I was first introduced to all-natural cleaning products over fifteen years ago at an allergy clinic. They recommended a particular brand to all of their patients because they were hypoallergenic and healthier.
The more I learned about all-natural cleaning products, the more amazed I was at how unsafe the alternative is!
Some people say they don’t like all-natural cleaning products because the house doesn’t smell clean afterwards. It’s true. These cleaners typically don’t have the strong chemical smell or added fragrance of traditional household cleaners. But do you know what else you’re missing when you miss the smell?
- You’re missing an increased risk of cancer.
- You’re missing respiratory irritation.
- You’re missing a greater chance of asthma for yourself or your children.
- You’re missing an association with allergies, birth defects and psychological disorders.
Give me a smell-less, all-natural safe clean any day! I am SO grateful to that allergy clinic. I loved the cleaners they recommended and continue to use them to this day. And I am far healthier and safer for it!
I switched over to natural cleaning products for years now and even though I don’t get squeaky clean toilets or countertops, I know that the products I’m using is non-toxic and healthy for my family and the environment.
Great points! We’ve been conditioned to associate cleaner smells with cleanliness, but what about *healthiness*? All natural, green cleaning products is the way to go, and many of them are scented or can be scented with essential oils to help make up for their lack of harsh chemical smell.