If you’ve been following Lauryn and Michael for a few years, you may know that when they moved to Austin they did a huge overhaul when it came to their household products. Lauryn got rid of everything toxic and replaced them with CLEAN products that work. She even wrote an entire blog post dedicated to all her non-toxic products for you. We’re exposed to so many chemicals these days and when you have kids and dogs you want to make sure that everything in your home is as non-toxic as possible. Not only that, if you’re experiencing headaches, skin rashes or allergies, this is definitely something you should try.
Now, this can seem like an overwhelming task. But start small, go slow and gradually your house will be free of chemicals, fragrance and all the other nasties in most cleaning products. Even the most green, earth-friendly looking brands and bottles can be toxic, so you really need to know what you’re buying.
If you’re new to non-toxic cleaning supplies The Branch Basics Premium Starter Kit is your best friend. You buy the pack and it replaces every single cleaning product you have in your home right now. It’s actually the perfect time to make this change since ‘Spring cleaning’ is near. So if you’re planning to get your shit together (in your house) this Spring we highly recommend Branch Basics.
Lauryn has been using it for years now and yes, it works like a charm and cleans so well, but it leaves your house feeling fresh without all the fake fragrant residue traditional cleaning products leave behind. If you don’t know what we’re talking about, just try Branch Basics, THEN you’ll know what we mean.
Branch Basics is on a mission to help people create healthy homes and experience the power of pure. Their non-toxic Concentrate model makes cleaning safe, simple and affordable. It’s everything you need to replace dozens of toxic cleaners. Plus, the bottles are refillable so they are better for the environment and your wallet. Branch Basics is Made-Safe, Leaping Bunny and EWG certified and is one of the cleanest cleaning brands on the market.
HOW THE BRANCH BASICS STARTER PACK WORKS
YOU’LL GET:
THE CONCENTRATE
A multi-purpose, eco-friendly cleaning solution used for any cleaning job when diluted with water.
OXYGEN BOOST
Pairs with the Concentrate for an all-natural way to tackle laundry, stains & grout.
REUSABLE GLASS BOTTLES
All-Purpose bottle for everyday cleaning including counter tops, dishes and stains.
Bathroom bottle for tackling tiles, toilets, grout, sinks and showers.
Streak-Free bottle for mirrors, windows and glass.
Foaming wash bottle for hand soap, dishes, pets and bubble bath.
Laundry bottle for standard and HE washing machines.
For all the bottles you fill it up to the respective line with the concentrate, then top it off with water, and voile, you have an entire bottle of cleaning solution.
For laundry you do the same thing, but you only need 1/2 a cupful for a normal load. The oxygen boost is really amazing to pretreat stains too.
You can even use it to wash your produce and your makeup brushes. That’s how gentle, safe and effective it is.
So what is in this magical concentrate and how does it work?
The Concentrate
PLANT-BASED CLEANSER – Decyl Glucoside, often used in baby products, is a gentle cleanser that removes grease and grime.
NATURAL WATER SOFTENERS – Sodium Citrate softens water by removing heavy metals and minerals to enhance cleaning.
FLOWER EXTRACT – Chamomile is rich in antioxidants and contains natural soothing properties.
Once you go non-toxic in your home, you’ll never look back. The smell of Windex will make you feel sick and the scent of strong laundry detergent will give you a headache. If you’re interested in other ways that’ll get you closer to a totally non-toxic life, you have to listen to this episode with Darin Olien on The HIM & HER Show. He talks about so many minor changes that can majorly positively impact your life.
Be sure to use code SKINNY for 15% off Branch Basics. It literally cleans anything and everything. Conventional cleaning product release hazardous VOC’s that can linger in the air months and The EPA estimates that indoor air quality can be 5x more polluted than the air outdoor. Which is just wild to think about.
So if you’re interested in starting your non-toxic journey, the Branch Basics Premium Starter Kit is a simple first step, but with a big impact in your home. Be sure to listen to the founder, Allison Evans on The HIM & HER Show and follow @branchbasics on Instagram for lots of cleaning and health tips.
Ok, we’re off to write our Spring cleaning lists. What room are you starting with?
x, The Skinny Confidential
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