Miniml Refillable Anti-Bac Surface Cleaner

Miniml Eco Friendly Surface Cleaners are the ideal swap to keep on hand, to lift dirt and grime from surfaces. Available in:

• French lavender (with refills)
• Anti-Bac Pink grapefruit (with refills)
• Blood orange (with refills)

To use, spray surface and wipe clean with a cloth or sponge. Rinse and dry. Also good for door handles and handrails.

Multi-surface sprays are loved by many, as they clean many surfaces with one product, and some contain anti-bacterial ingredients (sanitisers even more so, and obviously are used more since the pandemic). But most brands are full of toxic chemicals, tested on animals and sold in single-use plastic packaging). Here are some better brands:

Always use unscented brands for pregnancy/nursing and near babies and pets (citrus oils in particular are toxic, even if dried and licked from laws on countertops or floors). 

Never mix vinegar or lemon juice with any bleach (causes toxic gas). 

Use with SEEP plastic-free cleaning cloths and sponges (they also make fair trade rubber gloves in eco packs. Read how to clean floors naturally (without harming spiders).

Where to recycle cleaning products

If you have some toxic products that you no longer wish to use, don’t pour them down the sink, as this can harm waterways. You can recycle empty containers with household waste. With bottles still containing product, your council should be able to collect via the hazardous waste department. The fact that this is where they should be taken, is good reason to switch to a more natural brand!