Have you thought about going green with your cleaning routine? I'm sharing 5 reasons why you should and how you can do it with the help of Frosch eco-friendly cleaners.
I've teamed up with Frosch to share this information about green cleaning.
How many cleaners do you have in your home? If you're like most of us, you have a couple for the bathroom, a couple for the kitchen, one to make the glass shiny, and so on. You probably use several of them at once on cleaning day. But do you know what's in those brightly colored bottles? Those harsh chemicals and noxious fumes can be bad for your health and for the environment. Have you ever thought about going green with your cleaning products? Are you wondering why more and more people are looking for natural cleaning products? Here are five reasons you should consider going green with your cleaning routine.
1.) Simplify Your Cleaning Routine
Have you looked at the shelves for commercial cleaning products lately? There's a cleaner for virtually every task you can think of – one for your shower, one for your toilet and yet another for your sink. I don't know about you, but I don't have time to sort through 10 different cleaners to find the one I need. Unfortunately, many conventional multipurpose cleaners use harsh chemicals that may damage some surfaces. A green multipurpose cleaner simplifies things so much. With milder ingredients, you can tackle multiple surfaces and cleaning jobs with one bottle as opposed to a basket full of cleaning supplies.
2.) Create a Cleaner Environment
Each time you use conventional cleaning products, they release harmful chemicals into the air you breathe. When they're washed down the drain, they infiltrate the water systems, including the drinking water and local streams and lakes. Most green products are made using sustainable practices with ingredients that do not negatively impact the environment. Switching to green cleaners helps reduce pollution going into the water systems, and the air you breathe will be less polluted with volatile chemicals. Going green can also help you minimize waste, as many green cleaning products are packaged with recycled materials.
3.) Avoid Anti-Bacterials
We have become germaphobes over the past few decades, but as it turns out, all those anti-bacterial products aren't good for us. Anti-bacterial soaps and products do not work better than regular soap, and even worse, they may be harmful to your health. They promote bacterial resistance to antibiotics, and triclosan, an antibacterial agent found in many cleaning products and soaps, may affect your hormonal system, reproductive system and thyroid. Most green cleaning products are free of antibacterial ingredients.
4.) Have a Healthier Home
The chemicals in conventional cleaners can be absorbed into the skin and breathed into the lungs. Not only do they affect the person doing the cleaning, but other family members (like our children!) also breathe in and touch the lingering compounds. Sprays and aerosols are particularly harmful, as they contain volatile organic compounds that contribute to asthma and may affect the central nervous system, liver and kidneys in addition to the lungs. You may notice that the headaches, coughing and sneezing you and your family normally experience disappear when you make the switch to green products.
5.) Keep Kids and Pets Safer
Let's face it – pets and children often get into things that they're not supposed to touch no matter how well you've childproofed your home. Conventional cleaners are often flammable, toxic or both, and are incredibly dangerous to little ones who may come in contact with them. They can cause burns, skin irritation, eye irritation and breathing problems when inhaled, not to mention the risk of poisoning when ingested. While all cleaners should be kept of of reach of children and animals, you can rest just a little easier when using green cleaning products since they aren't quite as caustic. They are less toxic and less dangerous when you have little ones to worry about.
So, are you ready to make the switch?
Now that we've talked about WHY you should "green your cleaning routine," let's talk about HOW. I've used quite a few "green" cleaning products in the last few years and although some have been pretty good, others have really missed the mark. I keep trying them though, because I want what's best for my family and to limit my children's exposure to unnecessary harsh chemicals. When I received word that the Frosch brand was coming to the US, I didn't hesitate to review their products. As with cars and other items we've had in the past, German products usually exceed any expectations I might have.
Frosch eco-friendly cleaners
Since my least favorite thing to do (EVER) is clean the bathrooms, I figured I'd start with those. I grabbed the Lemon Shower and Bath Cleaner, Lemon Toilet Bowl Cleaner, and Bio Spirit Glass Cleaner and got to work. I have a real hang-up about toilets. I feel like they can never get clean enough and I especially dislike the design of most toilet bowl cleanser bottles. All too often the nozzle scrapes up against the toilet bowl and then you're left with a germ-laden bottle of cleanser to do what with? Store under the sink... spreading germs to your towels and toiletries?! It just grosses me out! That's why I LOVED (and yes, I'm shouting that) that the Frosch Lemon Toilet Bowl Cleaner comes with a cap! Be still my germaphobe heart.
