So, maybe you’ve made the switch to organic foods, but maybe you want to know more about how to make your whole home all-natural. Organic household products are especially ideal for those with sensitivities or allergies to traditional cleaners and detergents, and these days, organic products are easier to find than ever. Here is a list of some of the best all-natural household cleaners and detergents that you and your family will definitely want to try.
Biokleen. This company offers spray cleaners, foaming cleansers, and detergents that will allow you to wash dishes, clean the floors and cabinets, and even do the laundry using all natural ingredients. There are no harsh dyes or chemicals in BioKleen products, which means members of your family will be less likely to experience the allergic reactions that are sometimes a result of using traditional cleaning products. You can find BioKleen in a number of organic grocery or health food stores across the country, or you can visit www.biokleen.com to order online and get more information on each product.
Heather’s. Heather’s is a brand of natural cleaning products founded by Heather Caro, a professional housecleaner who developed the brand after years of using traditional cleaners and suffering from chronic fatigue and headaches as a result. You can choose from the window cleaner made from apple cider vinegar to clean glass and other ‘streakable’ surfaces, and the oxygen bleach cleanser with sodium sulfate is another favorite-the cleanser cuts grease and dirt from porcelain and ceramic materials, which means you can use it in virtually every room of the home. These products are also safe for children to use, due to their mild nature and non-toxic scents. Many mothers choose Heather’s since it’s safe to use around newborns and toddlers. Check out www.heathersorganics.com for more information.
If you want to whip up some all-natural concoctions to use before buying these organic cleansers, you may want to try using a little bit of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide to get out tough stains before throwing your clothes into the laundry; rubbing alcohol and vinegar also make great cleaners for mirrors and table tops. And, if you want your kitchen to smell fresh, you can use lemon or lime and grind it in your garbage disposal for a clean scent that will last all day.
If you’re looking for products that may be available in your local grocery store, Seventh Generation products may have made their way to your local grocery retailer by now. These organic cleaning agents include dishwashing detergent with a fresh, green apple scent, or laundry detergent that is infused with a citrus burst. Seventh Generation products are great for people with sensitive skin, and can make the house smell wonderful. There are also several conventional laundry detergents that are manufacturing all-natural or skin-sensitive versions of their best selling products-check out Downy and All in the laundry section of your supermarket to find gentler versions.
