20 natural cleaning products that are safer for you and the environment
Let's clean up our act.
Molly's Suds Original Laundry Powder
This powder detergent from Molly's Suds is a standout from others on the market because it has . It also not only washes clothes, but its concentrated formula can also treat fresh stains before laundering.
It smells fresh and clean, and it's also surprisingly cost-effective, supplying an estimated 70 loads from its 47-ounce bag.
No Tox Life Dish Washing Block Soap
Bar soap, even for shampoo, is nothing new, but this might be the first dishwashing bar soap we've ever come across.
Wet the onto your sponge and then work it up into a lather to scrub down your dishes, silverware, glasses, and pots as you would normally. It provides the same clean without the plastic packaging or the mystery ingredients.
Arm & Hammer Fridge Fresh Refrigerator Air Filter (4-Pack)
There's nothing that makes our eyes water more than opening our fridge to a medley of pungent smells. Sticking an open box of Arm & Hammer in there is usually the trick, but the brand's will prevent you from having to waste your go-to box for baking.
Each filter contains the same sodium bicarbonate as the boxed stuff, but it adheres to the side of your fridge's interior to absorb funky smells.
Babyganics Stain Eraser Marker (3-Pack)
Think of the as the plant-based Tide To-Go.
When mud, juice, spit-up, or even poop stains make an unfortunate cameo in the course of a day, parents who've reviewed this product swear by its ability to make them vanish. It works best on fresh stains, so it's a good one to keep in your bag.
Thrive Market Toilet Bowl Cleaner
If you're a Thrive Market member, consider adding the brand's own toilet bowl cleaner to your next box. It cleans using citric acid, tea tree oil, and eucalyptus oil, and it has a short, .
If you like minty, herbaceous smells, you'll love this cleaner, as many reviewers remark on how strong it is. However, some say that it is not as effective on toilet bowl iron stains as more potent chemical cleaners.
Blueland Dishwasher Starter Set
are effective at cleaning a dish load without unnecessary scent or wasteful extras. Where many detergent pods have dye, fragrance, or a water-soluble film, this one keeps things simple and eco-friendly.
The starter set pictured comes with a tin for holding all 40 tablets, or you can purchase the slightly cheaper instead, sans tin.
Aura Cacia Relaxing Lavender Aromatherapy Room & Body Mist
This affordable aromatherapy mist from Aura Cacia is made only with . An ingredients list that simple will help give you peace of mind as you spray it around your home, and even over your pillow before bedtime.
AspenClean Natural All-In-One Cleaner Concentrate
While you may get sticker shock from looking at the , it's important to remember that a little goes a very long way.
To use, pour just a teaspoon of this formula into a 22-ounce bottle and fill it with water. Then, you can spritz it on nearly any surface (besides untreated wood or stone) for a thorough, Earth-safe clean.
Dapple All Purpose Wipes
This travel-size pack of help clean hands, clothes, tray tables, toys, and anything else that might get a little gunky on the go. Not only are they hypoallergenic and fragrance-free, but they are also approved for use .
Branch Basics Oxygen Boost
There are just two ingredients in the : and . These ingredients work together to release oxygen when they make contact with water, helping to lift stains and smells from virtually any hard or soft surface.
So, years-old carpet stains, a grimy bathtub, and even coffee marks on your ceramics have finally all met their match.
ATTITUDE Dishwashing Liquid
Attitude's dishwashing detergent has a light and all-natural grapefruit smell, a dye-free formula, and it's packaged in a 100% recyclable plastic bottle for convenience. Many reviewers say that they love using it as an alternative to traditional liquid detergents because it cleans just as well.
Aunt Fannie's Floor Cleaner
No matter what type of mop you use at home, will help make a dirty job smell a whole lot nicer.
Dilute half a cup of this lemon-scented, vinegar-based concentrate into a 2-gallon bucket of water, then dip in your mop and get to it 맥스카지노 the solution can be used with any sealed floor material from hardwood to linoleum.
Seventh Generation Toilet Bowl Cleaner
It's tough to find a toilet bowl cleaner that's safe for the Earth, not extremely harmful to our health, and actually sanitizes one of the grimiest places in the home, but comes as close as it gets. It leaves out the bleach, chemical fragrance, and artificial dyes for a septic-safe, 97% biobased formula.