The bathroom cleaners were impressive. They cleaned as well, if not better, than the mainstream brands we'd been using. Plus, the lemon scent was fantastic. Strong, but not overpowering and so refreshing.
Next, I moved onto the kitchen. I used the Grapefruit Kitchen Cleaner and Baking Soda All Purpose Cleaner and started tackling our countertops and appliances. They cut through grease and didn't leave behind any residue, which was what I hated most about the bleach based cleanser I had been using. The kitchen surfaces looked, smelled, and felt great. To clean our stovetop and sink, I used the Lemon Cream Cleaner and thought it worked great! It wasn't too abrasive, but it removed burnt-on food and grime.
I was also really excited to see the dish soaps in the Frosch line. I'd been using a popular mainstream brand for years, but I'd rather use something more eco-friendly, especially since I need to wash our little baby's bottles. Again, I was impressed that the Frosch dishwashing gel stood up to the mainstream brand. It got our bottles and dishes perfectly clean. BUT, that's not where I was SUPER impressed...
You know how you get "immune" to seeing the same thing over and over and it becomes sort of normal? Well, our kitchen faucet has always been kind of dingy looking. I think it's because when we turn the water on to wash our hands or dishes (or whatever!), that the soap or whatever we're trying to rinse off just runs down the handle and sticks to the faucet. It is what it is, but I hadn't really looked at it closely since I've been in my new baby haze. Well, let me tell you - it was disgusting! I sprayed it down with the Grapefruit Kitchen Cleaner and it was like a miracle occurred. The caked-on grime just fell away.
Don't judge me for that before photo!
It's totally clean now and it will stay that way thanks to these Frosch products!
I was genuinely impressed by every single one of the Frosch products in their line-up. I can certainly see why they're consistently voted Germany's most trusted brand of cleaning products and I will be purchasing these products from now on (especially since they're available via Amazon Prime!). Purchasing eco-friendly cleaners from Frosch is just one small thing I can do for my family and environment, and I don't have to sacrifice in the results department.
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Maria Gagliano says
I love the idea of the Lavender Sanitizing Cleaner
Maria Gagliano says
What a great post about some amazing products. Thanks for the introduction
Toni says
I liked all of them but I'm interested in trying the multi purpose with baking soda.
amy v says
i'd love to simplify the number of cleaners i have, and like the idea of going green since i now have little kiddos in the house. will definitely look into this brand, and my husband will love it too because he's hard-core about his german heritage!
Amber Ludwig says
I love the baking soda all purpose cleaner!! I love anything all purpose but no chemicals is a great win!! I had no idea that antibacterial ingredients can affect hormonal and thyroid!! That's so scary!!
Amber Ludwig says
I love that with this line I can have a clean home without harming my family's heath!! I cannot believe what conventional cleaning products can so to our systems!! So scary!
Jennifer Kreisler says
I would love the grapefruit kitchen cleaner!
Maryann says
Aloe Vera Dishwashing liquid- seems so brilliant and great idea, can believe no ones thought of it before
Elizabeth Johnson says
Favorite is hard. But i love baking soda for so many things so i want to try the all purpose cleaner with baking soda
Dana Rodriguez says
These sound like awesome products.Nice review!
Elizabeth Johnson says
Nice cleaning job. Nooks and crannies always need cleaned. And when cleaning bathrooms it is soooo nice to have fresh scents like lemon and grapefruit. I love these products already
Deborah D says
Unscented Sensitive Provitamin Dishwashing Liquid
Deborah D says
Looks like they have great products that won't harm or hurt the environment or animals or humans.
susiehurfy says
I would love to try the baking soda all-purpose cleaner!
susiehurfy says
It is scary to read how harmful conventional cleaners can be. This makes me really want to make a determined effort to go as clean and green as possible for my family's health.
Kelly says
We use only "green" cleaning supplies and I am really excited to learn about this product line. Love all the scents.
Mia says
I would like to try the baking soda all purpose cleaner.
Mia says
Having pets and kids around has really make me aware of how important it is to go green for their health.
Michelle M says
I absolutely loved your review of Frosch, being I never heard of them until now I need to try them after reading this. Sounds like a great trustworthy cleaning line. Thanks.
Stephanie says
We've been using green products for a while and I still have a ton of product, so these look really nice!
