Green cleaning products are booming in the U.S., with green floor cleaners and toilet cleaners topping the list of in-demand items. The main reason for the green cleaning boom is health: with the EPA warning that indoor air quality in American homes is up to five times poorer than the air outside, homeowners are aware of the link between toxic cleaning products and health issues. If you have already stocked up on your favorite phosphate, bleach and chlorine-free cleaning products and love keeping your home fragrant with essential oils, think about adding bamboo into the equation in order to give the planet a helping hand.
Bamboo Mop And Broom Handles
Step into the supermarket cleaning product aisle, and you will probably notice the bevy of plastic handles for brooms and mops. These products tend to split and crack when left out in the sun, or when pressure is applied to them during cleaning. Plastics and microplastics are a major environmental concern, causing untold damage to ocean ecosystems and to human health. Bamboo handles not only look great when paired with recycled aluminum and/or recycled plastic, but they also retain their structure well under the hot sun.
Bamboo Cloths And Loofah Dish Scrubbers
Green cleaning is effective, safe and healthy. Its benefits extend to homes, offices and schools, and every little bit helps. Simple changes like cleaning cloths and dish scrubbers can go a long way towards reducing waste and toxicity for the people, animals and plants that make up the world’s ecosystems.. Most households use some type of microfiber cloth made of polyester and nylon to clean their homes. These cloths are not biodegradable, and the materials they release can damage the water supply and find their way to lakes and oceans. Bamboo microfiber cloths are made of 100% bamboo, and are therefore biodegradable. To scrub dishes, loofah is an excellent choice because it does not damage surfaces, it’s non-toxic, and it can be used for a bevy of kitchen equipment, as well as baking racks and shelves.
Opting For Natural Air Freshening
In order to keep indoor air clean yet healthy, avoid artificial fragrances (which can contain toxins like formaldehyde and ammonia), opting instead for natural ways to keep air pure and fragrant. Bamboo Charcoal Natural Air Freshener Bags are discreet yet highly effective at consuming bad odors, airborne allergens, moisture and pollutants. These bags are safe for children and pets, they last for around two years, and they can be used in cars, closets, shoe storage furniture, and indeed any place in which odor is a problem. You can add a fragrant touch to your interiors with the help of an essential oil diffuser. Just make sure you use therapeutic grade essential oils – choose lavender to calm you down and orange to perk you up. Consult with an expert if you have a pet, since some oils can be too strong for dogs, cats, and other pets.
Bamboo is a great ally to have around if you’re aiming to live more sustainably. It can be used on tools like brooms and mops, as well as on cloths and scrubbers. Bamboo charcoal can help battle odors and filter out toxins, helping to enhance the quality of your indoor air.
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