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Why Clean Your Home with Natural Cleaning Products?

The advertisements make it seem like we should use their specialized cleaning products to make our homes sparkle. But should we?

Or would we be a lot better off cleaning our homes with natural cleaning products?

What if the answer were “both!”

InnerOrigin offers a wide variety of effective cleaning products that are good for your home (and for you too).

Benefits of Using Natural Cleaning Products

There are so many positive benefits to making the switch. Let’s check out some of the most common ones.

Better health

Your health will become better by using natural cleaning products.

Have you ever used regular cleaning products and discovered you had a headache? I bet you suspected it was from the cleaning.

But it was probably the product you used. Some products can also cause you to sneeze or cough as well.

Using natural household products will improve the air quality in your home, and it won’t trigger reactions

Green cleaning products also ensure that fewer chemicals get stored in the fat of your body or in your bloodstream.

You can use these cleaning products in your refrigerator without contaminating your food.

Safer if you have small children

All-natural cleaning products are better if you have small children crawling around. Their hands get into everything, and then into their mouths.

And you won’t have potentially dangerous chemicals in your home. When chlorine gets mixed with ammonia, it produces dangerous chlorine gas. You may not even know your everyday cleanser has ammonia in it.

Small children can get very curious. Have you ever come down to one who decided to make a cake with anything that was in reach?

Household cleaning supplies are one of the top five problems to calls to poison control centers.

Plus we’re better off not using antibacterials as it can affect our immune systems and build superbugs that are drug-resistant.

Safer for pet owners

Our beloved fur babies have allergies just like we do. And some pets are more sensitive to air quality than humans.

Long ago, it was discovered that non-stick pans shouldn’t be used in homes with pet birds. The non-stick coating has gotten better over the years, but it’s best not to take the chance.

Less expensive

Often, natural cleaning products are highly concentrated. So while it may seem like you’re spending a bit more upfront, you’re saving overall.

And when you use microfiber cloths, you save money over paper towels since you can use them over and over again

Your belongings will last longer because the chemicals won’t be wearing them down.

Better for the planet

All-natural cleaners are better for waterways and ecosystems. When you wash your sink or toilet, the chemicals go out your sewer and into a water treatment facility.

Unfortunately, not all of the chemicals are removed. Chlorine, ammonia, and even arsenic are natural products. But we don’t want them in our water and food.

So we should reduce what we put into the system.

I also like the fact that they’re not animal tested. I think that’s better for the planet.

But How Do I Disinfect?

I sometimes think we’ve been told that we need to disinfect things that don’t really need disinfecting. Perhaps it’s the companies trying to get us to buy more products we don’t really need?

A good soap with hot water removes dirt and grime. That’s usually enough for most surfaces. You can also get a natural multi-surface cleaner for a quick wipe down.

If someone has just recently had a bad cold or flu, or if you live with someone who has a compromised immune system (such as very young, the very old, or someone who has a disease like cancer), then you will want to do a little extra.

The two most effective natural disinfectants are vinegar and hydrogen peroxide.

The standard white vinegar that you can get at your local market kills about 80% of germs. You will want to look for vinegar with a higher acetic acid concentration.

Hydrogen peroxide works well as an antiseptic on cuts. And it’s also a great natural way to kill mold.

You can also disinfect naturally with steam and some essential oils like eucalyptus and tea tree.

How Do I Get Rid of Mold and Mildew in Grout?

Plain white vinegar is a great way to kill mold. Mix equal parts distilled white vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Then saturate the area with the vinegar mixture. Wait 30 min, then scrub with a bristle brush using a baking soda paste. Rinse with warm water.

You may need to saturate and let sit more than once if the mold has gotten a strong “foothold.”

How Do I Clean Stains?

The best way to clean a stain is by taking care of it immediately so the stain doesn’t set in the carpet.

Look for enzyme-based cleaners for pet stains as you want to get the smell out.

And sprinkling baking powder is an easy way to deodorize your carpets.

How to Switch Over to Natural Cleaning Products

There are two schools of thought on the best way to switch over. Some feel you should do it all at once. The second is to replace the traditional cleaners with natural ones as you use them up.

The second method may be the best since you are using up what you’ve already bought. Some people who decide to switch over all at once donate their unused products to shelters.

Whatever you choose should be what’s best for you and your situation.

Also, your cleaning products don’t have to be an all-or-nothing situation. Try using a green product and then evaluate how things are working for you.

My Final Thoughts

I think it’s worth the time and effort to switch over to all-natural cleaning products. They’re healthier for you, your household, and the planet.

There is a perception that natural cleaning takes more elbow grease or is more difficult to do. Or that you have to spend a lot of time mixing up your own formulas.

Nothing is further from the truth. There are a number of companies that produce household cleaning products that are natural and green and do just as good of a job if not better. You can check some of them out at InnerOrigin.

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