Whether you are attempting to safeguard the environment or just your family and pets, finding ways to clean your home naturally and organically is very important. The truth is that the type of cleaning agents that exist in today’s market are packed with poisonous ingredients that can damage the environment and can put those closest to you at risk. From air pollutants to skin irritants that harm the upper respiratory system and cause asthma attacks, the chemicals found in these products can produce more harm than good. Fortunately, there are several options available for those who’d prefer to clean their home naturally and organically. Here is a look at ten cheap options that you can make use of today.

Floor Cleaner

Most floor types can be safely and effectively cleaned with the following concoction:

• ¼ cup liquid castile soap
• ½ cup lemon juice or white vinegar
• 2 gallons of luke-warm water

Mix up all of these ingredients together in a small plastic container and clean with a old shirt or a mop. The white vinegar eliminates bacteria and germs while the lemon juice functions as a non-toxic bleach that is capable of removing stains and cut through grease. Liquid castile soap, which is plant-based rather than animal fat-based, is also an outstanding disinfectant and grease-cutter.

Glass Cleaner

An eco-friendly glass cleaner can be concocted with just putting club soda in a spray bottle.  Club soda can function as both a stain remover and as a polisher. For a little added oomph and a fresh scent, add 1 tsp. of lemon juice to the mix.

Wood Polish

You can give your wood furniture a really nice shine with just a dab of olive oil and an old soft cloth. All you have to do is rub it in gently and take pleasure in the beautiful luster.

Carpet Cleaner

Carpet cleaning is easy with this eco-friendly mix:

• ½ cup baking soda
• 1 cup borax
• 1 cup cornmeal

The baking soda helps to get rid of odors, while the cornmeal helps in cleaning up spills. Borax, on the other hand, is useful as an antifungal agent that helps to get rid of odors and removing dirt. When using this mixture, just sprinkle it over the carpet flooring and let it settle for a few hours before vacuuming.

Carpet Stain Remover

If your carpet has become stained, you can get out the stain marks with a mix of ¼ cup liquid castile soap and 1/3 cup water. Simply mix the 2 components in a mixer until the cocktail becomes frothy. Next, spread the mix over the effected area and allow it to settle for several minutes before cleaning the area with a soft rag. Club soda is also an effective stain remover for acidic stains, such as juice, wine or coffee.

Bathroom Cleaner

To clean bathroom surfaces that require a soft scrub, combine ½ cup of baking soda with liquid castile soap until a foamy-like consistency is achieved. Add several drops of essential oils for a fresh, clean and spring-like scent. For areas that require a little additional scouring power, baking soda or borax will be effective. When it comes to plumbing fixtures, all that’s required is a dab of club soda to bring out the shine.

Toilet Cleaner

You’ve got several choices for getting your toilet clean in a safe, environmentally friendly way. You can pour a ¼ cup of vinegar into the toilet.  Alternatively you can dust a bit of borax or baking soda into the toilet bowl. Allow your cleaner of choice to sit in the toilet bowl for at least a few minutes before scrubbing with a toilet brush.

All-Purpose Cleaner

For the bath room, kitchen and nearly any other surfaces in your home, you can put together an all-purpose eco-friendly cleaner by mixing 2 tbsps. and one teaspoon of borax into a 16 oz. spray bottle. Fill-up the bottle with hot water and shake it until the borax has dissolved entirely. Then, add ¼ cup of liquid castile soap. Ten to fifteen drops of the essential oil of your choosing will give your homemade all-purpose cleaner a clean fresh scent.

Oven Cleaner

Even your oven can be cleaned with a natural solution. First, cover the bottom of your oven with a sprinkling of baking soda. Then, spray the baking soda lightly with water.  Continue to do so until bedtime. Allow your concoction to sit until morning before scouring it off.

Mold Remover

Mold can be eliminated with a mixture of ½ cup white vinegar and 1 cup water or ½ cup hydrogen peroxide and 1 cup water. Hydrogen peroxide is an outstanding alternative to bleach that is a proven stain remover and disinfectant.