The dirty secret about dishwashing liquids

Most dishwashing liquids available on supermarket shelves contain several toxic chemicals, some of which can have serious impacts on our health and environment. Many dishwashing liquids contain phosphate, a naturally-occurring mineral salt. Phosphate works by binding dirt with grease and suspending them in water. This allows other cleaning agents in the liquid to perform their functions optimally. While phosphate is great at removing dirt and eliminating film on dishes, it also reduces oxygen levels marine life needs. This is because when chemical-laden dishwashing liquid enters water streams, it can lead to a severe form of algae that creates a coating on the surface of the water, blocking sunlight and killing marine life through lack of oxygen. In fact, many ‘name brand’ dishwashing liquids carry a message that states “harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects”.

Chemicals you should look out for

Read the dishwashing liquid labels carefully when selecting a dishwashing liquid. Avoid these chemicals when choosing your dishwashing liquid.

Phosphates: As mentioned in this article, phosphates are a danger to marine life.

Ammonium sulphate: This ingredient creates that nice foam, but it also causes itching and skin irritation and may also be a neurotoxin.

Sodium lauryl sulphate: Can cause eye, lung and skin irritations.

Sulphuric acid: A strong chemical that can cause skin and tissue damage as well as breathing problems when inhaled.

Formaldehyde: This potent chemical has been identified as a serious carcinogen by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s National Toxicology Program.

DEA, MEA and TEA diethanolamine, monoethanolamine, and triethanolamine): additional foaming agents that have harmful effects when mixed with other ingredients causing skin irritations to forming of carcinogens.

It’s also advised to look out for any mention of “fragrance added” on the product label, as manufacturers aren’t required to list what goes into their product’s fragrances. This means you have no idea whether the fragrance is naturally or chemically-derived.

Care for your home, care for the environment

The great news is that there are much safer, environmentally-friendly alternatives available in the market right now, including our own bio-home Dishwashing Liquid. Our eco-friendly dishwashing liquid uses biodegradable, 100% plant-based active ingredients that is both dermatologically tested and pH balanced- means that it is safe for your skin and the environment too.

Using environmentally-friendly dishwashing liquids means you aren’t pouring any nasties down the drain and harming our marine life. It also translates to reduced packaging and transport-related emissions. You can even use less dishwashing liquid to wash your dishes since one pump of bio-home dishwashing liquid can wash up to 5 times more plates than ordinary dishwashing liquid. On top of that, it is produced with phthalate-free fragrances.

The true test of environmental friendliness is by checking the ingredients list. Chemical-laden dishwashing liquids can be toxic and harmful to humans, animals and the environment. Replacing with an eco-friendly dishwashing liquid like bio-home Dishwashing Liquid keeps your whole family and household safe. By using a non-toxic dishwashing liquid, you are also eliminating the potential of harming the environment and our important natural resources and wildlife. Small, thoughtful gestures like making this simple switch go a long way in minimizing your ecological footprint and in making this world a better place.

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1. Switch off appliances at the wall

The simplest way you can reduce excess energy consumption is by switching your appliances off at the wall. Popular appliances such as TVs and gaming consoles use up considerable amounts of energy, even on standby mode. By switching your appliances off at the wall when you’re not using them, you’ll not only reduce your carbon footprint but also your energy bills!

2. Wash in cold water

Washing laundry in cold water instead of hot may seem counterintuitive but it’s actually a wise way to save energy. Up to 90% of the energy used to run a washing machine comes from heating the water during a hot water cycle. Choosing the cold-water option every time you wash your clothes will use far less energy and money. Washing at 30 degrees is the eco-friendly way to do your laundry. While many garment wash tags recommend using warmer temperatures, modern detergents and laundry powders work just as well in cold water than they do in warm-hot water. When it comes to drying your laundry, try to always line dry (also known as air-dry). Just like washing machines, dryers use a lot of excess energy to warm and dry clothes. Hanging clothes out on the line or on a clothes rack and letting them dry out in the sun and crisp air will work just as well as a dryer, and there’s no risk of shrinkage or tangling.

