My Back-to-School Cleaning Must-Have (Homeschool Mom Edition)

We're a homeschool family, so our version of "back-to-school" looks a little different. There are no school buses over here, but September still feels like a reset.

Play dates start back up, horseback riding lessons, library trips become more frequent, field trips fill the calendar, and somehow my kids are even busier than they were all summer. 😂

With more activities comes more people, more shared spaces, and a lot more coming in and out of our home. The busier our schedule gets, the more I appreciate having a cleaner that I can trust on hand.

Keeping Up With the Little Things at Home

And just to note, I'm not a germ freak. 😅 But once the colder months roll around, it definitely seems easier for everyone to pick up whatever is going around, especially when you have three little kids.

Then there are the toys. I didn't know a home could be filled with this many toys, but here we are. 😂 What a blessing that our kids have so many things to play with. But somehow every toy still gets passed from one child to the next and eventually ends up in someone's mouth.

When we're spending more time out in public, I tend to be a little more mindful of the areas around our home that get touched the most. Nothing extreme, just the everyday spots that get a lot of traffic.

That's one reason I love having it on hand. It makes it easy to quickly spray those areas without feeling like I'm trading one concern for another.

When Someone Isn't Feeling Their Best

If someone in our house starts sniffling, coughing, or complaining that their tummy hurts, I immediately start making the rounds with Force of Nature 😂

I spray ALL the things... door handles, light switches, chairs, toys, faucet handles, the refrigerator handle, bathroom surfaces, and anything else that suddenly seems suspicious. 😂

After Going Down the Research Rabbit Hole...

After researching hypochlorous acid way more than a normal person probably should, one thing became very clear: the ingredient list doesn't tell the whole story.

The concentration, pH, testing, and intended use all matter, which is exactly why Force of Nature meets higher standards to me.

They didn't just jump on the hypochlorous acid trend and call it a day. They've put a lot of thought into the details, and after going down the research rabbit hole myself, that's something I genuinely appreciate.

Plus, there is something incredibly satisfying about making a fresh bottle yourself. It feels like a tiny science experiment every single time. 🤓

As a mom, I know I can't keep my kids from touching everything. Trust me, I've tried. 😂 But I can be intentional about the products I use when we're in our home. 

Overall...

Whether your kids are heading to a classroom, a co-op, sports practice, or just spending more time out and about this season, back-to-school tends to bring more activity, more messes, and a lot more things coming through the front door.

Force of Nature is one of those products that fits naturally into our routine this time of year. Between all the activities, messes, and extra running around that come with fall, it's one less thing I have to overthink. ♥️

Thinking About Trying Force of Nature?

If you've been considering making the switch, now is a great time.

Force of Nature is running a Labor Day sale with 20% off bundles using code LDAY20 from 8/31-9/9 and $25 off Super Saver and Year Supply Bundles using code LDAY25 from 9/5-9/7.

As someone who has used it for years, this is one of those products I genuinely recommend to other families. It works well, fits naturally into our routine, and is one of those products I always keep on hand.