Traditionally, cleaning products are packed with harmful chemicals that do not just cause a lot of damage to sensitive surfaces in your home but also the environment.
If you don’t want a big cleaning bottle but prefer practical wipes, then these disposable wipes are ideal for a quick clean.
While wipes are the most economical or sustainable option, these botanical disinfecting wipes from CleanWell use only plant-based ingredients to kill bacteria and germs.
Pros
Fresh scent: These wipes have a gentle fragrance, so your surfaces smell fresh and clean.
Disinfects with an essential oil: The botanical wipes contain essential oils that smell beautiful and clean thoroughly.
Cons
Takes some time to work: These wipes take around ten minutes to kill germs effectively.
Can dry out: If you store the wipes for too long, they can dry out and become less effective.
You can buy these practical cleaning wipes from a store on the CleanWell website.
Vinegar is one of the best cleaning solutions around the house, and that’s why, this natural and organic cleaning solution is based on vinegar.
It removes all grease and even clears any water stains that are typically left behind by other cleaners.
While its main ingredients is vinegar, this product doesn’t have the same strong smell.
Pros
Removes grime and grease: This surface cleaner cuts through hard water build-up on bathroom fixtures and greasy kitchen surfaces.
Available in different scents: There are a range of different essential oil scents you can choose from, from eucalyptus and lemon to mandarin and lavender.
Vinegar-based: Vinegar is a well known household remedy for stains, and this product uses a traditional formula without the nasty vinegar smell.
Cons
Not suitable as disinfectant: Although it’s effective for many stains, this surface cleaner isn’t suitable to kill germs.
Similar to vinegar, baking soda is a traditional cleaning agent. You cannot only bake with it but you can also use it as an incredibly gentle abrasive cleaner.
Pros
Cheaper than other cleaners: Baking soda is relatively cheap compared to other cleaning products.
Gentle cleaner: This organic cleaner is a gentle abrasive that gets rid of grease and grime.
Versatile: You can use it for almost any surface, including bathroom and kitchen fixtures.
Cons
More expensive than simple baking soda: While this branded baking soda is very effective, it is also more expensive than some of the cheap alternatives.
Blueland offers a range of cleaning kits which are made with organic and natural materials. The kits are labelled as climate neutral and their packaging is recyclable.
Pros
Reusable and refillable: The kits come with different reusable bottles and refills, so you can get the most of your cleaning supplies.
Range of kits available: You can choose from a range of different kits, including botanical hand soaps, facial cleaners, toilet cleaners, detergent and more.
Money-back guarantee: Blueland offer a 60-day money-back guarantee if you are not happy with the product.
Cons
Doesn’t disinfect: Blueland don’t include any disinfectant agents in their products, so you can’t use the cleaner to get rid of bacteria and germs.
What To Look For In Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products
With a huge range of cleaning products available on the shelves, it’s so difficult to find which one is right for your home.
This is especially true with many more organic cleaners coming onto the market.
When you are looking for eco-friendly cleaners, there are a few terms and labels that you should keep an eye out for.
Branding such as “plant-based”, “vegan” and “cruelty-free” are a few popular terms that you will find on products.
However, this doesn’t always mean that these cleaners are eco-friendly. It’s a good idea to check out reviews online and find products that clearly tell a sustainable story.
Final Thoughts
Sustainable products and environmentally friendly cleaners are becoming ever more popular and with the greater choice of products, we also need to be more careful with what we are actually buying.
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