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My mother was one of the super skeptical types, so she wouldn’t allow the plug in fresheners in the house (or the spray kind either) — it was open windows, sunlight, and very limited cleaning products. I’m pretty thankful about that skepticism and intend to keep that momentum when I have kids.

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My mum was the same, including with plastic food containers. Turns out those are really bad as well. It’s also amazing how we continue to use products knowing they are toxic.

My parents consciously moved away from the city and big roads to have their kids.

Which I reversed in my infinite 20 something wisdom.

If you ever experience a skin condition that seemingly won't go away and is surprisingly painful, you'll get hip to the scam that are cleaning products quite quickly.

They can all be made at home, with 3 or 4 ingredients. The supplies will last a lifetime and you don't produce any non recyclable plastic bottles (another scam!).

> They can all be made at home, with 3 or 4 ingredients.

I've done a few experiments with home made saponification in the past but I never really considered this for other cleaning products.

Can you share some resources or experience on this?

This is Lisa Bronner of Dr. Bronners which I used as a starting point:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItLCBz6JdQI

There is also a girl who hasn't used any plastic for years and makes everything herself including beauty products:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuABgFsv5pw

Lots on Youtube in general. Again, I do it because I needed to, I don't want to preach or shame.

Your mom was right. Sunlight disinfects rooms too.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/10/181017211703.h...

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