I am so glad you love my videos and thank you so much for watching and being here ??

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  2. Fatma
    Fatma on February 5, 2023 at 12:41 pm

    Hi Noemi,
    I really like your video. They encourage me to make housework. I wonder how you clean your jute rugs. Can you get rid off the dirt easily

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    • Noemi
      Noemi on March 19, 2023 at 11:40 pm

      Hi Fatma! Thank you for watching my videos, it means so much to me â˜ș? The jute rugs are easy to clean! I just vacuum the tops and underneath side of them. You can see how I do it in this video HERE from last week. :)?

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  3. Lynn
    Lynn on February 5, 2023 at 6:55 am

    Hi Noemi,
    We love watching your videos since last year, I love those tips and your cleaning style, I love those woods shelves. Thank you and looking forward for more tips and more videos.

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    • Noemi
      Noemi on February 6, 2023 at 4:23 pm

      Hi Lynn! I’m so glad you love my videos and the tips I share ?❀ Thank you so much for watching my videos and reading my blog! ?

      Reply
  4. Lata
    Lata on February 5, 2023 at 6:22 am

    Hi Noemi,
    I love watching your videos. I have learnt a lot from them .Now I make my own cleansers at home and they turn out very nice.I love the positive energy which you have and spread everywhere. I also like your waterpainting would love to purchase one if tell me how I can get it.
    ❀?

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    • Noemi
      Noemi on February 8, 2023 at 10:10 pm

      Hi Lata! Thank you so much for watching my channel ❀ Woohoo – I am glad you are liking the homemade cleaners! I love them too. On my website, if you go to “Art for Sale” at the top, you can purchase one of my paintings there ? Thank you for all your support!

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  5. Brianna
    Brianna on February 5, 2023 at 4:47 am

    Hello there, I’ve been watching your channel for a long time now and I never get bored with your videos. They really make me get off the couch and do an extra decluttering job, lol, I guess everyone needs a little push now and then…..

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    • Noemi
      Noemi on February 8, 2023 at 10:08 pm

      Hi Briana! Thank you sooo much for watching my videos, I really appreciate it. ❀ I’m glad they are motivating for you! I also need a push sometimes. ?

      Reply
  6. Rein
    Rein on February 5, 2023 at 4:26 am

    Thank you Noemi

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    • Noemi
      Noemi on February 8, 2023 at 10:01 pm

      ❀

      Reply
  7. Kit
    Kit on February 5, 2023 at 12:23 am

    Hi Noemi,

    I really like the neutral colors of your clothing. Do you have a specific place you shop? Also love all of your videos!

    Thank you. Kit

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  8. Karen
    Karen on February 4, 2023 at 11:09 pm

    Dear Naomi, your videos, your minimalism and your way of housekeeping inspire me so much. In fact, I’m chaotic and fot many years didn’t manage the housework in a proper way. Your videos had a big impact on the way, my house looks now (clean and tidy). I’m so glad about it. My question to you: how do you wash/clean your (Merino?)-duster?

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    • Noemi
      Noemi on February 8, 2023 at 9:59 pm

      Hi Karen! I’m so happy that my videos are inspiring and helpful for you ? Good job on tidying up your home! To clean my duster, I just vacuum it. I will try to show exactly how I do it in a short video about this. 😀

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  9. Alison
    Alison on February 4, 2023 at 1:54 pm

    Hi Noemi!
    I love your website and have been binge watching it! I have purchased the bottles and things and made your cleaners. You are very relaxing to listen to and enjoyable.
    I really love your kitchen and bathroom cabinet drawers I am a convert now and looking to redo mine Did you used ikea exclusively and did you design the kitchen yourself?
    I also think your toilet is great too can you link that also lol

    Thank you for all of the best information!

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    • Noemi
      Noemi on February 4, 2023 at 5:44 pm

      Hi Alison! Thank you so much for watching my videos and visiting my website, it really means so much ? I really love the cleaners and hope you do too. I used Ikea exclusively for the drawers and cabinets, with lots of help from Zsolt. We designed the kitchen ourselves. The countertops are from a local store! Our toilet is from amazon and HERE IS THE LINK ?? I hope this helps and good luck with remodeling! ❀

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      • Alison
        Alison on February 11, 2023 at 3:31 am

        Thank you so much for the information. I love the way your kitchen looks and functions! I love the fun things you do with your family, Zsolt is very talented!.
        Are you going to continue to renovate houses?
        Excited for all of your vlogs! Thanks again!
        Alison

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        • Noemi
          Noemi on February 18, 2023 at 7:11 pm

          Hi Alison! Thank you so much for being here ❀❀ and thank you for the kind comment! We don’t have plans to renovate another house right now but you never know what’s next ??

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        • Donna
          Donna on June 17, 2023 at 6:05 pm

          Hi Noemi, are these cleaners antibacterial for use in the bathroom please? You’ve finally convinced me after years of watching you to give these cleaners a try. Donna 😊

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  10. Helen Healy
    Helen Healy on January 31, 2023 at 1:36 pm

    Hello Noemi
    I only started watching your videos in November and I honestly thought from the look of your home and the videos of your garden that you lived in Sweden! I couldn’t believe it when I heard you say you lived in the US early in January. You certainly fooled me.
    The nicest thing about watching the videos is when I’m doing all my chores around the house, I don’t feel like I’m the only person doing these tasks. I now think ‘well Noemi has just as much work as me to do and we can work alongside each other even though she’s on the other side of the world.’ I just pop you tube on in the background and I’m away!
    The contented feeling I get when the house is clean and tidy is worth all the effort. Thanks for doing the channel and making us neat freaks feel a little bit less weird 😉 and just maybe a bit proud.
    Happy Homemaking
    Helen
    In Fremantle, Western Australia

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    • Noemi
      Noemi on January 31, 2023 at 4:34 pm

      Hi Helen! Thank you so much for watching my videos and for your comment ? I am so glad we can do chores and homemaking together ?? I love the feeling of a clean and tidy home too! ?❀❀

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      • Eeme
        Eeme on August 29, 2023 at 9:44 pm

        Hi Noemi

        Thank you so much for the information.
        Do you use cooking oil instead of essential oil?

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        • Noemi
          Noemi on September 2, 2023 at 9:05 pm

          Hi there! When it calls for oil, I only use essential oil for my cleaners💖

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          • Aeme
            Aeme on September 16, 2023 at 6:23 pm

            Oh my God, I used cooking oil to clean the wood. Thank you so much for the clarification. I will never do it again💗

    • Anneli FranzĂ©n
      Anneli Franzén on February 4, 2023 at 10:56 pm

      Hi,
      I’m from Sweden and reacted almost the same! I guess it’s the items from IKEA that they like in their home. They are to be find all over the world these days but I jump every time I see something I have myself or recognize. ?

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      • Noemi
        Noemi on February 8, 2023 at 9:50 pm

        I love ikea as you can see in my videos! Thanks so much for watching, Helen ❀❀

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        • Donna
          Donna on June 17, 2023 at 6:04 pm

          Hi Noemi, are these cleaners antibacterial for use in the bathroom please? You’ve finally convinced me after years of watching you to give these cleaners a try. Donna 😊

          Reply
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