Tag: Natural cleaning

According to the official Sprouts product pages, the primary ingredients in Sprouts fruit wash are water, decyl glucoside, citric acid, and potassium sorbate. This combination of natural compounds works to create a mild, yet effective, cleaning solution for your produce.

According to Apeel Sciences, the plant-based coating applied to produce is fully edible and harmless. However, for those who prefer to remove it, using common kitchen ingredients is a straightforward and effective process that shows you how to get Apeel off of produce.

According to cleaning experts, milk contains natural enzymes and proteins that can help break down and lift protein-based stains, including blood. This means the age-old home remedy suggesting whole milk gets rid of blood stains has some scientific basis, but it's not a magic bullet and requires proper technique.

According to Dr. Bronner's, Sal Suds is a mild detergent, while their Pure-Castile soap is a true soap, highlighting the core difference in their composition. For many eco-conscious consumers, the choice between these two powerful plant-based cleansers, Sal Suds and Castile soap, depends entirely on the specific application and water type.

According to the USGS, over 85% of US households have hard water, which leads to noticeable calcium buildup. Learn how do you remove calcium naturally using simple, effective, and eco-friendly solutions for both your home and—in different contexts—your body.

According to a 2017 study published in the *Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry*, soaking apples in a baking soda solution significantly reduced pesticide residues from their surface compared to plain water or a bleach solution. But when it comes to a comprehensive cleaning, is it better to wash fruit with baking soda or vinegar?

While commonly associated with toothpaste and candy, mint is actually a genus of over 25 fragrant herbal species with widespread culinary and medicinal uses. This guide will explain how to use mints in their many forms to benefit your cooking, health, and household routines.

Citric acid is a weak organic acid found naturally in citrus fruits like lemons and oranges. Yes, citric acid does remove calcium, specifically the calcium carbonate found in limescale, through a chemical process called chelation. This makes it a popular and effective alternative to harsher commercial descalers for household tasks.

Did you know that discarded lemon peels contain 5 to 10 times more vitamins than the juice itself? Learning how to use lemon peel powder allows you to capture these concentrated benefits for everything from your skincare routine to household cleaning and cooking, making it a surprisingly versatile and zero-waste ingredient.

The chemical reaction when you mix baking soda and apple cider vinegar produces carbon dioxide gas, causing the well-known fizzing and bubbling effect. This neutralization reaction is a classic science experiment, but its effectiveness for cleaning and health is widely misunderstood.