The Hidden Connection Between Cleaning Products and Your Gut Health

When we think about gut health, most of us focus on what we eat, things like fiber, probiotics, and fermented foods. But what if we told you that the products you use to clean your home could also be impacting your gut microbiome?

At Liquid Earth, we believe that a truly healthy home starts with balance, and that means choosing non-toxic cleaning products that care for both your living space and your body.

The Microbiome Connection

Your gut is home to trillions of microorganisms that help digest food, regulate inflammation, and strengthen your immune system. A balanced and diverse microbiome is essential for your health but harsh cleaning chemicals can throw that balance off.

Research from the Canadian Healthy Infant Longitudinal Development (CHILD) project found that frequent use of disinfectants was linked to changes in infants’ gut bacteria and even a higher BMI by age three. Other studies show that antibacterial cleaners and chemical-based disinfectants can disturb healthy microbes and irritate the gut lining.

This means that, our cleaning choices may have a deeper impact than we think.

How to Support Your Gut and Home Health

You don’t need harsh disinfectants to have a clean, healthy home. Here’s how to make smarter, more sustainable choices:

• Use non-toxic, plant-based cleaning products for everyday messes. Reserve disinfectants for when they’re truly needed.

• Avoid synthetic fragrances, quats, and triclosan. Look for naturally derived scents or unscented formulas.

• Ventilate your home while cleaning to reduce exposure to airborne chemicals.

• Nourish your gut with fiber-rich and fermented foods to help restore healthy bacteria.

A Healthier Home Starts with Balance

Clean doesn’t have to mean sterile. By switching to microbiome-safe cleaning products like those from Liquid Earth, you’re not just caring for your home, you’re protecting your family’s well-being from the inside out.

At Liquid Earth, our mission is to create eco-friendly cleaning products that are gentle, effective, and safe for your health and the planet. Because when you clean as nature intended, you’re doing more than removing dirt, you’re cultivating balance, harmony, and a healthier way of living. 

- The Liquid Earth Team