Bath Bombs – What are they, what’s in them? and why we love them!

Bath bombs are delightful bubbly balls of fun. Put one in your bath and prepare for a relaxing and rejuvenating bathing experience. When you put them in water, they begin to fizz, releasing pleasant aromas and skin-beneficial minerals which we love! But, I often find myself wondering, how did bath bombs even com about?  History of […]

How to have a more sustainable Christmas

Nikita’s diary – First and foremost, let us abandon traditional gift wrapping, particularly that made of non-recyclable materials, and instead opt for an eco-friendly alternative. ‘But gift wrapping is made of paper,’ you may be thinking. Why would that be an issue?” Think about it this way…

Desk Cleaning Tips

These are a few tips and ideas to help you get started with cleaning your desk and maintaining its cleanliness in the future. If you have no idea how to go about cleaning your desk, this should be very helpful.

Vinegar Cleaning, a natural and eco-friendly cleaning ingredient

Vinegar Cleaning Vinegar cleaning is a cheap, eco-friendly and effective method of cleaning that can be used in more ways than an average person could guess. Vinegar is a natural ingredient that is non-toxic to the cleaned environment and will biodegrade after use. Number 1 rule of vinegar cleaning is use to only use white vinegar […]

EcoSwitch – Items around the home you can swap to a sustainable option

Hello my name is Tunde and myself and my wife Ati founded The Cleaning Cabinet in 2019. We wanted a place where everyone can fine eco-friendly alternatives to plastic waste and make plastic free choices for everyday living. I hope this page helps you to get started on your plastic free and ZeroWaste journey. If […]

The Sustainable Student

Millennials and Generation Z! I am calling to you. The environment is more at risk than it has ever been before, we have greater challenges to face: Climate change, pollution, declining animal populations, deforestation and more.

Bleach: Your Worst Cleaning Nightmare!!!

Not only is bleach a harmful substance on its own, if used with some other cleaning chemicals, bleach can also cause a reaction that releases toxic vapours. This would not only cause you to be sick, but regular inhalation of these fumes can also cause damage to your respiratory health. For example, when bleach is mixed with products containing ammonia, it can cause damage to nasal ways and lungs.

Refill! Reuse!! Recycle!!! Our Solution to the Single-Use Plastic Dilemma

Reusing product containers and reducing the amount that you use has multiple benefits to the earth. Not only does it reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills and oceans, but it also prevents pollution as it is reducing the need for new plastic production and the use of new raw materials. Reusing also allows the plastic to be used to its fullest potential, with the longer lifespan it has before it is then recycled.