This is a sponsored post and I have been compensated. However, all opinions about this company and sustainable things to do at home are all mine.
Keeping my home eco-friendly is not as much of a task as it used to be. Now, more than ever, eco-friendly products are more accessible. I try to clean my home with as many of these environmentally-friendly products as possible.
Moreover, there are many eco-friendly habits that you could incorporate in your day-to-day so that you could make your part in maintaining the planet’s well-being. The following may seem like small tasks, but they can go a long way:
Sustainable Things To Do At Home
Use a Carpet: Studies show that choosing to put a rug in different rooms can help use much less of your heat which is not only cost-effective but reduces your use of power and energy. So not only will you have a cozy feeling for your feet but your new practice will be better for the environment.
Compost: Sorting out between your trash and compost is not as daunting of a task as you may think. This simple change of habit can help diminish your contribution to landfills that grow by the minute, every single day.
Your Green Thumb: So you want to pick up a hobby? By growing a garden in your backyard or even potting a few plants on your balcony, you’re one step closer to being environmentally friendly.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Recycling doesn’t only mean putting plastic bottles in the right section of your big, blue bin. My kids have started finding ways to upcycle products we no longer use.
Use Eco-friendly Products: I’m all about a really clean home, but cleaning doesn’t have to involve unsafe chemicals and harmful toxins. That is why I have turned to the products from Better Life.
I am absolutely in love with the cleaning products from Better Life. Their Better Life is plant derived and environmentally friendly. The company got its start back in 2008, when two friends, Tim and Kevin had their toddlers together for a play date. As they crawled around the floor, Tim asked Kevin, a chemist, if he could create a line of cleaning products that would be as effective as they were planet friendly.
And Better Life was born! When it comes to keeping your home clean without harming the planet, Better Life has got every room covered – in a safe, eco-friendly type-of-way (and I mean, would you want it any other way? I was sent the:
- Naturally Filth-Fighting All-Purpose Cleaner: This cleaner will fight stains in any room of the house. It can tackle anything from baked on grease on the stove to that sticky PB&J on the carpet! At just $6.99 for 32 ozs., you should stock up on this one!
- Floor Cleaner: My floors get a lot of traffic as they are the main entry ways into the house. This floor cleaner has grapefruit, peppermint, and bergamot, which smell just delightful. It not only cleans those stains, but it also gives my floor a great shine! This too sells for just $6.99 for 32 ozs.
- Kitchen and Bath Scrubber: I LOVE this one! It really makes my kitchen and bath sparkle and shine! It cleans, polishes, and protects hard surfaces, while eliminating those tough water spots, soap scum, gunk, grease, oil, and grime. You can grab this one for $6.99 for 16 ozs.
- Dish Soap: If you have been searching for a dish soap that really cuts through the grease without harming your hands, this is the one! You don’t get any of those yuckky sulfates. What you do get is Vitamin E and aloe to keep those hands nice and soft while your dishes get nice and clean!
Free Spring Cleaning Checklist Printable
When I am ready to spring clean my house, I have a system I use. I have a caddy I keep my trusty Better Life products in, my scrub brush and cloths and my Spring Cleaning Checklist Printable.
I keep it in a page protector so I can use them over and over. You can download your own copy here ———> Click here to download!
Be sure to stay social with Better Life by liking them on Facebook and following them on Twitter.
How do you keep your home environmentally-friendly?
Click below to order some of my favorite products as one of the sustainable things to do at home. Click on the Amazon button to order!
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Better Life Natural Tub and Tile Cleaner, Tea Tree & Eucalyptus, 32 Ounces, 24205Better Life Sulfate Free Dish Soap, Tough on Grease & Gentle on Hands, Lemon Mint, 22 Ounces, 2406KBetter Life Naturally Dirt-Destroying Floor Cleaner Citrus Mint 32 fl ozpurifyou Premium Reusable Mesh/Produce Bags, Set of 9 | Superior Double-Stitched Strength, with Tare Weight on Tags | Lightweight, See-Through, Large, Medium & SmallWool Dryer Balls – Natural Fabric Softener, Reusable, Reduces Clothing Wrinkles and Saves Drying Time. The Large Dryer Ball is a Better Alternative to Plastic Balls and Liquid Softener. (Pack of 6)E-Z Seal EXTRA THICK Reusable Storage Bags (5 Pack) ideal for Food snacks, Lunch sandwiches, Make-up, Stationery, Travel Storage, Home organisation and moreBumkins Sandwich Bag / Snack Bag, Reusable, Washable, Food Safe, BPA Free, 7×7 – Cactus
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Emerald says
May 6, 2016 at 1:34 pmThanks for the checklist and the heads up on this product line! I’ve been trying to take the family in a more green direction, and all-natural cleaners is a great way to add to that.
