Tough stains need a tough cleaner. This is what many people think. So are environmentally friendly cleaning products effective, even with stubborn dirt? Most household cleaners contain harsh chemicals, because there is a general belief that without them, they wouldn’t get rid of dirt. And while these nasties do a good job, they are also … Read more
We all want to have a clean home, but without impacting on our health and the environment. The answer is swapping to natural eco-friendly cleaning products. Cleaning is a chore that some love and others hate. Either way, it’s a task we all have to do. But did you know that traditional cleaning products are … Read more
Many of us are aware that plastic sponges are bad news for the environment and are looking for alternatives. So we ask: do compostable sponges work? In my mission to live a more sustainable life and reduce the waste our household produces, I turned my attenation to my cleaning tools. I know that traditional cleaning … Read more
Kitchen sponges are something everyone will have at home. Once they start to look grimy we throw them away. Or are sponges recyclable? In my journey to live a more sustainable life I have turned to my kitchen and my cleaning cupboard. I almost overlooked the humble kitchen sponge. Like most people, I get a … Read more
The humble cleaning sponge is probably used in every household. But are sponges bad for the environment? Let’s find out. In recent years, people have become much more conscious of their impact on the planet. Most of us are looking to make changes to our lives to make them more sustainable. The cupboard under the … Read more
If you have ever looked at a cleaning product closer, you might have seen warning labels. This begs the question: are household cleaners toxic for us or the environment? Many common cleaning products that we use around the home contain harsh chemicals to get rid of dirt, grime and grease. To have a clean home, … Read more
If you are interested in cleaning your home in a more eco-friendly way, then you should look into probiotic cleaning. Cleaning is a necessary chore if we want to keep our home clean and healthy. But traditional cleaning products aren’t always eco-friendly, as they use harsh chemicals. So if you want to live a more … Read more
Cleaning is a necessity, but most things we use contain lots of chemicals. This begs the question: are cleaning products bad for the environment? If, like us, you are looking to live a more sustainable life and reduce the impact you have on our environment, you might look at swapping to more eco-friendly products. There … Read more
Wet wipes are hugely popular and parents swear by them. But are cleaning wipes bad for the environment? Wet wipes are all the rage nowadays. You find them amongst house cleaning products, the beauty aisles, and most parents wouldn’t leave the house without baby wipes. And it’s not surprising: they are extremely convenient and have … Read more
PLA is often hailed as the answer to our plastic pollution problem. But is PLA eco-friendly? When I started to look into living a more sustainable life, I found that there are many materials out there that are more eco-friendly than traditional plastic. But I soon got confused about all the different claims, especially when … Read more