My eco-friendly household chemicals - I share my personal experience again. I'll tell you what products I use to clean the house and what I found this summer =)

I thought about safe household chemicals for a long time, but switched to safe means gradually, not one day.

I bought various products and compared: I liked some immediately and stayed for a long time, others did not repeat. The easiest thing for me was the transition to dishwashing detergents, the most difficult thing was to decide on the laundry.

Even now I cannot boast that everything suits me - I have much to strive for!

But household chemicals at home have become much less, this is a fact. Today I will share my findings and environmentally friendly cleaning products.

And at the end I will tell you about the principles of cleaning that are easy to do now =)

Eco-friendly household chemicals on iHerb

I have been buying household chemicals on iHerb for many years in a row, preferring Ecover and Attitude.

Belgian Ecover one of the most famous manufacturers of cleaning products. Most do not contain toxic components, but you need to look at the compositions. For allergy sufferers, there is a Zero fragrance-free line.

I love Ecover, Liquid Dish Soap with lime: concentrated, lathers well and cleans up all dirt, but it's better to wash the dishes with gloves. The composition contains sodium lauryl sulfate.

Stain Remover Ecover, Stain Remover removes fresh stains on colored and white fabrics, refreshes shirt collars and cuffs and is chlorine free. The bottle has a convenient brush, I apply it on the stain and after 5 minutes I send the thing to the wash.

I regularly buy concentrated dishwashing detergent Dishwashing Liquid, Pink Grapefruit- it has a delicate dense foam, a pleasant aroma and soft plant glucosides in its composition.

The brand also has excellent working products for the bathroom: Bathroom, Citrus Zest (removes soapstone, cleans tiles) and Daily Shower Cleaner (prevents soapstone formation on glass).

Ecover in Russia

Ecover assortment iHerb cut a lot in the last year and I started buying many heavy products here more often. The prices are roughly the same, if we recalculate in terms of volume - the packages are different.

I like cream cleaning agent, I use it for plumbing and in the kitchen for various surfaces.

Liked washing liquid: This is a versatile everyday remedy for white and colored fabrics. Washes at a low temperature (I do not wash above 30 degrees), does not contain enzymes and bleaches, rinses well and does not damage the fabric.

In addition to it I take eco-friendly fabric softener, I use 1 cap per wash.

Where can I buy: FCX705 for all

Eco-friendly household chemicals BioMio

In the summer, I tried new brands of environmentally friendly household chemicals that are sold in Russia.

From Russian brands I met with BioMio, the brand is owned by Splat and produces cleaning products. Environmental friendliness is confirmed by the Russian certificate "Leaf of Life" on the packaging.

I was offered to take the dish gel for testing, and I bought the detergents myself in order to get a general impression of the brand.

I liked the dishwashing gel and proved to be economical! I have been using it all summer, but I also have a dishwasher and I do not wash the dishes by hand every day. This is worth considering.

I have a mint essential oil dish gel. I have not tried other flavors (there is also mandarin, lavender, verbena), but this is the most beautiful and sweet mint. The scent is fresh, natural and bright, it improves the mood.

The product foams well and washes away dirt perfectly. But there is a minus - the full composition of the surfactants included in the composition is not indicated on the label. You can use the gel for baby dishes and for peeling fruits and vegetables. I tried it - the gel could not remove the wax film from the fruit.

Where can I buy: for 4fresh + 5% discount by code FCX705 for all

BioMio washing powder did not impress at all.

It is an ordinary and even mediocre odorless washing powder, the laundry lacks the feeling of cleanliness and freshness.

Only this can explain that an open box of powder has been worth for several months and I do not use it. Now I will finish the post and finish it as soon as possible to start trying other means.

I liked the BioMio liquid detergent for washing delicate fabrics more!

I haven't tried it for wool and silk, I use for everyday washing ordinary clothes made of colored fabrics. The manufacturer recommends it for children's clothing and people with sensitive skin.

The product is odorless and suitable for every day. The laundry is soft and pleasant after washing. It does not remove dirt, I add Sodasan bleach to it, I will talk about it later.

