What is eco-friendly cleaning?
Eco-friendly cleaning is about keeping your home clean without burdening the environment with harmful chemicals. By choosing the right products and methods, you can have a sparkling clean home while protecting nature, indoor air and your family's health.
Why should you clean in an environmentally friendly way?
Better indoor air
Many conventional cleaning products contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that degrade indoor air quality. Environmentally friendly alternatives provide cleaner air to breathe.
Protecting health
Children and pets are particularly sensitive to chemicals in cleaning products. Natural products reduce the risk of allergies, skin irritations and respiratory problems.
Less environmental impact
Chemicals from cleaning products eventually end up in waterways and nature. Environmentally friendly products break down faster and cause less damage.
5 eco-friendly cleaning products you already have at home
1. Aettika
Ideal for window cleaning, descaling and surface cleaning. Mix 1 part vinegar with 3 parts water. Avoid using vinegar on marble and natural stone.
2. bicarbonate
An all-round product that works against odors, grease and stains. Ideal for cleaning ovens, sinks and as a refrigerator odor remover. Read more about bicarbonate here →
3. lemon
Natural antiseptic that works great for freshening cutting boards, descaling kettles and removing stains.
4. Olive oil
Mix with lemon juice for a natural furniture polish that gives wood surfaces a beautiful shine.
5. Soap (green soap)
A classic Swedish cleaning product based on vegetable oils. Perfect for floors, walls and general cleaning.
Room by room: Eco-friendly cleaning tips
The kitchen
- Oven: Bicarbonate + water paste, leave overnight, wipe with vinegar
- Sink: Baking soda and lemon for shiny results
- Cooktop: Bicarbonate of soda paste + dishwashing liquid, leave on for 15 min
- Microwave oven: Bowl with water + lemon, run on full power 5 min, wipe
The bathroom
- Lime: Etch on wiping paper, put on the surface, wait 30 min
- WC: Bicarbonate + vinegar, brush after 15 min
- Fogar: Bicarbonate paste + old toothbrush
Windows
- Mix 1 dl vinegar + 5 dl warm water
- Spray on the window and wipe with newspaper or microfiber cloth
- Avoid sunshine when cleaning (dries too quickly and leaves streaks)
Eco-labeled cleaning products
If you prefer ready-made products, look for these eco-labels:
- 🌿 The Swan - The official Nordic Ecolabel
- 🌿 EU Ecolabel - The EU Ecolabel
- 🌿 Good Environmental Choice - The Nature Conservancy label
🌱 JSG cleans up environmentally friendly
At JSG Städservice we use environmentally friendly cleaning products as standard. We bring our own products to every cleaning session at no extra cost. Book eco-friendly cleaning →
Frequently asked questions about eco-friendly cleaning
Will it be as clean with eco-friendly products?
Yes! Modern eco-friendly products are just as effective as conventional ones, and housewife tips like bicarbonate of soda and vinegar have worked for generations.
Does it cost more to clean in an environmentally friendly way?
No - quite the opposite. Vinegar, bicarbonate of soda and lemon are cheaper than most commercial cleaners.
Can I mix vinegar and bicarbonate of soda?
Yes, but they neutralize each other. Use them separately or in quick succession for best effect.