6 Natural Cleaners That You Need To Try

Are you looking for safe natural cleaners to clean your home? Keep reading to discover some cleaners that are made with natural ingredients and are safe to use around children and pets.

 My health matters to me as well as the health of my family. Having a clean home is important to me as a dirty home may be filled with germs or other dangerous things like mold. As I clean my home, I am careful in what I use to clean my home. I will only use safe non-toxic cleaners in my home.

 While you may think it is okay to clean your home with common cleaners like bleach or common disinfectants, it really is not as those cleaners have ingredients that may be affecting your health. I have asthma and I immediately react to chemical cleaners with coughing. Just walking past the cleaning aisle in the store or being near a cashier spraying the convoy belt sets me into an asthma attack. 

Everyone is affected by chemical cleaners and chemical fragrances

 Everyone is affected by chemical cleaners and chemical fragrances; some just have noticeable symptoms. You may say that those toxic cleaners don't affect me. While you may not react when breathing in those chemicals, they are going into your lungs and body. Your body may be reacting in other ways that don't produce noticeable symptoms like asthma or headaches. Those gut problems may be related to chemicals. If you breathe in the chemicals, they can get to your gut through swallowing, as your sinuses are connected to your throat. 

Don't get me started on people who wear perfume!

 My lungs are ultra-sensitive and most cleaners affect my respiratory system making it hard for me to breathe. I can't even be near people wearing perfume. Common household cleaners are loaded with chemical crap fragrances that linger in the air and breathing those fragrances affect your lungs. While you think that your allergies are caused by plants, the cause may also be chemical fragrances. Check out this article Do You Know What Is In Your Perfume?

Ready to use safer natural cleaners?

 You may be reading this article as you already use cleaners made from safe ingredients or you want to start cleaning with natural cleaners in your home. You may not even have a clue about the dangers of using chemical cleaners. The reason does not matter to me. I just want to share some amazing natural cleaners that I have discovered. Some of these cleaners, I have been using for years and others are new to me.

1. Dr. Bronner’s Liquid Castile Soap

 I love using this 18-in-1 pure castile soap for my hand soap. This soap is concentrated, versatile, and effective at cleaning. The castile soap is Made with organic and certified fair trade ingredients. You will love all the 7 different scents that this soap comes in. The best part is the soap fragrance is scented with organic essential oils. If you don't prefer scent they also make an unscented version. 

 What I love most about this natural soap is that one 16-ounce bottle of Dr. Bronner’s Liquid Castile Soap makes 8 containers of hand soap. You simply use the concentrated soap and add it to water. While I only use this castile soap for hand soap, this product can be used for 18 different uses from laundry soap to even toothpaste.

2. Gear Hugger’s Heavy-Duty Degreaser

 Most degreasers are made with toxic ingredients that harm the environment. Gear Hugger Heavy-Duty Degreaser is a water-based, plant-powered, non-toxic solution that is made from upcycle waste from the production of tequila. This degreaser is easy to use, fast-acting, and safe for people, pets, and the planet. 

This degreaser is non-flammable and free of petroleum, fossil fuels, and VOCs. You will love how Gear Hugger eliminates grease, grime, and dirt with a shiny finish with no residue. This degreaser cleans gears like bike chains, car parts, and more.

3. ProofPlus™ Pet Stain & Odor Remover

 If you have pets or young kids, you need to check out this stain and odor remover. Kids and pets make messes with their bodies. From wetting the bed to peeing on the carpet and getting sick in bed, these guys have a bad aim when it comes to bodily fluids. Their messes leave behind bad odors and stains that can be tough to remove.

 ProofPlus Pet Stain & Odor Remover cleans even the toughest dried-on and foul-smelling stains by attacking the source of the smell. This powerful formulation uses 10X Enzymatic Technology to kill odors and it provides effective stain removal when your pet makes things unexpectedly messy. This PFAS-free & non-toxic safe spray can be used on many surfaces ~ hardwood flooring ~ laminate flooring ~ carpets & rugs ~ tile ~ upholstery ~ fabric car interiors ~ & more.

4. Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds Liquid Cleaner

 I recently discovered Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds Liquid Cleaner and I am still learning about all the many ways that I can use this natural cleaner. I got a few samples of this household cleaner from Expo East.

Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds Liquid Cleaner is not a soap but instead is a concentrated hard-surface all-purpose cleaner. Like their castile soap, this cleaner has many uses. It is made with plant-based surfactants, natural fir needles, and spruce essential oils. It is also made without any synthetic dyes or fragrances. The Sal Suds is perfect for general household cleaning (dishes, floors, laundry, etc.), and it cleans and rinses with exceptional power, yet it is mild and gentle on the skin. Sal Suds Liquid Cleaner is equally effective in hard or soft water. I love using the Sal Suds in my laundry and it does a great job of tackling smelly odors.

