Synthetics, preservatives, and chemicals are things we avoid in our foods, yet spray all over our homes. If you want to rid your home of these endocrine disruptors and carcinogens then give these low tox cleaning swaps a try. Despite what the greenwashed companies want you to believe it doesn’t have to be costly to make the switch.
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The Struggle of the Switch
Change is never easy, especially in our house. As a little girl I would cry when I got new glasses, even though I knew they were exactly the same as the last pair. Although I no longer pitch a fit, I still prefer things to stay the same. My husband is no better than I am. He was so upset at the idea of a dog, he almost pulled his beard out.
After learning about the effects that chemical cleaners have on our bodies, I was ready to welcome change. If it had been up to me, I would have tossed out the disinfecting wipes and toilet bowl cleaner immediately. My husband wasn’t ready to dive in though. He can’t stand the smell of vinegar, so he struggled with many of my low tax cleaning swaps. Eventually I found other recipes and we finally made the switch. Slow and steady as it was.
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DIY Low Tox Cleaning Swaps
Windex for Window Cleaner
I was once asked why we thought Windex was superior. The only difference between it and other products was that it was blue. Seems like a silly reason to buy something. Since then I’ve started making my own window cleaner. Just a little water and vinegar is all you need. If you wish, you can add some essential oils for a fresh clean smell.
Pledge for Dusting Spray
Pledge contains Naphtha which can cause cancer and genetic defects. With some olive oil, vinegar, and water you can dust your home without worrying. For that lovely smell, add orange essential oil to the dusting spray.
Old English for Furniture Polish
Did you know that you can polish wood furniture with olive oil? There is no need for Old English. Chances are you already have what you need to make furniture polish. Grab some olive oil, lemon essential oil, and combine it in a spray bottle.
Toilet Bowl Cleaner for Toilet Bombs
I am obsessed with cleaning pods of all kinds. Instead of the bleach filled toilet bowl cleaners, I use some toilet cleaning bombs. They are quite simple to make. Then I can just pop one in the bowl and let it work its magic while I clean the rest of the bathroom.
Tide Pods for Laundry Pods
Like I said, I’m a sucker for pods, but I do not like the chemicals used to make Tide pods. So instead, I make laundry pods myself.
Cascade for Dishwasher Pods
Now of course you’ll need a dishwasher pod, since you have a pod for everything else. They work wonderfully and don’t leave chemicals on your dishes. Add some vinegar for a rinse aid.
Downy for Scent Booster
Does anything beat the smell of clean laundry? Well this scent booster will leave your laundry fresh and help to soften it too. No more Downy for us!
Febreze for Linen Spray
When making the bed, I like to spritz it with some linen spray. This makes every night feel like a clean sheet night. Since we have pets, I’ll spray the throws and pillows between washes to keep things fresh.
Comet for Sink & Tub Scrub
With a little baking soda and a few drops of essential oils, you can replace your Comet for a nontoxic sink and tub scrub. It is perfect for the kitchen and the bathroom.
Low Tox Cleaning Swaps
Dryer Sheets for Dryer Balls
Several years ago, I opted for wool dryer balls instead of dryer sheets. Have you ever read the ingredients on those things? Yuck! By adding a few drops of essential oils, my clothes smell just as nice without the health risks. Plus it helps them dry faster too.
Bleach for Bluing
Bluing is a well kept secret. Bleach will cause your white to yellow, but bluing will help them stay bright and white.
Dawn for Castile Soap
Castile soap can replace your dish soap. Actually it can replace all of your soaps. We use it on the car, the dog, the dishes, the shower, and our bodies. It’s much less harmful to your body as well.
Multipurpose Spray for Immunity Boost Spray
For the sake of simplicity, I use a multipurpose spray for everything in my house. I do not like conventional sprays because they contain known endocrine disruptors. Instead i use the Immunity Boost concentrate from Revive. I use it to clean the kitchen, the bathroom, the floors, and even the car.
Tide for Revive Laundry Sheets
If you want to clean up your laundry, without having to make your own detergent, then I highly recommend giving the Revive laundry sheets a try. Put them in a delicates bag to ensure that they dissolve and don’t stick to the clothes.
CLR for Vinegar
Vinegar is excellent for removing hard water deposits. Just give it time to soak and work everything loose. Our well has very hard water, so I use vinegar regularly to maintain our appliances, faucets, tubs, toilets, and sinks.
Making the Switch to Low Tox Cleaning Swaps
Toe Dip
If you are thinking about making the switch to natural cleaning products, but it feels overwhelming, then the toe dip method is for you. Pick one cleaner to start making each month. Write it on the calendar so that you’ll stick to it. By the end of the year, you will have replaced 12 toxic cleaners. I’d recommend starting with the ones you use most often. A good multipurpose spray is always a good place to start.
Wade In
If you like the idea of natural cleaners, but don’t want to waste the conventional products you already have, then the wade in is the method for you. As you run out of a cleaner, replace it with a natural one. This is how I made the switch to natural cleaning products. It didn’t take long for all of my cleaners to be as clean as my home.
Head First
If you are certain that natural cleaning products are the way to go, then jump in head first. This is for the brave. Toss out everything in your cleaning cabinet and refill it with natural products. From the laundry soap to the window cleaner you’re going to switch it all out. Give yourself a weekend to make the switch. Make sure you have all of the spray bottles and ingredients you’ll need to overhaul your cleaning life.
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