July 18, 2022
Use This, Not That – Safe and Affordable Product Swaps that Work!
Before I started Clean Mama, I realized that the cleaning and laundry products I was using (and loved!) weren’t safe to use and had product warnings I hadn’t noticed. My focus quickly switched to finding products that I could swap for what I was using. My main concern was killing germs – which was also my main reason for loving the products I was using. I started looking for safe and affordable products swaps and in turn started sharing my findings with you here on Clean Mama in 2009.
Fast forward 15+ years and I have streamlined and simplified what I clean with – more is not better (who knew?) and I have figured out the best, safest way to clean our whole house. I love sharing my favorites with you, helping you clean for pennies and with confidence that what you are using is cleaning, killing germs when necessary, and effective.
Over the next couple months I’ll be sharing more DIY recipes and simple swaps you can make here on the blog as well as on Instagram – follow along here. I’ll also be sharing some cost comparisons too – I’m really excited to share this with you!
Glass Spray Bottle / DIY Cleaning Recipe Labels
You can make your own household cleaners to clean your whole house – but I also know that not everyone wants to DIY cleaning products. Over the past 7 years I’ve developed (with the help of amazing US-based manufacturers) a complete line of cleaning and laundry products. Every single one of them have multiple uses, are concentrated, eco-friendly, and most importantly, include safe and fully disclosed ingredients.
If you’re looking to start swapping products, I always recommend starting in the laundry room. The artificial fragrances in conventional laundry products are concerning – your body absorbs those fragrances and chemicals. Start with the laundry products and see how it changes you!
Laundry Super Powder / Laundry Detergent Spray – pre-treater + detergent / Wool Dryer Balls – one set lasts YEARS / Oxygen Whitener
I think the secret to finding alternatives to conventional cleaning products is finding a product or DIY recipe that works just as well (most often better) and making a simple swap. These simple, safe, and natural cleaning recipes + laundry swaps are some of my favorite alternatives to traditional and often harmful products.
Foaming Hand Soap / Foaming Dish Soap / Multi-Surface Cleaner Concentrate / Multi-Purpose Cleaning & Freshening Powder
Ready to find safe and affordable product swaps that work? I hope you’ll follow along – it’s going to be fun!
Julianne Poniros Says
Good morning! Should I be putting my laundry detergent in before my clothes go in the washer or after? Dies it matter if it’s powder or liquid?
Thanks!
Clean Mama Says
Post authorI put both on top of the clothes and wash in warm/cold.
Moira Scheuring Says
Hi Becky, I love the ease and performance of your spray detergent. But I’m wondering about powder detergent too. What are the main differences between the two of them. And is wonder better for certain laundry problems than others? Thanks! Moira
Clean Mama Says
Post authorThank you Moira! The main difference is delivery — powder vs liquid. They both have enzymes which is what you want for removing stains and keeping your clothes looking new, ultimately it comes down to what you prefer. I use the Laundry Detergent Spray most of the time, I prefer the ease of use. The powder is on sale right now, if you are curious, try it and see which you prefer!