Possibly the hardest part of switching to greener cleaners is deciding which ones to buy. Once you have a tried-and-true cleaning favorite, it's hard to bother to switch to something new. Luckily, I've done all that annoying research plus trial-and-error stuff for you. In the next couple of weeks I'll be introducing you to all of my favorite green cleaners. There are definitely others out there that work. These are just the ones that I've tried that have worked for me.
My Bathroom Cleaners
Bathrooom counters, sink and bathtub
- Bon Ami
- Other suggestions for bathroom and bathroom surface cleaners from The Green Guide
Toilet surfaces, mirror, shower, bathroom floor
- Seventh Generation all-purpose or disinfecting spray
- Method Tub and Tile Spray Cleaner
(OK for use on marble) or All-Purpose
(Go Naked
) Cleaner
- Probably any green all-purpose cleaner
- In my experience, all-purpose cleaners work just find on mirrors, so you can skip the glass cleaner
- Other suggestions for bathroom and bathroom surface cleaners from The Green Guide
- Seventh Generation toilet bowl cleaner
(top-rated by The Green Guide)
- Other suggestions for toilet bowl cleaners from The Green Guide
I so very rarely clean my bathtub or shower that I hardly feel qualified to recommend anything for those. I do spray down the walls (with water) sometimes while showering. And now you know what a slothful housekeeper I am, if you didn't already know.
If there is a bad stomach bug in house, I will use the Seventh Generation disinfecting spray
or wipes
everywhere. Seventh Generation and Method both have disinfecting products which use CleanWell technology, which is completely natural, rather than toxic triclosan or bleach, to kill germs. I am trying to break the wipe habit (and just use the spray cleaner plus washable microfiber cloth
), but I still like to have some on hand for emergencies (such as when a guest wants to use the bathroom and I realize I haven't cleaned it in over a week). I have used Method, Seventh Generation and other wipes. They all get the job done, but they are not the cheapest nor the eco-friendliest option.Information about My Cleaners
- Seventh Generation is a green company that discloses all ingredients on product labels and on its website. You can buy their cleaners at Target, Whole Foods or Amazon
- Method is also a green company that is rated highly by GoodGuide and others - but they do often have "fragrance" as an ingredient, and I try to avoid products that list fragrance as an ingredient. Method's Go Naked
- I buy Bon Ami
at Whole Foods or Amazon
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The complete Green Cleaning Series:
- 10 Benefits of Green Cleaning
- Kitchen
- Bathroom
- Laundry
- DIY Cleaning Recipes
- How to Identify a Green Cleaner
What are your favorite green cleaners for the bathroom?
I'm not a great housekeeper either either. I avoid cleaning our tub as well, so when it gets really dirty, I get it wet, sprinkle baking soda, let it sit, and wipe it out. It works better than most non-green cleaners at the store anyway and it's really cheap. I use a mixture of vinegar and water for pretty much anything else in the bathroom and around the house. Some people don't like the smell of vinegar, but I don't mind it or even notice it much. Thanks for the list. Sometimes it's overwhelming to choose a product even if you have it narrowed down to the "natural" shelf at the store.
ReplyDeleteI am not a fan of cleaning the shower, but I do realize it must be done. Eventually. LOL I have used a variety of homemade cleansers and several "green" cleansers like the ones above. Eh. Now (finally) I have a cleanser that is really green and actually works like a dream. It takes so little to make me happy. :) I was even thinking of writing a post to share my happiness. Love a clean and healthy home!
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