I hate to sound like a dinosaur, but "back in the day" when my kids were little, it was not easy to make a switch from commercial cleaners because there were very few non-toxic options available -- and Pinterest hadn't even been invented yet! Nevertheless, I needed to remove allergy-causing chemicals from my home, and I scoured every source I could find for information.
What I learned was pretty shocking to me. So many household products contain problematic ingredients. I started my switchover with laundry products, because those touched everything that we wore, plus all the bed linens and towels that we used every day. I found a simple recipe that reduced our toxin exposure while saving me a lot of money!
Keep reading for my favourite laundry recipes, plus a link to a free course where you can learn more.
Stock Up On The Basics
These are the natural cleaning essentials that you want to have on hand at all times!
Baking Soda -- Scrubs, whitens, deodorizes and cuts grease
Washing Soda -- A cleaning booster that cuts grease, deodorizes and disinfects
Vinegar -- Kills germs, cuts grease, deodorizes & dissolves minerals
Liquid Castile Soap -- Enhances cleaning power and can be used to clean most anything.
Borax -- Natural multipurpose cleaner that deodorizes, whitens and kills germs, bacteria and fungi
Hydrogen Peroxide -- Safe replacement for ammonia and chlorine bleach
Essential Oils -- Kill bacteria, germs, fungi & mold, and produce a pure, clean aroma
Too Busy for DIY?
If you don't want the hassle of DIY, dōTERRA has you covered! Get these green and clean laundry supplies with your next order. The liquid is super concentrated, so you only need a tablespoon (or 2, if you have a large load). If you prefer pods, toss one in the drum and run your laundry as usual. Grab some wool dryer balls while you're at it.... it's a lifetime supply, because they last forever!
Did you know that...
Over the last 30+ years, over 80,000 chemicals have been registered with the Environmental Protection Agency in the U.S., yet only 2% of them have been tested for their safety!
90% of all poison exposures happen at home.
According to the World Health Organization, indoor air pollution causes 1 death every 20 seconds.
from World Watch Institute, Cleaning Products