May 28, 2020

3 DIY Nontoxic Cleaners Perfect for Your Apartment

The world has changed a lot since the beginning of the pandemic, but every cloud has a silver lining—sometimes literally! With fewer vehicles on the road, California’s air quality has actually improved. But did you know that the air inside your home is just as important?

With May being National Clean Air Month , now is the time to improve the air quality inside your home. One way to do so is by switching to homemade, natural, multipurpose cleaners. Using ingredients found in most pantries, you can easily create cleaners for every surface in your home. Here are three simple recipes perfect for cleaning your glass surfaces, kitchen and bathroom, and clothing.

Window Cleaner

Are your windows not quite as clear as you would like? Are your mirrors reflecting spots that aren’t there? When looking for an all-natural, nontoxic solution, turn to vinegar . It’s cheap, environmentally friendly, and can make your glass look like new. Just mix the following ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup white or apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup rubbing alcohol (70 percent concentration)
  • 2 cups water
  • 1–2 drops essential oil for a refreshing scent (optional)

Pour the mixture into a spray bottle and use it on all your glass surfaces.

Kitchen and Bath Cleaner

Is your bathroom developing a consistent odor? Lemons may be just what you need. Their acidity makes them the perfect ingredient to combine with baking soda, table salt, rubbing alcohol, vinegar, and hot water. For a simple cleaner, mix the following ingredients like so:

  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons baking soda
  • 4 cups hot water
  • Juice and rind of 1/2 a lemon

Stir until well dissolved and allow to cool. Remove the rind and pour the mixture into a spray bottle. It’s perfect for hard bathroom surfaces like tile and linoleum—but never granite.

Stain Remover

Do stains on your clothes have you reaching for the bleach? Reach instead for hydrogen peroxide. Normally used as an antiseptic, hydrogen peroxide can also be used to clean and disinfect surfaces as well as create a homemade laundry stain remover. Mix the following:

  • 2 tablespoons hydrogen peroxide
  • 2 tablespoons baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons dish soap

Once you have the mixture, add 2 tablespoons of water, or enough to make it thin enough to spray through a spray bottle. After color testing the fabric, rub the cleaner into stains with a laundry brush and let it soak for at least 15 minutes.

With National Clean Air Month nearly over, now is the right time to eliminate unnecessary chemicals from your home wherever you can. Use these three recipes to do just that, using natural cleaners to keep your glass, kitchen and bathroom, and clothing shining bright all year long.

Improve Your VIP Experience: Flexible Ways to Pay Rent and Build Credit at Lantern Bay

April 15, 2026
At  Lantern Bay Apartments  , we are committed to providing our VIPs with the best tools to manage their apartment homes effortlessly. We want to highlight the various ways you can handle your monthly rent, including some exciting benefits that help you build your financial future just by living with us. 1. The AppFolio Resident Portal App The easiest way to manage your living experience is through the AppFolio app. It is a one-stop shop for your most frequent needs: Convenient Payments: Set up one-time or automatic payments using a bank account (e-check), credit card, or debit card. Split Payments with Flex: We have integrated Flex directly into your AppFolio app. This service allows you to split your rent into two payments throughout the month. Flex pays your rent to us in full and on time, while you pay them back on a schedule that fits your cash flow. Full Transparency: View your current balance, previous statements, and full payment history anytime. 2. Build Your Credit for Free with Pinata Your consistent rent payments should work for you. We are proud to offer Free Positive Rent Payment Reporting to major credit bureaus through our partner, Pinata. How it works: You will receive an email invitation from Pinata to sign up for this service. Once you are enrolled, your on-time payments are reported to the credit bureaus. The Benefit: This helps you build your credit score over time without any extra cost. It is our way of rewarding your reliability and helping you reach your long-term financial goals. (Please note: we do not utilize any resident reward or marketplace features through Pinata; this service is strictly for your credit reporting benefit.) 3. More Ways the App Helps You Beyond payments, the AppFolio app remains your primary tool for staying connected with our Orange community. You can: Submit Maintenance Requests: Easily upload photos and descriptions of any needed repairs. Manage Renter's Insurance: Access your policy or update your provider details. Stay Informed: Contact the office via text or phone, update your contact preferences, and access your lease documents. At  Lantern Bay Apartments  , we treat every resident like a VIP. Whether you are looking for more flexibility with Flex or looking to boost your credit score through Pinata, we are here to support your lifestyle.
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