N Bear says
I usually use my own homemade cleaners, but there are some jobs that they are just not tough enough (like the bathtub from bathing a dirty toddler!). I would love to try these products!
K-Squared says
Keep the Earth for the future generations,you can help by using products made by this wonderful company! I come raised in a family that helps others; this would mean the world to be a sample person... As I know it's sure to take off as it's recognized for being more nature friendly!
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Linda Mannst says
I would love to try the Aloe Vera Dishwashing Liquid
Thank you for sharing
Linda Mannst says
I like that these products do not use harsh chemicals. It is great that it is safe to use with children in the house
Angela Warren says
I would love to try the Grapefruit Kitchen Cleaner
Barrie says
I love all the scents of the products and of course the safety of using them. I see that there is more than one cleaning product with the lemon scent, which would be a favorite in my household!
Diane Miller says
These sound like great products looking forward to trying them
Mya Murphy says
I'll be honest with you, normally I don't read reviews, but I actually did read this. I am super interested in green products, especially since I have been diagnosed with asthma and COPD. i've been told I have the lungs of an 80 years old, and I'm only 40. That being said, I loved the fact about not having harsh fumes and actually being and feeling clean in my environment. this means the world to me. I want to have a long life for my husband, and cleaning with regular cleaners, makes me cough and sneeze and wheeze so horribly bad.
jeanette sheets says
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Dandi D says
I think my favorite is the Lavender Sanitizing Cleaner.
Dandi D says
I would love to have a better cleaning routine than I do, and these products would certainly help!
Haley Cook says
Thank you so much for introducing this to me. I had never heard of this before and this is a great review !
Amy C. says
The All-Purpose Cleaner would definitely be my go-to!
Haley Cook says
I like them all ! It's so hard to choose but I would love to try the multipurpose cleaner !
Melissa S says
I would love to try the Aloe Vera dishwashing liquid the most.
Cindy Kong says
I love the baking soda all purpose cleaner!
Elena says
I would love to try these products. I like that they use natural ingredients
Ashley Chassereau Parks says
I haven't tried it, so I don't have a favorite yet. I think the Lavender Universal Cleaner might be my favorite!! Sounds like something I'd use a lot!
Lauren Jones says
Excited to try this line of product!
Sharon Bugar says
I have been enlightened. I do not want to realese harmful chemicals in to the air when clean.
Ann Fantom says
I would like to try Frosch's Lemon WC / Toilet Bowl Cleaner
yeng says
I love the lemon shower and bathroom cleaner, I always have trouble with the soap sums. Also notice that these are very affordable green products.
Michele Ash says
I visited the website and I really love and need Lavender Sanitizing Cleaner! I can surely use this in the bathrooms and some of the walls!!!! Thanks for asking! Michele :))
yeng says
you did an amazing job on the review and i was WOW on your before and after picture. Thiese are definitely must try products
Cynthia C says
I have not tried these products, but the Lavender Sanitizing Cleaner sounds like something I would like to use.
Cynthia C says
I've been switching to more eco-friendly cleaning products. Thanks for sharing.
Deborah Wellenstein says
I think my favorite would be the Aloe Vera Dishwashing detergent.
Mia says
I liked the lavender universal cleaner in the floor products.
Mia says
I think it is so important to avoid the use of all the chemicals that are in so may of our cleaning products. Bad for us and the environment.
Sherrie C. says
I'd like to try the Lavender Universal Cleaner. We have grandchildren and pets so using products without harmful chemicals in them is really important to me.
Mary Ewell says
I would like to try the Aloe Vera Dish-washing Liquid.
Amanda Alvarado says
I'd like to try the Aloe Vera Dishwashing Liquid!
erica çarrie says
I love the bathroom cleanern
J Wong says
All purpose cleanser with baking soda. I use baking soda around my house for common household cleaning.
Shannon F. says
I'd like to try the Baking soda all purpose cleaner, I love cleaning with baking soda.
sandra says
I like the Pomegranate Dishwashing Liquid
CR Williams says
I like the Aloe Vera Dishwashing Liquid
CR Williams says
I definitely would switch but where can I buy it?
Debra S says
I think the fav would quickly be their ph neutral universal cleaner. I have hardwood floors and I think it would be good on those.
Laura says
I would love to try the Baking Soda All Purpose Cleaner!
Laura says
These look like such great natural cleaners. I would love to try them out!
