Go Green by Using Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products for Cleaning!

Posted by The Friendly Turtle Company LTD on December 4th, 2020

It’s not obvious, but even the most common products used for cleaning contain harmful chemicals. Air fresheners, carpet cleaners, and floor polish have toxic chemicals that can irritate your eyes, cause headaches, and increase the risk of cancer. Products containing ammonia and bleach are especially harmful to people with asthma and other respiratory problems.

And it’s not just your health that’s negatively affected by commercial cleaning products. Even the environment is at risk. Physical and chemical waste produced by cleaning supplies is washed into bodies of water, destroying marine wildlife. The air isn’t spared from the damage either—volatile organic compounds in these products can contribute to smog. 

There’s still time to make the switch to eco cleaning products. These supplies are made with plastic-free packaging and environmentally friendly materials. Check out the benefits of using plastic-free cleaning products in the UK:

For your health

• There’s always the possibility of your skin being exposed during or after cleaning your home. Even without using gloves, eco cleaning products are less harsh on your skin since they are made with more natural ingredients. 

• Many cleaning products have chemicals that can trigger allergies. It’s best to find eco-friendly supplies with hypoallergenic ingredients to keep your family safe from risky allergies and irritations. 

• Aerosol sprays are known for causing respiratory problems such as asthma. To avoid inhaling harmful chemicals, try to use eco-friendly sprayable products like kitchen surface cleaners and floor cleaners. 

For the environment

• Commercially distributed cleaning supplies are often packaged with too much plastic. These packaging materials are thrown away carelessly, ending up in rivers and streams that ultimately lead to the ocean. Plastics not only affect marine life, but they can also break down into small particles that can wreck havoc on our oceans health. 

Plastic-free cleaning products in the UK avoid this problem altogether — they are packaged with 100% biodegradable materials. Refill sachets are made from polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), while brushes are made from natural beechwood and Tampico fibres.

• Eco cleaning products promote better air quality. They do not release any strong chemical odours or pollute the air with toxic gases. 

Start a sustainable lifestyle with plastic-free cleaning products in the UK. Buy from trusted suppliers that make sure to use all-natural ingredients for their products.

About the Author:

This article is written by Ricky Wallace, Company Director of The Friendly Turtle Company LTD. Friendly Turtle is a plastic-free and zero-waste shop in the UK, selling and delivering eco-friendly and sustainable products all over the UK.