Sometimes, even with all the best natural cleaners in hand, keeping up with everything just feels like a marathon, especially if you're juggling work and family. There are days when the thought of tackling another deep clean after a long day is just too much to handle. Finding reliable help can make a huge difference in those moments when you just need a break, allowing you to focus on other priorities or simply recharge. For those times when you need an extra hand keeping your home sparkling, some folks turn to house cleaning services to help manage the bigger tasks. 

5. ElectriFresh Odor Eliminator

 ElectriFresh Odor Eliminator is a unique product. This odor eliminator breaks the mold of mediocre cleaning products with innovative technology using shelf-stable Electrolyzed Water, which is Water x Salt x Electricity. These natural compounds created are Hypochlorous Acid & Sodium Hydroxide and they do a great job of eliminating odors.

 I was excited to see if this product could tackle bad odors in my home. So I sprayed the ElectriFresh Odor Eliminator into my son's stinky shoes. I was amazed that this electrolyzed water took away the stinky foot smell. This spray does not cover up the odor with chemical fragrances made with harsh chemicals. You can use the spray everywhere. From garbage cans, cat litter boxes, and furniture to bathrooms, cars, and more. Just spray it into the air or on the smelly surface.

6. Force of Nature

 If you are concerned about your family's health then ingredients matter when cleaning your home. You don't have to use those harsh cleaners to disinfect and sanitize your home. Say hello to Force Of Nature ~ the little appliance that uses electricity to convert tap water, plus a capsule of salt, water & vinegar, into a does-it-all cleaning powerhouse. 

 Force of Nature makes a powerful cleaner that kills 99.9% of germs and is an EPA-registered disinfectant. This environmentally safe cleaner is a sustainable swap that’s powerful enough to replace bleach, kitchen, glass, bathroom cleaners, deodorizers, and disinfectants. So you can toss all those bottles of scary chemicals. Force of Nature is proven to be just as effective as those toxic cleaning products. Force of Nature cleans grease, grime, mold, mildew, sticky messes, and soap scum,

So check out these natural cleaners and see the difference that they can make in your home. You don't need harsh chemicals to clean your home. Your health is important so stop using products that can harm your body.

Force Of Nature Cleans & Disinfects Without the Scary Stuff

 Meet the little appliance that converts salt, water & vinegar into a powerful all-in-one cleaner, deodorizer, and EPA-registered disinfectant that kills 99.9% of germs. 

When it comes to cleaning, less is best. That simply means the least amount of cleaning product to get the job done the better. Sometimes all you need to clean up a mess in the kitchen is a microfiber cloth and water but when germs are involved you want a disinfectant that kills the germs. Does that mean that you have to use a cleaning product with harsh chemicals to kill germs? The answer may surprise you.

 Two years ago, when covid arrived, many people were stocking up on bleach and sanitizing wipes. People were buying disinfectant products that contained harsh toxic chemicals to kill the germs in their houses to keep their families safe from a deadly virus. While these harsh cleaning products were killing germs and viruses, they were also harming their health with the harsh chemicals in the cleaning products. Did you know those common cleaning products can affect your health? 

A trip to the store caused an asthma attack

 As someone who has severe allergy-induced asthma, I had to stay home during the covid crisis and it was not in fear of catching the virus. I had to avoid visiting places like grocery stores, church, and even friends' homes because the overuse of hand sanitizer and cleaners were causing asthmatic events for me that took days to recover from. My sensitive lungs did not like the toxic chemical ingredients that were present in the hand sanitizer and cleaners. So I stayed home while the rest of my family went to work and school. 

How to clean and disinfect your home without toxic cleaners

 If you are concerned about your family's health then ingredients matter when cleaning your home. You don't have to use those harsh cleaners to disinfect and sanitize your home. Say hello to Force Of Nature ~ the little appliance that uses electricity to convert tap water, plus a capsule of salt, water & vinegar, into a does-it-all cleaning powerhouse. 

Force of Nature makes a powerful cleaner 

~ That kills 99.9% of germs

~ Is an EPA-registered disinfectant 

~ Cleans

~ Deodorizes 

~ Disinfects

~ Sanitizes

~ Contains no toxins

~ Requires no rinsing

~ Cleans grease, grime, mold, mildew, sticky messes, soap scum

~ Is safe to use around kids and pets

Family-friendly ingredients and reusable bottles for the win!

 Force of Nature is the better-for-you cleaning upgrade every family deserves. Force of Nature is free from fragrances, phthalates, dyes, preservatives, surfactants, bleach, quats, hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, and all the bad-for-you stuff. So you can clean without harming your health. The best part of using Force of Nature to clean your home is eliminating all those bottles of cleaners! 