Sodasan Oxygen Treatment

Sodasan is a German brand of eco-friendly detergents. In the summer I bought oxygen bleach, recently the bottle ran out and I feel like I miss it, I have to order again.

The bleach is designed for white and colored fabrics, gently removes dirt without damaging the fibers. Retains the brightness of colored items and prevents aging of white things.

In fact, this is not a bleach, but a means to preserve brightness and remove impurities. According to the instructions, it is designed for 14 wash cycles. It took me much longer, I added 1 tablespoon of powder per wash.

Where can I buy: for 4fresh + 5% discount by code FCX705 for all

Eco-friendly cleaning

And I share my principles of sustainable home cleaning. Many are familiar to you, perhaps something will be new =)

1. Do not use synthetic aerosols and candles

These fresheners smell good, but they fill the air with toxic chemicals that we breathe in. Conventional candles often have a lead + wick made of paraffin - when burned, it forms toxic benzene and toluene.

The best choice: organic beeswax or soy candles, essential oils, aroma diffusers. These candles are from the Aroma Naturals (iHerb) brand, they are all made from soy wax.

2. Do not use antibacterial cleaning agents

Triclosan kills all living bacteria and promotes the emergence of resistant super bacteria, harmful to health and harm to the environment. Use natural antibacterial agents instead of triclosan and chlorine.

The best choice: grapefruit seed extract, tea tree, lemon, eucalyptus essential oils.

3. Get rid of excess

Superfluous things tend to accumulate and quickly turn into rubble, so I periodically “litter”. Each time the separation process becomes easier, and only really favorite things remain at home!

The best choice: if you don't know where to start, just take apart one cupboard in the kitchen and leave your favorite tools. You will be surprised how inspiring it is! =)

4. Dispose of waste wisely

It is easy to throw the battery in the trash, but just one battery contaminates about 20 square meters with heavy metals (mercury, lead). m. of land. There are special containers for collection, from which the batteries are sent for recycling.

The best choice: In Moscow, there are containers for collecting batteries in Ikea, Media Markt, and some VkusVill stores.

5. Choose environmentally friendly cleaning products

Modern environmentally friendly household chemicals are effective, do not contain substances toxic to health and poisonous odors. It is also environmentally friendly and made from renewable raw materials.

The best choice: products with recognized eco-certificates (Ecocert, EcoLogo, Ecolabel, Leaf of Life).

Such environmentally friendly household chemicals are in use. Share your experience of switching to safe cleaning products =)

According to statistics, every year one person drinks about 0.5 liters of detergent left on the dishes.

The ingestion of a large amount of a substance into the body can lead to adverse effects. It is not surprising that the composition of the detergent is of interest to the consumer.

Properties

A good detergent generally has the following benefits:

• Foams well.

This is the main property that allows you to thoroughly and economically wash away food particles, grease and dirt from the dishes. The better the gel foams, the more surfactants (surfactants) are in its composition.

• Does not cause allergies.

Some synthetic ingredients can negatively affect the skin, causing allergenic irritation and redness. This property is usually absent in environmentally friendly dishwashing detergents that contain non-ionic surfactants.

• Moisturize and care for the skin of the hands.

These dishwashing gels contain nutrients, creams and aloe oils, which are found in natural plant extracts.

• Safe packaging.

It prevents children from accidentally opening the bottle and pouring out or swallowing the harmful agent. The cap of such packages is hermetically sealed, and to open it, you need to pull the lid hard.

• Nice smell.

Various types of detergents can have citrus, berry, and fruity aromas.

Views

There are several types of detergents, which differ in the degree of effectiveness in washing away fat:

• The cheapest and oldest is laundry soap.

It can be purchased at a low price, but the dirt removal performance is also very poor. In addition, laundry soap contains alkalis that are not safe for the gastrointestinal tract, and dries out the skin, causing dermatitis.

• Powder products perfectly clean solidified, difficult-to-remove fat thanks to microscopic granules that scrape off dirt at the micro level.