3. Switch to eco-friendly cleaning products

A lot of cleaning products contain harmful, toxic chemicals that are damaging to the environment and to us. In fact, repeated exposure to these chemicals can lead to health issues and also trigger and worsen symptoms in asthma sufferers. Since we clean our homes on a daily basis, we want to ensure that this daily use of cleaning products isn’t contributing to the harmful effects on our environment and our families. Keep your home safe by investing in eco-friendly cleaning products. Green cleaning products – such as bio-home’s Natural Floor Cleaner — are environmentally safe and will not harm you or your children and pets. Containing no chemicals, it effectively cleans surfaces using 100% plant-based active ingredients.

4. Swap over to LED lightbulbs

Replacing the light bulbs in your home and switching over to LED (light-emitting diodes) is a smart eco-friendly hack that will reduce your energy consumption and save you money. LED lightbulbs are up to 80% more energy-efficient than traditional halogen lighting. This is because 95% of the energy in LEDs is converted into light and only 5% is wasted as heat. LED lights also last up to 10 years, meaning you won’t be having to replace them as often or make frequent trips to the store.

5. Reuse newspapers and old clothes as cleaning rags

Did you know that you can re-use newspapers to achieve a streak-free clean to windows? By adding a few drops of vinegar to a newspaper and then crumpling it up into a makeshift sponge, you can wipe down windows, mirrors, and glass surfaces for a crystal-clear finish. Once the paper’s dry again you can recycle it as usual. This tip also works with old clothes which can be ripped up and reused as rags for washing, cleaning the car, or as tea towels. This trick also works well with old pillowcases. If you have ceiling fans at home, an easy way to dust and clean the is by sliding a pillowcase over each blade, trapping the dirt instead of dusting it back out into the air as you would with a duster.

6. Use recycled paper to gift wrap

Eco-gift wrap not only is a wise, sustainable choice but also is an ingenious way of wrapping presents. Gift wrapping can be expensive and wasteful, and by using old paper or even recycled gift wrapping paper from previous gifts you’ve received will make for a unique, personalised gift that the recipient will love!

7. Eat less meat

Did you know that cutting back on meat can significantly reduce your carbon footprint? Beef and lamb meat are leading contributors to methane, a greenhouse gas that can contribute to global warming. Not only that, but meat is expensive. By cutting back on your meat consumption you will save money and your plastic waste.

8. Use reusable shopping bags

Plastic bags have a major impact on the environment as they require non-renewable petroleum and gas to make, and will never break down. With this in mind, you can switch to using reusable shopping bags to reduce your use of plastic bags. Doing this could prevent over 125 single-use plastic bags going to waste every year.

Sustainability starts at home

Simple switches to more environmentally-friendly options can make all the difference in reducing your household’s carbon footprint. Sustainable living may seem impossible with today’s lifestyles, but with these simple eco-hacks, you can do your part in contributing to a cleaner and greener city.

Bio-home offers a range of eco-friendly, plant-based household cleaning products that can help you on your sustainable journey. Browse our natural cleaning range for products that are better for both your family and the environment.

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Sustainable living is at the heart of our products and what we stand for at bio-home. If you’re just getting started on your sustainability journey or are simply wanting to learn more about green living, there are plenty of resources available. Thanks to a growing green blogging community, you have access to some of the best sustainable living blogs in Singapore. These are our top favourite:

1. Little Green Dot

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Born out of a need to find eco-friendly products for her home, Singaporean blogger Militza Maury founded her own skincare line and blog, Little Green Dot. The busy mum is passionate about creating sustainable beauty, food, and lifestyle products that are safe for us and safe for the Earth.

The blog is full of DIY recipes including essential oil recipes for healing, helpful tips on how to declutter your home, and an eco-friendly no stress steam oven cleaner. If you are looking for eco-friendly gift ideas, the large catalogue of heavenly skincare and beauty recipes will have you sorted. There’s also an online shop where you can purchase video workshops, guidebooks, and eBooks to help you on your sustainable living journey.

2. Orgayana

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Founder & editor of Orgayana, Mathilde Moyell Juul, moved to Singapore in 2014 and decided to bring her Danish eco-centric lifestyle with her. It was then she founded her blog with aspirations of guiding Singaporeans to live a more sustainable, healthy life. Orgayana is an online community of earth lovers, providing a platform filled with useful tips and guidance on how to bring sustainability into your home.

