Incredible but true, Jessica Alba is a true housekeeping maniac like Bree Van De Kamp in Desperate Housewives . Even her husband recognizes it!
Elected self-entrepreneur of the year in 2015 by the US magazine Forbes, having mounted the Honest Company (a company of cosmetics and natural household), Jessica Alba looks set to pass the casting to animate the TV show 's clean .
Moreover, in her book "La vie tout simplement" , she reveals against all odds, a complete guide to cleaning. We have recovered some of his most surprising household tips ...
Vodka as a natural deodorant
It's no longer a secret, actress Jessica Alba is keen on natural products. So when it comes to deodorizing the house, the young woman is full of resources.
His most surprising idea? Use vodka as a natural deodorant: it is one of the main ingredients of commercial deodorants. Vodka leaves no odor s' evaporating, so it can easily vaporize into the room to absorb odors. And we can even add a few drops of essential oils, for a healthy and pleasant scent.
Wash your clothes as little as possible
Do jeans or t-shirts really need to be washed? Is it stained? Does it smell bad? The clothes will have a longer life if they are not washed often. In addition, it saves water, energy, time and chemicals.
On the other hand, when the clothes need to be bleached or detached, Jessica Alba uses the sun as a natural remedy or a simple cup of white vinegar in each machine.
Another tip: to replace the fragrant wipes for tumble dryers , the actress uses essential oils that she sprays on a cloth and slips into the machine. On the softening side, Jessica Alba mixes baking soda with laundry. Astonishing, but effective: clothes come out soft and fresh from the machine.
Baking soda to deodorize carpets
It is always a bit difficult to clean your carpet. If vacuuming seems the best solution against dust mites and dirt, Jessica Alba has many other ideas: s sprinkle the carpet of baking soda and let stand 15 to 30 minutes to deodorize naturally.
To overcome mites: ventilate the carpet when the temperature drops below zero, it irradiates them completely.
To pre-treat stains: Use a mixture of soap, hot water and lemon ... In short, many natural ideas that appear to be good alternatives to the vacuum cleaner.
Book "Life simply" editions Marabout, 16,90 €
Check out our special issue (without Jessica Alba) on how to tidy up her house.
