Make Your Cleaning Routine Eco-Friendly: Blueland and Other Sustainable Cleaning Swaps
Clean your home with purpose! Explore eco-friendly cleaning swaps, including Blueland's innovative products, for a sparkling home and a greener planet.
Parenting can be a messy business, and when it comes to cleaning up after our little tornadoes, it might be easy to rely on disposable products that can take a toll on the environment and your wallet. In this article, we'll explore some easy yet effective ways to make eco-friendly swaps for your house cleaning routine.
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Blueland: Just Add Water
Forget about bulky plastic bottles cluttering up your cleaning cabinet. Say goodbye to waste that is destined to contaminate our water supply and contribute to our planet's plastic problem. Enter Blueland, a whole line of cleaning products created by a fellow mom to be the solution to eco-friendly cleaning! Blueland's cleaning products come in tablet form, which magically transforms into a cleaning solution when mixed with water. It's satisfying to watch, and feels good to use around the house. Wave your wand, I mean, Forever bottle, and say goodbye to single-use plastic while waving hello to a sparkling, clean home.
In our home, we've made the switch to Blueland for the Clean Essentials. This eco-friendly cleaning kit includes a Multi-surface cleaner, bathroom cleaner, and foaming hand soap, covering all our cleaning needs. It's like having a superhero squad ready to tackle any mess that comes our way. Plus, the sleek design of the Forever bottles adds a touch of style to our cleaning routine, making us feel like environmentally conscious rockstars.
Another Blueland product that has become a true crowd-pleaser: the toilet bowl cleaner tablets. These powerful little gems have transformed the dreaded chore of cleaning the toilet into an exciting experiment for the kids. They absolutely love dropping in the tablets and watching them fizz away toilet bowl stains without any harsh chemicals or harmful ingredients. It's like a mini science experiment right in our bathroom! Who knew toilet bowl cleaning could be so entertaining?
Let's not forget about the dishes! For those dishes that require hand-washing, Blueland offers a powdered dish soap that gets the job done while keeping our environmental impact low. Just a sprinkle of the powder, a dash of water, and voila! A little goes a long way, and it packs a pretty powerful grease fighting punch. And for that fully loaded dishwasher, Blueland has you covered too. Their dishwasher tablets provide the same eco-friendly cleaning power as their other products, tackling tough stains and leaving your dishes sparkling clean without the guilt of harmful chemicals or micro-plastics that may end up back in our drinking water. It's like a clean sweep for both your dishes and the planet!
Reusable Cleaning Towels: So Long Single-Use Paper Towels
We've all experienced the frantic reach for paper towels when spills happen, countertops need cleaning, or our little munchkins leave chaos in their wake. But let's be honest, paper towels can be a real money-eating monster. It's time to bid them farewell and embrace the soft, reusable goodness of Swedish dishcloths. These remarkable plant-based cloths are here to save the day! Not only can they absorb a mind-boggling 20 times their weight in liquid, but they also have the superpower of longevity. One cloth towel can be reused for a year, effectively replacing about 15 rolls of paper towels. Talk about a budget-friendly hero!
The convenience of Swedish dishcloths doesn't end there. After tackling a mess, simply toss them in the laundry or dishwasher, and they'll come out fresh and ready to conquer the next spill or splatter. With this 10-pack of assorted colors, you can assign specific roles to each cloth, making sure they never cross-contaminate different areas of your home. Designate one color for kitchen and dining areas, while reserving different colors for those grimier surfaces like the floor or even the toilet. After all, no matter how well it's been cleaned in the laundry, nobody wants to think they might be using the same towel that wiped the toilet seat to clean up the spills on the dining table. Being eco-conscious doesn't have to be unhygienic!
Biodegradable Scrubbers and Sponges
Did you know that those synthetic sponges made from polyester and nylon can take hundreds of years to decompose? Yikes! Who needs that kind of guilt weighing on their conscience?
When you're ready to show grime who's boss without harming the planet, turn to the power of biodegradable scouring pads and sponges. These marvelous alternatives are crafted from natural sisal fibers derived from coconut shells and agave. Not only do they have the scrubbing strength to tackle just about any mess, but they also break down naturally over time. It's a win-win for both you and the planet!
Washable Swiffer Pads: Mop Your Way to Sustainability
The Swiffer Sweeper and Swiffer Wet Jet mop have become staples in many households. Their convenience when it comes to cleaning floors just can't be beat, but it might be time to give your Swiffer an eco-friendly upgrade. Swap out those disposable pads with washable versions that can withstand the stickiest of messes. Once your floors are dust bunny free and sparkling, just toss these pads into the laundry and they'll be ready to go the next time the dust settles.
Bagless Vacuums
Vacuum cleaners that still require bags are like relics from the past, ancient artifacts of a bygone era. It feels like the last time I encountered one, I must have been a teenager. Not only are those bags a hassle to constantly replace, but the vacuums also tend to lose suction as the bags fill up. Let's face it, if you haven't already it's time to bid them farewell and welcome the bagless revolution with open arms!
Bagless vacuums have come a long way. These modern marvels are often equipped with HEPA filters and easy one button emptying, ensuring that all the dust and allergens are captured and contained within the dust canister, rather than lingering in your carpets. With cordless stick vacuums becoming more powerful than ever, it might just be a matter of time before upright vacuums become obsolete as well.
When it comes to vacuums, there are a few shining stars that are often top of mind: Dyson and Shark. I can personally attest to the lasting power of my trusty Dyson upright, which has been by my side for over a decade and still works like a dream. My biggest gripe is that it works so well I don't have a good excuse to upgrade to a newer, improved model. Yes, Dyson is expensive, but you get what you pay for!
Get down and dirty with these eco-friendly additions to your cleaning routine! With the help of Blueland's innovative cleaning products and a range of reusable supplies, you'll not only achieve a sparkling home but also make an impact reducing your environmental footprint. So, gear up, unleash your inner cleaning superhero, and conquer those messes while ensuring our planet stays in great shape for generations to come. It's time to clean up with a purpose and make a world of difference.