Ready to explore easy, safer, and inexpensive cleaning options outside of conventional cleaning products? You may already have some of the products needed to switch to safer cleaning practices, such as liquid soap, baking soda, and lemon juice. We now know it’s not necessary to depend on heavy chemical products for effective cleaning in the home. Try a few safer cleaning products found here and share your experience with us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram @smchealth, or leave a comment in this blog!
Check out even more Safer Replacements videos:
Safer Cleaning Basics
Simple Safer Spring Cleaning Ingredients!
Conceptos Básicos de la Limpieza Menos Tóxica
Ingredientes Básicos para Limpieza Menos Tóxica
💡Helpful hint: It’s not necessary to clean mold with chlorine bleach. Try hot, soapy water and be prepared to DRY THE AREA THOROUGHLY. If you do not dry the area, the mold may return due to moisture in the air.
Safer cleaning resources:
💚One of the more popular and effective safer cleaning recipes is our creamy cleanser. Follow along and make some of your own with this video.
🌎Women’s Voices for the Earth demonstrates how to make safer cleaning products at home!
🧼Our 3 Steps to a Healthy Home also highlights less toxic pest and mold control.
🧽Environmental Working Group (EWG)-Verified Cleaning Products
🌎The Safer Choice Label for safer cleaning, car care, laundry, dish detergent, degreasers, and other home products that contain the least toxic ingredients.
Making the switch? Check out our safe HHW management video! Have you decided to opt for less toxic products and would like to safely dispose of or donate your existing cleaning products? Make an appointment for an upcoming collection event near you.
Video: Manejo Seguro de Desechos Peligrosos del Hogar
Last but not least, FREE household products! The Product Give Away Program at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility donates partially or unused products Thursday through Saturday, 2-3pm.
Engage! Contact Cynthia Knowles at cknowles@smcgov.org for any questions or feedback on Safer Cleaning at Home!
¡Involúcrate! Comuníquese con Cynthia Knowles al cknowles@smcgov.org con cualquier consulta.
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