Green Cleaning Products that are Safe for Kids
At Kairos Clean & Cozy Seattle we care about your family’s health and safety while keeping your home clean and cozy. Many cleaners have toxic and polluting ingredients that can harm your family’s health in the long run and contribute to environmental pollution. That’s why green cleaning products have become a household favorite. They clean effectively without leaving behind harsh chemical residues.
What are Green Cleaning Products
Eco-friendly cleaning products are made with sustainable practices and naturally derived, non-toxic, biodegradable ingredients. They offer many benefits including protecting the environment and your family’s health. But not all products labeled as “natural” or “green” are truly safe and eco-friendly. It’s important to know the difference between truly eco-friendly products and those that just claim to be.
Where to Find Green Products
EPA Safer Choice Program: This database helps you find products that meet EPA standards for safety and environmental impact.
Environmental Working Group (EWG): EWG gives products letter grades based on toxicity.
Made Safe: This certification means products are made from safe ingredients.
While these resources are helpful, do your own research. Better yet, make your own cleaning products with common household ingredients.
Green Cleaning Ingredients
Baking Soda: Cleans, deodorizes, softens water, and scrubs surfaces. Neutralizes odors by reacting with acidic substances in the air.
Soap: Unscented liquid soap, soap flakes, powders or bars are biodegradable and versatile. Castile soap is a great option. Avoid soaps with petroleum distillates.
Lemon Juice: Effective against household bacteria and natural bleaching agent. Be careful using it on colored fabrics to avoid discoloration.
White Vinegar: A green-cleaning product that cuts grease, removes mildew, neutralizes odors and cleans surfaces.
Washing Soda (Sal Soda): Cuts grease, removes stains, softens water and cleans walls, tiles, sinks and tubs. Use with care as it can irritate mucous membranes.
Vegetable or Olive Oil: Loosens stains, grease and grime and can be used in homemade wood polish.
Alcohol: Excellent disinfectant. Vodka and other forms of ethanol can be used for cleaning and disinfecting.
Cornstarch: Cleans windows, polishes furniture and shampoos carpets and rugs.
Citrus Solvent: Cleans paintbrushes, oil, grease and some stains. May cause irritation to those with chemical sensitivities.
Oxygen Bleach: Gently removes stains and whitens fabric. Check the EWG database for additional chemicals in common brands.
Hydrogen Peroxide: Disinfects and removes stains. Handle with care to avoid skin and respiratory irritation.
DIY Green Cleaning Recipes
Mix these ingredients together to create effective, non-toxic cleaning solutions that are often cheaper than commercial products. Always label homemade cleaning products and keep them out of reach of children.
For green cleaning services, trust Kairos Clean & Cozy Seattle. We use only the greenest, eco-friendly cleaning solutions to keep your home clean. Call us today (253) 799-0460 or book online through our website’s online booking system.
