My Favorite All Natural Cleaners + Free Printable Cleaning List

Good morning! It’s been on my mind for some time to share just a little bit of how and why I started using all natural cleaning products. My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer about six years ago. After meeting with her oncologist, and him studying the type of cancer she had, he revealed to us that it was “environmental onset, and hormone fed”. Essentially, everything she was exposed to, even as a kid, led her body to grow cancer cells. The heavy metals, the pesticides, even the cleaning products. This was a major eye opener for all of us. I know that it is nearly impossible to eliminate all of the harmful toxins we are exposed to daily, but it IS possible to control what we clean our homes with, and expose our families to.

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Today, I wanted to share my favorite all natural cleaning products, and the cleaning list I’ve come up with to help me feel like the house isn’t always a terrible disaster. Since Emmy was born, I have struggled daily to balance a very adventurous baby, a house full of work, and the farm chores. Updating my cleaning list, and making changes to the way I do things has been the biggest blessing yet!

The cleaning products

Have you ever heard of Norwex? About nine or ten years ago my sister in law started selling it, and I was instantly in love. They’re tightly woven microfiber cloths, and TRULY amazing. I use them all day, every day. I love that you only use water to clean with, and they leave every single surface streak free. The window cleaning cloth is probably one of my favorites. I am always amazed at the filth that comes off my windows! I also use the kitchen cloths daily. They have simplified my cleaning SO MUCH! I use them to dust with, I use them to clean my countertops, I use them to clean my sinks, I use them to wipe down my walls….Literally, they have a cloth for everything!

Another of my favorites products is the Method Antibacterial Toilet Bowl Cleaner. I love that it is an all natural product that does the job. Let’s face it, cleaning the toilet isn’t most people’s favorite chore, so it’s pretty important to have a product that actually works! I’ve tried a few, and this is by far my favorite.

Another one of my favorite Method cleaners is this squirt and mop floor cleaner. You literally just squirt it on the floor, and mop it up! It’s so simple, and the peppermint is my favorite smell of all! It leaves the house smelling so fresh, and clean. I also love that I don’t have to worry about Emmy crawling around on toxic chemicals. That’s a win, in my book.

I really try to keep my cleaning products minimal. This isn’t easy for me. I have a bit of an obsession with cleaning products. 🙂 I wish I had an obsession with actual cleaning..haha!

The cleaning list

Having all natural cleaners is a great thing, but using them is even better. I mentioned above that I really struggle with finding a balance after Emmy was born. Honestly, it’s something I’m still working on. Making this new cleaning list has helped me tremendously.

Every single day, there are three things that I always do. If those are the ONLY things I get done during the day, I can rest easy knowing our beds are made, our clothes our cleans, and we have dishes to eat off of. If I run out of time to get the bottom four things done, I know that I can spread them out over the rest of the week, and get caught up. “It all comes out in the wash”, as Nick’s grandma always says.

I have learned that if I break cleaning a room into a few days it tends to stay cleaner. There are surfaces that need cleaned more often in the kitchen and bathroom than others. I may get away with cleaning the toilet and tub once a week, but I really believe the sinks needs a good cleaning at least twice during the week. Also, if you’re kids aren’t at home anymore, I’ve made a version of this list for you too. It’s the second link to download, if you’re interested.

I hope that this little cleaning list is a blessing to you. I know it has certainly helped me stay on task, and keep the house so much cleaner. As always, thanks so much for stopping by, and spending a tiny part of your day with me. It means so much!

I’d absolutely love to have you follow along!

Here’s an image to pin for later!