We all want to keep our homes clean and fresh

Everyday millions of homeowners across the world are using cleaners those are considered to be harmful to the environment as well to those living in your homes; it can be your near and dear ones and your loved pets as well.

The next time you think about cleaning your wash basin or the toilet, notice whether you get some harsh chemical fumes coming out of it. These chemical fumes are so strong that once you clean your toilet they will come out to be sparkling clean but you will be surprised to find out the damage that they cause to the environment.

As a matter of fact, we spend most of our time indoors and these are when these chemicals affect us all the more. Time to time research has also shown us that all the traditional products that we use in our home can cause cancer. The toxic chemicals are known to cause more harm than other pollutants in the atmosphere.

There are some companies that are into awareness drives regarding the cleaning products that we use. Most of these cleaners are very harmful for children. This is one of the most important reason as why many individual are buying organic cleaners as they are considered safe for the environment. Most of these organic cleaners are available in the departmental stores. Although these cleaning products might cost a bit more than traditional cleaners, but it is worth buying them. Synthetic products also cause harm to the ozone layer. Most of these synthetic cleaning agents can cause severe health problems such as headaches, neurological problems and problems related to the respiratory system.

If you feel that buying organic cleaning products are out of reach for you then you can make some organic cleaners at home by mixing soda, vinegar and baking powder. The floor can be cleaned with the help of borax. Using organic chemicals are great as they do not leave any kind of residue. You can even clean your bathtub or kitchen sinks by using a solution made up o vinegar and water. Air fresheners are known to trigger asthma and allergies so in order to make your home smell nice you can place cotton balls around the house dipped in aromatic oils.

Cleaning sponge is also an important cleaning tool. However, you must make sure that you let your sponge dry completely after using them as they can be a breeding ground for germs and microbes. There is a wide variety of synthetic sponges that are available in the market these days. Many households prefer to clean their household items with cleaning sponge as they have an absorbent capacity and are gentle on any surface.