We all want a clean house – but what if you want a clean Earth, too? With so many single-use or chemical cleaning products, eco-friendly cleaning can feel impossible. We’ve pulled together some tips to make sure that you can keep your home neat and tidy without an environmental cost.
Reduce Waste
We all know the feeling: undertaking a huge whole-house cleanup, and watching the trash can fill up with paper products, antibacterial wipes, and poor-quality cloths and sponges. The solution? Purchasing cleaning products that are reusable, durable, and Earth-safe.
Handee Pockets last for hundreds of uses, and with microfibers designed to grab grime and germs, they clean just as effectively. No more paper towels needed! And with a handheld, ergonomic design that doesn’t bunch up, there’s no need for specialized cleaning tools that don’t last.
Clean the Air Naturally
So you’ve cleaned the surfaces in your home, but what about the air? Store-bought air fresheners are made with chemicals that can be harsh. There are natural ways to achieve a pleasant scent and a clean-air feeling.
Why not invest in plants? They’re not only a good design choice – plants cleanse the air by removing CO2 and producing oxygen! Plus, potted flowers add a lovely scent all on their own.
Eliminate Chemicals
Though we may not be aware of it, most homes are filled with harsh chemicals. The cleaning solutions under your sink, in your bathroom, and even in the laundry room are stringent and potentially hazardous. Even those “natural” looking sprays and cleaners are chemical cocktails.
Luckily, there are other ways to achieve a shining clean. With microfiber cloths like Handee Pockets, no chemicals are necessary: Cleanup tasks can be accomplished with just water. Natural, homemade cleaning solutions are also an option. We all know the power of baking soda for fighting off odor, but did you know that a mix of baking soda and water can also clean surfaces, remove stains, and get rid of grease? With affordable, effective solutions like these, chemical-filled cleaning products are no longer necessary.
Toss Chemicals Safely
Now that you have natural, waste-free replacements like Handee Pockets for your chemical cleaning products, make sure that when you throw away the old stuff you do it safely. If you pour the product down the sink or toss the spray bottle in a trash can, those chemicals can end up in water and soil, damaging the environment.
To avoid pollution, contact your local recycling center. Most centers have a toxic product disposal program, so you’ll know your cast off chemicals are being handled safely.
Eco-friendly cleaning is not impossible! In fact, now that you no longer need single-use cleaning products or expensive chemical sprays, your budget will thank you. And now that you’re armed with the streamlined, efficient cleaning power and effective design of Handee Pockets, your cleaning routine may just be easier than ever!