We all want to keep our pets safe and healthy. We take them to the vets and care for them in every way possible. But, are the cleaning products we use on our counters, floors and sinks safe? The harsh chemicals found in many of the name brand cleaners can not be good for us, our beloved pets or the environment. Fear no more, there are alternatives!
Going Natural
Eco-friendly, non-toxic cleaning products can no doubt leave you with a smaller wallet. The solution? Make your own products at home! I know it sounds like a lot of work, but it really is not. There are plenty of natural recipes to clean your home, deoderize and remove stains, even remove cat urine from upholstry that work just as well as expensive products.
For more ideas, read the book Clean House Clean Planet. Available for just over $6.00, it will change the way you look at cleaning and the products you use. Making your own products can be very simple. A few of the key ingredients are baking soda, essential oils and vinegar, all of which can be bought at a low cost.
Safe Cleaning Products
If you are still not into the idea of doing it yourself, there are other options. The products made by seventh generation are completely dye and fragrance free. The wonderful scent of each of the products comes only from pure plant and flower essences.
The products from simple. pure. clean. are plant and vegetable based with essential oils. The essential oil has a wonderful scent, great cleaning abilities and an aromatherapy effect on you and your family. The 30 day money back guarantee allows users the opportunity to return the product if they are not satisfied. For just a few cents over four dollars for a 24 oz bottle of cleaner- a good price for such a product- this is a great deal.
The melaleuca company is another organization that is well known for selling eco-friendly, safe products at an affordable price. To place an order, interested buyers must become a member and will then order the products offline. The website includes cleaning products, food, pet products, home essentials, vitamins and more.
It is so important that we confront this issue. The cleaning products that many of us currently use in our homes can contain potentially dangerous toxins that can lead to illness, fatigue, and disease in humans and animals. Protect yourself and your furry friends and clean green!