But their disadvantage lies in the same property: small particles can clog into cracks, which requires diligent rinsing of the dishes. Another negative aspect of such funds is the poisonous component that is included in the composition of the powders.

• Watery gels are the most common and commonly used form.

A small drop of the mixture forms a large amount of foam, which perfectly removes grease even in cold water.

The composition of gels often includes special components that moisturize the skin of the hands, as well as pleasantly smelling fragrances. Methanal-based surfactants give them the greatest effectiveness in eliminating food traces.

Eco-friendly, chlorine-free liquid dishwashing detergents do not corrode your hands, and parts that can remain on the dishes if not rinsed properly are less harmful to your health than other products.

• A safe and environmentally friendly way to clean your dishes is with baking soda.

Its only disadvantage is that it breaks down fat rather poorly. At the same time, soda is well removed by water and does not contain chemical compounds harmful to health.

Convenient packaging

Typically, thick liquid detergents are filled in plastic containers.

A transparent bottle helps to better assess the amount of gel, its thickness and viscosity, as well as the presence or absence of sediment at the bottom.

Convenient notches on the sides allow the bottle to fit perfectly in the palm of your hand, and the roughness prevents slipping.

A special donor, which is present on some packages, helps to save money, squeezes a drop onto a sponge.

The donor can be a small opening cap or have a retractable cap. The second type of cover is more difficult to open.

The powder is usually sold in a cylindrical package, the lid of which contains several large or small holes.

Small holes help to better estimate the amount of powder that is poured onto the sponge, while large holes with a sharp movement can pour out an excessive amount of powder.

Many products are sold in plastic bags, which can help save on liquid packaging.

Harmless

Let's talk about septic tanks. This is a wastewater treatment system that is most often used in country houses.

In septic tanks, special bacteria are used that break down fats, prevent sediment from appearing at the bottom of sewer pipes and remove an unpleasant odor.

For home owners whose drainage system has this type of purification, it is important to choose dishwashing detergents that are not harmful to septic tanks.

The safest is Spühl-S - a mild detergent that washes well oily kitchen utensils without leaving streaks. At the same time, it is completely safe for bacteria in the septic tank and is economical.

Many housewives now trust household appliances to wash dishes and choose.

Rinse aid is an additional dishwasher detergent that improves drying of dishes and adds shine and removes gel residues.

Rinse aid is consumed approximately 0.5-0.7 liters for 10-12 cycles. It creates a harmless film on the surface of the cookware, which helps the cookware to be cleaned.

Harmful

It's time to talk about the harmful substances that make up dishwashing detergents. These are surfactants. There are three types:

• Anionic. The most harmful elements, which consist of petroleum products, thanks to which they perfectly remove fat and are very cheap at the same time. They have a bad effect on the environment and harm health.

Ampholytic surfactants can be both hazardous and harmless. It depends on the type of chemical compound they enter.

• The safest surfactants for human health are non-ionogenic.

Environmentally friendly products exclude anionic surfactants from their composition. Chlorine in them can be replaced with organic acids and other components that are harmless to health, such as aloe and lemon extracts.

Harmful components in detergents:

• phosphates;
• sodium hydrochloride;
• chlorine;
• petroleum distillates;
• acids;
• alkalis;
• bleaching agents.

Environmentally friendly

The solution to this problem was the appearance on the market of environmentally friendly dishwashing detergents, whose essence includes chamomile, whey and other natural plant and mineral components.

Pros of using safe dishwashing detergents:

• you can wash the dishes without using seals and without worrying about getting liquid on your skin.

• on the surface of the utensils there is no harmful film-plaque that could get into the body with food.

• environmentally friendly gels do not pollute nature.

Here are some simple, everyday tips to help you get the most out of your dishwashing detergent:

• It is better to change a sponge for washing dishes more often and, in addition to them, choose products with a strong bactericidal effect.

• In order to prevent harmful surfactant components from entering and corroding the skin, it is better to use rubber gloves.

It is recommended to drop ammonia into the soap solution to improve the detergent properties and break down the stagnant fat.

• To clean the traces of tea leaves from the teapot, a soda solution is suitable, with which you can fill the teapot for a day, which will allow the scale to come off.

