Many People already know how important it is to use natural cleaners when cleaning their houses . Not only are they a cheaper to other cleaners, they are less harmful to your body, safer for the environment, and more better for your house.

These natural cleaners should never be mixed

One of the most popular natural cleaners being used right now is vinegar. When used correctly vinegar can be a safe and effective way to keep your house sparkling.

However, when you mix it with these other natural cleaners you might experience the opposite results, or something much worse. Here are some of the do’s and don’ts of cleaning with vinegar.

-Castile soap catastrophe

If you try cleaning your countertops, hardwood floors, or tile with a combination of Castile soap and vinegar, you might be creating even more work for yourself.

This is because when the Castile soap combines with the vinegar, the fats and oils that the soap is made of begin to separate and leave behind some kind of slime. Which in the end, creates a bigger mess than you began with.

Instead

Try cleaning your surfaces with the Castile soap first to eliminate any greases and oils, and wash them with vinegar afterwards for an even more spotless shine.

A bubbling waste of baking soda

When the acidic vinegar is mixed with the basic substance of baking soda, the end result is a very light batch of salt water, which is practically useless for cleaning.

Once you combine the two you will see a wonderful looking bubbly reaction, and you can look at that as all the cleaning properties dissolving away along with all the time and money you put into creating it.

Instead

The baking soda should be used for polishing the sticky, burnt residue off of your stovetops and ovens, while the vinegar will work great for restoring the shine of old glassware.

-Harmful hydrogen peroxide

The combination of these two natural cleaners actually creates a dangerous corrosive acid, and while it may not cause problems to your house, it has shown to irritate your skin, eyes, lungs, and even cause permanent scarring.

Instead

Try putting the two products in separate spray bottles and using them one at a time. Spray the area with one of the cleaners, dry the area off, then follow with the other cleaner right after.

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