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10:25 AM | 20-11-2020
Our health is not dependent just on the food we eat, but also the products we use for home care. Because our skin absorbs these chemicals that interfere with body functions, increase body toxins and this leads to illnesses and diseases. There’s a better and greener way to a cleaner home offered by nature. This natural method is simpler, more effective and pocket-friendly.
Why Do You Need to Opt for Natural Cleaning Products?
As our lives become over-scheduled, busier and stressful – it’s natural to prefer off-the-shelf products like- Bathroom cleaners, floor cleaners, dishwashing liquids, detergents, phenols, body washes, kitchen counter cleaners, that offer a “quick fix” to making everything gleaming and germ-free.
However, these common cleaners are a cocktail of chemicals that are toxic for our health and environment. They cause indoor air pollution and also lead to several ill effects on health like – respiratory irritations, allergy, sneezing, watery eyes, headaches, asthma, skin infections, hormonal imbalances, chronic conditions like diabetes, thyroid and even cancer.
They also impact the environment negatively. When washed down our drains, they end up polluting local water bodies and even contaminating ground-water quality. Further, buying these chemicals adds to the plastic wastage we create.
Introducing Bio-Enzymes aka the Garbage Enzyme
What are Bio-Enzymes?
Also known as fruit enzyme or garbage enzyme, it’s a multi-purpose household cleaner that you can make easily from household wastes – like fruit and vegetable peels. It’s an effective, natural and 100% safe alternative to regular household cleaners, bleach, phenol and other harmful chemical solutions.
You can use the bio-enzyme for all household cleaning like – wiping floors, kitchen countertop, washing bathrooms, disinfecting the toilet bowl, and so on.
What’s in the Bio-Enzyme?
Technically speaking, the bio-enzyme is a mixture of organic substances – like kitchen wastes with natural sugar and naturally occurring yeast/bacteria. The organic materials in the enzyme are capable of acting on stains, harmful microbes, and other odours, without any harmful side-effects.
How to Make the Bio-Enzyme?
Making the bio-enzyme is pretty simple. All you need are kitchen wastes – fruit and vegetable peels, jaggery or brown sugar, water, and an air-tight plastic container.
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The process is simple. Here’s a step-by-step guide to making the bio-enzyme in your home.
Dos and Don’ts of Making Bio-Enzyme
Uses of Bio Enzymes
Simply put, you can replace any commercial household cleaner with bio-enzyme. Here’s a handy chart that gives you complete details on how to use it.
|
Cleaning Purpose |
Usage Method |
Notes |
|
Floor Tiles |
100 – 150 ml of bio-enzyme with half a bucket of water. |
You can comfortably use it on all tiles apart from marble. |
|
Toilet |
Pour concentrated bio-enzyme in the toilet bowl. |
Let it sit for around half an hour and scrub and flush as usual. You can also use the leftover pulp to clean toilet bowls. |
|
Kitchen stoves, chimney, and other greasy surfaces |
Mix bio-enzyme along with natural Shikakai Or Bio-enzyme pulp |
Soak shikakai in bio-enzyme for 3 to 4 days. Use the mixture with hot water to scrub away grease effectively. |
|
Laundry Detergent |
Bio-enzyme along with Soapnut pods |
For regular clothes: Soak clothes in 100ml of bio-enzyme and wash as usual, without any detergents. For dirty clothes: Tie up 10 to 15 soapnut pods in a sock and toss it with your laundry. Pour 150ml of bio-enzyme and wash as usual. The sock should be tied (otherwise the pods break and stick to clothes.) |
|
Vessels |
Bio-enzyme along with Soapnut pods or soapnut powder |
Soak soapnuts in bio-enzyme overnight and use the solution to wash vessels. If using soapnut powder, you can mix it directly with the enzyme and use right away. |
|
Body Wash |
Just mix bio-enzyme with a bucket of water and bathe as usual. |
Make sure you do a patch test for sensitivity reasons. |
|
Shampoo |
Bio-enzyme along with Shikakai and soapnut |
Soak soapnuts and shikakai in bio-enzyme overnight. And, filter the solution and use it in place of your regular shampoo. |
|
Hand Wash |
Bio-enzyme along with soapnuts |
Soak soapnuts in bio-enzyme and filter the liquid and use like a regular hand wash. |
Apart from these applications, you can also use bio-enzyme for various other cleaning tasks like – mirrors, refrigerators, dining tables, washing vegetables and so on. If you are wondering where to purchase soapnuts or shikakai pods, they are easily available in ayurvedic stores in all cities.
Bid Adieu to Toxic Household Cleaners
Start your batch of bio-enzyme and get rid of all toxic household cleaners in your home. Turn your kitchen wastes into an effective cleaner, and save tons of money, while doing your bit for the planet and protecting the health of your loved ones. It may take a couple of trials to the process right. But with a little bit of patience and perseverance, success is just around the corner. Once mastered, you can make large batches and gift to friends and relatives. While DIY is the best way to go, many stores also have started selling bio-enzymes.
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