8 Eco-Friendly Cleaning Tips You Need this Diwali
Everyone wants to beautify their homes and keep them clean on Diwali. But are we doing harm to the environment in the process unconsciously? Yes! The cleaning products we use are mostly LOADED with toxic chemicals, come in plastic bottles and are thrown away as waste.
Nature is our home and it is as necessary to keep it clean and safe this Diwali as is to keep our home clean. Switching to eco-friendly cleaning products significantly reduces the impact on the environment!
You can find a lot of The Green products used for cleaning that have some or all of these characteristics- biodegradability, low toxicity, low VOC content, they come in minimal packaging and are produced with least impact on the environment!
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Here are some sustainable cleaning hacks that you can add to your cleaning regime that will have a significant impact on the environment and will make you a friend of the environment this Diwali:
1. Swap plastic bottles for glass or Copper Glass
All cleaning liquids are sold in plastic bottles that are thrown away once the use is over! A new bottle is bought, liquid is used, and the bottle is thrown away again! Cycle after cycle- this gets repeated and a large amount of waste is generated every year- a very small percentage of it being recycled! Just swapping the plastic bottles with glass will save a lot of this waste! Glass bottle can be reused to store liquids that come in refill packs. This Diwali, go green and choose glass bottles over plastic bottles!
This Diwali, go green and choose glass bottles over plastic bottles! You can even use the copper bottles that will boost Your Health even more:
2. Opt for reusable cleaning cloths
Using synthetic clothes for cleaning or using paper napkins for cleaning purposes generates a lot of waste! Just using a simple cotton or microfiber cloth for cleaning does not only make the cleaning process environment friendly but also pocket friendly. You can simply wash the reusable cleaning cloth, dry it and then use it again! Microfiber cloths are also better at absorbing and they do not damage your delicate and fragile decorative pieces, screens and glasses.
3. Try homemade cleaning solutions
If you simply go to the internet and look for homemade cleaning solutions, you will find a plethora of eco-friendly homemade cleaning solutions that are gentle on you and the environment and tough on the germs and stains. A simple mixture of apple cider vinegar, dish washing soap and baking soda can work like magic as a surface cleaner.
Just like this, there are a number of Eco friendly solutions that you can switch to. Save yourself from the harsh chemicals by switching to all natural disinfectants for your bathroom floor and general surfaces. The disinfectant kit is plastic free, herbal and has a refreshing smell with excellent germ killing properties.
4. Switch to eco-friendly laundry detergent
The seemingly harmless laundry detergent is actually a very polluting ingredient that is used in our cleaning drives. It makes the water bodies eutrophic and disrupts the natural cycle of nature. You can easily find laundry detergents that are eco-friendly on the internet. These detergents not only decrease the leaching of chemicals into the water bodies but also increase the lifespan of your favorite clothes by reducing their exposure to chemicals that damage their fibers.
5. Repurpose old toothbrushes
Old toothbrushes can become your best friends when you are trying to give your home a Diwali makeover! Old toothbrushes can be used to scrub off the toughest of stains from the tiles, floors, sinks and even your shoes! So instead of disposing away your old toothbrushes, use them for something more productive!
6. Switch to natural sponges
Synthetic sponges are made of such artificial polymers that take forever to disintegrate in nature. Just like plastic, they remain in nature and add to the waste and pollution. Using natural sponges or other alternatives like a coconut scrub can be a more environmentally friendly and naturally upright option![SJ1] Coir balls are excellent options that can be used for cleaning and scrubbing and are all natural!
7. Substitute dryer sheets for a reusable alternative
Dryer sheets reduce static friction, deposit scents and make your laundry a lot softer to touch. But they also contribute largely to waste generation and environmental pollution. A better alternative can be the use of an aluminum foil ball to reduce static friction that can be used over and over again. If you want to give a nice smell and feeling to your clothes, you can choose a eco friendly fabric conditioner like: Happi Planet Eco Friendly Fabric Conditioner
8. Try Baking Soda
Most of the effective cleansers used for home cleaning are toxic and abrasive apart from being polluting. Baking soda is non toxic and an excellent cleanser for grease and dirt! Scrubbing the toughest stains gently with baking soda can help you get rid of them!
Use these eco-friendly cleaning tips to clean your home this Diwali and celebrate a green Diwali sustainably with the environment!
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