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Clean your kitchen with minty freshness – A Natural Multi Surface Cleaner

Are you tired of cleaning your kitchen with chemicals you’d never want anywhere near your food?

How about cleaning with products that only contain natural ingredients instead?

Our invigorating Multi Surface Cleaner is bursting with overtones of uplifting minty freshness that will leave your home smelling and feeling amazingly fresh and clean with the added power of antibacterial fighting eucalyptus, distilled water, citrus vinegar, peppermint oil, Eucalyptus oil to sanitise and deodorise and zesty lemon oil to effortlessly cut through dirt, grease and grime, making this a must have for any room in the house. Click the link in bio to explore our 3 natural products via our website!

A Spring Clean in Autumn

We probably spend more time at home in winter. Therefore our homes should feel welcoming and warm. Top priority for this is a clutter free and organised environment so you can enjoy time at home and relax. Spring in Australia can be pretty hot and not everyone wants to do the tough cleaning chores in the heat. Here are a few things you can tackle to start fresh into the new season:

  • Re-order your furniture and bookshelves
  • Deep clean the carpets
  • Defrost the freezer
  • Clean the patio and windows
  • Sort out your wardrobe
  • De-clutter your bathroom cabinet
  • Throw out old food and medicines

A clean house can make you feel relaxed and help you to be more productive. If you are busy with other tasks, consider our Deep/Spring (Autumn) Cleaning package. It’s is an extensive deep clean designed to thoroughly clean your home from top to bottom and ideal as an occasional service anytime of the year. It can take anything from  2 to 10 hours to complete, depending on the size of your home and it’s current condition. We also offer optional extra services such as washing, cleaning/sweeping balconies and patio floors/ external fencing and railings, changing bed linen etc. and more.

If you’re considering a regular weekly or fortnightly cleaning service, we would highly recommend booking a Deep/Spring (Autumn) Clean first, then progressing to our basic clean on an ongoing basis. Get in touch for a quote today. 

Juices aren’t always healthy

They may taste good, but can be full of sugar. A glass of juice contains up to four teaspoons of sugar – and there is only slightly less sugar in juice with the pulp included. The Australian Dietary Guidelines recommends that all Australians limit their intake of drinks containing added sugar, including sugar-sweetened soft drinks and cordials, fruit drinks, vitamin-style waters, flavoured mineral waters, energy and sports drinks.

Magic is seeing wonder in Nature’s every little thing


Did you know? The dragonfly, in almost every part of the world symbolizes change. The dragonfly molts several times throughout its life, and each time it starts a new chapter of its life. Dragonflies are a common symbol for change and accepting new beginnings and new opportunities. Because the dragonfly is only in its final form for a few months, they’re a symbol of living in the moment and taking advantage of the short time given.

Guiding and encouraging people to take the first step towards their own journey on the path of change towards a chemical-free future is my quest. I am deeply passionate about the wellbeing of mankind and our planet and am here to offer you the motivation, inspiration and insight you require to embrace these changes and commence reducing and eliminating your exposure to harmful toxins for the future health of your family and our fragile planet.

I believe that change is not about perfection, but steady progress and that going back to basics is no longer going backwards but moving forwards!

Cleaning Supply Accidents: Chemical Burns and Poisonings

Many household cleaners can cause severe damage when ingested or splashed directly onto the skin and eyes. Though many of us are aware of the acute toxicity of some cleaning supplies, statistics on hospital visits and poison control calls make clear that accidents with cleaning supplies occur daily.

Chemical burns from caustic cleaners

Cleaning products that are extremely acidic or alkaline or contain corrosive ingredients can cause painful burns to the skin and eyes and permanent tissue damage or scarring. Inhaling fumes from these products can harm the lungs. Cleaning professionals can suffer serious chemical injuries on the job.

A 1999 study found that every year, for example, 6 of every 100 building custodians in Santa Clara County, Calif., experienced chemical-related injuries; 20 percent were serious burns to the eyes or skin (Barron 1999).

A review of records of 94 patients admitted to a hospital burn unit for chemical burns over a 19-year period found that 14 percent were injured at home with ordinary household cleaning products (Wibbenmeyer 1999).

One of the most serious immediate hazards is the formation of high levels of harmful gases when strongly reactive cleaning products are mixed. Bleach-based products pose the greatest hazard. Chloramine gas forms when bleach- and ammonia-based cleaners are mixed. Chlorine gas forms when bleach-based cleaners are mixed with acidic cleaners such as toilet bowl cleaners, rust removers or vinegar.