Force of Nature Starter Kit
The Force of Nature Starter Kit will have you cleaning smarter, not harder. To use, just fill up the included vessel with water, insert a cartridge pre-filled with salt and vinegar, attach it to the dock, and power it on.
The dock infuses the solution with an electrical charge, and by doing so actually changes the chemical compound of the solution into and . This super-charged solution cleans and deodorizes so thoroughly, it's even on .
Note: While this brand isn't EWG-verified, the chemicals it produces, hypochlorous acid and sodium hydroxide, don't show high environmental or health concern, as long as they're used responsibly to clean.
Dropps Stain & Odor Laundry Detergent Pods
is a plant-based, plastic-free, chemical-free, eco-friendly laundry detergent that comes in convenient pod form. The brand's narrative is that they맥스카지노re no-frills: no dye, no colors, completely hypoallergenic, and no plastic, and that's why .
The dissolvable detergent pods can be popped right into your laundry load, and they're packed with the same stain- and odor-fighting potency as regular detergents, but contain no major environmental or health hazards.
Aunt Fannie맥스카지노s Glass & Window Cleaning Vinegar Wash
Aunt Fannie's Glass and Window Vinegar Wash's includes white distilled vinegar and a sugar surfactant that helps to emulsify the solution, along with essential oils for scent and added cleaning power.
It's surprising how well this spray cleans without leaving streaks 맥스카지노 though you may want to dust your surfaces before spraying for maximum efficiency.
Eco Nuts Laundry Detergent
These USDA-organic-certified soap berries are about as natural as it gets as far as laundry detergents go. They're actual berries from a soapnut tree! The dried shells of these berries as an all-natural detergent and insecticide, among lots of other uses.
These soap berries are touted as being long-lasting (about five berries at a time will last you 10 full-size loads) and completely scent-free.
Note: This product isn't officially EWG-verified, but it was touted by , which called it "an excellent alternative to dangerous and poorly degradable conventional detergents."
Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner
Perfect for cleaning floors, countertops, laundry, and dishes, is an all-in-one wonder. Certified vegan and organic, the formula contains plant-based surfactants that are easy and gentle to work with.
Plus, the formula is free of synthetic dyes, preservatives, and fragrances.
Bon Ami Polishing Cleanser Powder
An awesome natural cleaning product for the bathroom or kitchen sink, is super affordable and it works like a charm.
Sprinkle it onto a dirty surface, wet a scrub brush, work the solution into a paste, then rinse it away.
Heinz White Vinegar
The master of multiple uses, can be used in a myriad of home cleaning solutions. Use this acidic, yet skin-safe liquid to help , get gunk , or even clean the .
Molly's Suds Original Laundry Powder
This powder detergent from Molly's Suds is a standout from others on the market because it has . It also not only washes clothes, but its concentrated formula can also treat fresh stains before laundering.
It smells fresh and clean, and it's also surprisingly cost-effective, supplying an estimated 70 loads from its 47-ounce bag.
No Tox Life Dish Washing Block Soap
Bar soap, even for shampoo, is nothing new, but this might be the first dishwashing bar soap we've ever come across.
Wet the onto your sponge and then work it up into a lather to scrub down your dishes, silverware, glasses, and pots as you would normally. It provides the same clean without the plastic packaging or the mystery ingredients.
Arm & Hammer Fridge Fresh Refrigerator Air Filter (4-Pack)
There's nothing that makes our eyes water more than opening our fridge to a medley of pungent smells. Sticking an open box of Arm & Hammer in there is usually the trick, but the brand's will prevent you from having to waste your go-to box for baking.
Each filter contains the same sodium bicarbonate as the boxed stuff, but it adheres to the side of your fridge's interior to absorb funky smells.
Babyganics Stain Eraser Marker (3-Pack)
Think of the as the plant-based Tide To-Go.
When mud, juice, spit-up, or even poop stains make an unfortunate cameo in the course of a day, parents who've reviewed this product swear by its ability to make them vanish. It works best on fresh stains, so it's a good one to keep in your bag.
Thrive Market Toilet Bowl Cleaner
If you're a Thrive Market member, consider adding the brand's own toilet bowl cleaner to your next box. It cleans using citric acid, tea tree oil, and eucalyptus oil, and it has a short, .
