How Do You Keep Your Home Baby-Safe Without Harsh Chemicals?
- Mary Brown
- Mar 16, 2015
- 2 min read
With little ones crawling, toddling, and exploring every corner, your home should be as safe as it is clean. But here’s the catch: Many commercial cleaning products contain chemicals that can irritate sensitive skin, trigger breathing problems, or leave behind residues that babies and small children are most likely to come into contact with.
At Green Home Cleaning, we believe you shouldn’t have to choose between a sparkling home and your child’s well-being. That’s why we recommend a simple, natural approach to cleaning—no toxic fumes, no harsh residues, just safe, effective solutions. Here’s how to do it.
Step 1: Rethink Your Cleaning Cabinet
If you keep any conventional cleaners around, store them high up or lock them away. Better yet, replace them with natural alternatives like vinegar, baking soda, and castile soap. They clean just as well without introducing unnecessary toxins into your home.
Step 2: Scrub Sinks and Showers Safely
Skip the bleach and abrasive chemicals. Instead, mix baking soda with a little water to make a thick paste. Use it to cut through soap scum, stains, and residue in sinks, tubs, and showers. For lighter touch-ups, just sprinkle baking soda onto a damp sponge.
Step 3: Freshen Up Toilets Naturally
Harsh toilet bowl cleaners are some of the most toxic products in the house. A safer option? Sprinkle baking soda around the bowl, scrub, then pour in half a cup of white vinegar. Let it fizz for a few minutes before scrubbing again and flushing.
Step 4: Disinfect Toys and High Chairs the Gentle Way
Babies put everything in their mouths, which makes safe cleaning essential. Fill a spray bottle with equal parts vinegar and water. Mist toys, high chair trays, and play surfaces, let sit for 10 minutes, then wipe with a damp cloth. The vinegar naturally kills germs, and the smell disappears quickly.
Step 5: Tackle Mold and Mildew Without Chemicals
Tea tree oil is a powerful natural antiseptic. Mix a few drops with water in a spray bottle to combat bathroom mold and mildew. It’s effective, eco-friendly, and safe for little lungs.
A Healthier Home for the Whole Family
By swapping out chemical cleaners for safe, natural alternatives, you’re creating a healthier environment for your baby—and for yourself. At Green Home Cleaning, we make it our mission to keep Asheville families safe with eco-friendly cleaning products and methods that really work.
