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It may come as a surprise, but many cleaners aren't that clean . "The vast majority of cleaning products contain highly toxic ingredients and can lead to respiratory problems, skin irritation, nervous system damage, and organ toxicity, among other health concerns," says Lauren Singer (@trashisfortossers ) . Not to mention the plastic containers they are usually locked in, harmful to the planet .
Many cleaning products also contain VOCs, or volatile organic compounds, a group of chemicals that can negatively impact air quality, water pollution and human health, Singer says. When VOCs are discharged into sewers, they can adversely affect viable drinking water and animal habitats. But while there are plenty of not-so-great cleaning products out there, there are ways to sustainably clean your home without all the harmful toxins and plastic waste.
Limit your household cleaning products
Contrary to popular belief, Singer shares the fact that you don't need a different cleaner for every type of surface in your home . In fact, an all-purpose cleaner can usually get the job done. Bundling your household cleaning products not only frees up space in your home, but also reduces waste, which is a boon for the environment !
You can also use many items you probably already have around the house to clean. Singer recommends liquid castile soap for floors, dishes , toilet bowls, and your hands. Baking soda is also great for removing odors and stains. Mix them together and you have the perfect tile cleaner! Do you need to scrub hard-to-reach places? Reuse an old toothbrush!
Use reusable and refillable containers.
Another way to limit the amount of cleaning product waste is to use reusable and refillable containers. So you don't have to throw away the packaging after a single use.
Make your own cleaning spray
Reusable and refillable containers go hand in hand with making your own cleaning products. Not only does this reduce waste, but it puts you in control of what goes into your cleaning products and allows you to eliminate harmful toxins and chemicals.
Singer makes her own DIY cleaning spray using a handful of simple products: water, distilled white vinegar, dried lavender and citrus peels (or your choice of essential oils), a recycled spray bottle, and a funnel (optional).
First, fill a glass with 50% water and 50% vinegar. Then, using your optional funnel, fill your recycled spray bottle with the water and vinegar mixture. Then add 20 drops of the essential oil of your choice. Singer shares that vinegar and essential oils are great alternatives to store-bought cleaning products "because they have inherent antimicrobial and antibacterial properties."
Finally, put the lid on and you can start cleaning! Combine your DIY cleaning spray with reusable paperless "paper" wipes for the ultimate eco-friendly cleaning solution.
Use zero-waste dishwashing detergent
For a quick and easy start to your zero-waste cleaning routine, try the Wrap-Free Dish Cleaning Bundle . It comes with a bottle brush, a glass brush, a dish brush and a copper scrubber. All products come in a drawstring bag with no packaging and are 100% plastic free so they can all be diverted from landfills through recycling or composting at end of life.
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