10 Reasons to Switch to Probiotic Natural Cleaning Products

If you are still using toxic chemicals in your home, here are 10 reasons to switch to probiotic natural cleaning products!

10 Reasons to Switch to Probiotic Natural Cleaning Products

1. Good bacteria

Probiotic or fermented cleaning sprays like the Culture Clean range add good bacteria to your home environment by creating a mini eco-system of microbes.

The good bacteria make their own enzymes and natural chemicals that keep the bad bacteria in check, plus help to break down odours, fats and waste in between cleaning sessions.

2. Reduce the toxins in your home

Regular cleaning products come with warnings and poison information so it’s pretty obvious they aren’t safe! They can create symptoms like rashes, headaches, coughing and sneezing and have even been linked to some cancers.

Avoid anything that contains fragrance, bleach and ammonia. Natural cleaning products give you peace of mind that your home is safe from toxins.

“Most cleaning products contain ingredients that are known skin and lung irritants. Women who use a lot of cleaning products, air fresheners and insect repellents have a higher risk of breast cancer.” (Zota et al, 2010).

3. Safe around children and pets

Kids and pets get into everything and because their body mass is smaller than adults, they are much more sensitive to toxins.

When you switch to non-toxic natural cleaners, there is no danger of accidental poisoning or chemical burns and the surfaces and air quality are safe to be around.

4. Better Air Quality

The artificial fragrance used in cleaning products increases indoor air pollution. There is often little ventilation when using cleaning products in spaces like bathrooms, which exacerbates the problem.

VOCs (volatile organic compounds) found in regular cleaning products affect indoor air quality and contribute to eye/nose/throat irritation, headaches, nausea, or even damage to organs or the central nervous system damage. They have also been linked to certain cancers.

5. Better for the environment and animals

Many of our cleaning products end up being washed down a drain which eventually ends up in our waterways. Toxic chemicals can have a negative impact on wildlife, marine life and plants and upset the ecosystem.

We can all do our bit by reducing the toxins going down our drains.

6. Better for your hormones

Repeated exposure and lack of ventilation when using toxic cleaning products can have a detrimental affect on our hormones and is of concern in relation to certain cancers and infertility.

Fragrance – which is in many cleaning products is an endocrine disruptor and can cause significant hormone and health issues.

For more information, leading Australian building biologist Nicole Bijlsma talks about this in more detail.

7. Avoid overuse of anti-bacterial products

The overuse of anti-bacterial products can contribute to bacteria developing resistances, making existing medical treatments less effective.

Instead of wiping out all the bacteria, probiotic natural cleaning allows the good bacteria to flourish and create a more harmonious balance.

8. Simplify your cleaning routine

Somehow the big cleaning companies have convinced us we need a whole array of cleaning products for all different problems. As well as being expensive and unnecessary, it creates a whole lot of clutter in our homes.

One All Purpose Spray that can do everything from glass to surfaces in the bathroom and kitchen keeps things simple and easy and cuts down waste.

9. Transparency in labelling

In Australia, cleaning products do not need to list their ingredients on the label. There is little transparency and information about what is actually in the product you are using.

Many natural cleaning products (and most definitely Culture Clean) are happy to tell you the non-toxic, eco-friendly ingredients they use in their products. There is nothing to hide!

Avoid products that don’t disclose or contain long ingredient lists with unpronounceable chemicals.

10. Leading by example for the next generation

Our children are always watching what we do! Being a good role model in caring for the environment and our own health is one of the best gifts we can give the next generation.

Raising kids who care about the environment and good health reaps countless rewards!

I hope these 10 reasons to switch to probiotic natural cleaning products have given you some more information to make the switch!

Please be aware that there are some companies who have jumped on the ‘eco bandwagon’ and have products that are ‘greenwashed’. This means they brand, package and market their products as green and eco-friendly but in actual fact are not. Always read the labels and buy from trusted sources.

Have you made the switch? Tell us your experience.

 

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