With Force of Nature Cleaner, all you need is the Force of Nature Starter kit and water. This environmentally safe cleaner is a sustainable swap that’s powerful enough to replace bleach, kitchen, glass, bathroom cleaners, deodorizers, and disinfectants. So you can toss all those bottles of scary chemicals. Force of Nature is proven to be just as effective as those toxic cleaning products.

Force of Nature can save you money

 At just 9 cents an ounce, you can save money in the first year, even after buying the Starter Kit. You can even save money on gas as you will no longer have to drive to the store to buy more cleaners. So skip the store and love the convenience of being able to make your own powerhouse cleaner whenever you need it. The starter kit makes five bottles of powerful family-friendly cleaner and when you need more cleaner, you simply order more Force of Nature activator capsules.

 Force of Nature is the only EPA-registered disinfectant and multi-purpose cleaner you can make on your kitchen countertop. Fill up the Electrolyzer with tap water, squeeze in a capsule of salt, water & vinegar, push the button, and within minutes you have a powerful safe clean that kills germs. 

Force of Nature allows me to clean without an asthma attack!

 I am sensitive to cleaners that are made with chemical fragrances and harsh ingredients. I avoid the cleaner aisle at stores as they can cause me to have an asthma attack. I love that I can get the Force of Nature products shipped to my home. The scent of  Force of Nature is one that does not bother my asthma. This cleaner has a light natural scent similar to a swimming pool. 

If you care about the health of your family, make the switch to a safer cleaning solution that kills germs without harsh toxic ingredients. Get your Force of Nature Starter kit now!

Healthy Natural Beauty and Cleaning Products

Check out my healthy natural finds for the month of June. From a natural solution for scalp care to safe sunscreen, these are natural beauty and cleaning products that you need to know about.

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 As a kid, I grew up with eczema. I remember many winters when my hands were so raw and inflamed. The skin on my hands was dry, cracked, and bloody. My hands did not look nice and I remember hiding them in my pockets so kids would not say to me ~ "what is wrong with your hands?" I am sure that I had eczema on other parts of my body but my hands were what others could see. 

 I remember the doctor recommending cream after cream, which was supposed to help the painful dry skin on my hands. None of the creams helped my hands. When kids made fun of the way my hands looked, I thought that maybe I was to blame for my disgusting skin. I had people tell me that my hands looked that way since I washed my hands in cold water and did not dry them enough. Back then, my mom had no knowledge of my food allergies and mold allergies.

 When I moved out of the house, the eczema on my hands cleared up with a prescription steroid cream. It was not until many years later that I discovered my mold allergies were one cause of eczema. My skin was still sensitive and I thought that applying tons of lotion was the way to tame the eczema on my body. 

 Then my youngest son had worse skin problems than me. My other children had eczema as babies, as well as contact dermatitis. Apply baby lotion to their skin helped and they outgrew their skin problems. My youngest child was a different story. I would apply baby lotion to his dry itchy skin and he would scream that it burned. My son would try to wash the lotion off and I remember telling him, the burn would go away. 

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Natural Beauty Products Cured My Sons Eczema

 It was attending a Moms Meet Event in 2016 that I learned about natural skin care products. My son's skin cleared up after he stopped using beauty products that were filled with chemicals. I discovered that ingredients in regular toothpaste were causing my son's mouth sores. I slowly started to switch out all of our personal care products to ones that were made with natural ingredients. I started slowly, simply because natural skin care costs more money. 

Does Toothpaste Cause Canker Sores?

 Once I stopped using traditional beauty products that were filled with chemical ingredients, my skin was no longer itchy. I also discovered that I had curly hair after I switched to natural shampoo without sulfates. I discovered many benefits of using natural beauty products, beyond skin health. Natural beauty products even helped my asthma symptoms. I later learn that chemical fragrances were a big asthma trigger for me. So now, I only buy natural products. I love discovering new healthy natural beauty and cleaning products and sharing my natural finds with others.

Check Out These Healthy Natural  Products That I Discovered

1. Petal Fresh Pure Hair ResQ Scalp Treatment

 Son number three has struggled with scalp problems since he was a baby. The doctors used to call this flaky scalp condition ~ cradle cap. I would apply coconut oil to my son's scalp and then try to comb all the dry flaky skin off. This hair treatment would help but it never solved the scalp problem. It was having my teen son switch out his man-scented shampoo to natural hair products that finally gave my son a healthy scalp. My son also discovered he had curly hair and now follows the no-poo method.

