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Chemical-free living

Chemical-free living
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Many of the items and products we have or use in the home and garden emit harmful toxins which have been linked to a range of common health problems. Chemical Free Living canterbury bankstown Many of the items and products we have or use in the home and garden emit harmful toxins which have been linked to a range of common health problems.  
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Natural or green cleaning is a way to clean your home using fewer cleaning products and safer alternatives. This produces less waste and reduced the exposure of us and our environment to artificial chemicals. There’s usually an organic alternative for any commercial chemical cleaning product – you may already have the ingredients for an effective ‘green’ household cleaner in your cupboard.

Simple tips to a chemical free home

  • A simple all-purpose cleaner can be made simply by adding pure soap or vinegar to water. This is a cheap and easy cleaner for your whole home.
  • Microfiber cloths clean effectively with just water
  • Sprinkle Bicarbonate of soda on carpet before vacuuming to deodorise, for stain removal of wet stains sprinkle on and vacuum off when dry. 

What makes a safe cleaning product?

All cleaning products are not created equal, using large amounts of energy and petrochemicals in their production. These chemicals can often leave traces in our soils and water ways. The choices you make while shopping can have a big impact on the environment. Planet Ark endorsed products that are more natural ingredients and have less impact on our environment. For more information on these products visit the Plan​et Ark website ​
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The City of Canterbury Bankstown acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land, water and skies of Canterbury-Bankstown, the Darug (Darag, Dharug, Daruk, Dharuk) People. We recognise and respect Darug cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land. We acknowledge the First Peoples’ continuing importance to our CBCity community.