We use completely natural cleaning products on our surfaces in order to minimize the effects of harsh chemicals on our guests’ health as well as minimize damage to the environment. Our laundry detergent and fabric softener, La Parisienne, is also certificated by Environment Canada as being an Environmentally Preferable Product for Sustainability.

Our homemade cleaning products consist largely of Dr. Bronner’s Soap (we like to use Peppermint), tea tree oil, baking soda, white vinegar and water.

We make different mixtures for alternate uses, and you can make them at home too by downloading our recipes here. For more information on our products:

La Parisienne: http://www.laparisienne.ca/en/environment/
Dr. Bronner’s : http://www.drbronner.com/

For those who may not be familiar with some of the products mentioned above, here is a little primer:

Dr. Bronner’s soaps: Formulated from organic extra virgin coconut, olive, jojoba, hemp and pure essential oils, and also fair trade certified! It can be used for just about anything - the soap is so gentle it can be used as a bodywash, and is even suggested for use as a toothpaste!

Tea tree oil: Created from the leaves of a plant native to the northeast coast of New South Wales in Australia. It has antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties.

Baking soda: Works great as a scouring powder, deodorizer, antiseptic and water softener. We use it in our heavy-duty cleaner, which is mostly used for sinks and toilets, or removing stains from coffee and tea cups.

White vinegar: A great antibacterial on hard surfaces and dissolver of mineral deposits. It is always mixed with water so as to not damage surfaces being cleaned with its high acidity.