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We're familiar with the fact that many green and non-toxic cleaners might be out of your budget or that you'd rather spend that extra money on something fun or delicious. Plus if you have kids, getting them to help in the cleaning routine is a lot easier when you know the products you're using won't be damaging their sensitive skin or lungs. Well, the good news is that you can make some really awesome DIY cleaners that are non-toxic, healthy, and good at doing what they are supposed to do for a fraction of what even traditional cleaners cost. If you need some supplies like spray bottles and scrub brushes, we've put together a great list of DIY cleaning supplies.

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Simple Swap: Hydrogen Peroxide is a Safer Disinfectant

So safe, you can use it as mouthwash

*COVID-19* For a cleaning and disinfecting guide that is specific to the novel coronavirus pandemic, please see our article: A Complete Guide to Non-Toxic Cleaning and Disinfecting During the Coronavirus Pandemic


Cleaning is important, you should definitely do it. While it can be a not very fun chore, unless you relate to Monica on a spiritual level, it really is something that should be done regularly. Besides germs, cleaning removes all the yucky (and potentially chemically laden) dust and dirt that can collect in your home over time. While it might seem like you should also disinfect your surfaces when you clean to kill any crazy germs that might be hanging out, it's not as necessary as you might think. And, using a strong, commercial disinfectant is definitely not needed or advised. Do you really want to use something all over your home that comes with a huge caution or warning sign on it?

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Why You Should Raid Your Kitchen to Get Brighter Laundry

Non-toxic ways to get whiter whites without bleach

You know that white shirt that makes for the perfect effortless outfit. It's gorgeous, but also takes a little bit of confidence to rock it. That's because it doesn't matter if it's a summer BBQ, a girls night happy hour, or just running around the corner for a cup of coffee - they are all opportunities for a stain. But, you are a confident adult who is pretty sure they can drink a coffee and walk down the hallway without a problem. You also happen to have a secret weapon - a bottle of bleach in the laundry room.

While bleach can be a lifesaver if you want to rock that white shirt, it's also a pretty harsh chemical - just think about that smell. Research has shown that using bleach can cause asthma like symptoms or make asthma worse (1). Because we don't love harsh chemicals that can make us sick, we did some searching and found a bunch of ways to care for white laundry without bleach. And an even bigger perk, most of these solutions can be found in your kitchen - score! Here are some of our favorite, non-toxic, whitening tips and tricks.

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DIY Cleaning Supplies

Everything you might need to get you started with non-toxic DIY green cleaning

Have you had a chance to take a peek at some of our DIY green cleaning recipes? If so, you'll notice we recommend some of the same items over and over again. Here's a roundup of basic supplies you might need to do some DIY non-toxic cleaning. Hopefully you already have some of these items floating around your home and kitchen, but if you need to pick something up or want to replace an old item, here is our list of recommend items. We even have some plastic free options, like wood brushes that are up to any cleaning task and are better for the planet.

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