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Do you get as frustrated as I do with bathroom scrubbers? I’m talking about toilet brushes and hand scrubbers. I have used some where the plastic handle breaks off. Others have splayed bristles that are no longer usable within minutes of tackling the grime on my shower tile. I’ve even tried the toilet brushes with single use, disposable (plastic) heads. The thing is, nothing works well and they all end up in the garbage pretty quickly. That is a lot of plastic waste.
Today’s challenge: Check out your bathroom scrubber and if it is time to replace, then try one of these wooden types. Toilet brushes made from natural fibers are also available. If you are not ready to buy at this time, put it on your wish list for the future.
That wraps up the week of cleaning overhaul. Here is the basic system that you now have set up:
- Spray bottle of vinegar solution in every bathroom and kitchen
- A stack of rags in every bathroom and kitchen
- A bucket in the laundry room +/- each bathroom
- A plan to spray, wipe, and toss the rag in the bucket
- Reach for the rag basket to tackle spills, sweeping, mopping, and dusting
- Once a week, launder the rags and replace in their respective locations
- Use sustainable scrubbers and dusters
I don’t expect that everyone will follow my cleaning routines exactly. In fact, if you have a good low-plastic system already in place then please share. The more examples the better! The point is to find a system that works for you so that you can accomplish the tasks quickly and effectively while at the same time knowing that you are using things that are safe for everyone in your household and the environment. And rejoice in the fact that if you are using what you already have in combination with simple household cleaners, you will no longer have to spend time and money shopping and comparing cleaning products. Time to cancel that subscription service!
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