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 Takeaways

• Toxic 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.

Links

• A typical Brit's annual waste
• Cleaning products and their effects
• Respiratory outcomes in occupational cleaners
• Professional cleaning activities and risks
• Cleaning products and childhood asthma
• Chemicals in products rival cars as source of air pollution
• More than 90 % of a typical bottle of cleaning product is water
• 20% of disposable packaging by weight could be replaced if we only shipped active ingredients
• The many uses of castile soap
• Learn more about Eleisha's refillery: mainlineshift.com
• Follow Ali's upcycling adventures on social media: @tiny_waste

Join the Conversation

Got a cleaning confession? Drop it in the comments or tag us @OneCanHopePodcast. Let’s clean up our habits and our consciences—together.