If you like minty, herbaceous smells, you'll love this cleaner, as many reviewers remark on how strong it is. However, some say that it is not as effective on toilet bowl iron stains as more potent chemical cleaners.
Blueland Dishwasher Starter Set
are effective at cleaning a dish load without unnecessary scent or wasteful extras. Where many detergent pods have dye, fragrance, or a water-soluble film, this one keeps things simple and eco-friendly.
The starter set pictured comes with a tin for holding all 40 tablets, or you can purchase the slightly cheaper instead, sans tin.
Aura Cacia Relaxing Lavender Aromatherapy Room & Body Mist
This affordable aromatherapy mist from Aura Cacia is made only with . An ingredients list that simple will help give you peace of mind as you spray it around your home, and even over your pillow before bedtime.
AspenClean Natural All-In-One Cleaner Concentrate
While you may get sticker shock from looking at the , it's important to remember that a little goes a very long way.
To use, pour just a teaspoon of this formula into a 22-ounce bottle and fill it with water. Then, you can spritz it on nearly any surface (besides untreated wood or stone) for a thorough, Earth-safe clean.
Dapple All Purpose Wipes
This travel-size pack of help clean hands, clothes, tray tables, toys, and anything else that might get a little gunky on the go. Not only are they hypoallergenic and fragrance-free, but they are also approved for use .
Branch Basics Oxygen Boost
There are just two ingredients in the : and . These ingredients work together to release oxygen when they make contact with water, helping to lift stains and smells from virtually any hard or soft surface.
So, years-old carpet stains, a grimy bathtub, and even coffee marks on your ceramics have finally all met their match.
ATTITUDE Dishwashing Liquid
Attitude's dishwashing detergent has a light and all-natural grapefruit smell, a dye-free formula, and it's packaged in a 100% recyclable plastic bottle for convenience. Many reviewers say that they love using it as an alternative to traditional liquid detergents because it cleans just as well.
Aunt Fannie's Floor Cleaner
No matter what type of mop you use at home, will help make a dirty job smell a whole lot nicer.
Dilute half a cup of this lemon-scented, vinegar-based concentrate into a 2-gallon bucket of water, then dip in your mop and get to it 맥스카지노 the solution can be used with any sealed floor material from hardwood to linoleum.
Seventh Generation Toilet Bowl Cleaner
It's tough to find a toilet bowl cleaner that's safe for the Earth, not extremely harmful to our health, and actually sanitizes one of the grimiest places in the home, but comes as close as it gets. It leaves out the bleach, chemical fragrance, and artificial dyes for a septic-safe, 97% biobased formula.
Force of Nature Starter Kit
The Force of Nature Starter Kit will have you cleaning smarter, not harder. To use, just fill up the included vessel with water, insert a cartridge pre-filled with salt and vinegar, attach it to the dock, and power it on.
The dock infuses the solution with an electrical charge, and by doing so actually changes the chemical compound of the solution into and . This super-charged solution cleans and deodorizes so thoroughly, it's even on .
Note: While this brand isn't EWG-verified, the chemicals it produces, hypochlorous acid and sodium hydroxide, don't show high environmental or health concern, as long as they're used responsibly to clean.
Dropps Stain & Odor Laundry Detergent Pods
is a plant-based, plastic-free, chemical-free, eco-friendly laundry detergent that comes in convenient pod form. The brand's narrative is that they맥스카지노re no-frills: no dye, no colors, completely hypoallergenic, and no plastic, and that's why .
The dissolvable detergent pods can be popped right into your laundry load, and they're packed with the same stain- and odor-fighting potency as regular detergents, but contain no major environmental or health hazards.
Aunt Fannie맥스카지노s Glass & Window Cleaning Vinegar Wash
Aunt Fannie's Glass and Window Vinegar Wash's includes white distilled vinegar and a sugar surfactant that helps to emulsify the solution, along with essential oils for scent and added cleaning power.
It's surprising how well this spray cleans without leaving streaks 맥스카지노 though you may want to dust your surfaces before spraying for maximum efficiency.
Eco Nuts Laundry Detergent
These USDA-organic-certified soap berries are about as natural as it gets as far as laundry detergents go. They're actual berries from a soapnut tree! The dried shells of these berries as an all-natural detergent and insecticide, among lots of other uses.