Jenn says
May 6, 2016 at 1:36 pmNow that I have a lil one at home, I’ve been trying to go chemical free. Safer for kids, pets and the environment.
Kristen says
May 6, 2016 at 3:27 pmWe buy eco friendly products, or read on the Internet how to make things ourselves.
Linda Bradshaw says
May 6, 2016 at 4:06 pmI am new to the whole enviromentally friendly living. I am finding things online to do to help me because I don’t know. I use vinegar now instead of chemical cleaners. I have a water filter instead of buying water bottles, etc..
Katrina Blevins says
May 6, 2016 at 7:49 pmMaking my own natural cleaning products 🙂
Gwendolyn Mulholland says
May 6, 2016 at 8:25 pmThank you for the printable = it always helps to stay organized when cleaning the house. I do recycle and reuse as much as possible. We have started talking about composting now that we own our home and next year plan to do a small garden.
LaTanya says
May 6, 2016 at 8:45 pmuse eco friendly cleaning supplies and recycle
Denise says
May 6, 2016 at 9:44 pmFor the past few years I’ve been experimenting with various natural products in an effort to make our home more environmentally friendly — and to simplify cleaning. I’ve been surprised that natural products work just as well — and in many cases, much better — than their traditional, chemical-laden counterparts.
Sarah L says
May 6, 2016 at 11:46 pmI threw out nasty chemicals several years ago. Use organic products as much as I can.
Thanks for the contest.
lisa says
May 6, 2016 at 11:47 pmI am going to have to look for these products. I am always on the hunt for safer products for the use in my home!
Brandy says
May 7, 2016 at 9:40 amThese are all great tips to go green at home and get some cleaning done too! Loving all of your ideas!
monique s says
May 7, 2016 at 9:51 amI recycle, reuse and upcycle where possible and conserve water.
OurFamilyWorld says
May 7, 2016 at 9:56 amI only use eco friendly products. These are great tips and I’m glad we’re already doing these things.
Robin M says
May 7, 2016 at 1:27 pmWe are big water conservationists.
ELIZABETH C. says
May 7, 2016 at 1:43 pmWe use all natural and eco friendly products.
William Sweeney says
May 7, 2016 at 3:57 pmThese are great way to clean the house and go green! Love the printables perfect to make sure you didn’t forget anything.
Tracy Robertson says
May 7, 2016 at 4:56 pmSometimes I use baking soda or vinegar to clean, but I could definitely try some more earth friendly products!
JIll Rivera says
May 7, 2016 at 5:13 pmI have a stream mop which I use instead of harsh chemicals.
Melissa Dixon says
May 7, 2016 at 5:14 pmI have been looking for a natural product. This looks like a great line!
Jamie says
May 7, 2016 at 7:38 pmI like to use homemade cleaners. I also like to avoid using paper towels as much as possible.
Angela Saver says
May 7, 2016 at 7:58 pmWe try & keep our home environmentally-friendly by making most of our cleaning supplies ourselves from vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, baking soda & Castile soap.
Carol says
May 7, 2016 at 8:57 pmWe use all natural and eco friendly products
Sarah L says
May 7, 2016 at 9:54 pmsubscribe email: slehan at myway dot com
Emily N. says
May 7, 2016 at 9:58 pmI use natural products as much as possible.
Christy Garrett says
May 7, 2016 at 11:43 pmI haven’t heard of this product before today. I do want to start using greener products but with hard water it is so hard. Our city just started a recycling program and we are so happy.
Kathy says
May 8, 2016 at 12:05 amThose look like some wonderful products. I’m always all about going green to. I’ll have to look more in to these. I’m sure they’d work very nicely in our home.
doug gerard says
May 8, 2016 at 11:47 amI don’t like to use too many aerosoles if I can help it
Tiffany Hathorn says
May 8, 2016 at 3:48 pmI can’t say that I don’t use chemicals at home, but I do try to use natural ingredients when I can. We also compost since we have a garden.
Ann Bacciaglia says
May 8, 2016 at 9:42 pmThis is a great post about going green at home. I have been looking for ways to reduce the chemicals i use in my house.
