Eco-Friendly Cleaning
What is eco-friendly cleaning?
This term simply means that all cleaning methods and detergents do not cause harm to the environment. Many chemicals used on everyday basis can be destructive for our environment – for example, most washing powder contains phosphates which destroy most animal and plant life once they get released from the sewage. Soaps, shampoos, personal hygiene products and home cleaning substances can also be very harmful. Look under your kitchen sink – most detergents you find there contain the words poison, danger, warning, caution, hazard. That indicates high levels of toxicity for you and for your environment. Eco-friendly cleaning means avoiding these products in favour of cheaper, more ecological substances.
Why eco-friendly cleaning?
The benefits of eco-friendly cleaning are numerous. Firstly, the strong chemicals usually used for cleaning can be swallowed or inhaled by you and your children, they can cause harm to the skin or eyes. Cleaning with such substances influences the human body in long term indirect ways – chemicals lower the level of concentration, your energy and breathing capacity. The strong detergents also harm your house by damaging textiles, wood, furniture. Eco-friendly cleaning can kill bacteria and remove dirt just as well as the strong chemicals and will not cause any danger to you or your family. Moreover, eco-friendly cleaning is cheaper and much more pleasant way to clean your home.
Our tips for eco-friendly cleaning
1. Look under the kitchen sink and take out all cleaning detergents. They should not be in your kitchen, because they can directly go into your food – through spilling or emitting chemicals in the air. Not to mention the danger when your kid comes in search of food and finds a brightly coloured bottle.
2. Always keep your cleaning solutions in a locked cupboard. Doesn’t matter how safe they are, it is not a bad idea to keep it away from children and pets.
3. Avoid using and buying substances with the words poison, danger, warning, caution, hazard. Choose non-toxic, biodegradable substitutes or try to make your own cheaper home-made cleaning solutions.
4. Educate yourself. Know which products are harmful to you and your house, which substances destroy the environment and try to avoid those.
5. Wash well your sponges, mops and other cleaning accessories after cleaning. This will prolong their life and stop the spreading of dangerous chemicals around your house. Try to use reusable, natural sponges and mops.
6. Learn how to make home-made cleaning solutions. Basic kitchen products may easily become a good eco-friendly cleaning detergents. For example, lemon juice and white vinegar do magic when used on wooden floors or furniture – they clean, kill bacteria, do not harm the wood and leave it sparkly and fresh. Baking soda is another kitchen wonder – it is a non-abrasive cleanser for kitchen counter tops, sinks, bathtubs, ovens, and fiberglass. It will eliminate perspiration odors and even neutralize the smell of many chemicals.
7. Do not compromise the quality of your cleaning. If you really need to use strong chemicals for cleaning, use professional cleaning services. Use methods that are tested and approved, such as steam-cleaning for your carpet and upholstery.
For more tips on eco-friendly cleaning, call us now or directly book an eco-friendly cleaning.
