Everyone desires a well-maintained home, with fragrant laundry and the pure aroma of spring – but did you know that the very product we use to keep our homes spotless could be doing us more harm than good? That’s right – detergents. 

Even though these liquids make our things clean and smell good, they can also hurt our skin. Some of the chemicals in these liquids can cause itching, redness, and rashes. They can also make it hard to breathe if we have asthma or hay fever. 

Two Key Ingredients 

All natural options are not only kinder to your skin but also the environment, avoiding chemicals that can trigger allergies and other adverse effects. Not all natural laundry detergents are created equal though – be sure to check the list of ingredients and avoid those containing fragrances or dyes. When it comes to best zero waste laundry detergent, you don’t have to sacrifice on quality and performance.  

The the daily intake and combination of harmful ingredients can be dangerous.

For best results, choose a natural detergent that uses plant-based ingredients with no synthetic chemicals. This will help ensure your clothes stay clean without any of the harsh odors or irritations associated with traditional cleaning products. A good eco-friendly laundry option should also be biodegradable and packaged as refillable or be a plastic free laundry detergent so that it doesn’t add to landfill waste.  

You Literally Put Your Mouth On It 

Get your mind outta the gutter, I’m talking about your dishes and utensils. When choosing a zero-waste dish soap, look for one made from natural ingredients like coconut oil and essential oils. These are usually free of any artificial fragrances or dyes and won’t leave any residue on your dishes after washing. The key is to look for products that contain no synthetic fragrances or dyes. Due to trade secrets, you can never know the full ‘ingredients’ list of the ingredients listed as ‘fragrance or parfum’, so steer clear of them when you can! 

Daily use of anything needs careful consideration of how it is cleaned.

If you’re looking for the best zero waste laundry detergent and zero waste dish soap, look no further than our selection of eco-friendly products. Safe, affordable, AND effective! Let us bid farewell to harsh chemicals and instead opt for mild natural alternatives. Your skin (and sense of smell) will be ever grateful! 

Everything Except The Kitchen Sink 

Eco-friendly cleaning products don’t just stop at your clothes and dishes – you can also find natural options for bathroom cleaners, hand cleaners, kitchen degreasers, body bathing, pet washing, hair cleaning, toilet cleaning powder and more. The best eco-friendly cleaning products will be those without any harsh chemicals, so you don’t have to worry about irritating your skin or breathing in dangerous fumes.  

By taking the time to choose natural products over traditional detergents and cleaners, you can help ensure your family’s safety and protect the environment as well. If you need any more advice on choosing zero-waste cleaning products, don’t hesitate to contact us or reach out to a local professional cleaning expert and advise them of your concerns before hiring.  

Don’t let this be you! Choose the best eco-friendly cleaning products

What can you do to protect yourself?  

Read the label. Look for detergents that don’t have fragrances, dyes, or harsh chemicals. Try all-natural or hypoallergenic options. If you are super sensitive to ingredients, wear gloves when doing dishes or laundry. If you have a reaction to a cleaning product, stop using it and consider jotting down the details in that product so you can start to limit your exposure to those ingredients one-by-one to see if you can determine the ingredient(s) that cause you the most discomfort. It may also be time to see a doctor about your reaction, which could also be an allergic reaction, not just a sensitivity. Be your own best health care advocate! 

Enough said :)

Hope you received value from this article on ways to discover the link between cleaning and allergies.