At Wexford Cleaning, we’ve always believed that a clean home shouldn’t come at the expense of a clean environment. We use eco-friendly, non-toxic products on every job — and we think Pittsburgh homeowners can do the same between professional visits. Here are five practical tips to keep your home spotless without harsh chemicals.
1. White Vinegar Is Your Best Friend
Distilled white vinegar is one of the most effective all-purpose cleaners you can buy, and it costs almost nothing. Mixed 1:1 with water in a spray bottle, it cuts through grease, removes soap scum, and disinfects hard surfaces. Use it on countertops, stovetops, and bathroom tiles. Avoid it on natural stone (granite, marble) and hardwood floors.
2. Baking Soda for Tough Scrubbing Jobs
Baking soda is a gentle abrasive that tackles oven grime, bathtub rings, and grout staining without scratching surfaces. Sprinkle it on a damp sponge and scrub, or make a paste with a few drops of dish soap for extra cleaning power. It’s also a natural deodoriser — leave an open box in your fridge or sprinkle it on carpet before vacuuming.
3. Swap Synthetic Sprays for Castile Soap
Castile soap (plant-based liquid soap) is biodegradable, free of petroleum-derived chemicals, and incredibly versatile. A few drops in warm water makes an effective floor cleaner, dish soap, or hand wash. Look for it at East End Food Co-Op or Whole Foods in Pittsburgh.
4. Microfibre Cloths Instead of Paper Towels
Microfibre cloths pick up dust, bacteria, and allergens with just water — no cleaning product needed for most surfaces. They’re washable and reusable for hundreds of cycles, saving you money and eliminating waste. One good set of microfibres for different areas (kitchen, bathroom, general surfaces) is all most households need.
5. Open Windows When You Can
Pittsburgh’s air quality has improved dramatically over the past few decades, and opening windows during mild weather flushes out indoor pollutants, dust, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from synthetic cleaning products. Even 10–15 minutes of ventilation after cleaning makes a real difference.
Our Promise to Pittsburgh Homeowners
Every Wexford Cleaning team member is trained to use only non-toxic, eco-friendly products that are safe for children, pets, and the environment. If you’d like to know exactly what products we use on your home, just ask — we’re always happy to share.
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