When we think about cleaning our homes, the first things that come to mind are aggressive cleaners with ingredient lists that sound like something from a chemistry lab – sodium-something, chlorine-that, perfume-we-don't-know-what. But there's also a more natural, fragrant, and kid-friendly way. And no, we're not talking about lemons this time. We're talking about cinnamon.
Cinnamon It's not only the king of holiday desserts, but also the silent hero of home cleaning. It cleans, disinfects, and smells so divine that you'll be looking forward to a general cleaning.
Why move cinnamon from the kitchen to the pantry?
Cinnamon is much more than just the star of your morning porridge and the main ingredient in Christmas cookies. This spice with a thousand-year history also has a pretty impressive CV in the field of antibacterial activity – it has been scientifically proven to neutralize up to 20 different types of bacteriaAnd without flashy packaging or flashy marketing slogans.
In addition, it is extremely gentle on surfaces, leaves no marks, does not damage the floor color and – which is crucial for all parents – is completely safe for childrenSo, if you have little explorers at home who love to lick everything from the floor to the couch – don't worry, cinnamon won't let you down.
How to prepare a cinnamon cleaning solution?
Preparation is as quick as an express breakfast:
- Pour into a bucket of warm water. a teaspoon or two of cinnamon powder.
- For a more rustic version (and if you want to feel like an alchemist), you can Boil a few cinnamon sticks in waterto create real cinnamon tea for the floor.
- But if you have cinnamon essential oil at home – jackpot. Add about 20 drops into a bucket of water.
Simply wash your floors with this mixture as usual and let them dry without any additional wiping. Ideally once a week – or more often if you want to pretend you live in a spa.
Bonus trick: a scented vacuum cleaner? Yes, that works too!
Cinnamon doesn't stop at the ground. If you want your home to smell like the holidays 365 days a year (or at least like the end of a Saturday cleaning), try this:
Add a pinch of cinnamon to a new vacuum cleaner bag. During suction, a gentle, warm scent will be released, which will be detected even by those who otherwise claim to have "no sense of smell."
Warning: Don't overdo it—a vacuum is for dusting, not cooking. Small amounts of cinnamon will be enough to make your home smell like a freshly baked cinnamon roll.
Cinnamon: the secret weapon for a clean and fragrant home
To sum up – cinnamon is a natural, affordable and effective cleaning agent that you almost certainly already have at home. Not only that disinfects and refreshes, but turns your home into a mini aromatherapy paradise. And all this without chemicals, without leaving marks on the floor and without worrying about the little ones.
The next time you reach for an expensive cleaner with the “smell of a tropical breeze” at the store, ask yourself: wouldn’t you rather have something warm, homey… and useful in apple pie?