• It is convenient to clean enameled dishes with a damp cloth and a little salt.

• Rinsing with vinegar will relieve the thermos of an unpleasant odor.

Listed below are 9 safe cleaning and laundry detergents, 11 warnings, and 5 helpful tips.

So, it is difficult to maintain cleanliness without household chemicals, but it is worth considering the harm that it can cause to our health. Most of the synthetic detergents used contain hazardous substances that cause allergies, skin irritation, inflammation of the mucous membranes of the eyes and nose, coughs and asthma attacks, and even oncological diseases (cancer).

Therefore, if you seriously consider the impact on health, then many detergents and cleaners, powders, aerosols, liquids, etc., household chemicals should be replaced with natural or at least less dangerous counterparts. And this is not so difficult to do. We read!

Safe and environmentally friendly washing and cleaning products

1. Soda is a proven safe cleaning agent for centuries. The only limitation is that it is abrasive, that is, it cannot rub polished or painted surfaces - it can slightly scratch. Enamel is also “afraid” of soda, so you shouldn't rub enamel dishes with this powder, better - with mustard powder.

Soda can be used to wash refrigerators and remove unpleasant odors from them (it absorbs odors), it can be used to clean heavily soiled and foul-smelling carpets, upholstery materials, furniture. The baking soda also softens fabrics and removes some types of stains. Baking soda softens hard water so you can take a relaxing bath with it. Soda can be used as a deodorant for the body (armpits, for example). It can also be used as a descaler.

2. Mustard is excellent for washing dishes, including grease. It is enough to buy mustard powder in the store, or you can even use ready-made mustard. You can't think of a better natural dishwashing detergent!

3. Vinegar is just a lifesaver:

- perfectly disinfects, kills bacteria (pure vinegar can be safely used to disinfect the toilet);

- cleans tiles, tiles (only after the tiles have been treated with pure vinegar, the room should be ventilated);

- they can perfectly wash windows (to make a "glass cleaner", it is enough to dilute two teaspoons of vinegar in a liter of water);

- removes scale (pour a little vinegar into the kettle with water, stir, rinse - and you're done!);

- refreshes the color of carpets (use diluted vinegar, brush);

- vinegar can even remove limescale - however, if only it is applied immediately after the appearance of this plaque.

4. Laundry soap- a good old friend - the undisputed leader among soaps: forever alive, ineradicable popular, 100% natural, completely organically processed (since it consists of natural fats), which, moreover, also cleans, removes bacteria, washes ... A real find!

5. Washing powder without harmful components can be made for a penny from soda ash, which is sold in household chemicals. Just add some soap shavings to it by rubbing the soap on a grater. Be careful: soda ash is quite caustic and dries up the skin of your hands very much, so deal with the powder and its solution only with gloves!

6. If you suddenly wanted to clean dishes to a shine or wash glass, there is a fruit that can easily (and without any chemicals ...) cope with this - it's a lemon! What's more, you can also use it to remove rust stains from dishes and to polish your silverware.

7. Lovers of pleasant smells should switch from harmful air fresheners to natural natural oils and essential oils(lemon, eucalyptus, spruce, orange, lavender and many others). In order to freshen the air in the room, you can use special aromatic lamps, which turn on for a maximum of 20 minutes, having previously dripped there only a few drops of essential oil.

8. Flax oil is used for polishing wooden furniture and pottery.

9. A plunger (rubber plumbing fixture for pumping pipes) can cope with a clogged bathroom no worse than special chemicals. Now they are making quite comfortable plungers, with which, without much difficulty, even a housewife can independently pump out a slight blockage in the sink or bathroom.

If you still buy household chemicals, then consider the following

The main danger is:

Anionic surfactants (detergents and washing powders). Surfactants (surfactants) clean dishes and surfaces from dirt (detergents), and are also used in washing powders. Surfactants are of three main types: anionic, cationic and nonionic. The most dangerous are anionic (A-surfactants). They cause impaired immunity, allergies, damage to the brain, liver, kidneys, lungs. Keep in mind that when using detergents, surfactants get into your body, since even a tenfold rinse in hot water does not completely free the dishes from chemicals. To reduce the harmful effect, use products in which the surfactant content does not exceed 5%.

