Nontoxic Not containing or producing harmful pollutants

Cleaning

Methods and resources for cleaning without toxic chemicals

Health
&
Wellness Integrative and holistic methods of maintaining and restoring optimal human health

Non-toxic Disinfectant Cleaners

Vinegar
Advantages: Inexpensive, readily and locally available Disadvantages: Strong and lasting odor

Lemon Juice
Advantages: Inexpensive Disadvantages: Not locally available in northern climates.

Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2)
Advantages: Inexpensive, readily available Disadvantages: Requires large amounts of electricity to produce, harsh on skin, dangerous for the lungs when used as an aresol

Alcohol
Advantages: A natural and effective biodegradable disinfectant.
Disadvantages: Most alcohol that is sold for drinking is heavily taxed and therefor expensive and alcohol that is sold for cleaning has toxic additives to make it undrinkable.

Thyme Extract Advantages: Natural and available Disadvantages: A common allergen

Banana Bark Extract

Cleaning Resources

Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve Company

Cleaning company (about 122 miles away)
Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve is a family-owned and operated company dedicated to crafting high-quality, healthy, and effective skin and hair care products that will nourish your skin and be kind to our planet. All ingredients are USDA-certified organic,...

Seventh Generation

Cleaning company (about 588 miles away)
Seventh Generation is a Vermont-based public benefit corporation that sells sustainable, environmentally-friendly cleaning, paper, and personal care products.

Dr. Bronner's All-One!

Cleaning company
Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps is an American producer of organic soap and personal care products. The company is structured after the 6 principles that guide Dr. Bronner’s All-One mission: Work hard and grow, do right by customers, treat employees like...

Keywords

cleaning, non toxic, hygiene