Clean Life Heids

Let’s talk about what’s really in your shower cleaner. Those squeaky-clean results might be coming at a hidden cost—your health.

Many traditional shower cleaning products contain harsh chemicals like ammonia, bleach, and synthetic fragrances that release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into your home’s air. Over time, exposure to these chemicals can contribute to respiratory irritation, hormone disruption, and even long-term health concerns—especially for children and pets.

What’s the solution? Go non-toxic.

🚫 What to Avoid in Conventional Cleaners:

• Ammonia & Bleach – respiratory irritants that create toxic fumes when mixed.
• Fragrance – often a cocktail of undisclosed chemicals linked to hormone disruption.
• SLS & PEGs – known skin irritants and environmental pollutants.

✅ What to Look For in Safer Cleaners:

• Plant-based surfactants
• Essential oils for fragrance (like lemon, tea tree, eucalyptus)
• Ingredients you recognize (like vinegar or baking soda)

🧴 My Go-To Store-Bought Cleaner

When I need something pre-made, I reach for the Branch Basics Bathroom Cleaner. It’s plant-based, fragrance-free, and safe enough for even the smallest hands in our home.

🧪 My Favorite DIY Shower Cleaner Recipe

This one’s easy, effective, and smells like a lemon grove after a rainstorm:

DIY Non-Toxic Shower Cleaner:

• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1 tbsp castile soap (unscented or citrus)
• 10 drops lemon essential oil
• 1 tbsp baking soda
• Glass spray bottle

Instructions:
Mix the vinegar and baking soda first (it will fizz), then stir in the castile soap and essential oil. Pour into a spray bottle. Spray your shower walls and tub, let it sit for 5-10 minutes, then scrub and rinse clean.

This cleaner cuts through soap scum without coating your home in chemicals—and it’s so safe, even your kids can help clean.

Your lungs, skin, and endocrine system will thank you!

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