Eco-Friendly Cleaning Supplies
Between all of the parties, family gatherings, and extra precautions to safe this winter, we know that everyone is doing a lot more cleaning this time of year. Constant cleaning with harsh chemicals can make your home environment a little less comfortable to live in. If your looking to rid you home of harmful germs and pathogens without potent smells and potentially putting your family’s health at risk consider investing in natural or eco-friendly cleaning products.
Natural and eco-friendly cleaning brands are conscious of their consumers health and the Earth as well. These companies prioritize producing products with naturally derived, nontoxic, and biodegradable cleaning ingredients that are made using sustainable manufacturing practices. If you need some suggestions on where to start regarding brands of products keep reading below.
SEEP
Did you know 80% of common sponges are made from virgin plastic and can't be recycled? If you’ve been considering ways to cut down on your use of plastic or maybe you just hate the stinky order that gets trapped in your kitchen sponges, consider purchasing products from Seep.
Seep is a climate positive new brand, with popular eco-friendly loofah sponges. Their products are a great way to reduce your single plastic use. Not to mention, the loofah sponges are also machine washable and don’t contain any micro-fibers.
These products are ideal for anyone wanting to be greener without having to go down the homemade or DIY route.
ECO-EGG
Ever heard of a laundry egg? …this is new to us too! Eco-Egg is a company that produces an eco-friendly and reusable alternative to laundry detergent/pods.
The product uses natural mineral pellets which activate in the water to remove dirt and leave your clothes clean. Here’s the best part, one 'egg' can be used in over 200 washes and it contains no chemicals so it's suitable for sensitive skin.
Oh, and we can’t forget to mention the ‘egg’ is refillable so there's no more lugging heavy laundry containers from the store.
THE LAUNDRESS
The Laundress is a woman owned business with the goal of providing an environmentally friendly alternative to dry-cleaning. It turns out dry cleaning isn’t good for the environment. Even more surprisingly, clothes that say “dry clean only” can actually be washed at home… if you do it properly and with the right products of course.
This is where the Laundress comes in. They have a huge selection of products specifically for delicates, wool, stains, and upholstery. Additionally, their products are biodegradable and they have a great alternative to chlorine bleach.
JR WATKINS
JR Watkins is actually known for beauty products, but they have recently expanded into the cleaning space with dish soap and an all purpose spray. They are dedicated to creating products with natural ingredients that aren’t tested on animals and their products offer refill options to reduce waste.
CLEANCULT
Cleancult is a popular brand with a unique refillable model to reduce single-use plastics. Their refills come in a carton similar to milk or juice and the products are naturally fragranced with essential oils. The company is also incredibly transparent with their ingredients, making it very easy for you to determine if their products are right for you. Be sure to visit their website to checkout their wide range of products from refillable hand soap to all-purpose cleaner.