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Vegan First Verdict: Go For Herbal Strategi’s Toxin-Free Cleaning Solutions

  • Rithika Ramesh
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Herbal Strategi was founded in 2011 by John Thomas out of a medical need to avoid chemical-based pest solutions. What started off with just two products has now grown to include over fifty products made with natural plant-based oils to help you keep your home and workplace pest-free and clean.

These products tie in beautifully with our aim as eco-warriors to live sustainably and do no harm to the environment in the choices we make. So, we tried out two of their key products and were more than pleased with the results.

Swab Out Toxins And Mop Up With A Natural Cleaner

Mopping the floors is a daily exercise in most homes out of the need to eliminate dust and repel insects. If you could just see the amount of unrecognizable ingredients that go into widely available floor cleaners, you would not want to be walking on your own freshly mopped floors.

Herbal Strategi’s floor cleaner, disinfectant and insect repellent- Just Mop gave us a good excuse to test out the effectiveness of a product that is made from no toxins and mainly plant oils. Their special formulation of natural oils from lemongrass, cedarwood, and pine goes into this product. This means that once you are done mopping you can use the same water for your plants too.

How to use:

Only about 15 ml (close to a tablespoon) is needed for a 4-liter bucket to make it an effective mopping solution. Four tough stains the undiluted product can be applied and left for about five minutes before mopping.

Our Experience:

We tried out the mopping solution for one week continuously. Very little of the liquid is needed as it is quite concentrated in its formulation. The floors felt clean, and the liquid has a pleasing and mild pine fragrance that lingers for just the right amount of time. It was also effective at keeping the insects like ants and flies away.

Our Verdict:

Herbal Strategi’s Floor Cleaner, Disinfectant and Insect Repellent do exactly what it is meant to, but it has added benefits in that it is made from only natural ingredients which make it a must for any home or office.

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No Grime, No Grease Without Harsh Chemicals

Like many other cleaning products, dishwashing soaps are primarily made up of solvents and surfactants which are usually lab-made chemicals. Add to this strong fragrances and parabens, and you get your standard dishwashing liquid that smells like perfume and lathers like shampoo.

Herbal Strategi’s dishwashing liquid, Nature Drop, on the other hand, is made from a far gentler coconut oil-based surfactant, soap nut oils, and lemon oils. Its earth-friendly formula means that its residues are not harmful to us and to the planet.

How to use:

This liquid is slightly thicker than the usual dishwashing liquids. So, a small dollop of it in about 150ml water should be enough to do a round of dishes. For stubborn stains, the concentrate can be directly rubbed on and scrubbed off after a few minutes.

Our Experience:

After one continuous week of using Herbal Strategi’s dishwashing liquid, we were convinced that relying on harsh chemical-based cleaners is not necessary at all. The toughest stains came off easily, the dishes did not have any strong artificial fragrances on them post washing and there was also no worry of consuming any toxic residues from cutlery. One thing worth mentioning is that due to its natural ingredient list, this liquid is very gentle on the hands.

Our Verdict:

Herbal Strategi’s Dishwashing Liquid is mild enough to not be hard on your hands yet tough enough to clean grease and stains without using any harsh and abrasive chemicals or fragrances.

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As consumers, we need to be more conscious of the products we are using in the name of disinfecting and sterilizing our homes. While we may think that strong-smelling, chemical-filled products are doing the job, they are harming us and the environment in more ways than we think. Apart from exposing ourselves, our families, and pets to these toxins inside our own homes, we are also allowing them to flow into our groundwater table and sewage systems that end up polluting our seas and harming other beings along the way. When we choose products that are biodegradable and made from natural ingredients, we are being kind to ourselves and to the planet.

 

It's never too late to make the switch to cleaner products and Herbal Strategi has given us more than enough reasons to do so.

You can find all of Herbal Strategi’s homecare and repellent solutions HERE.

 

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AUTHOR

Rithika Ramesh

Managing Editor at VeganFirst.com with previous experiences in film-making, writing and vegan baking. She is a long-time vegan and a habitual researcher.

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