Non-Toxic Home Cleaning
We at BCSS always recommend that the most natural, eco-friendly products go down the drains, whether there is public sewer service or a septic system in place. There are a number of reasons for this suggestion, which are mostly environmentally beneficial, such as reduction of groundwater pollution and easier wastewater treatment. As this eartheasy.com article explains, “The cost of these commercial, chemical-based products can be high — long term health concerns for the family, and environmental pollution caused by their manufacture and disposal. In the US, for example, 1 in 3 people suffer from allergies, asthma, sinusitis or bronchitis (US National Center for Health Statistics). Treatment for these conditions should include reducing synthetic chemicals in the home environment…There are many inexpensive, easy-to-use natural alternatives which can safely be used in place of commercial household products. Here is a list of common, environmentally safe products which can be used alone or in combination for a wealth of household applications.” Read more here.
