Eco-Friendly Homemade Disinfectant Recipe
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Homemade disinfectants are economical, fighting germs and bacteria effectively.
effective and respectful of the environment and our skin. Out of all the chemical arsenal we use
To disinfect our bathroom, the first thing we must eliminate are the tablets.
to disinfect the toilet since they go directly and completely to the waters
residuals. We can make homemade and eco-friendly disinfectant with such cheap products and
simple like water, vinegar, and lemon. They are cheap products that we always have on hand
so we will be able to use them frequently and not give up on cleaning and disinfection
Such an important part of the house.
Disinfection is a process used to destroy or inactivate organisms.
pathogens; Man uses chemical disinfection, carried out with products
disinfectants generally based on an active component, to kill the
microorganisms and control their development. It is sought that they are as toxic as possible for the
microorganisms but with minimal effects on humans, animals, and plants.
The disinfectant is made up of a series of chemical ingredients that result in a
powerful eliminator of harmful microorganisms for humans. In this way, it
seeks to protect the physical health of individuals. Additionally, it provides a sense of
cleaning leaving a scent.
General Objective
Prepare a homemade disinfectant to clean the utensils and materials used in the
home.
Specific Objective
Establish the environmental impact that the production of homemade disinfectant would have.
Destroy microorganisms in a practical and simple way in our home.
Materials
1 liter of water
1/4 liter of white vinegar
1 lemon
A juicer
A strainer
Essential oil (optional)
A Small Towel
Procedure:
Mix 1 liter of water with ¼ liter of white vinegar and the well-strained juice of one lemon.
Apply normally with a cloth on the surfaces you want to disinfect.
Use the same mixing ratio but hot water to disinfect the toilet.
ecological, letting it act all night.
If in addition to cleaning and disinfection you want a nice smell, you can add 2 drops of oil.
essential to the mixture.
Summarized Theory
Disinfection refers to a physical or chemical process that kills or [Link]
pathogenssuch howbacteriavirusyprotozoapreventing the growth
ofmicroorganismspathogensin vegetative phase that are found in inert objects.
Disinfectants reduce harmful organisms to a level that does not harm health or the
quality of perishable goods. Some, such as phenolic compounds, may act
also likeantiseptics.
Disinfectants are applied to inanimate objects, such as instruments and surfaces,
to treat and prevent [Link] the chemical disinfectants of water most
usually are found thechlorinethechloraminestheozoneThe disinfection ofwateralso
it can be physical when it is employed theboilingthefiltrationand theultraviolet [Link]
they must distinguish the disinfectants from thesanitizerswhat are substances that reduce the
number of microorganisms at a safe level.
The cleaning and disinfection of utensils and surfaces is essential to prevent a possible
contagion, especially in certain areas and sectors, such as the food industry,
health centers, laboratories, kitchens or bathrooms.
Characteristics of a disinfectant
High bactericidal power (that works at large dilutions).
Broad spectrum.
3. Stable (active period for a minimum of 3 to 6 months).
4. Homogeneous (similar concentration at all levels of a solution).
5. Penetrating (with low surface tension).
6. Soluble in water, making it useful for washing skin, sores, etc.
Fat soluble.
Compatible with other chemical products (soap, wax, etc.).
9. Availability and good cost-risk-benefit relationship I.3
Annexes