Cleaning With Probiotics

Releasing an army of microscopic workers to gobble up undesirable particles and to fight pathogens, sounds like something out of a science fiction movie.

The advantages of probiotic cleaners are that they are safe, natural and non-toxic. The beneficial bacteria in probiotic cleaners, help to negate the impact of pathological bacteria on household surfaces.

Although the probiotic cleaners are highly concentrated, they may cost a little more at first, but they can go a long way to reduce the need for more frequent cleanings, which saves labor and money.

They are especially good when you consider the level of toxicity of many common household cleaners, as well as the impact that those cleaners have on the environment.

We can absorb chemicals from cleaning agents from the air that we breathe, which can impact our nervous system, kidneys and liver. Whenever these cleaning agents touch our skin, we can absorb those chemicals directly into our bloodstream, some of which are carcinogenic.

Cleaning supplies are ranked within the Top Five substances included in phone calls to the National Poison Control Center.

Over 72,000 new synthetic chemicals have been formulated since the 1940’s and some of these chemicals can be found in household cleaners. But the vast majority of them, haven’t even been tested for their accumulative effects on human health.

Many so called "green" cleaning products are biodegradable, non-toxic and have a much lower impact on the environment. They have the reputation as being more expensive, but less effective as the conventional cleaning products. But that was all before the probiotic cleaning agents were introduced.

Probiotic Cleaning Agents don’t use conventional chemicals to clean, but probiotic bacteria instead.

While they have been used in Europe for some time, they are only now hitting the US market

When applied to a cleaning surface, these probiotic bacteria produce enzymes and bio-chemicals that naturally clean and detoxify.

Chemical cleaners can kill bacteria, both the good bacteria and the bad bacteria. This is very similar to the way that antibiotics work. Probiotic cleaning products create a tiny eco-system of microbes to keep the pathological bacteria in check, as well as help to break down odors, organic compounds and waste, in between cleaning sessions.

• Highly concentrated
• Natural
• Many products are suitable for septic systems, but always double-check with manufacturer first
• Non-toxic
• Less cleaning time, since the bacteria continue to work, once you’ve done your part
• Generally biodegradable
• Most companies tend to use eco-friendly packaging

Cons:

• Can’t use them on stone surfaces
• Not suitable for use on any unsealed wood
• The cost is initially more expensive

Food Matters recommends the following brands:

1. Natural House

2. P2 Probiotic Cleaners

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