The world we live in is packed with so much bacteria and viruses that bring about diseases that affect so many people. It is only natural for you to be picky and meticulous in all aspects of your life. These days, so many chemicals line up the grocery shelves. They promise to rid your living space of any form of pathogen that harms your health.

Some people are great fans of these synthetic disinfectants because of the strength and potency that they promise. But some people are not. They would rather go for a natural disinfectant that safe to use not only for the environment but also for your body. Read on and choose your choice of natural disinfectant form the list below:

 

1. Lemon

Lemon is a natural disinfectant that also has positive effects on your lymphatic, digestive, circulatory, and immune systems. It is also very good for your skin because of the antioxidant properties. Just add a few drops of this citrus fruit in water and spray it to make the air pure. If you want to purify the rice milk or soy milk, just place a few drops of it into them. Lemon could also be used to treat tension headaches, insect bites, sore throats, itchiness of the scrotum, sunburn, and hemorrhage after delivery.

 

 

 

2. Honey

Another natural disinfectant is honey. It is used to treat wounds because they contain antimicrobial properties that eliminate the bacteria in and around the affected area. Studies show that there are many bacteria that do not survive in honey. This results to wound healing and tissue regrowth. It could also be used to treat burns, ulcers, diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach upset.

 

 

 

 

3. Pineapple

Pineapple is a natural disinfectant that is able to enhance medical antibiotics. It is known to be an astringent and an antiseptic. It also decreases the urine’s acidity, pneumonia abscess, worm parasite abscess, digestive disorders, bronchitis, kidney stones, menstrual irregularities, kidney infections, sore throats, and exhaustion.

 

 

 

 

4. Tea tree oil

This is a natural disinfectant  that has very effective skin disinfectant properties. You can use 5-15% of this everyday for that purpose, depending on the severity or grade of your skin condition. Tea tree oil is also effective in treating wounds, bad breath, yeast infections, fungal infections, ring worm, jock itch, athlete’s foot, and acne.

 

 

 

5. Grapefruit

You could add 4-40 drops into water and just apply the mixture onto the affected area 2-3 times daily. You could also spray it on much larger areas.

 

 

 

 

 

6. Lavender

Lavender is a natural disinfectant that is also used as an astringent that treats sunburns, infections, bites, and other skin disorders on every type of skin.

 

 

 

 

 

 

7. Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus is a natural disinfectant that has antiviral and antibacterial properties. It is also an effective insect repellant. Eucalyptus is used to treat sinusitis, headaches, throat infections, flu, colds, tight coughs, asthma, fever, and bronchitis.

 

 

 

 

 

8. Molkosan

This is a natural disinfectant that is obtained from whey that’s concentrated. It is used to treat fungal infections. It is also used as an effective antiseptic. It is similar to iodine when you use it.

 

 

 

 

 

9. St. John’s Wort

St. John’s Wort is an effective external antiseptic as well.

 

 

 

 

 

 

10. Colloidal silver

Many pathogenic microorganisms cannot tolerate silver. Colloidal silver is a very powerful antibacterial agent that helps you live healthier.

 

 

 

 

 

 

11. Pine oil

Pine oil is a natural disinfectant that is used in various brands of commercial disinfectants. It is classified as a phenolic  disinfectant. If you choose this raw ingredient, then you choose a much lesser synthesized product that makes it safer for you to use.

 

 

 

 

12. Thyme

Thyme is a natural disinfectant that you could use in spicing up your dishes as well.

 

 

 

 

 

 

13. Vinegar

You could make use of this natural disinfectant that you can use with other essential oils like eucalyptus and tea tree oils and use as toilet spray or cleanser. Just label the bottles you place them in.

 

 

 

 

 

 

You have to make sure that you properly follow the directions in making your natural disinfectant recipes. If you want to alter the recipes, maybe you could have trials that you could perform in your own home. Some of the natural disinfectants that are given can be used on their own. All you have to do is to use them with the supervision of your doctor to make sure that you don’t overuse it. There may be other natural disinfectants that may not be effective for you so you could have other items  to choose from. You just have to be patient to know what works best for you.