We previously wrote about reducing the amount of chemicals you use to clean your home, and using more natural solutions instead. In addition to this, it’s important to consider the tools you clean with, too.

As a disclaimer, it’s also important to note that we’re not suggesting you throw away all of your plastic or otherwise “non-green” cleaning tools, because that’s wasteful. However, when it comes to replacing these tools after they’ve come to the end of their lifespan, there are some strategies (as outlined below) that you can keep in mind in order to help yourself make better choices.