Natural, Eco-Friendly Ways to Clean Your Most-Used Bathroom Surfaces

Many cleaning products are loaded with chemicals, and while they might facilitate a speedy and disinfecting clean, they're not always all they're chalked up to be. Consider revamping your collection of cleaning supplies with more natural products, which allow for a greener kind of clean. Our experts discuss how to clean your bathroom surfaces using natural products safe for everyone in your home.

"Many of the recommended natural cleaning remedies involve the same variation of ingredients, in a variety of different combinations," says Lauren Bowen, director of franchise operations at Two Maids & A Mop. "The following ingredients are some of the key natural cleaning agents: white vinegar, baking soda, lemons, cider vinegar, essential oils, and table salt. Any all-natural dish soap is also recommended, as it is a quick and ready-made solution for many messes. Having all of these on hand will ensure that you can whip up any all-natural DIY cleaning solution quickly."

Just because you're using natural cleaning solutions doesn't mean you need to give your bathroom a good scrub any more or less than you would with chemical-filled products. "You should be cleaning the bathroom at least once a week when using natural cleaners," says Bowen. "Because these cleaners are not toxic or harmful, cleaning with them often will not run the risk of breaking down any surfaces with chemical components. Given the frequent use of most bathrooms, once a week is a good rule of thumb for cleaning with natural products."