Zero waste living is a great step forward in living an environmentally friendly lifestyle. It helps keep trash out of landfills and can even save you money. This guide to zero waste home cleaning will help you live a more sustainable and eco-friendly life.

Zero waste home cleaning is an efficient way to keep your home clean and minimize how much trash you produce. Often it is affordable and can even save you more money than traditional cleaning methods.

Easy and Efficient

Zero waste home cleaning is something everyone can do. Whether you take a few changes or go completely zero waste, you are still making a difference. Fortunately, the whole process is easier than you think.

Some people worry that you won’t be able to efficiently clean your house if you switch to zero waste home cleaning. However, when done right, you can thoroughly clean your house.

Steam Cleaning

Steam cleaning is a safe and waste-free way to clean. When steam reaches 212 degrees Fahrenheit, it kills germs. Steamers last for several years and can be used in place of cleaning products that will end up in landfills.

Steam cleaning can be used on kitchen surfaces, floors, bathrooms, windows, carpets, and even furniture. You can purchase steamers with different attachments to make it easier to clean different surfaces.

Laundry Detergent

Traditional laundry detergent often contains chemicals that can be harmful to you if ingested and harmful to the environment. Some of them can even cause skin irritation. Fortunately, there are zero waste laundry detergents that are safe for people and the environment.

Some of the best zero waste laundry detergents include reusable detergent packets, eco-friendly detergent pods, laundry strips, soapberries, and laundry soda. All these options are environmentally friendly and free of harsh synthetic chemicals.

Cleaning Tools

Cleaning tools such as sponges, brushes, dusters, mops, and brooms frequently end up in landfills. However, there are some ways to avoid filling up landfills with these common cleaning tools.

Try to avoid cleaning tools made from plastic, as they tend to not last as long and take a long time to degrade in landfills. Instead, opt for products made with wood or metal, such as brooms, mops, wooden dish scrubs, and feather dusters. In addition, you can reuse old clothes for cleaning rags and reuse old toothbrushes for cleaning surfaces.

Cleaning Products

Many cleaning products contain harsh chemicals that can be harmful to people and the environment. There are also many different cleaners, each designed to clean a specific thing.

Castile soap is a great option to use as a natural cleaner. It can be used on many different surfaces and is safe for people and the environment. It can be used by itself, mixed with vodka or used with baking soda to remove tough stains.

Baking soda and white vinegar can also be used together to remove tough stains. It can be used to clean burners, kitchen counter, carpets, drains, and bathrooms.

Going Zero Waste

Zero waste is not only better for the environment, but also for your health and wallet. It may take some time to convert to a zero-waste lifestyle; but in the end, it will be worth it.

About the Author:

Donald Giddings is founder and editor in chief at Green Living Zone. A lifelong sustainability enthusiast, Donald is always looking for the best way to live in harmony with nature.  When he is not trying out new eco-friendly recipes, he writes engaging content about green, sustainable ways to maintain your home, body, and soul, readily sharing his abundant experience with other green living aficionados.