There is a range of articles, videos, and podcasts on the blog covering all aspects of green living including recipes, DIY projects, lifestyle tips, and Q&A’s. Orgayana is your complete guide to a green lifestyle where you can even find a directory guiding you to green destinations for your next holiday, or where to buy sustainable fashion.

3. Secondsguru

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Secondsguru is a blog with the mission to promote environmental education and awareness. Secondsguru came about when founders Anuja Byotra Aggarwal and Lara Rath realized how much time it took to find simple ways to live an eco-friendly lifestyle after having arrived in Singapore as expats.

The blog is all about making sustainability fun by providing creative, inspiring ways to incorporate sustainable living into everyday life. With helpful articles on upcycling to handy tips including where to buy zero waste products in Singapore, Secondsguru has all the resources you need to be informed and to implement greener ways of living. For parents, there is a kids section filled with fun DIY projects for children as well as articles to help you teach your child about the importance of looking after the environment.

4. Gaia Discovery

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Concerned with the alarming rate of tourism development and little regard of the environment, Mallika Naguran founded the blog Gaia Discovery. Gaia Discovery is aimed at promoting sustainable living and travel, with loads of content relating to sustainable projects, eco-friendly holiday destinations, and informative Q&A’s with sustainability experts and conservationists. Gaia Discovery encourages followers to get on board and take action by regularly posting news & events in Singapore including climate conferences and workshops.

5. WWF Singapore

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The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the world’s largest and most experienced independent conservation organisations. WWF Singapore brings its own blog to further spread awareness and to campaign for the conservation of the environment.

The blog includes articles covering all aspects of the environment, including stories about how collaring is used to protect endangered elephants, making sustainable food choices, and how to protect the planet through plastic reduction. There are some informative Q&A articles with conservationists and business owners demonstrating how they contribute to protecting the environment, along with news & events outlining ways you can adopt greener practices to help protect the earth.

6. Save Food Cut Waste

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Save Food Cut Waste aims to encourage individuals, businesses, and communities in Singapore to take a stand and stop food waste. The blog is an extension of their mission, educating readers about the environmental and social impacts of food waste. There are delicious recipes using nothing but leftovers, how food waste can be used to benefit the environment, and tips on how to sustainably grow and buy your food products. Save Food Cut Waste provides several ways you can get involved in reducing food waste including hosting a dinner conversation about food waste and signing the pledge to reduce food waste in Singapore.

7. Climate Action SG

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Climate Action SG is a community-run blog providing all things climate-related. You can find news and information on climate action, including ways you can help to take action to achieve a more sustainable Singapore. There are articles providing ways you can encourage your children to connect to nature and not wifi, ways local businesses are incorporating sustainable habits, and news & events happening in the community. Read through how other like-minded individuals are taking steps to achieve climate action or share your own action plan and help to reduce your carbon footprint.

Take the first step to sustainable living with bio-home

Want to make a little contribution a day to kickstart your journey into sustainable living? Biohome has an extensive range of eco-friendly, 100% plant-based household cleaning products that protect your home while caring for the environment.

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1. Use reusable shopping bags

Pollution from plastic bags is a big contributor to the suffering of marine life, with 30% of the world’s turtles and 90% of seabirds having ingested plastic debris. In Singapore alone, we use up around 3 billion plastic bags each year.

Many countries have now introduced plastic bag bans or taxes, however it’s still up to individuals to act. Reducing the amount of plastic bags you use is as simple as leaving reusable canvas bags in your car so they’re always handy when you go shopping, or hanging it on the front door so you don’t forget to take it with you. If you do get caught out and have to use a plastic bag, think about how you can reuse that bag for something else rather than just throwing it away.

2. Avoid disposable cutlery

It’s easy to avoid plastic cutlery when eating at home but often times takeaway shops include plastic spoons, forks and knives with our meals. If you’re taking the food back home, or back to work where there are communal cutlery sets, you don’t need to accept the plastic cutlery. If you’re organising an event, ask the caterer to use china or glassware instead. It might cost you a little extra but it’ll help make a big difference to our environment.

3. Buy in bulk

There are many stores in Singapore that sell long-life food items like rice, pasta and cereal in bulk so rather than buying small individual packs of pasta every week, buying one large bag less often will help cut down on the amount of plastic waste you produce. Or when it comes to short life products, many items like yoghurt, for example, come in individual one serving size for convenience. If you know you’re going to eat lots of yoghurt throughout the week, choose to buy a bigger tub and scoop out the serving you need each day instead.

