Your household cleaners, laundry detergent and fabric softeners make up a large majority of the toxins in the indoor air or your home. Detoxing your cleaning products is one of the most impactful toxin free swap you can make in your home.
It's also important to note that if you have hard water, you might need products with stronger surfactants to combat the mineral content of your water. Soaps alone typically do not work well in hard water.
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I’ve been reviewing clean products for years after using all the brands, I always go back to Thieves. It’s the most affordable ($.50 - $1 per spray bottle depending on how strong you mix it), it works the best and it smells ah-mazing! The entire Thieves line is what you will find in my home and I use it very every surface.
(smells like fall & Christmas. If you hate the smell of cinnamon & cloves, this isn't for you)
Thieves Cleaner Concentrate
humble sudS | cleaner & concentrate
other clean options:
all purpose household cleaners
IMPORTANT: Do no use vinegar or vinegar based cleaners on marble, limestone or granite counter tops. It will etch them.
Plastic FREE!
I'm also a Truly Free fan & like that they have refill packs & regularly have deals!
disinfectant
Made from hypochlorous acid. Use only when a disinfectant is necessary.
Their scented options are fully disclosed & I consider them clean, but if you want 100% botanical scents, choose their essential oil scented line.
This kitchen & bath scrub works like a charm in sinks, tubs & even as a toilet cleaner. It's safe and clean and not too abrasive. For extra cleaning power, I spray Thieves Household Cleaner on top to create a paste.
Thieves Kitchen & Bath Scrub
humble suds | paste & toilet bombs
other clean options:
CLEANING SCRUBS
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I really love my Thieves. Thieves laundry soap is highly concentrated and there is nothing in it but soap, plant derived surfactants and regenerative, organic essential oils. It is amazing for those with soft water.
If you have hard water (over 180ppm), this won't work well for you.
Thieves Laundry Detergent
attitude | liquid scented w/ nature identical fragrance or essential oils
Molly's suds | POWDER & ACTIVE WEAR POWDER
other soft water options:
LAUNDRY DETERGENT
*scented version uses nature identical safe synthetics with zero toxins.
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aspen clean | liquid
best hard water options:
to remove odor-causing residues & grimy build up in your laundry machine. use monthly.
cleaning tabs for washing machine:
Finding a clean dishwasher detergent that works with your water and cleans really isn't NOT easy. I am not going to lie to you. You are going to have to be ok with some trial and error and what works in one home wont work in another. In my opinion these work the best.
Thieves
Dishwasher Tabs
DISHWASHER DETERGENT
rinse aid:
use this in addition to your detergent for sparkling clean dishes.
ROSEY | DETERGENT & RINSE AID
other clean options:
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This dishsoap has turned in to my favorite. Gentle enough to use to clean anything, but strong enough to keep my beloved Always Titanium Frying Pan sparkling clean. I also appreciate the sustainable refill packs.
Truly Free Dish Soap & Refill Packs
attitude | liquid scented w/ nature identical fragrance or essential oils)
more non-toxic DISH SOAP options:
DISH SOAP
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The Ultimate Green Cleaning Guide
Get your hands on this FREE guide that includes the 10 ingredients you REALLY need to avoid in cleaning products, the top greenwashed brands to watch out for and my Top 5 TRULY non-toxic cleaners. BONUS: The DIYs & recipes I use in my home.
