Our Current Healthy Obsessions: Non-Toxic Cleaning Products
You can finally start to sense it. The temperature is just warm enough to warrant the absence of a giant jacket and the trees have the slightest hint of green to them. It can only mean one thing; spring is here! With the stirring of fresh life and activity it can evoke the need to clear out the old and start this season new by doing some spring cleaning.
Here at the functional medicine clinic we use non-toxic cleaning products on a weekly basis and as a staff make an effort to do so in our homes. So as we embark on our spring cleaning duties, here are our team's favorite products we use to clean and purify our homes!
Andrea C. - Straw Cleaners
"As part of my family's attempt at less waste in our home we switched a lot of our drinking cups, travel containers, etc to glass or stainless steel. This also then means we have a lot more metal straws. I don't know about you, but if you've ever tried to clean a straw it can be a bit tricky. Also with our reusable water bottles can have nooks and crannies that make it hard to clean out the tops of them and their built in straws. In comes our best friend when it comes to doing dishes. These straw cleaners work to get the things you normally can't with just a regular cleaning or dishwasher round! Which is why it makes them one of our favorite cleaning products"
Emily B. - Casabella Infuse All Purpose Cleaner
"I love giving the kitchen a quick wipe down after cooking a meal with the Casabella Infuse All Purpose Cleaner! It's practically every-bad-ingredient-free and their different cleaners have different scents that truly smell amazing! My favorite part about the product is the fact that the spray bottle itself is reusable; you just buy a refill vial of the cleaning solution, add water to the bottle, and clean! Cleaning cruelty-free and non-toxic truly can't be beat!"
Emily M. - Air Doctor
"My most recent favorite purchase is my Air Doctor! I am always looking for the best (and non toxic) cleaning products, but more recently also wanted to focus on our air quality too. A staple I can't live without now!"
Erin M. - Bon Ami Powder Cleanser
"When it comes to getting a classic clean look I will always be a fan of the Bon Ami Powder cleanser. It's simple, powerful enough to raise any stain or gunk without damage , and it's safe to use around your pets! My favorite thing about Bon Ami is it leaves the surface shining after you use it!"
Hollie D. - Ever Spring's Lavender & Bergamot All Purpose Cleaner
"This is my favorite all purpose cleaner. I love that it uses different essential oils and is completely non-toxic. The Lavender & Bergamot is my favorite scent. This leaves my house smelling clean and refreshed all while gives me calming vibes."
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Josh B. - Wrinkle Remover
“Spring cleaning and clean clothes go hand-in-hand! When I'm pulling out my warmer weather clothes out of the back of my closet, they tend to be loaded with wrinkles. That's why I love using a non-toxic wrinkle remover on my favorite shirts. It's easy to spray on, it doesn't have an odor, and it only takes a few seconds (so you don't have to bust out the iron!) for your clothes to be soft and clean just in time for spring!"
Megan R. - Molly's Suds Laundry Powder
Tara R. - Better Life All Purpose Cleaner
"I strive to do my best to use as many non-toxic products at home as possible. I've slowly replaced all my cleaning products and one I love is the Better Life All Purpose Cleaner. I like the Pomegranate. It works well and is plant based and free dyes and parabens, etc. It does cost a little more than the more toxic cleaners, but it's worth the benefits of a less toxic life."
Theresa L. - Cleaning Vinegar
"When it comes to cleaning my house, I love simply using the cleaning power of vinegar. It's great to use on any surface in your home - from glass to countertops. Just make sure you don't mind the after smell of vinegar!"
Rosemary W. - Grove Collaborative
"It's a slippery slope with Grove because once you swap a couple of cleaning products, you want to swap EVERYTHING over! I love all their cleaning products but I especially love their tub & tile cleaning concentrate paired with their tub buster brush. I add the concentrate to one of their glass spray bottles and use it every week on our tubs & showers without breathing in an ounce of bleach!"
Yvette J. - Branch Basics
“While I prefer to use non-toxic cleaners, it's hard to justify the price point. I love that Branch Basics are all concentrates that can be mixed with a full bottle of water to make multiple batches of their cleaners. Plus, they smell amazing unlike a lot of other non-toxic cleaners that have a very "earthy" smell. They have everything from all-purpose cleaners, laundry detergent, dishwasher soap, hand soap, and even travel sized bottles of these products to take with you on-the-go!”
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Dr. Will Cole, IFMCP, DNM, DC, leading functional medicine expert, consults people around the world via webcam and locally in Pittsburgh. He received his doctorate from Southern California University of Health Sciences and post doctorate education and training in functional medicine and clinical nutrition. He specializes in clinically researching underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing a functional medicine approach for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and brain problems. Dr. Cole was named one of the top 50 functional medicine and integrative doctors in the nation and is the best selling author of Ketotarian and The Inflammation Spectrum.