What starts as a childhood cleaning bribe turns into a full-on spring cleaning confessional. In this episode, Eleisha and Ali break down everything from sneaky ingredients to plastic spray bottle overload—and how to clean your home without making a mess of your health or the planet. From old-school habits to low-waste upgrades, this one’s part cleaning guide, part confession session, and all-around refreshingly real.
Key Takeaways
- Toxic Truths: Traditional cleaning products can harm your health and the planet.
- Packaging Waste: Switching to refillable or tablet-based cleaners cuts plastic dramatically.
- DIY vs. Done-for-You: Sustainable options exist for every energy level—and attention span.
- Rags to Riches: Upcycled cloths and creative tools make for a low-waste cleaning toolkit.
- Confessions Welcome: From vintage cleaning playlists to tactical bribery—no judgment here.
Links
- A typical Brit's annual waste
- Cleaning products and their effects
- Respiratory outcomes in occupational cleaners
- Professional cleaning activities and risks
- Cleaning products and childhood asthma
- Chemicals in products rival cars as source of air pollution
- More than 90 % of a typical bottle of cleaning product is water
- 20% of disposable packaging by weight could be replaced if we only shipped active ingredients
- The many uses of castile soap
- Learn more about Eleisha's refillery: mainlineshift.com
- Follow Ali's upcycling adventures on social media: @tiny_waste
Join the Conversation
Got a cleaning confession? Drop it in the comments or tag us @OneCanHopePodcast. Let’s clean up our habits and our consciences—together.
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