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I’ve already heard a lot about homemade cleaners, but my problem was that they always contained vinegar and I really can’t stand the smell. My sister, who doesn’t live in Slovakia, last showed me this perfect idea. Perhaps you’ve heard on teleshopping or in an ad about cleaning enzymes. They are a fairly expensive thing but supposedly very effective. My sister told me how to make one at home and it’s completely, really totally free!
For cleaning drains, perfectly shiny sinks, floors and many other things!
For example, into the drain we regularly pour 1 bottle of this miracle and I’m sure that no clogs or odors will occur. But that’s not all, this recipe is truly universal; at home I use it instead of cleaning powder, polishes and products for washing and cleaning floors. And moreover, it’s also a great remedy against ants – yeast is deadly to them!
Super ingredient for cleaning – dried yeast (and even the expired kind)!
For a homemade enzyme cleaner without scrubbing we need:
300 g (or about 2 cups) of lemon or orange peels
100 g (or approximately 1/2 cup) of brown sugar
1 teaspoon of yeast
2-liter plastic bottle
1 liter of water
Method:
First we put the brown sugar into the container (through a straw or funnel). Cut the peels into smaller pieces and also put them into the container. Then add the yeast and 1 liter of water. Close tightly and shake the bottle so the sugar dissolves. Shake for 30 seconds and set aside. Let it rest for 14 days, shaking it daily. Then strain the liquid and mix the solid part with baking soda – it’s the perfect substitute for cleaning powder – for sinks, kitchen countertops, kitchen cabinets. It’s best to mix the soda and the solid mass in a blender – I have verified it. Store in a sealable container.
Here are some ideas for using the remaining liquid and solid mass:
- as a multipurpose cleaning agent (add 1/2 cup of the cleaner to 1 liter of water and mix)
- for dishes and dark laundry (use 1/4 cup of the enzyme)
- for washing bathrooms and toilets (1 part enzyme to 10 parts water)
- to remove stubborn stains and odors (colored fabrics and floors) (use undiluted)
- for cleaning vegetables and fruit (1 part enzyme to 10 parts water)
- against clogging in kitchen sinks and drains (use undiluted)
- as a natural repellent against insects and cockroaches (use undiluted)
- for washing floors (1 part enzyme to 20 parts water)
- as a fertilizer for plants (use 1 part enzyme to 20 parts water, or use leftover water from floor washing)
- for washing cars – cars look as if they were polished! (1 part enzyme to 20 parts water)
- for cleaning a dirty kitchen sink (thick mixture)
- clean ovens (thick mixture)
