Should You Use Natural Cleaning Products?

You probably use the same or similar cleaning products that your mom bought when you were growing up. Those products are just what we are familiar with, so we automatically go for them. You also may use products that a friend or family member recommended to you because they work well. We often go with the products we have had experience with in the past, but that might not be the best option.

Do you ever think about what goes into those cleaning products? This could be something important to consider to make your home and your family a little safer.

Why are more natural cleaning products important?

We don’t often think about it, but some of the products we use to clean our homes could contain harsh chemicals. Our families could be breathing in and absorbing these harsh chemicals that aren’t good for us.

Using cleaning products that are more natural can keep you healthier, it can make the air in your house cleaner and it can be better for the environment.

Have you ever thought about switching to safer and more natural cleaning products? Now might be the perfect time to do so. The next step in the process is figuring out which natural cleaning products to use.

How do we know when a cleaning product is natural?

The Wall Street Journal wrote, “There are no regulatory guidelines for what makes a household product ‘natural.’” This means companies can claim certain products are natural, but they are not bound by certain standards that indicate what natural means. Just because cleaning products are labeled ‘natural’ doesn’t mean they are better for you.

However, that doesn’t mean some products aren’t better than others. Trying to find products that are safer for your family can only be a good thing. Check out these tips for finding safer cleaning products:

• Look at the Label – If you look on the back label of many cleaning products you will see danger warning signs. These chemicals could say things like “harmful to pets and children” and “danger don’t get product near eyes or mouth.” These are probably products you want to stay away from.
• Check the Ingredients – Many ingredients in cleaning products are toxic or harmful when inhaled or swallowed. Some ingredients that you may want to stay away from are: Ammonia, Chlorine Bleach, and Petroleum Solvents just to name a few.
• Do Your Own Research – Take a few minutes and do some googling on your own. You will be able to find products that are safer and more natural or you can even find articles showing you how to make your own cleaning products.

Sometimes we use cleaning products without thinking about it. If we do take a minute to think about it, do we really want to be using chemicals around our families that specifically say they are harmful to humans? Definitely not.

What are some safer and more natural cleaning products you can use? You can search the EPA website for some safer cleaning product options.