Sodium hypochlorite- sodium hypochlorite (bleaching agents). Chlorine is very dangerous, and this chemical compound is very unstable and easily “releases” chlorine. It causes diseases of the cardiovascular system, contributes to the occurrence of atherosclerosis, anemia, hypertension, allergic reactions, negatively affects the skin and hair, and increases the risk of cancer.

Ammonia(cleaning agents for glass surfaces): Irritating to eyes, respiratory tract, headaches.

Phenols and cresols (bactericidal substances) are highly caustic, causing diarrhea, dizziness, loss of consciousness, and impaired renal and liver function.

Nitrobenzene (in floor and furniture polishes): Causes skin discoloration, shortness of breath, vomiting, and in severe cases, death; exposure to this substance causes cancer, it is the cause of birth defects in children;

Formaldehyde (a preservative in various foods): is a carcinogen; Severely irritating to eyes, throat, skin, respiratory tract and lungs.

Petroleum distillates(in polishes for metal surfaces): short-term exposure may cause temporary visual impairment; long-term exposure leads to disturbances in the functioning of the nervous system, kidneys, organs of vision and skin diseases.

Also, try to avoid chemicals with the following labels:

ANNOYING
Typically, this icon can be found on jars of various cleaning and detergent products.

This product may cause itching, irritation and even inflammation if splashed in the eyes or on the skin.

Avoid contact with eyes and wash hands thoroughly after handling this substance.

Also try to work in well-ventilated areas - the fumes from these products can cause coughing and inflammation of the respiratory tract.

HARMFUL
This icon is most often found on packaging with solvents, varnishes and paints.

It indicates that the product contains one or more harmful or toxic substances.

CORRED
For example, various cleaning agents for sewer pipes can be corrosive.

The warning symbol indicates that the product contains a high concentration of alkali or acid.

This means that if it comes into contact with the skin, the product can cause severe burns and serious damage to the skin, muscle tissue and mucous membranes.

Gloves must be worn when handling such products.

HAZARDOUS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
This symbol warns of the harmfulness of the product to nature.

It may contain substances that pose a threat to the life of living organisms - aquatic and terrestrial.

USEFUL TIPS:

- Do not use aerosol cans, they contain harmful propellants.
- Thoroughly rinse and rinse off household chemicals so as not to come into contact with active substances remaining on objects.
- Ventilate the room more often and, if possible, install it in the apartment.
- Avoid direct contact with aggressive substances, use household gloves and protective creams.
- Switch to natural household chemicals.

If possible, use the safe alternatives listed above to the chemicals.

A modern dishwashing detergent helps housewives to quickly and efficiently clean kitchen utensils, greatly accelerating the solution of everyday problems. You need to be able to choose household chemicals for the house, some products have an aggressive composition, cause allergies, and pose a potential danger to humans.

Types of dishwashing detergents

Cleaning kitchen utensils takes a lot of time for housewives, which can be spent on other important family matters. Inventive people have long sought to come up with a good product that would replace their usual soda, soap, sand and clay. Nowadays a modern person has another problem - to make the right choice in the store, which dishwashing detergent is better. There are several types of household chemicals that you need to be able to divide by class and purpose.

Types of dish detergents:

• liquid preparations;
• gels;
• dishwashing detergents in the form of tablets;
• powders;
• salt;
• capsules;
• rinsing preparations;
• balms.

When buying, it is advisable to inspect the packaging, to familiarize yourself with the chemical composition of the selected household dishwashing detergent. Transparent containers are preferable, you can see the presence of sediment inside, estimate the approximate thickness of the solution. Quality products are packaged in handy bottles with dispensers and grooves on the sides for easy grip with wet hands.

The main qualities of a good detergent:

• effectively removes the toughest dirt;
• does not cause allergies;
• does not cause burns on the skin of the hands;
• has a pleasant aroma;
• does not leave a smell on dishes;
• foam residues are easily washed off with water;
• forms acceptable foaming properties.

