Do you notice how the smell of the grocery store changes when you get to the cleaning product aisle? The scents alone that accompany our cleaning products have a long reach. Interestingly no cleaner is required to smell good–they’re only required to clean.
Most of the active ingredients in cleaners are treated in wastewater treatment facilities and are not harmful. However, there are chemicals that linger and can make their way to rivers and streams. This is problematic.
Good news– Safer, more cost effective and environmentally-conscious cleaners include ingredients you probably already have at home:
- Soap Water
- Baking soda
- Vinegar
- Lemon juice
- Borax
- Essential oils (*often you can support other small business owners through the purchase of essential oils!)
- Elbow grease
Here is a great resource for making your own cleaners with household items. #considerthecleaners #natural #thrifty #careforcreation #cleanlakesriversandoceans #elbowgrease #green31 #write31days
considerthecleaners #natural #thrifty #careforcreation #cleanlakesriversandoceans #elbowgrease #green31 #write31days