With more and more information available to us today about the power of natural cleaners, more and more people are beginning to choose them over traditional, chemical based products.
While just as effective as their toxic counterparts, natural cleaners do differ from them, and making the switch can take some getting used to. To help you decide whether to start using natural cleaners in your home, here are 6 of their most common benefits:
- They’re eco-friendly
Removing dirt, dust and grime in an environmentally responsible way is the main premise behind natural cleaners, and because they don’t contribute in any way to polluting the environment, and use sustainable ingredients such as baking soda, vinegar and lemon juice, they are the greenest, eco friendliest choice you can make when it comes to cleaning your home.
- They’re easy on your budget
It’s often the case that store bought toxic cleaners cost a lot more than natural alternatives you can make at home (the ingredients of which most of us already have in our store cupboards), but ready made store bought natural cleaners, sometimes cost more. However, by shopping around and not always going for the most popular brands, you can find cost-effective natural cleaners.
- They’re easier to use
While natural cleaners do take a little longer to work, who wouldn’t want to leave them to do their job while you do something else? Because they use only natural, plant-based ingredients to get rid of dirt and bacteria, they typically need to sit on a surface for at least five minutes before they can be scrubbed, or wiped away, but this usually makes them more effective in the long run, and easier to wipe off.
- There’s no reside or stains after use
A lot of chemical based cleaners leave a sticky or unsightly residue behind after use, but there’s none of that to worry about with natural cleaners. When cleaning your glass shower door for example, a natural cleaner containing lemon juice and vinegar (which many natural cleaners do contain) will cut through soap scum and mold far better than traditional cleaners, and with a lot less effort and better results.
- They’re biodegradable
Natural cleaners must be biodegradable if they’re to be truly green and eco-friendly, so always check the label to make sure that the natural cleaner you’ve chosen, is exactly this. Of course, if you’re making your own natural cleaner from store cupboard ingredients, you can be confident that what you’re putting in, is 100% biodegradable.
- They’re better for your family’s health
The majority of popular, commercial cleaners contain a toxic mix of chemicals that can have a negative impact on your health, and that of anyone you share your home with. Because natural cleaners contain only plant-based ingredients, you can use them safely, and confidently around all members of your household, including your pets.
Many home cleaning services have adopted natural cleaners, and so if protecting the environment and your own health is of concern to you, you needn’t worry when hiring a professional cleaning company.