The Ultimate “Low-Tox Cleaning Swaps” Every Perth Family Needs to Know

If you’ve ever walked down the cleaning aisle at the supermarket, you’ll know the feeling: rows of bottles promising “miracle” results, most of them packed with chemicals that leave your eyes watering and your skin irritated.

The truth? A lot of mainstream cleaning products are doing more harm than good, both for your family’s health and for the planet. As a mum, business owner, and total clean-freak, I’ve learned that going low-tox isn’t just about being “eco-conscious", it’s about making your home a genuinely safer and calmer place.

And the good news? It’s easier than you think.

5 Simple Low-Tox Swaps That Make a Big Difference:

1. Swap Glass Cleaner for Vinegar + Water

That blue stuff in a spray bottle? It’s mostly ammonia. Ditch it for a simple 50/50 mix of white vinegar and water in a glass spray bottle. Sparkling mirrors, streak-free windows, and no chemical fumes.

2. Replace Floor Cleaner with Castile Soap

Most floor products contain synthetic fragrance (a hidden word for “toxic cocktail”). Instead, add a squirt of pure castile soap to a bucket of warm water. Safe for crawling babies, pets, and barefoot dancing in the kitchen.

3. Trade Harsh Bathroom Sprays for a natural powerhouse

Forget the vinegar + bi-carb “volcano”, it definitely looks cool, but it cancels itself out and doesn’t really clean.

Instead, grab a simple 3% hydrogen peroxide spray (available at any chemist or online). It’s a natural disinfectant, safe for families and pets, and works wonders on bathroom surfaces.

Here’s how to use it:

Showers & Tiles: Spray directly on grout or soap scum and let it sit for 10 minutes before scrubbing, it lifts stains and helps whiten grout naturally.
Toilets: Pour half a cup into the bowl, let it sit 20 minutes, then scrub for a chemical-free freshen up.
Sinks & Vanities: Spray and wipe for a streak-free, bacteria-busting clean without that bleachy smell.

For a fresh scent, add a few drops of eucalyptus or tea tree oil into your spray bottle (these are also natural antimicrobials).

4. Skip “Air Fresheners” and Use Essential Oils

Those plug-in or spray fresheners? Full of endocrine disruptors (yep, hormone disrupters). Instead, pop a few drops of lavender, eucalyptus, or lemon oil in a diffuser. Bonus: you can match the scent to your mood.

5. Replace Antibacterial Sprays with Good Old Soap

We don’t need to kill 99.9% of bacteria, some of it is actually good for us! Instead, a gentle plant-based soap spray is more than enough for benches, tables, and highchairs (just mix a squeeze of dishwashing liquid in with some water in a spray bottle!).

Why Families in Perth are Making the Switch?

It’s not just about cleaning anymore. It’s also about:

Keeping kids safe from hidden toxins
Making homes pet-friendly
Creating a calmer, fresher environment without that “chemical clean” smell
Supporting local, eco-conscious businesses (yep, like us!)
The fun in making your own products and knowing what's in them

Making the switch to low-tox living doesn’t have to be overwhelming... small swaps add up to a healthier, happier home.

And if you don’t want to do it all yourself (because life’s busy enough), that’s exactly why we’re here. At All Pure Cleaning, we’ve been helping Perth families keep their homes beautifully clean without the toxic baggage for over a decade. Your home deserves to sparkle naturally!