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Introduction

Cleaning products are an integral part of people’s lives and for the most part, we buy cleaning products in liquid form. Liquid products are the most popular household cleaning products. Eco-friendly cleaning products are free of the very destructive chemicals that pollute the environment, such as chlorine, phosphates, and nitrates, making them a safer and far better alternative for the Earth. Using items like these helps lessen your carbon impact. The solid shape represents a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative.

90% of liquid home cleaning solutions come in plastic containers, therefore it's time to switch to solids to lessen our environmental effect. There are several goods that you may pick in solid form.

Shampoo

Solid shampoo bars have several advantages over regular liquid shampoos. Solid shampoo bars are eco-friendly since they do not require a plastic bottle to keep the product. Manufacturing and shipping liquid shampoos in large plastic bottles increase energy use and carbon emissions. Shampoo bars' tiny and lightweight form considerably reduces their carbon impact, from manufacturing to distribution, helping to a better, cleaner earth.

Soap

When it comes to soap's environmental effect, bar soap wins hands out. By switching to bar soap, you may decrease plastic waste, energy use, and water waste while also promoting sustainable buying habits. The friction caused by rubbing bar soap against your hands may be more efficient in removing visible particles such as dirt and grime.

Face wash

A piece on the greatest solid cleaning bars is one of my most requested, and it's simple to understand why. Environmental concerns have led to a considerable shift away from plastic dispensers and towards conventional soap bars. It's encouraging since there's no monetary incentive to overpackage household soap, and rich, fatty, scented bars are pleasurable and, aside from being the more ethical option, pretty beautiful.

Solid detergant

We may select items that are biodegradable, vegan-friendly, and hypoallergenic that have been manufactured using liquidless technology. Solid detergent manufactured from natural and biodegradable materials exists. It cleans your clothing while minimizing environmental impact. Both powder and liquid detergents work well for washing. While powder detergent has a cheaper cost per load and is packed in recyclable cardboard, liquid detergent may be applied straight to garments as a pretreatment for difficult stains without the need for water.

Practicing eco-friendliness protects the environment, reduces exposure to dangerous chemicals, and promotes informed decision-making.

Author:  Rugiyya Azizova

This blogpost was created in the framework of Feel Good project (2022-1-PL01-KA220-YOU-000086018).