Eco friendly cleaning products are much safer than conventional cleaning chemicals and they don’t harm our health or the environment. By using eco products you can reduce the risk of poisoning, chemical burns and breathing problems, and promote sustainable living providing social, economic and environmental benefits. Identifying eco friendly cleaning products is easy – look out for the energy star, green logo or recycling symbol.
It’s easy to conserve our natural resources and protect both our health and environment, but if you’re still not convinced, here’s the lowdown on why we should use eco friendly cleaning products in our home.
Safety
Did you know that cleaning products rank within the top 5 causes of poisoning in the household? Eco friendly products reduce the chance of poisoning, skin irritation and reaction, which means a happier and safer home for your family. If you add up the number of cleaning products you use – think toilet cleaners, laundry detergent, dishwasher soap, carpet cleaners, fabric cleaners, surface sprays – it soon becomes obvious that those toxins are present in more places than you think.
Cost
You can save tons of money by creating your own eco friendly cleaning products. Baking soda, beeswax, white vinegar, olive oil and citrus juice are just some of the pantry ingredients you can use to create powerful yet safe cleaners. Pinterest is a great resource for DIY recipes (we have tons of great boards, find us here!). If you’re not into your DIY, there are also many green cleaning products available on the market at reasonable prices.
Smell
It’s no secret that household cleaning products carry strong, unpleasant, chemical-like smells. That’s not surprising, since so many products are made from toxic ingredients that can actually contribute to the development of asthma and other lung-related conditions. By using eco friendly cleaning products your home will smell much fresher and you’ll get rid of any toxic chemicals lingering in the air.
Toxicity
When you use toxic cleaning products, it’s not just your home that you’re infecting. Since WW2, 85,000 chemical products have entered the mainstream market. When you flush those chemicals down the drain, they go back into the water system and make their way to rivers, lakes and ultimately the ocean. And guess what? We like to swim in lakes and the ocean, and the fish we love to eat do too! Use eco friendly products to prevent those chemicals from making their way back to us and our food supply.
Pets
Pets are generally more sensitive to chemicals than we are. Oven cleaners, concentrated toilet gels, lime-removal products and drain cleaners are often extremely corrosive and tend to carry a WARNING or DANGER sign on the bottle. These are the most toxic, and can cause severe injury, burns and blistering to the skin. Eco friendly cleaners are much safer and will help to protect your pet’s health, on the inside and out.
Environment
Switch from toxic ingredients such as ammonia, phosphorus and petroleum to eco friendly products to save your health and the environment. Chemicals in our eco system have such a negative impact on our wildlife, so by using environmentally friendly products we can do our bit and make a positive contribution to protect the world around us.
Skin
When we use cleaning products, our skin absorbs those toxic chemicals which can dry out our skin and cause skin irritation. By using eco friendly products we cut the risk of chemical burns and reactions, as green cleaners are much more gentle on the skin.
So there you have it! 7 reasons why we should use eco friendly cleaning products. Do you have any great tips you’d like to share or DIY cleaning recipes? We’d love to hear your suggestions!
