Cleaning Your Home The Eco-friendly Way

With the increased consciousness for nature conservation and healthier life, people are now more inclined towards practicing sustainable ways of living.

Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, the world not only adopted a new routine to complete daily life chores but also revived the conventional practices that were long forgotten.

A thorough cleaning of home has now become a new normal to avoid risks of getting infected from the contagious viral diseases that are out there.
Likewise, people have observed that nature plays a therapeutic role so it needs to be conserved before we lose the resources that are vital for our survival. 

Why is eco friendly home cleaning important?

As a responsible custodian of natural resources, the duty falls on us that we use the resources sustainably so our generations can also get the same privilege of benefitting from the natural resources that we had.

Unfortunately, only a fraction of the world’s population is concerned about planetary health.

If the right steps are not taken now, then our future could be at stake.

So, it is important that we inculcate a sense of civic responsibility and that we create an environment where practising sustainability is not considered a tedious task but rather is presented in a way that makes it easier to be adopted.

If you are an eco-conscious individual looking to clean your home in an eco-friendly way, we can help you by suggesting a few tips that will not only freshen up your home environment but will also pose less burden on the environment. 

Once you scroll through our recommendations, you should read our article on how to make your own DIY natural & organic cleaning products for your home..

So, let’s see what do we have in the pack for you:

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7 Tips To Eco Clean Your Home

  1. Natural Stain Remover – Lemon

You might find lemon well-suited for cooking or that cheeky glass of gin, but besides savouring the dishes, lemon is also a stain remover.

Its antiseptic and antibacterial properties make it one of the most effective cleaning agents.

By using lemon, you can also get rid of plastic scrubbers that leave non-degradable microfilaments behind.

In addition to removing tough stains, the citrus smell of lemons also freshens up the home environment.

Truly an eco-friendly and economical way home cleaning. 

  1. Wooden Brooms with Natural Bristles 

Using plastic brooms is a common practice.

But, most of people are unaware that the bristles of these brooms are made of synthetic materials such as nylon and polypropylene that are non-degradable.

Though they serve the purpose of cleaning but they pose negative impacts for the environment.

The bristles production itself is an energy intensive process that results in high levels of greenhouse gas emissions.

On the other hand, you can make an eco-friendly cleaning choice by opting for wooden brooms, the bristles of which are made out of coarser fibers of coconut shells.  

  1. Organic Floor Cleaners 

Did you know your household cleaners are one of the major causes of the release of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)?

These compounds not only contribute to smog, resulting in poor air quality but also pose serious risks to human health as they make their way into the respiratory system. 

To get rid of the hazardous impacts of toxic additives present in the cleaners, it is important that you switch to natural and organic floor cleaners.

With a blend of organic materials having antibacterial properties, they not only disinfect the floor but also leave lingering fragrance. 

  1. Eco-friendly Dishwashing Sponge

The commonly used dishwashing sponges are made up of synthetic fibers that do not degrade completely and make their way to either landfills or waterways.

In addition, the sponges often have a musty smell that is caused by bacterial and fungal contamination.

So, the use of the same dirty sponge is not only harmful to the environment but also for your health, because you try cleaning your utensils from the same sponge that is the main could be the potential source of contamination. 

Green alternatives are now readily available in the market!

Get rid of the stinky bacterial sponge and replace it with the one that is made out of natural materials such as sisal fibers, cellulose, or coconut husk scourer. 

  1. Bamboo Towels

Bamboo towels are made of renewable source due to which they pose less harm to the environment.

The best part is, you can use them multiple times after washing.

Besides being made up of natural materials, most of the companies sell these towels in plastic-free packaging.

So, unlike buying conventionally used towels, you can also phase out plastics from your life by choosing a product that comes with a tag of no plastics

  1. Compostable Bags for Pet Waste

If you are keen of keeping pets at home but are bothered by cleaning your home after your pet makes it dirty, you do not have to worry anymore.

Instead of cleaning the whole floor or picking the pet waste (poop) in a plastic bag, you can now switch to green alternative.

Biodegradable bags made from corn starch are now available.

You can choose to clean your home in an eco-friendly way by purchasing a pack of leak and tear proof biodegradable waste bags.

Your problem of having guilt for using plastic trash bags can be solved easily by making one right choice. 

  1. Indoor Plants – Natural Shield against Bugs 

There is no doubt that nature itself is a therapy. 

But, there is lot more nature can do.

A range of indoor plants can help improve the quality of air inside the home by removing several harmful compounds such as benzene and formaldehyde. 

In addition, the plants can also help you get rid of bugs and pests.

For example, Sage and Rosemary have been found to repel mosquitos. Similarly, lavender can keep flies, moths, and beetles away!

So try keeping indoor plants to not only improve the aesthetics of your home but also the atmosphere.  

Conclusion

Besides following the above-mentioned eco-friendly ways of home cleaning, we can provide you with more information on practising sustainable living.

Keep following the space to learn about the simpler and easier steps that can help achieve a zero-waste planet.

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  • Zero & Zen

    Dedicated to the cause of sustainability and eco-friendliness, our mission is to raise awareness about the importance of eco-conscious living.

    We firmly believe that individual actions can spark collective change and recognise the need for sustainable living to be tailored to your unique circumstances and pace.

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