10.15.09
Green Cleaning Products Can Save Your Health and Bank Balance!
There are many different opinions when it comes to being more eco-friendly and using green cleaning products. For some, it’s simply an added expense that they just can’t afford – but this couldn’t be further from the truth!
It only takes a few simple ingredients to clean all of the different areas around the home. And it doesn’t take long to make your own green cleaning products from scratch, which really won’t cost you much at all.
What is so Bad About Commercial Cleaning Products?
When it comes to listing ingredients on bottles, the law does NOT force companies to do this. There’s no way of knowing if the ingredients are safe, and the truth is that many are toxic and not safe for human use.
And, what’s worse, is that we are indirectly taking these products into our system. For example, when we spray our surfaces we breathe the ingredients in. And we also absorb all of the ingredients of our laundry detergents through the clothes we wear every day.
These ingredients are then sent into the environment through our water. The truth is these chemicals are not necessary for effective cleaning, so we don’t need to use them anymore.
Green Alternatives
You don’t have to buy the most expensive products to take steps to go green today. Start by using up the products you do already have, and saving the plastic spray bottles. These can then be used to make your own cleaning concoctions.
Did you know that a simple mix of vinegar and bicarbonate of soda can clean away mold and lime scale? Or that lemon juice can get rid of stains on your chopping board? It really is that simple!
You might not want to make all of your cleaning products from scratch, in which case you can look for eco-friendly brands in stores. They might be more expensive, but try buying in bulk, or opting for laundry detergents that will last for hundreds of uses.
To make things easier, you can make these changes gradually and still make a difference. In a short amount of time you’ll be left wondering why you ever needed to rely on toxic cleaning products in the first place!
Eco friendly cleaning isn’t as difficult as it might first seem. I’ve found many different simple recipes and natural cleaners to help me on my journey towards going green.
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