“Ecological cleaning, a top-notch home.”
Cleaning your home doesn't mean polluting your indoor air and the environment. Find out how to select safe, green products.
- Check labels
- Look for certifications such as EcoCert, EU Ecolabel or NF Environnement.
- Ban bleach
- Highly aggressive to the skin and respiratory tract, it can be replaced by white vinegar or sodium percarbonate.
- Opt for refillable packaging
- More and more brands are offering refills to limit plastic waste.
- Read the ingredients list
- The fewer the better. Beware of compounds such as phthalates and formaldehyde.
- Make your own products
- A little black soap, bicarbonate and essential oil: a simple recipe for a multi-purpose cleaner.
Conclusion
Choosing responsible household products is a simple but powerful act. You protect your health, reduce indoor pollution and preserve the environment.
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