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It’s incredible how small changes in our everyday routines can greatly impact our world. By choosing earth-friendly home cleaning this Earth Month, you’re doing your part to protect the environment and creating a safe and healthy home for your loved ones. Non-toxic and biodegradable cleaning products are gentle on both surfaces and skin, making them perfect for families with little ones or furry friends. And best of all, you can feel proud knowing you’re making a positive difference in the world by reducing your carbon footprint. So let’s choose to make a small change for a better future, starting with our cleaning choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our top 5 tips on Earth-Friendly Home-cleaning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Try homemade cleaning solutions<\/strong>
    Leave harsh cleaners behind in favour of solutions you can make at home. For many cleaning jobs, you can use ingredients that are already in your fridge or pantry, such as baking soda, white vinegar, salt, and lemons. One of our favourites is making an all-purpose home cleaner with\u00a0castile soap<\/a>, water and\u00a0essential oils<\/a>. Mix one tablespoon of castile soap for every cup of water and add 10-15 drops of essential oils to add a pleasant fragrance and help disinfect surfaces.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Switch to eco-friendly laundry detergent<\/strong>
    Laundry detergent doesn’t need to be highly scented and chemical-laden to get your clothes clean. For a more sustainable cycle, look for laundry products that are free from artificial fragrances and dyes, as these are often the culprits behind skin irritation and allergies. Our top favourites are\u00a0    Triple Orange<\/a>,\u00a0SoPure<\/a>, and\u00a0Earthsap<\/a>!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Choose natural sponges.<\/strong>
    Typically made of synthetic materials, most sponges need to be tossed in the garbage when you’re done using them. For a more sustainable solution, switch to sponges made from natural, biodegradable materials such as cellulose or cotton fibres.\u00a0    The Ftn All-Purpose Cellulose Sponge<\/a>\u00a0works just as well as conventional sponges but can be cut up and tossed in with your compost at the end of it’s lifespan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Freshen the air\u00a0<\/strong>
    Houseplants\u00a0can     improve air quality<\/a>. They breathe in and neutralise the toxins lingering in your home and breathe out fresh oxygen for you and your family to enjoy \u2014 whether you realise it or not. The\u00a0Microgarden<\/a>\u00a0range has everything from\u00a0air plants<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0plant pods<\/a>\u00a0that you can grow on your kitchen windowsill!\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Opt for reusable cleaning cloths<\/strong>
    Toss your cleaning cloths into the washing machine rather than the garbage can. Consider using\u00a0    reusable cloths<\/a>\u00a0to wipe down surfaces in place of paper towels or single-use cleaning wipes. After wiping down your surfaces, throw the cloth into the washing machine so you can reuse it again and again.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    It’s incredible how small changes in our everyday routines can greatly impact our world. By choosing earth-friendly home cleaning this Earth Month, you’re doing your part to protect the environment and creating a safe and healthy home for your loved ones. 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