Newborns can be extremely susceptible to germs and toxic chemicals. In fact, the more they’re exposed to, the more likely they are to get sick. As such, it’s crucial that you not only keep your baby’s nursery clean, but also use natural products to do so. Before you bring your baby home, make sure you know a few of these natural ways to clean your baby’s nursery in order to maintain a healthy environment.

Essential Oils

Created using natural scent extracts, essential oils are the perfect way to disinfect a nursery while leaving a lovely fresh scent. They come in a variety of different mixtures to best match your preferences. However, it’s important to note that not all essential oils are fully safe for infants. Therefore, you’ll have to ensure that they’re safe and that they contain no filler oils before you use them in your home.

Vinegar

To the surprise of many homeowners, vinegar makes an even better cleaner and disinfectant than bleach. Better yet, it’s all-natural, and it doesn’t contain any of the toxic chemicals that bleach typically does. Because of this, a diluted mixture of water and vinegar has become a beloved cleaning method for many new parents. You can even add a bit of baking soda to this solution to better remove stains from your nursery furniture.

Lemon Juice

Like vinegar, a bit of lemon juice is also a wonderful way to remove stains and to disinfect surfaces. A mixture of lemon juice and water works exceptionally well on furniture made from natural materials, such as a natural wood baby dresser or changing table. You can also use this cleaner as a hand wash to remove any substances from your baby’s hands after mealtime.

Hydrogen Peroxide

If you don’t have any baking soda on hand, hydrogen peroxide is another dissolving agent perfect for stains, dirt, and grime. However, it’s important that you dilute it with water before use, as its acidity could damage surfaces over time. With the proper solution, it’s very simple to spot-treat occasional stains while reducing the amount of chemicals in your home.