Many of us have fallen into the trap of thinking that we need to buy certain household essentials in order to maintain a clean and organized home. However, the truth is that many of these products are not only unnecessary, but they can also be a waste of money. In fact, some of the items that we consider to be must-haves can actually be harmful to both our wallets and the environment. Here at Home Addict, we’ll take a closer look at some of the common household essentials that you may want to think twice about purchasing. By cutting down on these unnecessary purchases, you’ll not only save money, but you just might reduce your environmental footprint, too.
Expensive Cleaning Products
It may be tempting to buy name-brand cleaning products, especially if they’re associated with some of your favorite celebrities. But basic household essentials like vinegar, salt, baking soda, and lemon can effectively clean many surfaces and are much cheaper than specialty cleaning products. (They’re also more eco-friendly, too). Some expensive cleaning products claim to have additional benefits, such as “all-natural” or “organic” ingredients, but there is often little scientific evidence to support these claims. Not only that, but in many cases, store-brand or generic cleaning products can perform just as well as their expensive brand-name counterparts. Dollar Tree brand cleaning products, for example, are just $1.25 each and they do exactly what the expensive brands can do. Many expensive cleaning products contain similar ingredients to their budget-friendly alternatives, and the additional cost may not reflect any significant difference in quality.