Marnie G (Derrick Todd) says
I really like the Baking Soda All Purpose Cleaner. This would be useful in many place around the house.
Marnie G (Derrick Todd) says
I really like that these are Green cleaning products and safe for children and animals.
debbie says
I love anything citrus so I'd love to try the grapefruit kitchen cleaner.
Ashley B. says
The PH Neutral Universal Cleaner sounds perfect for our home!
Jenna Law says
I usually always use green products for years now, but now especially since I've had a baby. Honestly I've never heard about this line, but I would definitely love to try it!
Jenna Law says
The baking soda all purpose cleaner looks really nice!
Stephanie M says
all purpose cleaner with baking soda!
Cynthia Steyer says
Love the Lavender Universal Cleaner - love that scent!
Roxy K. says
Would love to try the baking soda all purpose cleaner!!
Lauryn R says
Keeping my kids safe is definitely my main priority when choosing cleaners. I love that all of their products are natural and safe, and I bet they clean fantastically as well!
Sarh S says
I've never been big on disinfectants or anti-bacterials, honestly I never purposely buy anything that states either word. I love cleaning with distilled white vinegar and baking soda, it works wonders on so many various things from getting crayon off the walls to soaking aka stripping cloth diapers and so much more!
Casey B says
I would love to try the Grapefruit kitchen cleaner!
katie smith says
I love the aloe vera dish liquid
Peggy hogan says
The lavender sanitizing cleaner caught my eye, I'm constantly using sanitizing wipes to keep stuff clean from my 10.5month old daughter but I'm concerned about chemicals and this seems perfect.
Peggy hogan says
I love your review and that is simplifies cleaning meaning not needing so many harsh cleaners and the are kid and pet friendly and I have both and it always worries me that stuff I use can harm them. I have tried other less harsh brands but their cleaning capabilities were less then ideal.
Michelle Elizondo says
Aloe Vera Dishwashing Liquid
Carol Brown says
Wow! So many wonderful products. Having a hard time choosing a favorite. Looking at & reading
about The Lavender Sanitizing Cleaner. Have been looking for a cleaner that removes soap scum,
limescale & water spots + also Sanitizes This looks like it clean deeply + leaves a most lovely scent
behind!
Karen A. says
Since I love the smell of lavender I'd like to try the Lavender Universal Cleaner.
Joanne Gregory says
I would love the Aloe Vera Dishwashing Liquid.
Amanda says
I love the smell of grapefruit in the kitchen.
polly says
I like their Baking Soda Dishwashing Liquid
Michelle says
The Frosch all purpose cleaner with baking soda is my favorite because it is so versatile!
Joanne Gregory says
I love that they are green and they have so many different products to choose from.
Sue M. says
Would like the Lemon WC Toilet Bowl Cleaner!
Jessica Lodge says
All of the products sound great but I am especially interested in the Lavender Sanitizing Cleaner.
Susan Smith says
The Baking Soda All Purpose Cleaner would be a product I would love to try,
Susan Smith says
I'd love to try these products as I'm trying to switch to safer cleaning products.
Shanon Meigel says
I have been trying natural cleaners. I mostly have been let down by the window cleaners. I would love to try their window, well really their entire line.
Jo-Ann Brightman says
My favorite is the Aloe Vera Dishwashing liquid
Jo-Ann Brightman says
I love that these are natural cleaning supplies that work well and are not harmful to person's health.
LeAnn H says
I like the baking soda cleaner
laurie murley says
I would love to try the Lavender Sanitizing Cleaner
laurie murley says
this sounds like great products, I would love to try them
Hesper Fry says
I like the Baking Soda All Purpose Cleaner.
Theresa D says
They sound like great cleaners, that I would be happy to use in my house. The product I think would be my favorite is the Lavender Sanitizing Cleaner.
Richard Hicks says
I want to try the Unscented Sensitive Provitamin Dishwashing Liquid
Richard Hicks says
I love these green products. So much friendlier to the environment
Rosanne Morrison says
I'd like to try the Unscented Sensitive Provitamin Dishwashing Liquid
Rosanne Morrison says
I wish I'd know about these products years ago and had not exposed my children to so many chemicals from cleaning.
Janette says
makes me sure want to buy one of these cleaners! Glad to know that there are other eco friendly brand out there
Janette says
Makes me sure want to go out and buy one if these cleaners and that there is a variety of them.
Lily Kwan says
I like the Aloe Vera Dishwashing Liquid.