Every home needs regular cleaning and disinfection to keep everyone who lives there safe and healthy. Autumn and winter present good conditions for the spread of respiratory diseases. Spring brings a lot of seasonal allergies and high temperatures during summer, combined with high humidity benefit the multiplication of bacteria. So, you see, it’s important you have effective disinfectants at home all year round. Some of them work amazingly well, but contain heavy toxins and chemicals, which can be detrimental to human and pets health in the long run. What are the safe options then?
Bleach in the Right Concentration
Bleach is rarely regarded as a safe product. We know this substance is extremely strong and very dangerous if mishandled. However, diluted bleach in the right concentration with water can be applied safely as an effective disinfectant at home. As much as we would like to give you a universal guide on how to dilute your bleach, such a thing just doesn’t exist. Depending on the surfaces that will be treated and some of the household’s health conditions, the proportions of bleach and water will vary. Trust a professional cleaner to come prepared with knowledge and experience and take care of the task.
Essential Oils
There is a range of essential oils you can use for safe disinfection at home. These are natural sanitisers and have many other health benefits. The strongest and best disinfectants are lemon, orange, eucalyptus and tea tree oils. You can apply them directly on the surface you want to disinfect, but make sure you use gloves if you have sensitive skin. A great hack to disinfect your toilet brush is to add a few drops of tea tree and lemon essential oils to the holder. It helps with unpleasant smells and kills harmful bacteria.
Same applies to the bins.
Vinegar
Vinegar is known to be one of the most common natural cleaning and disinfection products. That makes it safe to use. It was the best option back in the day when chemicals were not so popular and widely used. However, it is worth noting that vinegar is not as strong as some of the lab-created alternatives. It also has a specific smell not everyone can stand.
Professional Eco-friendly Cleaning Products
The best and safest choice would be opting for professional eco-friendly cleaning products. They are 100%-effective and contain no toxins. The downfall, however, is they are not widely available on the internet or in shops. Cleaning companies have access to them and if you want to benefit from using those products you will need to book a professional cleaning service. If you think about it, that actually saves you a lot of time and stress, so why not go for it.
Steam
Another completely natural method for disinfection at home is steam cleaning. Steam machines use water vapour to kill harmful bacteria and other germs. Another benefit is that they purify the air and relieve some allergy symptoms. Clean air with more oxygen helps you sleep better at night too!