Convenient to use in the kitchen are liquid dishwashing detergents with a consistency no thicker than water. A tablespoon is enough for the formation of abundant foam, normal cleaning of a couple of pots or a set of dishes for several people. The washing liquid is practical, it dissolves perfectly even in cool water, and has a reasonable price. It is recommended to purchase the most harmless balms for sensitive skin that do not damage the skin and nails, and have a neutral PH level.

Popular liquid dishwashing detergent:

For specially invented means in the form of tablets, which are easy to handle, stored for a long time, provide an excellent cleaning effect. It is advisable to keep them out of the reach of children; if a grain of sand gets into the eyes, the funds can cause irritation and other allergic reactions. One tablet is enough to perform a full cycle of the dishwasher, in order to clean household dishes made of ceramics, stainless steel or glass with high quality and safety to a shine.

Concentrates are dishwashing detergents with a reinforced composition, which are diluted with water before use to obtain a clear liquid preparation with a normal cleaning effect. For example, the economical Sodasan Lemon solution is used in a sink at the rate of 4 ml of active ingredient per 10 liters of water. For convenience, you can dilute it with water in a 1: 1 ratio, pour it into a suitable container, and use it in the kitchen as a simple liquid agent.

Examples of dishwashing concentrates:

If you are concerned about the question of what is better to wash dishes in the kitchen, then you should pay attention to thick and high-quality gels. This type, despite its thick consistency, dissolves easily, instantly spreading over a large volume of water, quickly starts working on a dirty surface. A bottle of gel lasts longer than a simple liquid detergent, so this dishwashing detergent is immensely popular with housewives.

Popular dishwashing gels:

• Fairy;
• Bio Formula;
• FINISH Gel All in 1;
• Helper;
• "ECO";
• Piatti;
• Prodo;
• BINGO;
• DOSIA Gel Active Power.

Powders do a great job of removing limescale deposits on pots, sinks, taps or stoves. The abrasive particles help to better remove old and stubborn dirt. There are powders for manual cleaning and for dishwashers. This is an excellent antibacterial dishwashing detergent, but it has a significant drawback - micro grains of sand can get stuck in the smallest cracks and enter the body with food. It is highly recommended to rinse all accessories thoroughly several times after cleaning.

Powders for washing kitchen utensils:

• Gala;
• Sarma;
• Somat;
• Finish;
• Sodasan;
• Bravix.

The best dishwashing detergent

It is not necessary to buy and personally test the entire range of cleaning agents to quickly and correctly select the best detergent. You can study the rating of dishwashing detergents and read the reviews of numerous real buyers who give the correct assessment of each brand. You can easily find a dozen trusted foreign or domestic brands that produce safe and effective detergents of good quality at an affordable price.

The best dishwashing detergents:

1. Fairy- a popular and high-quality product from a well-known brand, this manufacturer produces a lot of varieties of detergents with pleasant aromas, vitamins, protective extracts for hands.
2. Amway home- road, but completely safe, hypoallergenic and environmentally friendly dishwashing detergent.
3. Sarma- good powders and gels for cleaning kitchen utensils at an affordable cost.
4. Frosch- a German product with an excellent cleansing effect, economical, aloe vera extract is present in the balms.
5. Pril- an excellent product without dyes from Henkel, does not irritate the skin, copes with stubborn dirt.
6. AOS- one of the best Russian-made detergents at a budget price.
7. "Eared nanny"- an affordable and high-quality product specially designed for children's tableware.

Natural dishwashing detergents

Household chemicals are effective, they save time and effort, they are easy to purchase, but they contain a lot of potentially harmful substances. Trying to find a safe dishwashing detergent, many begin to pick up old folk recipes that require the simplest and most affordable ingredients. The preparations obtained by this method are optimal for cleaning, they do not cause undesirable reactions and practically do not pose a serious threat to the body.

Folk dishwashing detergents:

• mustard powder;
• vinegar;
• sand;
• ash;
• lemon juice;
• soda;
• salt.

