Cleaning your home or office needs to be done comprehensively to get rid of all the germs and stains. Unfortunately, most store-bought cleaners are filled with harsh chemicals and toxic substances such as ammonia and formaldehyde. Simply opening a bottle of commercial cleaners can cause you to breathe toxic fumes. Some of the cleaners may even lead to serious effects such as asthma and cancer. But not to worry, cleaning doesn't have to involve the toxicity of these chemicals. There are ways to clean your home that are not only healthier to the environment, but also cheaper. Here are some of these tips and cleaning solutions.

Use black tea for windows

Black tea is known to be an excellent beverage. However, it also makes a good window cleaner. Black tea has got tannic acid that dissolves the grease and dirt stains. Cool the tea and simply spray the windows with the tea. Afterwards, use a soft cloth to buff out the window. The windows would also smell great as compared to solutions such as window cleaners or vinegar.

Vinegar also works. If you don't love the smell of vinegar, then add lemon peels in the container containing the vinegar, cover it and let it rest for a few minutes.

Go for eco-friendly janitorial cleaning services

If you hire commercial cleaners, then you'd be glad to know that green janitorial services are in plenty. Professional commercial cleaners do their research, and use the best products. However, each home is different and may require varying services, so ensure you hire a reputable service. The size of the home, and the kind of materials in your home all affect the cleaning process. For instance, glass and wooden doors don't undergo the same procedure. Also avoid cleaning services that offer a 'quick fix'. Cleaning an average-sized home takes hours; anything less simply means shortcuts were taken.

Use olive oil

Another natural cleaning solution is olive oil. This is a good product to use on leather seats. To make it even more effective, add vinegar or lemon juice. The resulting solution can be used to sparkle brass and stainless steel materials. For copper utensils, add a lemon dipped in salt for an even stronger solution. It even assists in preventing corrosion. The citric acid in the lemon easily dissolves tarnish and makes the solution perfect even for wooden floors.

Olive oil is also a great tool when you want to reduce dirt build-up. Simply spray it on your garden tools or blinds to keep the dirt from sticking to them.

For more information, talk to a cleaning service.

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