Household Cleaners

Household Cleaners:

Household Cleaners is a cleansing substance which is made from chemical compounds, rather than fats and lye. These acts similarly to soap.

Some facts about Household Cleaners:

• An all-in-one product can be used for most of your cleaning needs.
• Baking soda, alcohol, and vinegar are some of the home remedies for keeping a clean house.
• Empty bottles, spray cans, or other packaging of Household Cleaners are things that should not have the opportunity to reach a landfill as the chemical residues from household cleaning products can potentially leach into local groundwater supplies.
• Baking Soda is a natural mild abrasive which is great for removing grease stains, soap scum and scuff marks.
• Bleach cleaners can be usedas a Household Cleaner for cleaning off mold and mildew, sterilising household items, disinfect surfaces as well as remove tough stains. Avoid contact with your skin or eyes as it can cause irritation.
• Hand wash dishwasher detergent can be used as a Household Cleaner to cuts grease and remove surface dirt. It won't harm or stain delicate surfaces such as chinaware and porcelain.
• All-purpose cleaner can be used as a Household Cleaner to clean furniture surfaces, remove build-up, clean counter tops and for general touch ups around the house. However, it is a mild disinfectant and  doesn’t work as work well on glass or stain removal in fabric.
• Disinfectant can be used as a Household Cleaner to kill  bacteria and if there is alcohol in the product it can also eliminate viruses.
• Bathroom cleaner can be used as a Household Cleaner to eliminate bacterial colonies, mold and sop scum.
• You can keep your toilet bowl, floor and faucets free of potentially dangerous E.coli and other fecal bacterial species build ups by using Bathroom cleaner.
• Glass cleaner can be used as a Household Cleaner to clean glass surfaces as other types of cleaners do not add shine or remove stains of such smooth surfaces.
• Double sided sponges can be used for cleaning smooth surfaces such as plates and sinks as well tougher stains on smooth surfaces without scratching them.
• Microfiber cloths works great for polishing and removing dust. They can be used to clean electronics as well. Greasy surfaces should be avoided as they stain the cloths quite stubbornly.
• A mop can be used along with cleaners like bleach, multi-purpose or floor cleaners.
• Household cleaners can be poisonous, corrosive, and "reactive." Products containing bleach are harmful as it is corrosive and poisonous.
• It is especially important to store products containing bleach in an area separate from those that may contain ammonia such as window and glass cleaners as it is highly reactive in the presence of other chemicals.
• Care should be taken while using products that are antimicrobial as overuse of these can lead to antibiotic resistance which is a leading public health concern. So, antibiotic cleaning products or antimicrobial agents should not be overused in the home.
• Household cleaning products can also negatively impact indoor air quality and the fumes generated from strong, aromatic chemicals may temporarily impair respiratory health.
• Natural household cleaners are non-toxic or less toxic for us and the environment as they are bio-friendly products which do not contain unnecessary chemicals.