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Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products I Can't Live Without!

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Raise your hand if being in a dirty environment affects your mood and creativity. Now raise your hand if the thought of having your health deteriorate due to toxic chemicals (found in most household products) push you want to want to make an immediat...

Both of the statements above were me not too long ago. I remember getting serious about cleaning and garment care and the same thing happened to me twice as I was getting serious: I got a massive headache when using a popular stain remover brand and ...

These headaches were like none I have experienced before to the point I had to stop cleaning and administering treatment to the stain I was working on. Those moments made it clear to me that I never wanted to experience anything like that again and i...

So I started researching eco-friendly alternatives, I put them to the test, and I'm proud to say that I haven't looked back. Now I'm sharing what's worked for me with you…in hope that you break out of the cycle as well.

Below is a list of the eco-friendly cleaning products that I can't live without along with explanations of why I can't live without them. I hope you enjoy and even learn a thing or two….or three!
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All Purpose Cleaners

 
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Honestly... I’ve never found myself reaching for a product so much. I use white vinegar to clean and sanitize my retainers (retainer cleaner is ridiculously expensive in my opinion so using white vinegar as a substitute is a more cost effective alter... 

White distilled vinegar is also a key ingredient that I use in my homemade, all purpose house cleaner (more information on that later!). 

Most people are fine with using any white vinegar brand, but I personally have to have HEINZ (because it’s literally the best!). I will say that I’m a little more flexible on apple cider vinegar brands though but I’d still put HEINZ first!
Heinz All Natural Distilled White Vinegar 5% Acidity, 32 fl oz Bottle
 
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Growing up, every now and then I would hear the term baking soda. Naturally, I thought it was for baking (and it is), but I never imagined that the same product that you would use for baking would become a staple for household cleaning products. 

I use baking soda to clean my drains, get grime off my stovetop, remove stains from countertops/carpet/Tupperware, and I’m also looking to add it to my laundry routine and use it to deep clean and freshen up my carpets as well.
ARM & HAMMER Pure Baking Soda & All Purpose Cleaner for Baking & Deodorizing, 4 lb Box
 
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Surprisingly, hydrogen peroxide has become one of my all time favorite household cleaning products. I originally purchased some a few years ago as an alternative to using alcohol, but little did I know it would be used for a lot more. I have a lot of... 

The thought of stains use to stress me out. So much so that I cleaned my white countertops frequently with my homemade all purpose cleaner. However, recently (as in like two months ago) I got a really ugly stain on my bathroom countertop and my all p... 

So I panicked and started researching how to resolve the issue. While researching, I found out that hydrogen peroxide can be used to get stains out of countertops depending on what kind of countertop you have (crazy right?!). 

So after I learned that, I tested it out by making a paste with hydrogen peroxide and baking soda. I let the paste sit on the countertop for 24 hours and I’m not even kidding…the majority of the stains went away! There was one stubborn stain that dec...

I think it was at that moment my love for hydrogen peroxide grew tremendously. Now I’m looking to use it to clean my mirrors (once I run out of Windex), disinfect my toothbrushes, deep clean my stovetop, and even clean/disinfect my washing machine. I...
CVS Hydrogen Peroxide, 32 OZ
 
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Hear me out. Laundry liquid isn’t just for clothes. In fact, I use mine to clean my drains, treat stains (especially on upholstery), and as the main ingredient for my all purpose house cleaner to give it a pleasant smell and scrub all dirt away. 

In addition to that, I also use it to sanitize my cleaning brushes and it’s one of the main ingredients in the solution I make to clean my sneakers. Ever since I discovered fresh ways to use my laundry liquid, I feel like I’m getting more value for m...
Planet Luxe Natural Laundry Liquid | Lemon Scent | Vegan & Cruelty Free | Organic — Styled by Breyana

Natural Polishes

 
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I don’t have a lot of wood furniture, but I do have a couple of eye catching pieces that I love to keep looking vibrant. About once a month I try to make it a goal of mine to polish my wood furniture and instead of purchasing expensive (and harmful) ...
BetterBody Foods Refined Organic Coconut Oil, 56 fl oz