Amersham and Chalfonts Together January February 2023

LOCAL BUSINESS
Give your new
year detox the
green light
With research indicating that indoor air
pollution is over 3 times more polluted than
outdoor air pollution in the UK and 45% of
homes are showing significantly increased
levels of Volatile Organic Compounds (found
in many home cleaning and personal care
products), we asked a local eco-friendly
business, Eco-Homemaker, their thoughts
on this.
“With two young
children ourselves,
we know that for
parents there’s
nothing more
important than
creating a safe
environment and
taking care of health
and hygiene in their
homes. But whilst
many of us think a
clean house means
a safe house, we are often not made aware of the
harmful toxins and chemicals found in our high street
cleaning and personal care products.” Victoria,
co-founder explains. “Sadly, this is evident when
you look at your cleaning product labels and find
‘hazardous’ or ‘corrosive’ warnings. With the new year
detox period upon us, now is a great time to reflect
on how you can make small changes that could make
a significant impact on you and your family’s health.”
Eco-Homemaker’s top tips to detox your home:
• Use naturally derived surface cleaning products
and look out for non-toxic sprays and bleach
alternatives
• Replace your washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets
and rinse aid in your kitchens with naturally derived
alternatives
• Use plastic-free cloths, sponges and where
possible replace plastic bottles/containers with glass,
stainless steel, ceramic or wood
• Use soaps and shampoo bars made only with
naturally derived ingredients
• Go for natural materials where possible in the
bedroom – wooden bed frames, a mattress or
topper made of natural materials, natural fibres for
bed linen, sheets, duvets and pillows
• Use toxin free paints and stains for walls and
furniture
Eco-Homemaker, an online shopping platform, is on
a mission to make your life easier when it comes to
eco-friendly shopping for your family. They stock
refillable non-toxic cleaning products such as a
bleach alternative, anti-bac surface cleaners, oven
cleaner, glass cleaner and floor cleaner – and all have
been meticulously tried and tested so you can be
assured of their effectiveness.
14 Amersham & Chalfonts Together is part of Community Together