These soap berries are touted as being long-lasting (about five berries at a time will last you 10 full-size loads) and completely scent-free.
Note: This product isn't officially EWG-verified, but it was touted by , which called it "an excellent alternative to dangerous and poorly degradable conventional detergents."
Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner
Perfect for cleaning floors, countertops, laundry, and dishes, is an all-in-one wonder. Certified vegan and organic, the formula contains plant-based surfactants that are easy and gentle to work with.
Plus, the formula is free of synthetic dyes, preservatives, and fragrances.
Bon Ami Polishing Cleanser Powder
An awesome natural cleaning product for the bathroom or kitchen sink, is super affordable and it works like a charm.
Sprinkle it onto a dirty surface, wet a scrub brush, work the solution into a paste, then rinse it away.
Heinz White Vinegar
The master of multiple uses, can be used in a myriad of home cleaning solutions. Use this acidic, yet skin-safe liquid to help , get gunk , or even clean the .
Molly's Suds Original Laundry Powder
This powder detergent from Molly's Suds is a standout from others on the market because it has . It also not only washes clothes, but its concentrated formula can also treat fresh stains before laundering.
It smells fresh and clean, and it's also surprisingly cost-effective, supplying an estimated 70 loads from its 47-ounce bag.
No Tox Life Dish Washing Block Soap
Bar soap, even for shampoo, is nothing new, but this might be the first dishwashing bar soap we've ever come across.
Wet the onto your sponge and then work it up into a lather to scrub down your dishes, silverware, glasses, and pots as you would normally. It provides the same clean without the plastic packaging or the mystery ingredients.
Arm & Hammer Fridge Fresh Refrigerator Air Filter (4-Pack)
There's nothing that makes our eyes water more than opening our fridge to a medley of pungent smells. Sticking an open box of Arm & Hammer in there is usually the trick, but the brand's will prevent you from having to waste your go-to box for baking.
Each filter contains the same sodium bicarbonate as the boxed stuff, but it adheres to the side of your fridge's interior to absorb funky smells.
Babyganics Stain Eraser Marker (3-Pack)
Think of the as the plant-based Tide To-Go.
When mud, juice, spit-up, or even poop stains make an unfortunate cameo in the course of a day, parents who've reviewed this product swear by its ability to make them vanish. It works best on fresh stains, so it's a good one to keep in your bag.
Thrive Market Toilet Bowl Cleaner
If you're a Thrive Market member, consider adding the brand's own toilet bowl cleaner to your next box. It cleans using citric acid, tea tree oil, and eucalyptus oil, and it has a short, .
If you like minty, herbaceous smells, you'll love this cleaner, as many reviewers remark on how strong it is. However, some say that it is not as effective on toilet bowl iron stains as more potent chemical cleaners.
Blueland Dishwasher Starter Set
are effective at cleaning a dish load without unnecessary scent or wasteful extras. Where many detergent pods have dye, fragrance, or a water-soluble film, this one keeps things simple and eco-friendly.
The starter set pictured comes with a tin for holding all 40 tablets, or you can purchase the slightly cheaper instead, sans tin.
Aura Cacia Relaxing Lavender Aromatherapy Room & Body Mist
This affordable aromatherapy mist from Aura Cacia is made only with . An ingredients list that simple will help give you peace of mind as you spray it around your home, and even over your pillow before bedtime.
AspenClean Natural All-In-One Cleaner Concentrate
While you may get sticker shock from looking at the , it's important to remember that a little goes a very long way.
To use, pour just a teaspoon of this formula into a 22-ounce bottle and fill it with water. Then, you can spritz it on nearly any surface (besides untreated wood or stone) for a thorough, Earth-safe clean.
Dapple All Purpose Wipes
This travel-size pack of help clean hands, clothes, tray tables, toys, and anything else that might get a little gunky on the go. Not only are they hypoallergenic and fragrance-free, but they are also approved for use .
Branch Basics Oxygen Boost
There are just two ingredients in the : and . These ingredients work together to release oxygen when they make contact with water, helping to lift stains and smells from virtually any hard or soft surface.
So, years-old carpet stains, a grimy bathtub, and even coffee marks on your ceramics have finally all met their match.
