I recently moved to a studio apartment in the city – just me, and my lil terrier, Blondie. Everything is brand new, super modern, and bright. The complete opposite of my last place which was old-fashioned and completely cluttered. It would gather dust and mold everywhere.
I’m not gonna lie, part of the reason it was dusty was that I’m not the cleanest person. I mean, who likes cleaning? I hate it so much I used to put it off to the point where I wouldn't let anyone come over. The worst part of cleaning was the smell of bleach and other products - I used to literally hold my breath in my windowless apt.
I wanted to change my cleaning habits for my new place - New apartment, new me. 💁
On top of that, I wanted to start doing my part to help the environment. I recently discovered that cleaning products are washed down the drain and eventually reach rivers and lakes, and can build up and have a negative effect on wildlife. Not to mention, these products can be harmful for our pets, too.
I wanted to find a less toxic product that would be safe and good for the environment, to help me keep my new place shining. But I’m definitely no expert on cleaning products, so when I was introducing myself to a neighbor, I noticed how clean her house was and asked for her recommendation. That's when she told me about Cleancult.
The difference with cleancult and other brands that claim to help the environment is that not only is their formula all-natural and non-toxic, but they offer a zero-waste packaging system by sending you biodegradable refills in “milk cartons.” This means that by switching to cleancult, you use 80% less plastic - wow.
So I went onto the website. The first thing I did was take a short quiz to determine what products I needed. Based on my answers, I was recommended the All Purpose Cleaner, Liquid Dish Soap, Dishwasher Tablets, and Liquid Hand Soap. I decided to just start with the All Purpose Cleaner and to keep the frequency at every two months for my first order. If I actually cleaned more than that, I could adjust the frequency (you can choose between every 1, 2, or 3 months).
When the order arrived and I opened the box, I was surprised at how cute the glass bottle looked in person. I knew it would go with my new bright kitchen on the smooth white counter. This was my first time using a product with all natural ingredients, and I’m not gonna lie, I was skeptical about how well it would actually work.
Of course, it didn’t take long for Blondie and me to dirty up my new place. By the end of the first week, my counter was covered in oil splashes, my new glass table had drips of pasta sauce on it, I somehow got toothpaste on the mirror in the bathroom, and Blondie’s paw prints were all over the kitchen tiles. It was time to put my new All-Purpose cleaner to the test.
The first spritz smelt amazing and fruity - not toxic like bleach. The ingredients include rosemary extract, aloe vera, coconut oil. Plus, they are free of parabens, phthalates, and artificial fragrances. Watching those pasta stains be wiped away clean was so satisfying. I couldn’t believe how well it cleaned up all the surfaces. The mirror even had no streaks!
I was so happy with it, I decided to order the Liquid Dish Soap, Dishwasher Tablets, Wool Dryer Balls, and Liquid Hand Soap. The next weekend I had a housewarming party, and a few of my friends noticed the glass bottles and asked about them. They were very impressed when I told them that I don’t use plastic bottled cleaning products anymore. A few of my friends had started using non toxic formulas, but they’re signing up to cleancult now so they can go completely plastic-free.
Thanks to cleancult, I don’t dread cleaning as much now that my cleaning products actually smell nice. The fact that they are good for the environment and won't harm Blondie is an added bonus (look how happy he looks!). I’ve even fit house cleaning into my weekly routine. All the products work really well and I receive my refills on my doorstep every 2 months in cute milk cartons that are 100% recyclable. It couldn’t be more convenient and my apartment is cleaner than ever!
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