Green Cleaning: Why “Green” Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products Are Important

You may remember that, just before the pandemic began and completely consumed the attention of world media, environmental experts around the world announced a “doomsday clock” on our planet and its environment. While it remains to be seen whether or not the people of Earth can coalesce and take the measures necessary to save our planet from environmental disaster, going “green” by using eco-friendly cleaning products can help both the greater cause and your own day-to-day objectives.

The reality is that the cleaning products that dominate the market are hazardous to more than just the environment. For the sake of lower costs, convenience, and our weakness with consumerism, eco-friendly products are often overlooked. This doesn’t eliminate or weaken their importance, though! Here’s why “green” eco-friendly cleaning products are important (and hopefully make you switch):

They’re Multi-Use, Which Saves on Packaging

The first of the benefits of many green products being multi-use is that they reduce waste by requiring a lot less packaging. This is not only great for the environment, but saves you a lot of time and energy.

They Contain Fewer Allergens

Traditional cleaning products often contain allergens and irritants that contribute to or can cause respiratory and sinus issues. Green cleaning products usually don’t include such allergens, such as formaldehyde, chlorine, and sulfates in their ingredients.

They’re Often Cruelty-Free

The goal of most green cleaning companies is to create sustainable products, and this means the absence of animal testing. Yes, you read that right. Many traditional cleaning companies test their products on or in the presence of animals, and that’s unethical.

Non-Toxic “Green” Products Are Gentle On Your Skin

If you have even a modest cleaning schedule, then the routine exposure of your hands, arms, and other body parts to the chemicals in most traditional cleaning products is unhealthy. It often causes irritation, dryness, and other skin-related complications. Not to mention accidental exposure to your eyes! Going green will help preserve your skin’s health and appearance, so protect yourself and go green.

You’ll Save On Costs

You may notice that green cleaning products are sometimes more expensive than traditional cleaning products, but the multi-use functionality of most eco-friendly cleaning products means that you may only need to buy one, versus buying five or more traditional products for the various surfaces in your space, not to mention all the bells and whistles that big cleaning brands have developed to pair with their products!

They’re Less Abrasive

For the same reasons that green cleaning products are more gentle on your skin, they’re more gentle on the surfaces and materials that you clean. Traditional cleaning products contain all sorts of toxic chemicals that damage and wear down your surfaces, furniture, and other elements. Over the long term, using green cleaning products will help avoid the need to resurface and replace damaged items, saving you (potentially) thousands of dollars!