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Homemade disinfectant will rid your home of the germs that
can make you sick. Plus, you won’t be exposed to the toxic chemicals in store
bought disinfectants that can also make you sick.
Disinfectant sprays like Lysol and Clorox contain lots of asthmagens and
endocrine disruptors. These include ethanolamines like MEA and DEA, fragrance
chemicals, dyes and quaternary ammonium compounds (quats).
Quats are known to cause asthma and allergies. Some are also endocrine disruptors and contribute to the formation of cancer-causing nitrosamines and release formaldehyde.
Homemade disinfectant is super simple and cheap to make. So try one of the less toxic homemade options below to safely disinfect your home.
Easy Peasy Disinfectant
Pour Hydrogen Peroxide or vodka into a spray bottle
and apply to surfaces you want to disinfect.
It's 5:00 Clock Somewhere Disinfectant
Pour 8 ounces of vodka into a spray bottle. Add 7 drops lavender essential oil, 7 drops eucalyptus essential oil and 15 drops tea tree oil. Spray on surfaces to disinfect.
Germ Fighting All Purpose Cleaner
Ingredients - Dr Bronner’s Castile Soap, Water, Baking Soda, Tea Tree Oil,
Vodka
Directions - Mix 1/4 cup of castile soap into a quart of water. Add 1 teaspoon
of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of tea tree oil and 1/2 cup of vodka. Pour into
a spray bottle.
Mold And Mildew Disinfectant
Mix 1/2 cup of hydrogen peroxide into 1 cup of vinegar. Add 10 drops of thyme essential oil and 5 drops of tea tree oil. Spray on moldy surfaces. Wait 15 minutes and wipe. Also works on porous mold prone surfaces. Just spray on and don't wipe.
