Is it possible to clean without cleaning products containing strong chemicals?

Do you know how many chemicals you are exposed to every day? If I stop using chemicals do I have to buy expensive ‘alternative products’?

I first learned about the concept of toxic chemical exposure in our own homes in the late 1990s when I read a book called The Cure for All Diseases by Dr Hulda Clark.

I’ve gradually reduced the chemical products in my home and for personal care. I’ve come to realize that so many of the things I thought were essential to cleaning a home, were actually just strong marketing ideas. I confess I’m not the best at cleaning and keeping a home clean.

Cloths AFTER completing 8 sides.

Recently I invited a few ladies over and in trying to see my home from a visitor’s eyes, I realized my 4 large windows were quite dirty – embarrassingly dirty. I just hadn’t noticed it. The amazing thing I wanted to share is that I was able to complete the entire job, get amazingly clean windows, in a fairly short space of time, with only water! Really. All it takes is water. For serious grime, you could add vinegar, but I found water to work just fine.

My clean windows and amazing view.

What I did: I used two old face cloths. One was rinsed in hot water and used to ‘wash’ the glass. I had 4 large windows (8 sides) and I only rinsed the cloth out 8 times. The second dry cloth was used first to dry, then to lightly polish all 8 sides. No more specialized window cleaning products for me. Water works!

I’ve been using this method for quite some time on bathroom mirrors. No streaks. First wipe with hot wet cloth, then dry/polish with a dry clean cloth.

Are you inspired to try?

Another amazing tip I’ve learned is that simple inexpensive items can work in many ways to partner with you in the cleaning process. Here are 2 of my favorites:

That’s Arm & Hammer baking soda in a shaker jar for easy use. I bought the jar at Dollar Tree for one dollar. The bag of baking soda wasn’t too much more and can be used in kitchens, bathrooms, laundry, etc. It can even be added to your bath to soak in.

The green thing is a nylon netting scrubby I crochet. That scrubby can handle dishes, pots, pans, bathroom sinks, etc. It’s gentle and effective. Scrubbies last a long time and can get washed in a washing machine or dish washer. They are quick and easy to make and are great as gifts.

That’s it. That’s all I have. Don’t be intimidated by cleaning. Keep some baking soda in your bathroom and under your kitchen sink. Keep your supplies in a bucket wherever you need them so cleaning is easy! Aim to reduce your chemical exposure as much as possible. There has never been any study on how the multitude of chemicals we are exposed to every day can impact our body – but we know it can’t be good!

There are a lot of people trying to sell you lots of products for a chemical free life, but I encourage you to start with water and be thrilled at the results!

Author: Becky Hastings, wife, mother, grandmother, passionate follower of Jesus and truth. Becky pursues health and wellness for herself and coaches others in their pursuit of their own health goals.