Dishwashing soda

If you don’t have a store-bought detergent at hand, but you urgently need to wash your household dishes, then you can use available baking soda or soda ash. This substance perfectly deodorizes, removes an unpleasant acidic aftertaste from the surface. It is an environmentally friendly dishwashing detergent but abrasive. It can scratch objects, so use baking soda selectively on delicate objects. Soda ash has a strong alkaline composition; it is used exclusively with gloves.

Dishwashing vinegar

For a long time, glasses, glasses, and other glassware have been wiped with vinegar; this substance perfectly disinfects the surface from viruses and microbes. This homemade dishwashing detergent is used in conjunction with baking soda to create good cleaning reagents according to folk recipes. If you take 50 grams of baking soda, one teaspoon each of vinegar and a store-bought detergent, mix everything together, you get an excellent cleaning paste for washing dishes. Vinegar removes limescale deposits in the teapot, rust, and helps to remove stuck labels and price tags.

Dishwashing soap

Real laundry soap does not contain oil products, fragrances, dyes and other harmful components. This substance can safely wash dishes for a small child or a person prone to allergies. People use it for washing, cleaning dirty floors, sinks, window sills. To make soap better remove grease from dishes, add a little soda to warm water to soften the composition of the liquid. In this case, even heavy plaque, streaks and stains can be removed.

Manufacturers do not always correctly indicate the composition of cleaning products, often the use of untested cheap solutions or gels provokes severe allergy attacks in children. It is desirable for family people to use safe folk recipes, to purchase "Eared Nanny" for washing dishes and other hypoallergenic products. Buy proven gels and liquids with which you can safely handle contaminated food, toys, and a variety of kitchen utensils.

Good detergents for washing baby dishes:

1. Gel "Children's"(TM "Nevskaya Kosmetika") - without dye and fragrances, it is normally suitable for processing dishes and various accessories of the child.
2. "Eared nanny"- eliminates germs, economical, the bottle is enough for 50 uses, tested by professional dermatologists.
3. Babyline("Bebiline") - safe, gel-like consistency, does not leave aroma on dishes, convenient dispenser, does not dry the skin.
4. Ecover("Ecover") - the liquid is made on plant extracts, does not contain harmful components.
5. Frosch baby- German product without artificial colors or fragrances, hypoallergenic, approved for the treatment of pacifiers, toys and nipples.
6. "Our mother"- a universal product, works in cold water, with a light aroma, perfectly removes the remains of dairy products.
7. Gruen green- German product without phosphates, preservatives and other harmful substances, universal, average consumption up to 4 mm per 5 liters of water.

Eco-friendly dishwashing detergent is a pressing issue today. Eating appliances are one of the first steps of humanity towards civilization.

During its existence, it has changed many times. The first samples were made from clay. Today they are quite varied.

For this purpose, both aesthetic and fragile glass and durable metal can be used, not least ceramics and plastic.

Types

Household utensils for eating are used daily. By their functionality, there are dining rooms and kitchens. The first group includes:

• plates, which are distinguished as soup, snack bars, half-portions, saucers;
• dishes;
• cups, glasses, glasses and so on;
• tureens;
• sugar bowls;
• knives, forks, spoons for various purposes;
• and other.

The second group includes: pots, saucepans, pans, kettles, etc. For its manufacture, raw materials that are resistant to high temperatures are added.

These types differ not only in functionality, appearance and material, but also in the peculiarity of care.

To extend the life of your dining utensil, you must adhere to the manufacturer's care recommendations.

Features of the care of dining utensils

The main enemy is dirt. It is formed by food debris on the surface. In case of incomplete removal, stubborn stains appear.

Cleaning processes depend on the material from which it is made, as well as the types of contamination. The most difficult to remove.

Due to the fact that it is directly in contact with food that enters our body, it is important that the cleaning agent is effective - it allows you to get rid of food that is a source of microbes as much as possible.

In addition, it should not contain chemically active harmful components. Also, the following features are of priority today:

• environmental friendliness - no need to purify wastewater from synthetic substances;
• availability - the ability to purchase without any particular complications;
• profitability - low cost.

