The weather is warming up here in Texas 78* today! Time to get rid of those winter germs. We have had a round of everything from the stomach virus, colds and flu run through our home this winter. Buying the disinfectant sprays and wipes can be expensive and not to mention, what if you are quarantined ...what do you do when you run out?
Here are some great tips I have learned form research online and a great network of family passing along tips.
Tip #1- Mix in a spray bottle, either new or reuse an old windex type bottle, 1/4 of the bottle with distilled white vinegar, a splash of rubbing alcohol and the rest water. This is a great all purpose cleaner and deodorizer. Now the vinegar can be off putting, but the smell does dissipate rather quickly. Full strength vinegar will kill bathroom germs too. This is a natural way of deodorizing and disinfecting. Not to mention, it's cheap! Rubbing alcohol is under $2 at most stores and distilled white vinegar is inexpensive too and most homes have it around. Rubbing alcohol is great in bathrooms for mirrors and leaves virtually no streaks. I use this mixture for mirrors, glass doors, counter tops etc.. You can sprinkle some baking soda on those surfaces that need scouring and spray the solution. This is a great way to remove grime naturally without a harsh abrasive.
Tip #2- Bleach and water. This in a spray bottle will kill most stomach viruses and flu. Every bleach bottle has instructions for cleaning and disinfecting. More is not necessarily better, so carefully read the directions on proper proportions. I have sprayed this on mattresses, furniture, counter tops, toilets and all bathroom fixtures. The smell may be off putting but grin and bare it, it is better than passing those horrible viruses.
*Be careful when spraying on furniture of how much bleach is in the bottle...you don't want to bleach anything!
Happy Winter Germ Busting! I am looking forward to a germ free home and Spring!
Here are some great tips I have learned form research online and a great network of family passing along tips.
Tip #1- Mix in a spray bottle, either new or reuse an old windex type bottle, 1/4 of the bottle with distilled white vinegar, a splash of rubbing alcohol and the rest water. This is a great all purpose cleaner and deodorizer. Now the vinegar can be off putting, but the smell does dissipate rather quickly. Full strength vinegar will kill bathroom germs too. This is a natural way of deodorizing and disinfecting. Not to mention, it's cheap! Rubbing alcohol is under $2 at most stores and distilled white vinegar is inexpensive too and most homes have it around. Rubbing alcohol is great in bathrooms for mirrors and leaves virtually no streaks. I use this mixture for mirrors, glass doors, counter tops etc.. You can sprinkle some baking soda on those surfaces that need scouring and spray the solution. This is a great way to remove grime naturally without a harsh abrasive.
Tip #2- Bleach and water. This in a spray bottle will kill most stomach viruses and flu. Every bleach bottle has instructions for cleaning and disinfecting. More is not necessarily better, so carefully read the directions on proper proportions. I have sprayed this on mattresses, furniture, counter tops, toilets and all bathroom fixtures. The smell may be off putting but grin and bare it, it is better than passing those horrible viruses.
*Be careful when spraying on furniture of how much bleach is in the bottle...you don't want to bleach anything!
Happy Winter Germ Busting! I am looking forward to a germ free home and Spring!
All natural and less expensive? Sounds like a great idea to me! What other tricks do you have up your sleeve?
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