Spring isn’t over yet and I’m constantly cleaning SOMETHING! It’s never-ending I tell you. If you have children in the house, then you want to make sure you’re cleaning with products that are safe and eco-friendly. Conventional, household cleaning agents are among the most toxic substances you’ll find in your household, contributing to problems like allergies, cancer, birth defects, and more (Healthy Child, Healthy World).
When I was pregnant with my son, we were living in a very old flat in Edinburgh, Scotland. In the final weeks before we were to come home permanently, we had to get the flat cleaned and prepped for inspection. We bought your traditional chemicals and my husband and I began cleaning the flat. I don’t ever remember cleaning products bothering me prior to my pregnancy. As I was cleaning the bathroom, I started to become nauseous and sick to my stomach. Chalk it up to those pregnancy hormones but thankfully, that is what forced me to stop cleaning. Needless to say I started doing some research on “alternatives” to conventional cleaning products since my husband was not going to let me get away with not cleaning the house for 10 months!
I recently had an opportunity to try out some products from BabyGanics, “a line of safe, natural and effective cleaning solutions for households with infants and growing families.” The company was founded by two dads who were concerned about the personal and environmental effects of synthetic and “green” cleaning products. I received the Essentials Kit ($19.99) which contains Breathin’ Easy (an air freshener & odor eliminator), The Germinator (a foaming hand sanitizer), The Grime Fighter (an all-purpose household cleaner), Dish Dazzler (a foaming dish & bottle soap), and The Grime Fighter All-Purpose Surface Wipes. The company recently extended it’s line (and came out with brand-new, packaging!) to include products designed to clean all areas where families eat, play, bathe, breathe, and sleep.
I have tried practically every “green” cleaning product on the market (of course, I’m likely going to receive an email stating just the opposite) so I have much to compare BabyGanics to. First off, this is truly the only line marketed towards children and for that reason alone, families will be drawn to it. The products are effective and many of them do not contain fragrance which I believe is another added bonus. The company is transparent with their ingredients, which I appreciate both as a consumer and as a mom.
The Germinator is alcohol-free and as effective as alcohol in killing germs. I like that it’s a foam versus a gel because it doesn’t leave a residue. It’s already in my purse, waiting to be used at Disneyland trips, play dates, and trips to the park.
I have never considered using air fresheners in my son’s room because of the risk of triggering allergies and/or respiratory problems. Breathin’ Easy has a light, lovely lavender vanilla fragrance and the product is made with water, plant-based surfactants, plant-derived glycerine, and natural fragrance. It uses a pump as opposed to an aerosol-system which is much better for the environment.
Dish Dazzler is another foaming fragrance-free cleaner for bottles and dishes. It contains naturally-derived plant-based cleaning agents and water and removes even dried food easily with a sponge.
The Grime Fighter All-Purpse Cleaner and Surface Wipes are fragrance-free and contain plant-based cleaning agents, water, and other natural agents. I prefer the wipes because they’re just easier to use although I don’t think they disinfect.
Here is a list of the products available from the line:
- The Grime Fighter – All Purpose Cleaner
- The Sparkle Maker – Glass and Surface Cleaner
- Floors to Adore – Floor Concentrate
- Breathin’ Easy Air Freshener
- Fine and Handy Foaming Hand Soap
- Loads of Love 3X Concentrate Laundry Detergent
- Scrub-a-Tub Tub and Tile Cleaner
- Fine & Handy Hand Soap, unscented and lavender scent
- The Grime Fighter – All Purpose Cleaner Wipes, 75ct canister and 25ct “on the go” pack
- Dish Dazzler Foaming Dish & Bottle Soap, Citrus
- Stain, Stain, Go Away!™ Stain & Odor Remover
If you’re looking for a safe, eco-friendly line of effective, affordable ($4.99-$13.99) cleaning agents, consider BabyGanics. Products are available online or at Babies R Us and Toys R Us.
Provided for review by Southard Communications on behalf of BabyGanics.
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