Many commercial cleaning products have hazardous chemicals in them that pose a danger to families, pets, and the environment. To help reduce your carbon footprint, using green cleaning methods can help you utilize natural, biodegradable materials to clean your home. Below, we’ve outlined some sustainable cleaning tips you can use to tidy up.

1. Use multipurpose cleaners

Who doesn’t want products that do it all? Multipurpose cleaners are a great way to cut down on spending and use fewer products while keeping your home just as clean. Keep an eye out for bottles that say “multipurpose” or ones that clean a variety of surfaces in your home.

2. Reuse glass bottles and containers

Plastic waste is especially harmful to the environment since it takes thousands of years to break down. Instead, opt for glass bottles and containers you can easily recycle or reuse to hold your cleaning products to minimize waste.

3. Find cleaning ingredients in your pantry

Household items like baking soda, vinegar, and even lemon have properties beyond food: they clean! You can make your own DIY cleaning spray by marinating lemon rinds and white vinegar in a glass jar for a week. After that, strain and pour the mixture into a spray bottle and dilute with water before spraying.

For more tips on how to clean your home in an eco-friendly manner, check out this infographic from Hive Brands.