Sustainable Hosting This Holiday Season: 5 Eco-Friendly, Non-Toxic Swaps for a Cleaner, Kinder Celebration
The holidays are all about connection, laughter filling the kitchen, candles glowing, the comfort of good food and familiar faces. But between hosting, cooking, and cleanup, it’s easy to rely on convenience items that aren’t great for the planet.
This year, we're changing that. With Essential Oxygen's oxygen-powered cleaning products and biodegradable tools, you can create a warm, inviting home that's sparkling clean- without the chemicals, waste, or guilt.
Here are 5 easy, eco-friendly swaps to make your holiday hosting more sustainable.
1. Swap Bleached-based Cleaning Sprays for Oxygen-Powered Cleaners
Your guests notice more than you think, especially how your home smells and feels. Skip the chemical haze and switch to cleaning that’s powered by nature’s own purifier: oxygen.
Our Flawless Floor Cleaner, High Touch Surface Cleaner and Streakless Glass Cleaner use food grade hydrogen peroxide and plant-based ingredients to deliver a spotless clean with no residue, no fake fragrance, and no fumes.
Bonus: Hydrogen peroxide naturally breaks down into oxygen and water, leaving behind nothing but freshness.
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2. Swap Plastic Sponges for Biodegradable
Traditional sponges are made from plastic, which means every time you wash a dish, you’re sending microplastics into the ocean. Not exactly festive.
Our Biodegradable Sponges, made from coconut husk and cellulose, are tough on grime but gentle on surfaces and the Earth. They're compostable, plant-based, and long-lasting.
Strong on messes, soft on the planet.
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3. Swap Synthetic Scents for Real Botanical Freshness
Hosting is all about the senses. But synthetic air fresheners and “clean” scents often mask toxins that irritate allergies and sensitive guests.
Our Lavender Household Cleaner line uses real Bulgarian lavender oil to calm, uplift, and refresh naturally. No dyes, no artificial perfumes.
Let your home smell like nature, not chemicals.
Products to Try:
Lavender Home Cleaning Essentials
4. Swap Disposable Towels for Reusables + EO Cleaners
Keep a few washable cotton towels or reusable cleaning cloths on hand. Pair them with our oxygen-powered cleaners to tackle spills instantly. No waste, no harsh residues, just effortless clean.
Clean smarter. Waste less. Breathe easier.
Host Tip:
Keep a bottle of EO's High Touch Surface Cleaner handy on your counter, labeled “For Spills”. Your guests will love how effective it is!
5. Swap Harsh Produce Washes for Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide
Holiday hosting starts long before guests walk through the door. From rinsing berries for a charcuterie board to prepping salad greens, herbs, and veggies for the main meal, clean ingredients matter. The problem is most conventional produce washes come with unnecessary additives or fragrances that don’t belong anywhere near your food.
Our Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide is the purest way to prep your produce. Just dilute, soak, rinse, and enjoy fruits and vegetables that feel crisp, clean, and natural. No residue. No synthetic anything. Just oxygen and water doing what nature already knows how to do.
It’s also a true kitchen multitasker. Use it to sanitize cutting boards, refresh reusable containers, clean your fridge, and support a non-toxic prep space from start to finish.
Product to Try:
Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide (FGHP)
The Essential Oxygen Way
This holiday season, choose cleaning that’s kind to your home, your guests, and the planet. Each swap brings you closer to a space that shines naturally and a celebration that reflects your values.
Powered by Oxygen. Clean with Confidence.
