Coming Clean | Keeping House

01/04/2025 51 min Episodio 21

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What starts as a childhood cleaning bribe turns into a full-on spring cleaning confessional. In this episode, Eleisha and Ali break down everything from sneaky ingredients to plastic spray bottle overload—and how to clean your home without making a mess of your health or the planet. From old-school habits to low-waste upgrades, this one’s part cleaning guide, part confession session, and all-around refreshingly real.Key TakeawaysToxic Truths: Traditional cleaning products can harm your health and the planet.Packaging Waste: Switching to refillable or tablet-based cleaners cuts plastic dramatically.DIY vs. Done-for-You: Sustainable options exist for every energy level—and attention span.Rags to Riches: Upcycled cloths and creative tools make for a low-waste cleaning toolkit.Confessions Welcome: From vintage cleaning playlists to tactical bribery—no judgment here.LinksA typical Brit's annual wasteCleaning products and their effectsRespiratory outcomes in occupational cleanersProfessional cleaning activities and risksCleaning products and childhood asthmaChemicals in products rival cars as source of air pollutionMore than 90 % of a typical bottle of cleaning product is water20% of disposable packaging by weight could be replaced if we only shipped active ingredientsThe many uses of castile soapLearn more about Eleisha's refillery: mainlineshift.comFollow Ali's upcycling adventures on social media: @tiny_wasteJoin the ConversationGot a cleaning confession? Drop it in the comments or tag us @OneCanHopePodcast. Let’s clean up our habits and our consciences—together.