Eloise says
May 8, 2016 at 10:42 pmI’m all for natural cleaners, especially with my little kids around! I’ll have to check out this brand, thanks for sharing : )
Emily says
May 9, 2016 at 12:29 amThese are great ideas! We are slowly but surely working on getting more and more ecofriendly in my house.
Lisa says
May 9, 2016 at 9:01 amI buy reusable products and recycle.
Dina Demarest says
May 9, 2016 at 10:57 amI love green products! Cleaning is something that I take serious when it comes to what chemicals are left behind.
Lynndee says
May 9, 2016 at 12:23 pmThose products sound great. Will check them out. And thanks for the printable. That would help me a ton. 🙂
Brenda Guardado says
May 9, 2016 at 12:25 pmI like to use a lot of white vinegar and and use an air purifier.
Sharon Kaminski says
May 9, 2016 at 12:38 pmI keep my home environmentally friendly by reusing grocery bags for garbage and use less plastic and containers for storing leftovers.
MaryAnn says
May 9, 2016 at 1:27 pmWe keep our home environmentally friendly by recycling
Lisa Brown says
May 9, 2016 at 1:27 pmI use bio-dergradible, fragrance free, safe cleaners in my home.
Paol Trenny says
May 9, 2016 at 2:30 pmI keep my home environmentally friendly by using products recommended by the EWG and by using all natural products.
Jennifer H. says
May 9, 2016 at 4:18 pmWe try to be.
Michele D says
May 9, 2016 at 5:53 pmI love using all natural products when I can. Love your printable checklist so helpful to have. Thanks!
Tina W says
May 9, 2016 at 7:19 pmI use cloth towels instead of paper towels in the kitchen, make my own cleaners with lemons and vinegar, and recycle everything I can. Since I’ve been doing this I find I can barely tolerate overly scented cleaners.
Brittney House says
May 10, 2016 at 12:54 amWe use eco friendly cleaning products.
Ashley C says
May 10, 2016 at 7:54 amI try to use natural cleaning products instead of chemicals!
Ashley C says
May 10, 2016 at 8:34 amWe use natural or homemade cleaners for everything!
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sandra says
May 10, 2016 at 9:16 amtry to use less harsh chemicals
richelle bowers says
May 10, 2016 at 9:19 amrecycle as much as possibl
Kathy Hoffer says
May 10, 2016 at 9:58 amWe try to turn off lights and save water!
heather e.g. kaufman says
May 10, 2016 at 10:48 amWe recycle everything we can.
Becca Z says
May 10, 2016 at 10:49 amLots of ways, we have linens made from organic cottons, and are starting to add as much organic cotton to our wardrobes as well. We only buy all natural beauty, oral care, hygiene, cleaning, bath and body products. We keep houseplants to help clean the air.
Cynthia C says
May 10, 2016 at 11:52 amI have been using vinegar a lot lately to clean with.
Heather Poindexter says
May 10, 2016 at 12:25 pmI recycle a lot of stuff!
Kelley H says
May 10, 2016 at 2:14 pmI try to buy items I can recycle or re-purpose. I’m new to this so its been a trial and era trying to find the best and safest products.
Dana Rodriguez says
May 10, 2016 at 5:25 pmWe recycle and use eco friendly products.
Cheryl B says
May 10, 2016 at 9:24 pmI use all natural cleaners in our home.
heather s says
May 10, 2016 at 9:53 pmWe recycle and we buy recycled products
jeremy mclaughlin says
May 11, 2016 at 11:07 amBy using eco friendly products
Lauryn R says
May 11, 2016 at 4:10 pmI use reuseable snack bags, grocery bags, and we also cloth diaper/train. We also recycle and I like to use all natural products when cleaning as well. 🙂
Liza Vladyka says
May 11, 2016 at 4:22 pmi am on a budget so i win all my cleaning supplies
Jen Reed says
May 12, 2016 at 2:00 amI do not do as good a job as I should keeping my home environmentally friendly but I do use some products that are environmentally safe and buy recyclable products.
Rajee Pandi says
May 12, 2016 at 3:18 amMy skin is very sensitive in chemicals and use chemical free products
Billy Lilley says
May 12, 2016 at 6:42 pmI have a high power air cleaner that I try to use weekly.
john hutchens says
May 14, 2016 at 4:35 pmmy family recycles and uses eco friendly products
Nathan Kirsch says
May 14, 2016 at 10:09 pmI make sure to turn lights off when I am not using them. I also try to reduce my usage of freshwater.
Heather says
May 15, 2016 at 12:23 amI have kids and furry ones in the house so I try to use green cleaning supplies. Vinegar is great.
