Top 10 Natural Cleaning Swaps

If you are anything like us, you’ve probably spent some time trying to figure out the best way to keep your house clean without all the harmful chemicals that are lurking in your typical cleaning products.

While it hasn’t always been an easy journey, we're here to share some of the best swaps we’ve made for a cleaner and safer home. The great thing? Many of these products do more than one job, so you can actually simplify your cleaning routine while still maintaining that fresh, clean home we all crave!

If you’re ready to ditch the harsh chemicals, this post is for you! Here are the top 10 natural cleaning swaps using mostly products from Earthley Wellness and some DIY’s.

Let's dive in!

Top 10 Natural Cleaning Swaps

#1 All Purpose Cleaners

Swap: Earthley’s Cleaning Spray Concentrate

Let’s start with the basics! All-purpose cleaners are often loaded with chemicals that can irritate your skin, eyes, and even your lungs. You certainly don’t want this happening – especially to your children! Earthley’s Cleaning Spray concentrate is an absolute game-changer. It’s safe, effective and super concentrated. Just a teaspoon mixed with water makes about 16 ounces of cleaning spray, which means it’s not only safe for your family but also kind to your wallet and the environment. You can use it to clean countertops, sinks, and even high touch areas like doorknobs.

Pro tip: This can also double as a disinfectant if you are looking for an all-in-one solution!

#2 General Disinfectants

Swap: Earthley’s All-Purpose Spray

Need something to sanitize? Look no further than Earthley’s All-Purpose Spray. With its natural ingredients like lavender and lemon essential oils, it’s perfect for disinfecting without the harmful fumes of traditional disinfectants. You can use it for everything from cleaning your kitchen, freshening up your bathroom to using it as hand sanitizer!

Pro tip: it can also work as a body spray if you need a quick refresh!

#3 Glass Cleaner

Swap: DIY vinegar water spray

While Earthley doesn’t have a dedicated glass cleaner yet, you can easily make your own. Just mix together equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle. This works wonders on windows, mirrors and any glass surface around the house. Plus, it's totally natural, non-toxic and budget friendly! It does smell like vinegar for a few minutes buts dissipates quick.

Pro tip: Add in some essential oil like lemon, tea tree or lavender to add in a nice scent and more cleaning power.

#4 Toilet Bowl Cleaner

Swap: Earthley’s Cleaning paste & Cleaning spray concentrate

For the toilet, we rely on the cleaning paste - it's perfect for those tough grime spots, and when combined with the cleaning spray, it can quickly tackle the toilet, and sink, and even the bathroom floor! Simply scrub the bowl with the paste, spray with the cleaning concentrate and let it soak while you clean the rest of the bathroom. It’s an easy, safe and effective combo!

Pro tip: For in between scrubs, let a scoop of Earthley's Dishwasher Detergent soak and a quick swipe with your toilet brush for a freshened up bowl (the toilet kind of bowl)!

#5 Floor Cleaner

Swap: Earthley’s Cleaning spray concentrate

We know it can be tempting to reach for that nostalgic pine cleaner, but why not reach for something natural that has many more uses!? Earthley’s cleaning spray concentrate works great for spot cleaning on floors. Just dilute it in water for a gentle, effective clean that won’t harm your floors or your health.

Pro tip: for extra grubbiness add in a little baking soda to the mix for some added scrubbing power. For a shiny feel, do a vinegar rinse after.

#6 Dish Soap

Swap: Earthley’s dish soap bar

Do you ever stop to read the ingredients in conventional dish soap? Yikes! Earthley’s dish soap bar is a safe, natural alternative that cleans just as well (if not better) without all the harsh chemicals. It’s septic safe, biodegradable, and comes in scents like lemon-thyme and eucalyptus-spearmint. Just rub it on your sponge or scrub brush and get to washing!

#7 Dishwasher Detergent

Swap: Earthley’s Dishwasher detergent

Conventional dishwasher detergents are filled with nasty stuff like sodium carbonate and fragrance additives- no good! This dishwasher detergent is plant-based and effective, leaving your dishes sparkling clean without chemical residue. It’s available in scents like grapefruit and lemon-thyme, and it’s safe for the whole family!

#8 Laundry Detergent

Swap: Earthley’s laundry detergent

It's a shock when you first start researching the ingredients in most commercial laundry detergents. Formaldehyde? Sodium Lauryl sulfate? Endocrine disruptors? No thanks! Earthley’s laundry detergent is plant based, eco-friendly and tough on stains. It comes in a variety of scents and gets my clothes fresh and clean without all the harsh chemicals.

#9 Fabric Softener

Swap: DIY Vinegar rinse

Instead of using traditional fabric softeners which are also loaded with hormone-disrupting chemicals like phthalates and VOCS, try this DIY! You can make your own by simply adding ½ a cup of white vinegar for a full load of laundry during the rinse cycle. It helps soften the clothes naturally and gets rid of any lingering detergent residue.

Bonus: it’s great for keeping your washing machine cleaner too!

Pro tip: Infuse left over orange peels (or any citrus) into your vinegar for added benefits and a nice scent!

#10 Air Fresheners

Swap: Essential Oils/ DIY room spray or Earthley's All-purpose spray

We all love a fresh-smelling home, but most store-bought air fresheners are packed with chemicals like phthalates and volatile organic compounds! Instead, make a simple room spray using half water, half alcohol, and a few drops of your favorite essential oil/blends. You can also use Earthley’s all-purpose spray as a room spray! You can also diffuse essential oils to add a nice smell to the air – just be mindful of essential oils safety around kids and pets.