Organic cleaning products

If something is considered to be organic, that means it has been made from either something living, a plant, a vegetable or a fruit. Essentially, it’s a substance that can be found to be naturally occurring on the Earth. This is in contrast to non-organic cleaning products such as bleach, which are made up of synthetic chemicals.

Why use organic cleaning products?

Choosing to use organic, environmentally friendly products to clean your home brings many benefits for both you, your family, and the natural world. Here are just some of the biggest perks:

A safer home environment

If your household contains either children or pets, then switching to natural cleaning products should be a no-brainer. How many times have you looked at one of your chemical cleaners and seen the words ‘irritant’, ‘hazardous’, or even ‘toxic’? Every parent takes steps to keep their little ones safe around the home, but the best way to do that is simply not to use the products in the first place. Organic cleaning products use only natural ingredients, significantly reducing the likelihood of any nasty accidents.

Improve your health

The multitude of chemicals present in most commercial cleaners can often trigger allergies or result in skin reactions when used. By switching to organic cleaners, you’ll likely find that any symptoms such as sneezing, rashes, or headaches will simply disappear. If you’ve stumbled across this article due to concerns about skin irritation in particular, then consider using a water softener. If you’re struggling with eczema or other skin conditions, hard water could be the cause.

Help the planet

The ingredients found in organic cleaning products are naturally occurring and unlikely to be taking a toll on the environment in their production. If you choose to purchase ready-made green cleaning products, there is a good chance that they have been made using sustainable practices that don’t damage the Earth. The same cannot be said for chemical cleaners. If you choose to make your own homemade cleaning products then you’ll also significantly reduce the amount of plastic and packaging that you put out into the world.

Save money

Creating your own cleaning products (especially an all-purpose cleaner) will definitely save you a significant amount of money over time. Rather than continually investing in overpriced, commercial products for each different cleaning requirement, simply invest in a few basic ingredients that can be used for multiple purposes. As these ingredients are natural, they’ll likely have a lower cost price to begin with too.

Protect your clothes

The chemicals present in the off-the-shelf cleaning products you can buy at your local supermarket are often far too harsh for our clothes and other soft furnishings to be able to handle. They can damage the texture of your clothes, leaving behind a more coarse fabric that is more susceptible to wear and tear. By choosing a softer, organic cleaning product you can be sure that your clothes will stay softer and stronger for longer.

How to make your own organic cleaning products

Making your own organic cleaning products is easy and is usually a very quick process. The best part is that you likely already have all the ingredients you need lying around your house already!

We’ve put together some recipes for you to make your own chemical free cleaning products, which you can view here.

As we’ve seen from these suggested homemade products, the overlap between base ingredients can be significant, which can save you a significant amount of cash! So next time you find yourself reaching for a chemical cleaner, why not give one of these homemade cleaners a try instead?