It’s hard to lower your waste efforts during the coronavirus pandemic because so many things need to be single use for health reasons, and it’s often easier to buy things like toilet paper in bulk when you’re trying to avoid going to the store or in public as much as possible. We’ve found these natural cleaning supplies are not only helpful for making it feel like we’re still putting a dent in our goal to lower our individual carbon footprints, but that they work great, too.
Mrs. Meyers Multi Surface Everyday Cleaner – $11.97
It cleans well, smells good, and it’s natural and eco-friendly. What more needs to be said? Oh, maybe that it’s affordable too.
Simpli Magic Shop Towels – $14.17 on Amazon
Around 13 billion pounds of paper towels are discarded each year, making them one of the most wasteful home care products that can be replaced by a re-usable option. This pack of 50 re-usable towels is only $14.17 on Amazon, and will last long enough to pay for themselves tenfold throughout the year.
Wool Dryer Balls – $7.95 on Amazon
These wool dryer balls replace fabric softener and dryer sheets for up to 1000 loads of laundry. They’re all natural and biodegradable, so when you’re done with them you can easily discard them and replace them with new ones.
A Plant-Based Cleaning Brush Set – $18.99 on Amazon
Plastic brushes might become worn out after a couple of months, but they’ll be left on the planet for centuries after you throw them away. By switching to a plant-based brush set for household cleaning—from dishes to toilets—you can diminish your carbon footprint without compromising on a clean home.
All Natural Bathroom Cleaning Kit – $23.99 on Amazon
Harsh cleaning supplies like bleach can end up in water supplies and negatively impact the environment (though some studies show that the traces left behind are too small to really create a negative impact). Plus, the chemical processing that cleaners go through in the manufacturing process leave their own carbon footprint as well. These natural cleaning alternatives are safe for your home and safe for the environment, plus they work just as well.
We hope you enjoy these products! But keep in mind, Grit Daily might take small cut of the profit on the natural cleaning supplies recommended here—but that doesn’t mean we don’t believe in them. We only recommend products that we would buy or use ourselves, so don’t be wary of our suggestions. For other Zero Waste suggestions, check out our zero waste guide right here.