All this is possessed by folk remedies or natural ingredients.

Do not mix in large quantities, as the absence of chemical preservatives can ferment it.

Let's look at some actionable examples.

Natural cleaners

As mentioned above, you need to choose drugs that fight fat well. To do without synthetic fluids, you can use natural ingredients.

The most popular of them are mustard powder. They meet all the criteria listed in the previous paragraph.

They can be used both dry and dissolved. They can also be a great ingredient in making your own detergent.

To flavor the gel, you can use an essential oil, the choice of which depends on your personal preference. You can also add glycerin to protect your hands from harm.

My glass

Glass is one of the most difficult processes. The problem is that there are drips on the instruments. This is especially noticeable when using soda, mustard or other ingredients.

They lead to clouding of the instruments. To maintain the quality and shine of glass products, observe the following rules:

• Do not use hard scouring pads, they can cause scratches and microcracks, especially when it comes to metal scrapers. A sponge or soft-bristled cloth is best.
• When removing food residues, carry out the following operations. Washing with detergent, rinsing in acetic acid, rinsing in clean running water.
• Dry the item upside down.

Glass is unstable to sudden changes in temperature, therefore, all of the above operations should be carried out in approximately the same temperature regime.

We clean kitchen utensils

The problem with kitchen items is that they get contaminated to the same extent both inside and outside. If fat gets on the outside of pots and pans during cooking, a certain layer of carbon deposits will form. It is quite difficult to eliminate it.

A big mistake in this case is the use of a variety of scrapers that damage the surface, especially if enameled. But you can use a number of traditional cleaning products.

Most of them involve boiling, and therefore, in addition to the mixture, you will need larger dishes than the one you are washing. Let's take a look at several methods.

Recipe

You will need:

• Water heated to 100 C - 4 liters;
• Laundry soap - 70 g;
• PVA glue - 1 tbsp. l.

Mode of application. Dissolve the grated soap shavings in hot water. Add glue. Place the pot or skillet upside down in the liquid. Put the vessel on fire. Boil for 30 minutes.

The advantage of this option is that it allows you to remove even multi-layered old long-term carbon deposits.

The disadvantage is the use of toxic glue.

Option # 2

If you want to use a more environmentally friendly product than indicated in the previous case, this option will suit you. You will need:

• soda - 250 ml;
• hot water;
• acetic acid 9% - 1-2 tbsp. l.

Mix liquid and dry ingredients until completely dissolved. Place the object to be cleaned upside down. Boil for 30 minutes. For heavy soiling, about an hour.

This method is also effective for removing burnt food residues and other deposits from inside kitchen utensils. In this case, the solution is placed in a dish to be cleaned, which is then put on fire.

Attention! When heat treatment of a mixture containing vinegar, it is imperative to turn on the hood or open a window. Such vapors should not be inhaled.

What the chemical industry offers

If you don't feel like messing around with folk recipes and preparing dishwashing detergent yourself, you can look for more or less environmentally friendly options on store shelves. We present you a list of 15 options, but remember that, despite the lightweight composition, this is still the chemical industry, so such specimens cannot be 100% natural.

• Ecodoo
• Ecover
• Bio mio
• Almawin Bio
• BIO-D
• Sodasan
• Organic people
• Kaneyo
• Myeri
• Frosch
• Netural
• Tri-Bio
• Mulieres

Output

The capacity for cooking and eating plays an important role in the life of a modern person. It is impossible to do without it either on a holiday or on weekdays. Not only the aesthetic effect of serving dishes, but also the quality of their preparation depends on its purity.

Food residues, which make up the bulk of pollution, contain harmful and dangerous microbes for human life.

But more dangerous can be the components with which people try to get rid of the dirt.

Many manufacturers add unsafe chemical components, so it is much more expedient to create a detergent yourself, using folk knowledge.

The basis for such solutions, as a rule, is laundry or baby soap. The active ingredients are soda, mustard, acetic acid.

Which eco-friendly dishwashing detergent do you prefer?