Organic In The Home – Probiotic Cleaning For A Healthy House

The commercials we see on TV for all the miracle Disinfectants and Household cleaners do hold up to their promises. The problem is the cleaning chemicals can pose a potentially greater long-term health risk compared to the germs they kill.

Like our bodies, there are both good and bad bacteria in a home. The good bacteria are constantly at war with the bad bacteria and the result of this what we recognise as being healthy. When the bad bacteria become dominant symptoms present themselves as illness (in ourselves) and in our home we see the growth and odour of mould and mildew.

When we become ill, a Doctor may subscribe an Antibiotic to kill the Bacteria but this kills both the good and bad bacteria, We then need our bodies reinvigorated with a  Pro-Biotic to repopulate the stomach and Intestinal tract with the good bacteria to begin fighting off the bad bacteria again.

Because our home works in a similar way, we need to look at cleaning methods that are friendly to the good bacteria while eliminating the bad stuff.

Cleaning around the home often requires nothing more than a warm damp cloth and a regular habit of wiping things over. Harsh cleaners are often only required when we leave cleaning for an extended period and dirt builds up. Powered steam cleaners have also been common for several years. They clean well but also kill good and bad bacteria.

Many common household cleaning products contain warning labels advising not to mix cleaners with each other. This is in part due to the potential chemical reaction that could result from adding chemicals together. This on its own shows there is danger in using these types of household cleaners.

Probiotic cleaners are making an entrance on the market these days. These cleaners are made with NON-TOXIC ingredients and are designed to add and support good bacteria as part of the cleaning process.

Probiotic cleaners are available in concentrated format and can be used for almost all hard surfaces. Regular use is essential as these cleaners build up their defences over time.

Many People have been put off by Natural or Organic Cleaners because many have an often over powering citrus aroma. If you like the smell of oranges that’s a good thing but if you don’t it can become an exceptionally strong aroma. Probiotic cleaners that I have used have a mild vanilla smell, which lingers mildly as an air freshener.

When mixing Probiotic cleaner concentrates it is recommended to use chlorine free water. Alternatively you can boil tap water to remove chlorine and allow to cool before mixing. Strong concentrations are generally not required for effective cleaning.

July 29, 2010  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: Healthy Home

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