5 Eco-Friendly Cleaning Tips for a Healthier Home

Simple, safe, and effective ways to clean your home without harsh chemicals.

1) Swap harsh sprays for a vinegar glass cleaner (Perth-safe)

Mix 1:1 white vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Perth’s coastal air leaves salt on windows — this cut-through mix removes it without streaks and costs cents per refill.

Tip: Wipe with a dry microfibre cloth and squeegee in one direction for a pro finish.

2) Use baking soda paste for ovens and sinks

Make a thick paste (bicarb + a little water), spread over greasy areas, leave 15–20 minutes, then wipe. Cheaper than degreasers and kinder to stainless and enamel.

3) Castile soap as an all-purpose cleaner

Add a few drops to warm water for benches, tiles, and floors. Avoid over-wetting timber floors in summer heat.

4) Target odours with bicarb and sunlight

Sprinkle baking soda on carpets and fabric lounges, wait 30 minutes, then vacuum. On sunny Perth days, air cushions outside to naturally deodorise.

5) Microfibre > paper towels

Microfibre cloths trap dust better, last longer, and reduce landfill.

Money-saving takeaway: Building a simple eco kit (vinegar, bicarb, castile soap, microfibre) can save $120–$180 per year versus branded sprays.

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