When the first rays of sunshine warm the air and we finally open the windows, an almost instinctive desire takes hold: to make way for renewal . We let in fresh air and light, and we restore to the house that feeling of cleanliness that feels so good.

Spring cleaning is often synonymous with major chores… but also with freshness, pleasant scents, and a healthy environment. However, many commercial cleaning products that promise a sparkling clean home hide a less appealing reality: they often contain substances that are potentially harmful to health and the environment.

What commercial household products often contain

Many conventional cleaners contain synthetic ingredients that can irritate the skin, eyes, or respiratory system, and pollute water once released into the environment. Some of the most common include, for example:

• Ammonia , an irritant to the respiratory tract

• Chlorine (bleach) , whose fumes can be aggressive

• Phthalates , often found in synthetic perfumes

• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) , responsible for the chemical odor of some cleaning products and which can impair indoor air quality

• Phosphates , which contribute to the pollution of aquatic environments

Faced with these findings, more and more people are choosing to simplify their cleaning kit and opt for natural, effective and environmentally friendly solutions.

Making your own household products: simple and effective

Good news: it's very easy to make a homemade all-purpose cleaner with just a few ingredients. In addition to being economical, it leaves your home smelling fresh, invigorating, and naturally fragrant.

All-purpose cleaner recipe

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup rubbing alcohol

• 1 1/4 cups of fir hydrosol

• 4 tsp dish soap

• 30 drops of Grand-Ménage Housing Complex
  or essential oils of your choice ( Tea Tree , Eucalyptus , Rosemary )

• An old, recycled spray bottle

Preparation

1. Pour all the ingredients into the spray bottle.

2. Close and shake gently to mix well.

3. Spray onto surfaces and wipe with a clean cloth.

This cleaner is ideal for countertops, kitchen surfaces, sinks, and bathrooms, leaving a fresh and pleasant scent. However, due to its alcohol content, avoid using it on wooden surfaces.

A versatile blend for household cleaning

The Home Complex for Deep Cleaning, part of the Home Complex range, is an aromatic blend particularly appreciated for household cleaning. Composed of citrus and conifer essential oils, it diffuses a lively and refreshing scent that evokes both the freshness of the forest and the vibrancy of citrus zest. Its natural fragrance perfectly complements cleaning time and helps create a clean and revitalizing atmosphere in the home.

A few drops are enough for several uses:

• Add a few drops to the cleaning water for countertops or floors.

• Place a few drops on the vacuum cleaner filter to release a fresh scent while vacuuming.

• For windows, add 10 to 20 drops to a mixture of vinegar and water.

• For cleaning toilet bowls, use 10 to 20 drops

These small gestures allow you to naturally scent your home while simplifying the products used.

Cooling down enclosed spaces

Some areas of the house are more difficult to keep fresh, particularly closets, wardrobes, or poorly ventilated spaces. In these areas where air circulation is limited, a musty smell can sometimes develop.

Within the Complexe Habitat range, the Wardrobe essential oil blend has been specially formulated for these enclosed spaces. A few drops placed on clay beads are enough to slowly diffuse its fragrance and help eliminate musty or moldy odors , leaving clothes and linens with a pleasant feeling of freshness.

Preserving the balance around the house

With the return of warmer weather, nature awakens… and so do some little visitors. Sometimes insects or small animals try to make themselves at home.

To limit these intrusions, the range also offers the Protective Marker essential oil blend. Used around doors, windows, or entry points , it helps create an aromatic barrier that discourages these unwanted visitors, while avoiding the use of more aggressive chemicals.

A clean… and healthier home

Choosing natural household products is a different way to care for your home. You reduce exposure to unnecessary chemicals, limit your environmental impact, and rediscover the pleasure of a clean, bright, and delicately scented home.

After all, spring cleaning should leave behind a feeling of freshness and well-being, not a lingering chemical odor.

What if this year, cleanliness rhymed with natural ?