ATTITUDE Dishwashing Liquid
Attitude's dishwashing detergent has a light and all-natural grapefruit smell, a dye-free formula, and it's packaged in a 100% recyclable plastic bottle for convenience. Many reviewers say that they love using it as an alternative to traditional liquid detergents because it cleans just as well.
Aunt Fannie's Floor Cleaner
No matter what type of mop you use at home, will help make a dirty job smell a whole lot nicer.
Dilute half a cup of this lemon-scented, vinegar-based concentrate into a 2-gallon bucket of water, then dip in your mop and get to it 맥스카지노 the solution can be used with any sealed floor material from hardwood to linoleum.
Seventh Generation Toilet Bowl Cleaner
It's tough to find a toilet bowl cleaner that's safe for the Earth, not extremely harmful to our health, and actually sanitizes one of the grimiest places in the home, but comes as close as it gets. It leaves out the bleach, chemical fragrance, and artificial dyes for a septic-safe, 97% biobased formula.
Force of Nature Starter Kit
The Force of Nature Starter Kit will have you cleaning smarter, not harder. To use, just fill up the included vessel with water, insert a cartridge pre-filled with salt and vinegar, attach it to the dock, and power it on.
The dock infuses the solution with an electrical charge, and by doing so actually changes the chemical compound of the solution into and . This super-charged solution cleans and deodorizes so thoroughly, it's even on .
Note: While this brand isn't EWG-verified, the chemicals it produces, hypochlorous acid and sodium hydroxide, don't show high environmental or health concern, as long as they're used responsibly to clean.
Dropps Stain & Odor Laundry Detergent Pods
is a plant-based, plastic-free, chemical-free, eco-friendly laundry detergent that comes in convenient pod form. The brand's narrative is that they맥스카지노re no-frills: no dye, no colors, completely hypoallergenic, and no plastic, and that's why .
The dissolvable detergent pods can be popped right into your laundry load, and they're packed with the same stain- and odor-fighting potency as regular detergents, but contain no major environmental or health hazards.
Aunt Fannie맥스카지노s Glass & Window Cleaning Vinegar Wash
Aunt Fannie's Glass and Window Vinegar Wash's includes white distilled vinegar and a sugar surfactant that helps to emulsify the solution, along with essential oils for scent and added cleaning power.
It's surprising how well this spray cleans without leaving streaks 맥스카지노 though you may want to dust your surfaces before spraying for maximum efficiency.
Eco Nuts Laundry Detergent
These USDA-organic-certified soap berries are about as natural as it gets as far as laundry detergents go. They're actual berries from a soapnut tree! The dried shells of these berries as an all-natural detergent and insecticide, among lots of other uses.
These soap berries are touted as being long-lasting (about five berries at a time will last you 10 full-size loads) and completely scent-free.
Note: This product isn't officially EWG-verified, but it was touted by , which called it "an excellent alternative to dangerous and poorly degradable conventional detergents."
Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner
Perfect for cleaning floors, countertops, laundry, and dishes, is an all-in-one wonder. Certified vegan and organic, the formula contains plant-based surfactants that are easy and gentle to work with.
Plus, the formula is free of synthetic dyes, preservatives, and fragrances.
Bon Ami Polishing Cleanser Powder
An awesome natural cleaning product for the bathroom or kitchen sink, is super affordable and it works like a charm.
Sprinkle it onto a dirty surface, wet a scrub brush, work the solution into a paste, then rinse it away.
Heinz White Vinegar
The master of multiple uses, can be used in a myriad of home cleaning solutions. Use this acidic, yet skin-safe liquid to help , get gunk , or even clean the .
Let's clean up our act.
In the ongoing effort to keep our collective carbon footprint down, switching to greener, natural cleaning products seems like a no-brainer. While mixing up DIY solutions in a reusable spray bottle may be one of the most eco-friendly ways to clean the home, everybody's time commitments and household needs are different.
There's no universal standard that denotes a natural cleaning product, so we looked to product verification from the (EWG) to help guide the research for this piece. The EWG is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that researches the ingredients of personal care, baby care, and cleaning products. Through , it denotes which brands and products use potentially harmful ingredients or obscure their ingredient lists from consumers, while also sharing which brands and products are actually being transparent and safe.
From essential-oil powered concentrates to dye-free detergents, these are the 20 best natural cleaning products to get your home sparkling.