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Cleaning products, laundry detergent, dishwashing liquid: almost every household product contains fragrance by nature. For people with sensitive skin, allergies, or respiratory problems, this can cause a lot of irritation. More and more people are therefore consciously choosing a fragrance-free household. In this blog, we explain why that makes sense, where you can best start, and which products are available for each room.
Why fragrance in household products can be a problem
Fragrance is added to cleaning products to leave a pleasant scent. But those same fragrance substances can cause complaints, especially with intensive use in an enclosed space such as the bathroom or kitchen.
Common complaints due to fragrance in household products:
- Skin irritation upon contact with the hands, for example when washing dishes or cleaning
- Irritated airways or headaches from inhaling fragrance substances
- Worsening of eczema or allergic reactions
- Residual scents on clothing, tableware, or surfaces that can themselves cause irritation
For people without complaints, this may seem exaggerated, but for those who are sensitive, fragrance-free makes a noticeable difference.
Where do you start with a fragrance-free household?
You don't have to switch everything at once. It often works better to start step by step with the products you use the most or with which you have the most skin contact.
- Start with dishwashing liquid. Your hands come into contact with this daily, often several times a day.
- Continue with your all-purpose cleaner. You use this product on many surfaces in the house, which makes the fragrance substances spread easily.
- Replace your bathroom and toilet cleaner. In a small, often poorly ventilated space, fragrance substances stand out extra.
- Look at your dishwasher products. Think of tablets, powder, and rinse aid: these leave residues on dishes that you then eat from.
- Finish with glass cleaner and other cleaning products for a complete fragrance-free household.
Fragrance-free dishwashing
Dishwashing liquid is the logical first step for many people. Your hands come into contact with it daily, sometimes several times a day.
In our assortment of fragrance-free dishwashing liquid, you will find options that degrease just as well as regular products, without added fragrance substances.
There is also a fragrance-free alternative for the dishwasher:
Fragrance-free cleaning
The same principle applies to the rest of the house: surfaces you come into contact with a lot deserve a fragrance-free choice.
A good fragrance-free all-purpose cleaner is suitable for most surfaces in the house, from the kitchen table to floors, without leaving a strong scent behind.
For the bathroom and toilet, there is a specific fragrance-free bathroom and toilet cleaner. Precisely in these smaller spaces, fragrance substances stand out extra, which makes this a logical place to choose fragrance-free.
Other fragrance-free options for the home:
Fragrance-free washing
Fragrance is also very common in laundry, and often remains in the fibers of your clothes. For sensitive skin, this can cause irritation all day long, because your clothes are constantly in contact with your skin.
View our options for:
Frequently asked questions about a fragrance-free household
Does fragrance-free cleaning product work just as well as regular cleaning product?
Yes. The cleaning or degreasing effect of a product comes from the active ingredients, not from the fragrance substance. Fragrance-free products therefore clean just as effectively.
Why should I switch if I don't have any complaints myself?
Many people only notice that they are sensitive to fragrance after complaints have gradually arisen, such as skin irritation or headaches. For families with children, pets, or guests with allergies, fragrance-free is also a safer standard choice.
Finally
You build up a completely fragrance-free household more easily than you might think. Start with the products you use the most, such as dishwashing liquid and all-purpose cleaner, and then expand step by step to the rest of your house.
At parfumvrij.nl, you will find a complete assortment of fragrance-free household products, from dishwashing to laundry and from cleaning to dishwashers.