Click here for an informative leaflet 'What goes down your drain?' prodcued by CIBR and ESR which talks about contaminants that may be present in our products that we use at home, and how we can take more responsibility in caring for the environment.
Eco-friendly ingredients have the same functions as the more harsher chemicals that can be found in everyday household products. Read here for some of the functions and qualities that these chemicals have:
Ingredient | Function |
Baking soda | Used for scrubbing to eliminate odours |
White vinegar | Used as a disinfectant and deodoriser |
Sodium carbonate | Used for scrubbing, removing stains and cutting through grease |
Lemon juice | Used to remove stains and odours |
Salt | Used to clean stubborn soap scum and is beneficial for fighting mold and mildew |
Corn starch | Used to remove stains and for buffing, polishing |
Essential oils | Many essential oils, such as Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, Sweet Orange, Tea Tree have antiseptic, antifungal, antibacterial, and antiviral properties |
Hydrogen peroxide | Used as an alternative to chlorine bleach due to its gentle, non-toxic bleaching action and antiseptic properties |
Olive oil | Used for cleaners and polishers |
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