Which eco-friendly products does Carolyn Scott recommend for maintaining a clean and sustainable home?

Hi, I’m Carolyn Scott-Hamilton from The Healthy Voyager. I love focusing on simple, low-tox swaps that actually work and are kind to the planet.

From my home detox and green cleaning content, here are some of my go‑tos:

• Old-school pantry staples for DIY cleaners: baking soda, club soda, hydrogen peroxide, lemon juice, salt, vegetable oil and white or apple cider vinegar
• Reusable cleaning tools instead of disposables (like reusable mop heads instead of Swiffer-type pads)
• Air‑purifying houseplants such as spider plants, English ivy, rubber plants and peace lilies
• Low‑ or no‑VOC paints for any repainting projects (with a bit of research to avoid “greenwashed” toxic formulas)
• Eco carpet and surface cleaning with companies that use ultra‑pure or alkalinized water instead of harsh chemicals

What area of your home are you most interested in greening up first—kitchen, laundry, or general cleaning?