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Blind reliance on Lysol and Clorox has been ingrained in most of us since someone first taught us how to clean. But between the toxic fumes that end up in your lungs and the empty bottles that end up in landfills, you might want a better way to keep your surfaces sparkling.
Natural cleaning sprays in reusable bottles, like these ones from Blueland, solve both problems. These plant-based cleaners arrive in the form of a tablet that gets dissolved into a reusable bottle. Blueland uses ingredients that are free of nasties like ammonia, bleach, chlorine, and VOCs, which makes them safe for us and our pets, and without giving up fresh scents like lemon and mint. Since the bottles get refilled rather than tossed when they’re empty, you’re avoiding a ton of single-use plastic compared to the old disposable bottles and pumps.
To use, fill your bottle with water and then drop in the tablet that corresponds with that bottle’s color. You can subscribe to save on automatic refills or order them on your own whenever you need them. This starter kit comes with a multi-surface cleaner, a bathroom cleaner, and a glass and mirror cleaner, plus foaming hand soap.
If you’d prefer a cleaner that you can just buy at the store, Mrs. Meyer’s spring scents should be popping up in hand soap, dish soap, multi-surface spray, and room freshener form. Choose from daisy, rose, lilac, or mint — each scent is way less abrasive than your traditional chemical-y cleaning supplies.