 So my son was excited to try hair care products that will keep his scalp healthy.  Hair ResQ  is a scalp treatment that targets the root of scalp issues by gently cleansing and purifying the scalp of any buildup, then moisturizing and soothing away irritation. These products are made with tea tree, menthol, witch hazel, and apple cider vinegar. I love that the hair care products are registered with PETA as cruelty-free, with no parabens, sulfates, or phthalates. Petal Fresh also sent me their hair-thickening shampoo and conditioner.

Dry Scalp Moisturizing Treatment - Features functional ingredients such as Hyaluronic Acid, Aloe Vera, and fast-absorbing Jojoba Oil to provide all-day hydration to the scalp while Tea Tree, Zinc, and Vitamin E leave the scalp feeling balanced and refreshed. 

Extra Strength Scalp Itch Treatment - Made of Witch Hazel and Cooling Menthol to soothe scalp itch and irritation, while Aloe Vera and Vitamin E leave your scalp feeling calm, moisturized, and refreshed. 

 Ultimate Thickening Shampoo - Organic Peppermint extract works in tandem with Rosemary and Green Tea extracts in this uniquely formulated Ultimate Thickening Shampoo to remove impurities and stimulate hair follicles. The result? Thicker, fuller, stronger hair–all year round!

Ultimate Thickening Conditioner - Green tea is good clean energy for your body–and your hair! This Ultimate Thickening Conditioner harnesses the power of caffeine for thicker, fuller, and more volumized strands from roots to ends. Peppermint and Rosemary extracts remove scalp impurities for clean, shiny locks!

 You can find Hair ResQ products online through Amazon and in Walmart nationwide and local HEB locations. 

2. Mudita Earth Face Care 

 I only use 100% natural skin care products on my face. I used to think that I needed to use those fancy beauty creams to keep away the fine lines but not anymore. My skin still looks amazing with the use of natural face care products. I think that my healthy lifestyle of exercise and healthy eating also play a huge part in my young-looking skin as well as an amazing facial laser device. 

 Mudita Earth Face Care products are made with botanicals– nettle, rosemary, blueberry, papaya, and pomegranate oils. These botanicals are proven to be good for the skin and they add amazing scents to these natural face creams, serums, and facial cleansers. I just love how my skin feels and looks after using the Mudita Earth skincare products. My skin is soft and has a nice glow. The Mudita Earth line that I sampled was ~ Bamboo Exfoliating Cleanser, Blueberry & Papaya Rejuvenating Serum, and Pomegranate and Papaya Revitalizing Day Cream. I love that the products are also designed to reduce wrinkles and discoloration.

 Mudita Earth uses ethically produced ingredients that are Cruelty-Free. The face products have No Artificial Color or Fragrance, Non-GMO, No Parabens, No PEGs, No Silicones, No Soy, and No Sulfates. They even use 100% recyclable packaging! You can find Mudita Earth on Amazon.

3. Sunny Skin Mineral Sunscreen

 Mineral-based sunscreen has come a long way. I remember discovering mineral-based sunscreen many years ago and how few products were available. Now the selection of safe sunscreen is huge as more people are realizing the dangers of traditional chemical sunscreen. More people are trying to reduce cancer risk the natural way.

 Sunny Skin is a mineral SPF50, antioxidant-rich sunscreen created for daily use. This mineral sunscreen contains the highest level of protection from UVA, UVB, Blue Light, and Infrared radiation, while still being healthy and nutritious for the skin. Sunny Skin is free of all potential irritants, including Chemical UV filters, fragrances, parabens, and preservatives It is perfect for sensitive skin. I just love the packaging and how the sunscreen glides on the skin, making it easy to apply.

4. AspenClean Plastic-Free Detergents

 Many years ago, my youngest son with very sensitive skin experienced hives on his skin after he took a bath. At first, I thought that maybe it was the soap he was using but later discovered it was the laundry detergent. So I started using fragranced-free laundry detergent. I then discovered a laundry detergent that was scented with natural essential oils. Now I am using a natural plastic-free detergent.

 AspenClean, is a line of plastic-free detergents that are made with only natural and organic ingredients. The laundry detergent pods, dishwasher pods, and oxygen bleach powder, and stain remover, are all packed in plastic-free packaging. I just love the colorful packages!

All of the ingredients in the AspenClean products are biodegradable, plant-based ingredients. The plastic-free line includes ~ Unscented Laundry Pods, Unscented Dishwasher Pods, and Oxygen Bleach Powder and Stain Remover. AspenClean offers 100% ingredient transparency and every formula is made without toxic, or even potentially toxic, ingredients. They are cruelty-free, Ecocert® certified, and have received an A-rating from the Environmental Working Group (EWG).  All AspenClean products are 100% recyclable.

 So check out these Healthy Natural Beauty and Cleaning Products that I discovered.