Eco-Friendly Home Cleaning Solutions

Lifestyle

Sep 14

Written By Tahira

Eco-Friendly Cleaning

That won’t cost the world

I have wanted to share some of the ways I try to reduce my impact when it comes to the very boring households task of cleaning and washing. Here are a few ways I approach cleaning my home and how I choose and purchase products.

Use natural/ biodegradable solutions where possible. I use a lot of White Cleaning Vinegar and/ or baking soda. These are harder to find in normal shops but are easier to find at low waste shops where you can refill items or online like here

I refill items locally when possible. Washing up / Dish soap, Laundry liquid, fabric conditioner, hand soap and more can often be filled at natural food stores in urban centers. Yes this is a bit more effort, but think of your reduced plastic foot print!
If refill stations are not near you, try buying in bulk. I either buy directly from brands, or from shops like Ethical Superstore or Big Green Smile in the UK ( please email me for other countries) I get large 5 L jugs of common cleaning products like floor cleaning, sanitiser and many others. and I also buy a lot of family beauty productsand household items from these stores as well.
Consider newer water-free alternatives. Ocean Saver makes smaller tablet like concentrates that you add water to reuse your spray bottles you have.
Clothing made of polyester is washed in my Guppy Friend Bag and when I had a dry I used @ecozone dryer balls to reduce drying time. I also have an Eco-Egg for washing my clothes. I personally find it is not enough to really clean but have it in every wash but also usually add about a ½-1 cap of liquid laundry detergent as well - thereby reducing the amount of liquid I am using. works a treat!
I also buy washable dusters, sponges and cloths and use natural rubber gloves for cleaning.