4. Repurpose bottles

Playing sport? Swap the plastic bottle for a reusable sports bottle. Thirsty at work? Keep a water jug and glass on your table. On the go? Look for a food outlet that serves cups or glasses of water. Alternative, join the bring your own movement and bring a cup!

But if you find yourself in a situation where your only option is to purchase a plastic water bottle, you can still be environmentally conscious. Don’t throw it away once it’s finished – there are so many ways you can repurpose plastic water bottles. Firstly, you can reuse them for a another drink of water. You can also use them for everyday household goods like shampoo and conditioner, soaps and bathroom cleaners.

5. Use matches instead of plastic lighters

Disposable plastic lighters can sit in landfill for years and have even been found in the stomachs of birds. If you need to light something, ditch the lighter for matches. Otherwise, opt for a refillable metal lighter.

6. Choose recyclable or reusable containers

If a product comes packaged in either cardboard or plastic, make sure it is made from fully recyclable material. Take bio-home Dishwashing Liquid, for example, the packaging is fully recyclable and the ingredients are biodegradable and contain only renewable plant-based active ingredients. A lot of everyday food items also come in a choice of either plastic or glass packaging. Many sauces and spreads have glass bottle options so make sure to opt for those brands, plus you can reuse these glass jars to store other food items later.

7. Say no to straws

One of the worst contributors to plastic waste is straws. They’re a particular hazard as they often end up in the airways and stomachs of marine life. So next time you’re a restaurant or going through the drive-thru, make sure to mention you don’t need a straw. But if you find that you really can’t give up on straws, there are other non-plastic alternatives like reusable stainless steel or glass drinking straws, or biodegradable paper ones.

9. A better way to pack lunch

Packing a lunch for work or for the kids’ school lunch is a great way to save money, but it could be having a harmful effect on the environment if you use lots of disposable plastic to wrap food. Sandwich bags and cling wraps can easily be swapped for more enviro-friendly options like reusable containers and specially designed reusable food and sandwich wraps. Again, you should also make sure to pack your own non-plastic cutlery.

Reducing your plastic waste

Reducing the amount of plastic waste you produce each day doesn’t have to be hard. Simply making conscious decisions to choose plastic alternatives like glass, paper and cardboard every day will help you get started. Try to ditch single use plastic items for reusable containers, bags and cups. And if you’re looking for more ways to be environmentally conscious friendly at home, bio-home has a range of eco-friendly cleaning and washing products.

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5 Other Uses for Laundry Detergent

Kitchen and Bathroom Cleaner: Mix ¼ cup of liquid detergent with around 15-18 litres of water. Load a spray bottle with the solution and store the rest in a bucket to be used as refills. The detergent can absorb grease and can be applied on kitchen appliances, counter, stove, sinks, floors, bathrooms and more.

Natural Pest Repeller: Living in Singapore, or in most parts of South East Asia, means having to deal with unpleasant bugs and insects. Good news is that these creatures are repelled by soap in general. Your more dilute laundry solution (from point 1) can deter them if you spray them on the windows, floorboard, the cracks in the walls of your house – spots and corners in which they tend to appear. Keep these pests away from your potted plants by spraying the solution on the underside of the leaves.

Stain Remover: If there is an old stain on a piece of rug, carpet or furniture, mix a teaspoon of liquid laundry detergent with an average-sized cup of water. Transfer the concentrated solution into a spray bottle and spray at the specific spot. Wait a couple of minutes, let the solution seep through, and use an old toothbrush to remove the stain, followed by vacuuming away what is left.

Toys Cleaner: Knowing how children are, they can quickly change a new toy into a dirty mess. There are germs and strong chemicals that come into close contact with their skin, and at times, It is hence important to frequently wash their toys to avoid contamination due to poor hygiene. We can either use the same all-purpose spray, or wash the toys all at one go by soaking them into a basin or bathtub of warm water and adding half a cup of liquid laundry detergent. Allow the toys to soak, before rinsing and drying them thoroughly.

