Clean the chemicals from your home
Despite legislation to cut back on the number of harmful chemicals used in household cleaners, the same products you buy to clean your home could also be polluting it with phosphates, chlorine, and chemicals that can irritate sensitive skin.
Add to that the damage caused to the environment by the plastic bottles most cleaning products come in (because of the hundreds of years they take to biodegrade) and you could be forgiven for throwing away the duster and putting your feet up!Of course a greener, cleaner house won’t make any difference to the cost of your house insurance, but it could help you cut down your weekly shopping bills. Perfect housewife Anthea Turner and Channel 4’s Kim and Aggie have shown that traditional cleaning methods can tackle even the grubbiest homes at a fraction of the cost. A squeeze of lemon juice and a sprinkle of bicarbonate of soda can go a long way. For ‘recipes’ and advice on green cleaning, visit lowimpact.org.
But if you’re not convinced newspaper and elbow grease is the answer, or you just don’t fancy making your own cleaners, there are plenty of eco-friendly brands available that use biodegradable, plant based products.
So roll up your sleeves, and give your home a detox. And once you’ve got your house looking (and smelling) fresh and clean, why not make sure your home insurance is up to scratch too. Get a Privilege home insurance quote today.
