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HALINHAN | BACHELOR IN ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS Clean Disinfect? and Kate Dela Cruz I Editor

Do it on your own!

Leila Clampiano I Writer

People’s attention has highly prioritized cleanliness and a virus-free environment since the pandemic. Regular removal of dust, wiping off excess dirt, shiny floor, and fragrant home. Not only that! Stocks of alcohol, sanitizers, soap, cleaning powder– all useful materials to prevent viruses from your body and at home. Due to this frenzy, consumption hikes had even come to a point where store shelves are empty! So what do you do? Panic?

Relax. Try breathing for a while. Then look around. Check across your garden. See what’s in your kitchen. Then think. If something is unavailable, is it best to mope around? Blame the stores for not filling the shelves on time? If so, will the problem be resolved? Definitely, it won’t. So get up and be wise— do it on your own!

Create your own all-purpose cleaner!

Now, this might not be the newest trick to suggest, but come on! The fact that it works and is relevant today, people deserve to know it. Let’s encourage everyone to utilize the wide-array purpose of materials and save some coins in our pockets. Practicality is good for saving. So, let’s spray and blend things up and surprise our home with a new and homey feel.

The top ingredient that we have on the table is, of course, the ever nifty, VINEGAR! This product is a flexible item to use. Yes, it does the cooking. And yes, it does the cleaning. Even Nicki Minaj can’t butt in. Kidding! This sour liquid contains mild acidity properties, making it perfect for cleaning and antimicrobial functions. You can use it on your clothes, cotton couch, kitchen, dining table— mostly all around the house. How do you feel about that? Purely unsour.

To maintain balance in every ingredient, our universal solvent leads the way— WATER. Wake up, scientist! It’s time to use your stock knowledge! When formulating liquid cleaning products, viscosity and fluidity are measured. You have to guarantee that the mix is sufficient— not too sticky and not too flowy.

For thorough disinfection, add ALCOHOL. These three ingredients normally do in equal ratios. A 1:1 ratio would suffice for the whole day. If one ingredient is unobtainable, try lemon. Any product with acidity content could be an alternative. If you want to express a unique fragrance for your home, you can mix your personal essential oil.

One, two, three, and what? That’s it?

Surprised? You still have to put it in a bottle. Do some shake. Crack the chemicals for their work. Spray a little. How is it? Cleaning the Green Way Louie Milla I Writer

Cleaning our homes has always been a necessity. With the virus due to this pandemic literally looming over us 24/7, it is a chore that we must prioritize now, more than ever. We often regard our homes as our “safe spaces”, being extra cautious, battling the invisible enemies such as the harmful bacteria and viruses that may attack our families. Ironically, some of these said attackers lie in the contents of our typical household care products.

With their powerful, chemical odors, they contain substances that can cause skin, eyes, and throat irritation. They can also induce headaches, dizziness, and trigger asthma even if used for a short period. The amount of non reusable packaging most of these products use also contribute to the deterioration of our environment.

The situation we face today has forced us to be extra cautious and exert efforts on how we take care of ourselves, our households, and the environment. With that in mind, here’s a list of locally established brands that provide natural and plant-based cleaning products for your households:

Wonderhome Naturals offers a wide variety of cleaning products that covers from laundry to kitchen, and bathroom to surfaces. Wonderhome Naturals’ products are made from locally sourced plant-based ingredients, mainly coconuts and probiotics that gets the job done without damaging your health and the environment. Their scents are made from fruit and plants, with their packaging bottles made from a combination of upcycled ocean plastic and biodegradable wheat. They also offer to refill for their customers, even rewarding them with credits for their next purchases if they bring the bottles back for recycling.

Their more popular products include the Natural Germ Kill AllPurpose Cleaner (1500ml for 290 php) derived from Pine and Citrus Rind, Natural All-Purpose Cleaning Spray (300mL for 290 php) made from dayap and lemongrass extracts, and Natural Laundry Detergent Liquid (1500ml for 330php) that lifts stains with deep penetration bioenzymes and Wildberry and Seaside Botanicals scent.

Their products can be purchased individually and in bundles through their website www.wonderhomenaturals.com, Lazmall and shopee accounts.

wonderhomenaturals.com

www.ritual.ph.com

Next on the list is Ritual PH, a local company that began as a cacao-coffee shop in Poblacion, Makati. Since then, they’ve diversified to provide a wide array of artisanal products ranging from cleaning solutions for the kitchen, bedroom, and laundry, as well as a wide spectrum of artisanal products ranging from food, body-care, to household cleaners. Their supplies being plant-based makes it free from concentrated and synthetic chemicals that are typically caustic and abrasive.

Their green cleaning line includes Victoria Herbal Laundry Granules (1 kilo in a paper bag for 24php) and Victoria Herbal Laundry bar (1 bar for 35php). The laundry bar is made with coconut oil and other essential oils, and is also highly recommended for people with sensitive skin. They also have Citronella Enzyme Deodorizer (350mL for 135php) and Lemongrass Enzyme Deodorizer (350mL for 135php), enzyme-based and food-safe deodorizers against foul smells that also works as a disinfectant.

The Little Green Home PH offers lifestyle solutions and organic goods for sustainable living. Aside from their wellness and body care products, they also supply disinfectants, dishwashing liquids and blocks, and multi-purpose cleaners. Their Lemon + Calamansi Natural Dishwashing Block (165g for 140php and 495g for 430php) is vegan, anti-bacterial, sulfate-free and hypoallergenic, it gets the grime off your dishes. While their Natural Dishwashing Liquid for Bottles and Dishes is not just very gentle on your skin, but can also double as a handwash, due to its castile-based formula. No colorants, fragrance-free safe for baby feeding essentials.

The Little Green Home PH also extends their eco-friendly efforts through their packaging. All their packages, when shipped out, come in recycled or woven bags. They use upcycled papers, bottles, and even offer sprayers and/or pumps that turn your bottles into product dispensers for 50php.

You can shop through their Instagram thelittlegreenhomeph and Lazada account.

thelittlegreenhomeph on ig

Seeing their mom’s fingertips being constantly irritated while cleaning and washing the laundry is what pushed two sisters to launch Full Circle back in 2016. Ever since then, they became a homegrown Filipino brand of gentle, plant and mineralbased cleaning supplies for different parts of the household.

Naturally Derived Bathroom Cleaner (500ml for 260 php) is a spray-and-wipe helping hand in bathroom chores. It is specially formulated with Citric Acid and plant-based solvents for water spots and deposits removal. Full Circles also offer a 2-in-1 Air Sanitizer & Linen Spray (250 ml for 300php) a non-aerosol room spray that kills airborne germs, eliminates odors, and freshens up linens and clothes. It’s available in lavender and lemon scent. They also have Bio-Armor Repel (250ml for 520php), a waterbased and eco-friendly long-lasting antimicrobial coating. It lasts for 2-3 weeks and is safe for use on both hard surfaces and textiles, maximizing its durability.

Place your orders at their website www. fullcircleph.com/, shopee and Lazada account.