Happy Wellness Wednesday, Garden Fam 🌸
I hope you are doing WELL! Last week, I encouraged you to exchange toxic chemicals for cleaner, safer products to live a healthier life. I shared a wonderful tool that has been a game changer in my journey to cleaner living and I know this would greatly support those who are looking to do the same. If you missed it, make sure you go back and check it out!
This week, we are continuing our Cleaner Living Series and zooming in on household products. Home is where the heart is, and it should also be where health lives. In today’s video, I explain why you should start using healthier household products TODAY. I also give a shout out to the company where my journey began. If you’re ready to begin your journey, today’s video and post is for YOU! Below, you can find a few of my favorite safe household products.
Reminder – Why should you be using cleaner products?
Your lungs
Your eyes
Your skin
Your home
What should you consider switching out?
Cleaning products — kitchen, bathroom, floor, carpet, furniture
Laundry & dish detergents
Air freshers
My Favorites
My #1 favorite - Melaleuca
Melaleuca is a wellness company that sells just about everything under the sun! This was my first introduction to cleaner living, because it made it easy to find almost everything I needed in one place.
What I love:
Everything in one place from cleaning products to personal care to vitamins and supplements
Their Clean Home Pack, which replaces just about all of your cleaning products at once (from laundry, to kitchen, to bathroom, and MORE)
Their products WORK
Ex. Tub & Tile is like the clean version of scrubbing bubbles, it does the work for you!
The products smell amazing!
If you like to spray a lot when cleaning like I do, you will not be disappointed (nor will you faint! lol)
The cleaning products are concentrated, so they will last you a long time!
The only ‘con’ that I can think of:
You can’t buy it in store
Where to Buy
Note: There is a membership program where you can get a super discount and even sign up for a monthly subscription delivery, but you can also just purchase from the site at the higher price.
If you try it, let me know what you think!
Prefer to buy in-store? My Favorite In-Store Products
Shower, Tub, Counter, Toilet
Baking Soda
The superstar of household products
You always have it around
It’s super inexpensive to restock
It removes dirt, grime, and dinginess from your white tub and counters
It has no smell
Cons
It does not disinfect, so you may need to pair it with another [clean] product that does
It sometimes leaves a white residue if not rinsed well
Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Multi-Surface - link
This is a good, versatile product that can be found in most stores
It cleans well, especially when paired with baking soda
Nice scent selection to choose from
Cons
Scent can be a bit strong when a lot is used
Contains one ‘half and half’ ingredient (see last week’s video if you don’t know what that means)
Sprouts Toilet Bowl Cleaner - link
Gets the job done for a reasonable price
Smells great!
Mirrors
Method Glass & Surface - link
Gets the job done well
Cons
Has one ‘dirty’ ingredient, so I’ll probably try the Seventh Generation glass cleaner next time I don’t order more from Melaleuca
Disinfectant
Seventh Generation Disinfectant Spray - link
Works well and smells great! I like the Lavender Vanilla & Thyme scent.
Cons
None from me!
Dish Soap
Trader Joe’s Liquid Dish Soap - link
Both scents they carry smell great and clean well!
Cons
Just one: Doesn’t stay super sudsy as long as I would like, so usually add soap to my sponge a couple times throughout washing
Laundry Detergent
Trader Joe’s Free & Clear Liquid Laundry Detergent - link
Keeps my clothes clean and is gentle on my sensitive skin!
I prefer scent-free detergents, but it does come in lavender as well!
Cons
None, really! I guess it’s only a con if you don’t live near a Trader Joe’s, but that’s a tragedy in itself! Lol
Seventh Generation Free & Clear EasyDose Laundry Detergent - link
This one is a great backup if you don’t live near Trader Joe’s. I ended up trying it because TJ’s was closed on New Years day and so far, I love it! My favorite part is the automatic measurement. When you squeeze the bottle, it only lets out enough for one load, so no guessing and no waste!
Cons
None so far!
Dryer Sheets
Wool Dryer Balls - link
These are great, because I don’t have to constantly refill my dryer sheets, they help my clothes to dry more efficiently, and they still soften my clothes. As mentioned, I prefer scent-free washing, but some people add a couple drops of essential oils to theirs before drying to get that fresh scent!
Cons
None for me! Maybe that I didn’t start using these sooner!
Air Fresheners
This one needed its own post, to be honest. So check out some suggestions here!
I hope this was helpful! Now that you have the information and a tool you can use...
What are you waiting for?! Let’s get CLEAN!
Have a healthy and wholesome week!
Love you bunches 🍇
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