Resolve to Be Clean, Naturally
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With the start of a New Year, we all aim to do things that will better our lives. One thing you may wish to consider (and probably not at the top of your list of resolutions) is to use cleaning products that are better for the environment and the person doing the cleaning.
How many times have you sprayed your mirrors and felt your nose burn, or coughed in response to the mist of your glass cleaner going down your throat? Ever scrubbed your shower and felt dizzy from the fumes of the soap scum remover? Do you experience guilt when dumping a bucket of dirty water with a cleaning chemical down the pipes? Are you curious about what that lemon scent is really doing to you?
I won’t describe the scientific nitty-gritty, but I will tell you this: natural cleaning products are hitting the market fast and furious, and for good reason. They work well, and they are healthy for you, and good for the environment.
If you go to your local grocery, drug or home store, you are likely to find a shelf of products dedicated to natural cleaning, and a number of lines to choose from. The packaging tends to be more user-friendly, the scents are more pleasant (and scent-free is available for some lines as well), and they don’t have the same dangerous effects of standard cleaning solutions. You may even find some products that are concentrated, meaning you simply provide an empty spray bottle and water, and mix a few drops in for almost endless amounts of cleaning solutions.
For a few extra dollars and a bit of research, check out the options available to you for natural cleaning. Take whatever steps you can to create a clean home without using dangerous chemicals. And just to let you know, a clean home is clean when it smells like… nothing!
Melissa
