If we go to the store and find an aisle with the cleaning products, we will see dozens of different bottles for any cleaning chore that can only be imagined. But how often do we think about those chemicals’ safety?
Even so-called organic and “green” cleaning products don’t always contain safe components, not saying about ordinary liquids and powders.
So how do we protect ourselves and our family from toxic vapors?
In this article, we will suggest several handy ideas for the most frequently used room – our bathrooms.
Why Is It Essential to Clean Bathroom Safely?
The bathroom is one of the most frequently used rooms in our homes after the kitchen and toilet. And since our skin is in close contact with most of its surfaces, keeping them clean is a must.
But what happens if we clean our bathtub or bathroom floor, or even a shower cabin with the ordinary chemical cleaners? You might not know but these products tend to leave an extremely thin and invisible residue even if we rinse everything thoroughly. And if our skin is in constant contact with that chemical “film”, the effect can be quite unpleasant, from skin irritations and allergic reactions to really bad reactions.
Those who have sensitive skin or any skin illnesses are extremely predisposed to getting irritation, but even if you have any cuts or something like that, letting chemicals get in contact with those is not the best idea.
Even professional cleaning companies going to natural cleaners and DIY-made stuff even for commercial spaces.
Families with babies and little children are a separate category to be concerned about bathroom cleanness since kids tend to be everywhere and drag all they find (including their hands) right to their mouth.
What to do, you may ask? The answer is simple: clean safe!
Harmless Substitutes For the Basic Bathroom Cleaning Products
To help you better figure out what to use for cleaning, let’s move through the checklist of the bathroom items that we usually clean.
- Toilet
Forget about bleach once and for all since a safer product exists. To prepare it, mix ½ cup acetum and a spoonful of baking soda. Pour this blend into the toilet bowl and leave for nearly thirty minutes prior to you start scrubbing it. Repeat this procedure weekly to have a constant result.
The effect will be the same as from the bleach and your toilet will be white, spotless, and shiny. Proper disinfection is included.
- Shower and tub
Instead of chemical scrub, blend together baking soda and all-natural dish soap. This mixture will get rid of any scum, rust, and marks from hard water. Use it for both shower doors (if you have a shower cabin), tile, and a tub itself.
For deleting buildup from the corners, pulverize the problem spots with ordinary acetum and wait until it’s dry. Then pulverize once more and wipe out. Like that, you will both delete the moldy marks and will also sanitize your shower and kill bacteria.
To get a stable result, pulverize the shower daily.
- The sink
The sink is often way less dirty so you won’t need any strong cleaning products. To prepare a gentle but effective cleaning spray, mix together two cups of baking soda, ½ cup of natural dish soap, ½ cup of acetum, and 200 ml water. To clean chrome fixtures, try to use your toothpaste – it will make wonders!
- Mirror
If it’s not badly dirty, simply pulverize it with water and wipe with a lint-free cloth. For the more complicated cases, blend equal parts of water and white acetum, and pulverize the mirror.
- Bathroom rug
These get dirty and grimy really fast! To keep those mats clean, avoid leaving them wet on the floor – always hang-dry them after each use!
But if you need to clean them, sprinkle the bathroom rugs with baking soda and vacuum it up after half an hour or longer if the rug is very dirty.
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These simple cleaning hints will let you keep the bathroom shiny, disinfected, clean, and safe longer.
Clean smart!
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I’d like to try non-chemical cleaning products but I don’t know which to use. What do you safely clean the bathroom with? I’ll appreciate any ideas!
Hi! I use products that I have at home: white vinegar and baking soda mostly. They fit any cleaning task. Besides, they are safe for your health.
Hi! Please give me advice! How do you make Natural Bathroom Cleaner? I’d like some simple recipe if you please!
Hey! Try to blend a cup of vinegar and a spoonful of baking soda. I use it for my shower cabin and for a bathtub.
How do I make my own bathroom cleaner? What products will be all-purpose?
I’d suggest you use white vinegar and baking soda, but for some purposes, natural dish soap or water might be needed. However, what I usually do is that I mix 200 ml vinegar and a little spoon of soda, and I use that mixture on shower cabin walls and tub, for the bathtub, and for the sink.
What is the most effective non-chemical bathroom cleaner? Thanks!
I used to buy Method Antibac (super good for killing germs and soap scum!), and also Clean Well Disinfectant. Now I’m using a spray from Simple Green brand. I liked the previous two but I decided to try something new!
How do I clean my bathroom without chemicals? I have a toddler and she’s crawling everywhere and always drags her hands to the mouth! Is there a way to clean bathroom safely?
Hi! I would suggest you go for baking soda and vinegar blend but you’ll have to keep your girl away from leaking the flor anyway! Acetum is acidic and it’ll hardly be a good thing to taste for a little child.
Hi! Listen folks, I need your help. Does anyone know or already use any green cleaning products in their homes? Anything like dish soaps, laundry liquids, etc. I’d like to shift to safer cleaning and household products instead of chemical ones, but I have no idea what to search for!
Hi! I’m using the Therapy Clean brand. They have plenty of products designed for cooktops, cooking utensils, kitchen surfaces, and others. I like the brand since I can buy everything I need from one store, and they ship worldwide which is great! Besides, the prices are very affordable.
What are the best eco-friendly cleaning products for your home? Can anyone suggest good brands to me?
Hi there! First of all, what do you mean when you say “the best”? Are you looking for products that have a worldwide appreciation? Or you mean the products that were approved by the users? Personally I use such brands as ECOS, Dawn (they have an eco-friendly line), and sometimes Mrs. Meyer’s when I can’t find the first two in a store. However, a friend of mine prefers PURHome and Thrive Market. She uses them interchangeably. I also heard that EcoMe and Puracy are good brands, but I never used them.
What best non toxic cleaning products could you advise me? I’m looking for something that’s preferably safe for little kids and pets, as well as for the allergic people. Thanks a lot!
I’m allergic to chemical household cleaners, and I’m using either Puracy or Branch Basics brands. I don’t know whether they can be considered the best ones, but I like them very much!
How do you choose non toxic cleaning products? I mean, what do I need to pay attention to when buying them? Any special components on the ingredients list?
Well, basically, you need to avoid the products that contain ammonia, bleach, triclosan, as well as the products that are antibacterial or disinfectants. Also, pass by those that have Butyl Glycol, Ethylene Glycol, Monobutyl, petroleum solvents, and phosphates in them. That’s the “danger list” you must avoid by all means!
Hey there! I’m looking for an eco freak that could help me out. I need you to tell me at least one recipe for DIY natural cleaning products! Sounds wild, but I want to stop using chemicals, and I don’t trust the commercial products much. So I’m thinking of making my own.