Wanting to use natural cleaners in your home but don’t want to spend a lot of money? These are some of the best affordable natural cleaners.
As homemakers, we use a lot of products in our homes. They are meant to help our lives and keep our homes clean and us healthy but they may be doing more harm than good.
Fumes from some cleaning products may induce asthma, cause cancer, increase the risk of birth defects, and more. Some really scary studies have been coming out showing just how big of a deal this may be.
“A recent international study found that women who use cleaning products regularly, particularly those who work as professional cleaners, may have a more rapid decline in lung function over time than women who do not use those products regularly. Although the study did not examine specific products, it is a good idea to choose cleaners that have low levels of potentially toxic chemicals, or alternative products — such as white vinegar, baking soda or washing soda, whenever possible. You also should keep the area you’re cleaning well-ventilated and never mix cleaning products.” – Mayo Clinic
I already have asthma and had a saddle pulmonary embolism so I’m pretty sensitive about my lung health. I don’t want my efforts for a clean house to mean lung damage.
Thankfully we are becoming more aware of these risks and there are more natural cleaners on the market than ever before. They are also becoming easier to find and more affordable.
Given the risk, they are worth the additional cost but it’s even better if we can save money and protect our health. I’ve been trying out different natural cleaners and looking for the best places to buy them to help you do just that.
Affordable Natural Cleaners
Make Your Own
One of the cheapest options for natural cleaners is making your own. You can even just use hot soapy water for most things. We really don’t need special cleaners for everything.
Making your own has some costs upfront for bottles and supplies but then it’s very cheap. There is some time investment so depending on your season of life that may be too much or work just fine for you.
Just do your research because natural doesn’t mean safe and some things shouldn’t be mixed and you can still be allergic to the cleaner ingredients. Be especially careful with essential oils as some are not safe for children or pets. They also aren’t safe to use in laundry products.
Additional Resource: Make Your Own Natural Cleaners
Try Store Brands
Many stores are coming out with their own natural cleaners that are very affordable. You will want to read up a bit on what to avoid before picking out products because just saying something is “natural”, “eco-friendly” or even “safe” doesn’t always mean much.
The American Lung Association has some good resources on some of the top ingredients to avoid.
Shop Online
The main places I get my cleaning supplies are Grove Collaborative and Thrive Market. It means less things to put on my grocery list and the prices are amazing.
My favorite options at Thrive Market are from their own Rosie brand. The ingredients are simple and the products work while being affordable. And from Grove Collaborative I also really like their brand. You can find some of my top favorites on my Favorite Cleaning Products list.
When shopping in stores don’t forget to use cashback apps like Shopkick and Fetch Rewards. You simply scan your receipts in these apps and can get cashback on your purchases.
Remember when shopping that purchasing natural cleaners is a big step in protecting your health and your family’s health. It’s worth it even and when using these options I’ve shared you can still stay on budget.
More Cleaning Resources
Looking for more tips on keeping your home clean? Check out these cleaning tips here on Retro Housewife Goes Green.
GIULIA says
Interesting Im always looking for natural products!!!
Filipa says
Good morning, I’m fascinated with your blog … in relation to natural cleaning products, I’m from Portugal and the natural options around here are expensive and in specific stores, but I make some at home using natural soap, vinegar and baking soda, you can’t clean everything in the house but it’s already reduced.