Katy says
May 15, 2016 at 12:28 amI’ve never heard of this brand before, but will definitely be on the lookout at Target now! I think the best thing we did to “green” our home was to switch to CFL light bulbs as each of ours burned out. We’ve changed the whole house now and they really do last longer and use less energy!
Carrie E says
May 15, 2016 at 1:48 amI buy as many eco friendly products as I can.
Elicia P says
May 15, 2016 at 12:31 pmI use vinegar to do a lot of my cleaning. My son knows we have chemical cleaners (Method)
Kristy Wolfgang says
May 15, 2016 at 8:42 pmWe keep our home environmentally-friendly by using green non-harsh cleaning products.
Laura says
May 15, 2016 at 11:49 pmI try to keep our home environmentally-friendly by using natural cleaners. I try to avoid things with harsh chemicals.
jennifer aguero says
May 17, 2016 at 3:31 pmI have not tried these products. But I’m all for eco friendly and safe for kids. I’d love to win so I can try them out.
Stephanie Liske says
May 17, 2016 at 10:19 pmWe like to re purpose everything.
Gloria says
May 17, 2016 at 10:46 pmI try to pay attention to the ingredients in clearning products
Cheryl says
May 17, 2016 at 10:47 pmI try to use natural and environmentally-friendly products for house cleaning.
Stephanie Mago-Eagle says
May 17, 2016 at 11:50 pmI try to use chemically free products and recycle
Roy F. says
May 18, 2016 at 5:32 amI use safer ingredients like vinegar and baking soda for cleaning.
Tracie Cooper says
May 18, 2016 at 10:22 amI try to use my own natural cleaning products and keep to a cleaning routine! My email is traciemichelle0515@gmail.com
margaret porter says
May 18, 2016 at 8:51 pmI love the checklist,
Kenia says
May 19, 2016 at 12:39 amI try to keep my home eco-friendly by making my own cleaning products! We use vinegar a ton.
deana says
May 19, 2016 at 4:59 amI typically clean with all natural products like vinegar.
Rachael Ashcraft says
May 19, 2016 at 2:06 pmI try to use vinegar and water to clean with.
karen mayernick says
May 20, 2016 at 9:08 pmI try to use all natural products where ever I can! Thanks for the opportunity! Fantastic prize!
Aubrey says
May 21, 2016 at 12:03 amWe recycle in our home as much as possible.
Erica B. says
May 21, 2016 at 8:19 amI try not to use harsh chemicals.
susan smoaks says
May 21, 2016 at 3:25 pmwe conserve energy and we buy organic products. we do not want to hurt the environment or our family. we are also vegan which helps the planet more than anything else.
Susan Smith says
May 21, 2016 at 4:52 pmI use natural cleaning products, recycle, reuse and upcycle where possible.
Stephanie Larison says
May 21, 2016 at 7:39 pmWe have recently started recycling. My daughter came home asking why we don’t and I said, good question! So ever since, we now recycle.
Michelle D says
May 22, 2016 at 7:08 pmWe try to recycle everything we can, watch power and water usage, and use safe cleaners in our home.
Laura Royal says
May 22, 2016 at 7:40 pmI purchased all natural products and kicked the bad stuff out!
Jessica says
May 23, 2016 at 1:03 amWe recycle (even though we have to drop ours off since we don’t have curbside pickup!! :(, we use Energy Star windows and appliances, we conserve water, I use white vinegar spray instead of herbicides to kill weeds, and we buy only LED light bulbs
jules m. says
May 23, 2016 at 11:43 ami try to use natural products as often as possible, like baking soda, white vinegar, lemon oil etc.
Carolyn Daley says
May 23, 2016 at 4:51 pmMost of our cleaning products are Eco-friendly and made with natural ingredients.
Peggy Rydzewski says
May 23, 2016 at 5:25 pmWe recycle where we can and I am just learning about safer products.
Breanne says
May 23, 2016 at 7:56 pmI try to buy natural cleaning products.
Brian E. says
May 23, 2016 at 11:28 pmWe use oil soap for most of our general cleaning around the house…very mild, biodegradable, etc.
kelley roach says
May 23, 2016 at 11:29 pmuse eco friendly cleaning supplies and recycle
Michelle H. says
May 23, 2016 at 11:32 pmI try to avoid harsh chemicals as much as possible.
Sand says
May 23, 2016 at 11:36 pmI use baking soda, vinegar and salt to cleam