Do you ever wonder if the cleaning supplies in your DC area home are safe to use around your family? Lately, more and more eco-friendly cleaning supplies are available in stores, offering products with little to no dangerous chemicals. Check out some of these ideas you can follow to have a clean, “green,” healthy home.

What Kinds of Natural Cleaning Products Can I Find At Home?

You don’t have to go out to the store to buy disinfectant to sanitize your home. You probably have these safe cleaning supplies in your kitchen.

Distilled White Vinegar – Great to use for sanitizing bathroom and kitchen surface areas. Simply dilute with water and use as a floor cleaner.

Baking Soda – A cheap and effective cleaner that can get rid of stains and bad odors. You can even use it on your sink drains or garbage disposal for a fresher look and smell.

Lemon Essential Oils – Along with its medicinal benefits, lemon essential oil can be used to get rid of offensive odors. Simply add a few drops to a bottle of water, and you can use it to sanitize kitchen or bathroom countertops, clean windows, remove stains and get rid of mites and fleas. It is not recommended to use around pets and should not be used in direct sunlight, as this product is phototoxic.  Eucalyptus, lavender, grapefruit and tea tree essential oils can be used as cleaners, too.

What Should I Look For With Green Cleaning Products?

If you’re thinking of buying green cleaning supplies, be sure to read the labels before you purchase. Products labeled as eco-friendly still might have toxic chemicals. If you’re considering hiring professional, insured house-cleaners, see if they use eco-friendly products. Many companies are more than willing to use green cleaning supplies at the hirer’s request.

Do you think environmentally-friendly cleaning supplies are important? We’d be happy to hear your opinion.