Weed and Moss Killer: Sprinkle some powdered detergent on the random moss and weeds that grow in the cracks of the walls of your home, in the driveway, wherever. You will notice that these wild plants will turn brown and wilt away, and you can sweep them away.

Bio-Home’s Laundry detergent is definitely your best tool for the purposes mentioned. It’s all about how we use our current household cleaning tools to make our lives simpler, easier and more effective than ever. Bio-home’s delicate laundry detergent is ideal for more delicate items of clothing with specially formulated biodegradable ingredients. 

To see how best to use your laundry detergent, have a look at our laundry guide here.

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When it comes to going green, the long-term benefits certainly outweigh the short-term cost costs involved. The difficulty for most is to bear this in mind and make a conscious decision to make an investment for the future – for an enhanced quality of life.

Cost of going eco-friendly for food

Food is a daily essential, and going eco-friendly in the food category entails making changes to your diet – like using products that are made with sustainable methods, and avoiding produce that depend largely on industrial, synthetic substances like fertilisers, pesticides, antibiotics and hormones. This means consuming food that is organic.

However, organic food products tend to be more expensive than non-organic ones. This is also due to additional costs that are spent to get organic food certified. Besides purchasing organic food, the other option is to grow your own organic herbs, fruits and vegetables. By making a dedicated change towards an eco-friendlier diet, you are not only improving your health and your loved ones’, you are also contributing to a cleaner and greener environment and future.

Ultimately, investing in eco-friendly (organic) food may be more expensive than regular ones at present, but because you will be healthier in the future, you will be spending less on visits to the doctor and medication. These savings made in the long run will cumulatively outweigh the “costs” incurred.

Cost of going eco-friendly for energy

Today we are still highly dependent on fossil fuels. The available technologies to tap on these non-renewable energy sources are much more advanced and sophisticated than the infrastructure for renewable energy sources like solar and wind power. As a result, fossil fuels are much more cost-effective than the alternative renewable energies.

Nevertheless, the use of fossil fuels has caused loads of environmental problems – air pollution, global warming and disastrous climate change-induced events like floods, droughts and heat waves and severe, abnormal reversal of weather cycles. Not only do these occurrences endanger the lives of you and your loved ones, they also jeopardise the survival of humanity and other living species. We may not see the full-ranging impact of climate change right now, but its adverse effects are manifesting bit by bit, before our eyes. The threatened survival of our entire Earth could be the price we pay tomorrow, for the savings we make today from using cheaper fossil fuels – let’s ask ourselves if this is worthwhile.

It would be unrealistic to have fossil fuels totally replaced, particularly when the resources to tap on renewable energy sources are not developed to desired levels of efficiency yet. However, if more countries could invest time and money into such renewable energy plants, our reliance on fossil fuels would gradually be reduced, benefiting our environment and the lives of future generations in the longer term. Also, as fossil fuels become more scarce, their costs would also increase. Renewable energy sources would certainly play a great alternative if the world’s leaders are far-sighted about it.

The situation can be applied to a more micro level, in an individual household.

For example, an energy-saving refrigerator may be more expensive at the point of purchase, but the amount of savings in utility bills will exceed that significantly, over the years.

To conclude, being eco-friendly is without a doubt more expensive a lifestyle, but treat it as an investment for the future – for it’ll definitely bring about greater savings later down the road, with more rewards reaped. bio-home firmly believes in the principle of eco-friendliness, and we do so by creating a range of eco-friendly cleaning products that adds tremendous value to your life and your living environment. Find out more here.

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The concept behind “eco-friendly” is to live with the intent and purpose of conserving resources while reducing the contribution of harm to the environment (e.g. pollution, global warming) through our interactions with it. This involves being conscious of how we use resources through engaging in eco-friendly practices, creating more sustainable relationships between ourselves and our natural environment.

How to become eco-friendly?

The very first step is to change our existing pattern of consumption. This entails transforming our habits like how we dispose of waste materials, how much packaging we use because of our shopping, whether we often drive as compared with taking public transport or opting for carpooling.

The second step examines the degree of our carbon footprint that we have little or no control over due to our living circumstances, such as the type of employment we have, living in an apartment versus a house, and channeling our actions with the responsibility to minimise the carbon footprint to our utmost best.

