cali luv asked:

for a while now i’ve been doing everything i can to leave the smallest negative impact on the earth by:
- recycling all my paper, cans, bottles, and greens (for compost)
-using cloth shopping bags whenever i can
-being a vegetarian and buying organic as much as i can
- using energy saving settings on my clothes and dish washer
- using the least water and energy possible
- taking the bus/train/carpool rather than driving

yet the one thing i cant bring myself to stop doing is using disinfecting wipes to clean my house. its terrible because i go through twelve 35 clorox wipe canisters every two to three months. also when i dust or clean my floor i’ll only use the disposable swiffer pads. in the bathroom i use the flushable toilet cleaners. i guess i’m kind of a germaphobe. but honestly the thought of cleaning my toilet and using that same cloth to wipe the sink counter grosses me out beyond belief! this is a terrible habit that i want to break. whats the best way to go about this? thanks
ps: “disinfecting” the cloth by washing it with warm water or soaking it in bleach still doesnt cut it for me …