Posted By: Truly Free
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Posted On: 4/28/2025
At Truly Free Home, we’ve heard it all.
Non-toxic cleaners are just “soapy water.”
That natural stuff doesn’t really disinfect
You need bleach to kill germs.
👀 Not so fast.
If you’re trying to keep your home safer, healthier, and free from toxic chemicals, you’ve probably run into a few of these statements yourself.
But don’t worry—we’re here to clear the air (literally and figuratively).
Let’s bust the 3 most common myths about non-toxic cleaning and share what actually works.
The truth: Non-toxic cleaners can absolutely cut through grime, grease, and germs—when they’re formulated with the right ingredients.
At Truly Free Home, we rely on green chemistry to power our cleaning formulas—plant-based enzymes, citric acid, and essential oils that clean deep without damaging your health—or your home.
Enzymes digest stains and organic matter. Citric acid dissolves limescale, hard water residue, and rust. These aren’t just non-toxic buzzwords—they’re scientifically proven to do what they promise.
So why the myth about non-toxic cleaning agents not being powerful?
Because conventional cleaning companies want you to think you need a neon color, overpowering scent, or thick formula to work. And they’ve spent decades—and millions of dollars—trying to convince you their products are more effective. But it’s all just window dressing.
The truth: Harsh disinfectants like bleach and ammonia kill bacteria—but they also kill your home’s microbiome. And that’s bad.
Your home has its own ecosystem. Keeping it in balance helps support your family’s immune system. Regular use of chemical disinfectants throws that balance off—and can even increase respiratory issues and allergies over time.
Truly Free Home non-toxic cleaning products use natural acids like citric acid and essential oils like peppermint, which are proven to reduce harmful microbes without helping bacteria become resistant to antibiotics or leaving behind worrisome toxic residues.
So why the myth about non-toxic cleaning solutions?
Again, the answer is advertising. Big brands spend big bucks to convince people that they need to kill germs in their homes in the same way hospitals do. But you don’t live in a hospital ward. In most cases, cleaning your home and clothes with natural ingredients keeps germs and bacteria at bay.
The truth: Bubbles may look and feel nice, but they’re not actually doing anything to make your dishes or clothes more clean.
If you think about it, bubbles only add air to the cleaning process. It’s actually something called a surfactant that reduces the surface tension of water, allowing the cleaner to effectively break down and lift dirt and grease. Too many bubbles, in fact, can make rinsing harder and leave residue behind.
So why the myth about non-toxic household cleaners?
Bubbles are fun and show a product is “working.” But conventional cleaners use sulfates to create those bubbles, and sulfates can irritate lungs and skin. Better to let the kids blow bubbles than to rely on them for cleaning your non-toxic home.
Keeping a non-toxic home means asking questions—questions about the ingredients you allow into your home. You deserve non-toxic cleaning products that really work.
Truly Free Home is here to help you safely clean your laundry, kitchen, and bathroom with powerful, plant-based cleaning supplies.
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