Poison under the sink

In 2010, American poison control centers fielded more than 116,000 calls about household cleaner accidents involving children under age five (Bronstein 2011). U.S. emergency room records show that in 2006 alone, 10,318 children under age five required some form of medical treatment as a result of poisoning with household cleaners, and 744 of them had symptoms that were life-threatening or resulted in significant disability (McKenzie 2010).

Bleach was the most common cause of poisoning or injury (McKenzie 2010). Spray bottles of cleaners were the most common means of exposure, involved in 40 percent of the accidents (McKenzie 2010). Although rates of household cleaner-related injuries to children from regular bottles or original containers and kitchenware have decreased in recent decades, spray bottle injury rates remain high (McKenzie 2010). Many common spray cleaners have brightly colored packaging that fascinates inquisitive young children. Parents sometimes neglect to twist the cleaners’ spray nozzles into an “off” position or children reopen closed nozzles.

These injuries are tragic – and unnecessary. There are safer cleaning products on the market that do not risk lasting damage to small explorers.

Source: EWG

Start fresh and healthy into 2021

We simply assume that conventional cleaning formulas, make up, hair, body, baby, beauty and personal hygiene products are safe, and why do we do this? Because we are told so by global marketing corporations who’s main concern is how much money they turn over each year and not our health. The real truth is that many of the popular and well loved solutions under your kitchen sink and in your bathroom cabinets are actually dangerously toxic, and pose a hazard to you and your families health.

Simply move ahead slowly when making these lifestyle adjustments, keeping in mind, which changes are the most important to you, and which items you are using the most. Continue to add and replace your conventional commodities with safer alternatives, as and when you can, being sure to dispose of chemicals responsibly.

Refreshing Summer Mango Lemonade

Mangoes are versatile; delicious as a healthy snack on their own, perfectly pared with chicken or prawn, refreshing drinks, smoothies or sweet desserts. Have you tried our favourite refreshing Mango Lemonade yet?

  • 2 cups mango chunks (about 2 fresh mangoes)
  • Juice of 1 medium lemon
  • 12 oz water
  • 1-2 tsp raw honey (optional)

Blend all ingredients and divide evenly between two large glasses. Add ice and enjoy!

Tips for keeping your pet safe this Christmas

Christmas is a time of cheer for humans. But for pets, it can mean a time of change. There will be more noises and visitors, as well as new objects and smells. Here are some tips from the @rspcansw for spoiling your pet in a healthy, safe way:

• Create a treasure hunt through the house or garden of your pet’s regular dry food.
• Mix your pet’s regular food with a treat.
• Use a recipe that is specifically designed to be a safe treat for your pet.
• Spend extra quality time with your pet by playing games or going for extra walks.
• Purchase pet-friendly Christmas food and treats.

There’s no doubt that Christmas is a popular time for introducing a new pet to the family, but it’s important to make sure that the decision isn’t taken lightly. Puppies and dogs can be a wonderful addition to your life, but they do require a lot of consistent attention and care, and it’s very important that you choose the right individual animal to suit your family and lifestyle.

Those who say, the colour of summer is not yellow are those who failed to see mangoes

Mangoes for us mean summer, the feeling of sunshine and the spray from the garden hose on your skin, kids laughing, the smell of bbq’s, long light evenings serenaded by kookaburras and cicadas. Mangoes are quick and easy to prepare, bursting with nutritional value and there are a range of varieties to be enjoyed all season long.

But best of all, mangoes are versatile; delicious as a healthy snack on their own, perfectly pared with chicken or prawn, light summer salads, thrown on the bbq, cocktails, smoothies and sweet desserts.

Nothing is more memorable than a smell


Eucalyptus is a fast-growing evergreen tree native to Australia. As an ingredient in many products, it is used to reduce symptoms of coughs, colds, and congestion. It also features in creams and ointments aimed at relieving muscle and joint pain. Thankfully we are all becoming increasingly aware of the dangers of commercial cleaning products, and the hazards they pose to our overall health and wellbeing, especially to babies, toddlers, the elderly, animals, and to those who suffer from asthma, allergies, eczema, sensitivities and illness. Here at Natures Army we use Eucalyptus Oil for our All Natural Anti-Bacterial Disinfectant Spray and – of course pretty decorations leading up to Christmas.

It is our mission that everyone should enjoy the experience of a safe, chemical-free, non toxic cleaning service, and that no one should be exposed to the hidden dangers from harmful everyday commodities in their homes and environments. As a specialist chemical free cleaning company, we ensure that all of our services meet with the highest standards of quality and hygiene. That is why we are proud to announce that we only use natural, eco-friendly cleaning practices throughout, and strive to provide our customers with total peace of mind, that their homes are not only spotlessly clean but clean, green and safe!