The last step involves proactively pursuing connections with other eco-friendly individual, businesses and communities, choosing and creating social networks that support and encourage our own efforts. This step, by far, is probably the most difficult – to live in and support a sustainable economy where we may not have many of the conveniences that we are accustomed to, can be a personal challenge to face.

5 steps to become more eco-friendly

1. 3Rs of Waste Hierarchy

The 3Rs of Waste Hierarchy can improve the entire waste management process. For example, taking a quick shower instead of a long bath (Reducing water wastage); using water that is left over from floor cleaning to water plants (Reuse); purifying rainwater for human consumption (recycle). In general, reduce what is manufactured and consumed to lessen the quantity of waste generated; reuse items for different purposes rather than discard them instantaneously; recycle items like paper, metals, glass and plastic, which can be reconditioned into new, functional objects.

Regarding recycling, we can also be more environmentally responsible by looking out for the recycling symbol when we do our shopping. Small, conscious steps like carrying a grocery bag instead of plastic bags go a long way in controlling the amount of waste that we create.

2. Conserve Energy

Besides water, electricity also constitutes our daily energy consumption. Simple routines like switching off the lights when they are not in use, proper wiring insulation to prevent unnecessary current loss, maximising our use of daylight, purchasing energy-efficient lighting equipment and gadgets, go a long way in conserving energy.

3. Find Alternatives to Driving

To reduce our carbon footprint and save fuel, consider taking public transport for commuting or pool with family members, friends and colleagues. If we have time to spare and the destination which we need to get to is not too far away, walking on foot or riding a bicycle is definitely the most eco-friendly approach.

4. Purchase Locally Grown Products

When we produce or purchase locally grown products, we are reducing our carbon footprint in the form of using less packaging and plastic bags, and reducing the dependence on industrial farming, which can be detrimental to the environment with the pollution it causes. Also, when we shop at farmers’ markets that retail organic fruits, vegetables and meat, we are also getting more nutritious and wholesome meals for ourselves, not just helping the environment.

The concept of thinking locally does not apply to food only. When we purchase locally-manufactured green products like toys, furniture or leather goods, we are putting money back into our own community and helping homegrown brands fulfil their eco-friendly practices. For business owners going the eco-friendly route, it means being conscious of the waste products that our business can potentially create and the manner in which resources are used – for example, using packaging materials or conducting advertising that reduces any adverse impact on the environment.

5. Engage in Gardening

Deforestation on a massive scale has reduced the Earth’s forested area significantly, leading to adverse consequences like soil erosion, loss of natural habits for millions of forest species and threatening their existence, desertification, global warming. On an individual level, we can do our part by gardening – our way of “reforestation” – as going green. One immediate way we can make an impact is to start doing so right in our own garden or backyard. We can also volunteer with local green projects or get involved in recycling programs, as part of our sustainability efforts.

bio-home advocates the eco-friendly movement with our product range designed to help create a more sustainable environment for its customers. Find out more here.

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An eco-friendly kitchen cleaner is bio-degradable, phosphate-free and formulated with plant-derived cleaning agents, making it safe for the environment and our health. While it keeps kitchen surfaces clean, polished and sparkling, its formula should be non-abrasive and should not affect the surfaces that it is applied on. Ideally, its container can be reused or recycled, which helps in preventing wastage and creating a more sustainable, eco-friendly environment.

bio-home’s Kitchen Cleaner magically fulfills all the criteria for the eco-friendly kitchen cleaner we all need in our homes! It is made from non-toxic, biodegradable, 100% plant-based active ingredients that remove tough grease and grime stains effectively in your kitchen areas.

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Introducing Click & Grow smart garden, it allows you to grow plants with the least effort possible. Best part about it? Your plants will still grow healthily and peacefully. The garden tells you when to water the plants, taking away any possible doubts you might have about the watering schedule.

The Click & Grow smart garden comes with a plastic tank to fill with water, a cover and plant capsules. This will contain seeds and “smart soil”, filled with nutrients designed to keep the soil pH balanced.

There is an adjustable LED lamp that needs to be plugged in, after which it will shine for 16 hours a day, enhancing plant growth. The light can become quite bright, and it flashes whenever the water level goes down.

There is an app for both iOS and Android, sending you notifications whenever it’s time to water, as well as gardening tips. Watch the video below to see how it works and check out their website for prices.

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