Blueland

The story behind Blueland’s mission to reduce plastic waste comes from its CEO, who had a conviction about all the plastic her household was throwing in the garbage. She says, “My journey to use less single-use plastic began when I became a new mom. I was horrified to learn that all the plastic I was throwing away was contaminating our water supply and generating hundreds of microplastics in the water and food I was feeding my baby. I wanted to do my part to help, but it was impossible to find household products like window cleaner, lotion, and toothpaste that didn’t come packaged in plastic. From there, Blueland was born.” Blueland’s line of eco-friendly cleaning products are all refillable, using their concentrated refill packs.

ECOS

Leading the charge for producing eco-friendly cleaning supplies in an eco-friendly environment, ECOS is “the world’s first company to make its products in carbon neutral, water neutral, and TRUE Platinum Zero Waste facilities.” That TRUE certification means they actively reduce, repurpose, and recycle over 95% of their manufacturing and office waste so it doesn’t end up in a landfill. The folks at ECOS say that they have spent five decades perfecting clean manufacturing and sustainable business practices, and they’re confident that their products speak for themselves. PS-You can also buy ECOS brand products, like dish soap, laundry detergent, or hand soap, on Amazon.

DIY Cleaning Products

If those eco-friendly cleaning products still aren’t quite what you had in mind, consider these items you can use to clean your home safely and effectively.

• Baking soda – deodorizes and scours stains
• White vinegar – removes grease, mildew, and bad smells
• Castile soap – a truly all-purpose cleaner
• Lemon juice – not only smells good, it can also remove stains
• Salt – scrub with salt alone, or combine it with baking soda and vinegar

Ready to try out some homemade cleaning concoctions? Here are a couple to get you started:

Drain Cleaner

Pour ½ cup baking soda down your kitchen drain, followed by ⅓ cup white vinegar. Let it bubble and sit for an hour, then pour boiling water down the drain to rinse all the gunk away.

Oven Cleaner

Add a couple of tablespoons of water to ½ cup baking soda until you have a paste-like consistency. Spread it all over the inside of your oven, scrubbing slightly. Let the mixture sit overnight, and in the morning spritz it down with white vinegar in a spray bottle. Wipe clean with a damp cloth.

Dusting Spray

Combine 2 cups of water, 1 tablespoon of castile soap, and 10 drops of lemon oil. Pop the mixture in a spray bottle and use it with a clean cloth to dust your furniture.

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