Miniml Refillable Toilet Cleaner
Most toilet cleaners are made with toxic chemicals that harm aquatic life, are tested on animals and sold in plastic packaging. Here are some better brands, plus alternatives to plastic toilet brushes (that leach microplastics down the pan and into the sea).
- Use unscented products for pregnancy/nursing and near babies or pets. Citrus oils in particular are toxic to pets (even if rinsed and dried, residue could be licked from paws).
- 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).
It’s best to avoid toilet brushes, as most are made with plastic that release microplastics as they are scrubbed around the bowl). Or at least invest in a part silicone toilet brush that is better quality and less likely to ‘lose bristles’ when you brush’.
Miniml Eco-Friendly Toilet Cleaner is sold in a 1 litre bottle with refill bottle. To use, pour around the top of the bowl and allow to run down sides. Let stand for at least 5 to 10 minutes, before flushing. For tough stains, use a sponge or cloth.
Anti-Bac Eco Bathroom Cleaner
Miniml Anti-Bac Bathroom Cleaner again is sold with refill bottles will last you ages! This tackles 99.9% of bacteria, to banish limescale and grim with ease, leaving a cucumber mint scent.
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!
