Sustainability is important- we even have a section on our site dedicated to it! Using non-toxic cleaners contributes to a healthier environment by helping reduce pollution to waterways and air. They’re also better for your health! Studies have shown that the chemicals in household cleaning products can disrupt our hormones (endocrine system). Endocrine disruptors like BPA and phthalates lurk in everything from cleaning products to fragrances. Add this on top of being in a pandemic, and needing to keep the house clean (that we are all in a lot more!) and free of viruses and bacteria. Go check the ingredients of your household cleaning products! If you’re due to refill some soon, consider switching to non-toxic alternatives. Here are 10 of our favorite sustainable and safe household cleaning products:
Honest Disinfecting Spray
This disinfectant spray by Honest is powerful and kills 99.9% of germs, colds, and many viruses. It is also gentle on surfaces because the ingredients are made without fragrance, chlorine bleach, harsh abrasives, phosphates, fumes, and harsh chemicals. Honest has a “NO List” that has over 2,500 chemicals/ materials they do not use because of the risks involved with health. Along with their NO List, their packaging does not contain PVC, they aim for minimal breakage to reduce waste and air freight replacements, “Honestly Free” of toxins, renewable and sustainable materials.
Seventh Generation Disinfecting Wipes
Seventh Generation uses recycled material for their products and designs their products to be recycled. Their cleaning products, including their multi-purpose wipes, are made with renewable plant-based ingredients and are made with essential oils. Their CleanWell® INSIDE wipes can be used against SARS-CoV-2 and are EPA registered. They are convenient to use for cleaning and disinfecting, even on tough spots, and no rinse is required.
ECOS Dishwash Detergent
Since 1967, ECOS has been creating safe cleaning products and later on being the first company in the world to achieve the “trifecta” of sustainable manufacturing, which is 100% renewable energy in carbon neutral, water neutral, and TRUE Platinum Zero Waste certified. They aim for green science, innovation, and to be affordable. ECOS offers dish soaps that use… coconuts! So, they are plant-based, hypoallergenic, not tested on animals, and not made with dyes, parabens, phosphates, or phthalates.
Clean Cult Laundry Detergent
Clean Cult uses CocoClean Technology that’s powered. It is a non-toxic and plant-based formula that uses other biodegradable components, on top of the coconuts, which get into all the grime but is gentle towards your health and the planet. They have a refill system, recyclable packaging, their shipping is carbon-neutral (yes, they ship to you!), natural, and they use biodegradable methods. Clean Cult also offers a free recycle-back program and they have liquid detergent that’s gentle on clothes, with a variety of fragrances like sweet honeysuckle, sea spray, aloe, no fragrance at all, and more.
Dr. Bonners All-Purpose Soap
Dr. Bonner’s biodegradable cleaner is all-purpose, fair trade, pure, and most of their products are vegan and up to the same standards of organic quality as food. Their products have no synthetic preservatives or foaming agents and they are certified in meeting the highest standards for ecological and social sustainability. This makes the product powerful and gentle on the skin, while being a powerful cleaner and able to cut through grease. Not only that, but with your purchase, they’ll donate 10% to advanced psychedelic therapies and plant medicines.
Mrs. Meyers Cleaning Concentrate
The Multi-Surface Concentrate Cleaner by Mrs. Meyers is animal cruelty-free, the ingredients are derived from plants, and made with essential oils for all non-porous surfaces, like most tiles, floors, and counters. The packaging is even made from recycled materials that use fewer pumps and caps! The scents from Mrs. Meyers products are non-toxic, garden-inspired, and work well to fight dirt and grime. Bonus, they smell fantastic and have great seasonal options!
Better Life Toilet Cleaner
Better Life’s toilet bowl cleaner removes harsh stains with its thick formula that makes cleaning frustration-free and helps to freshen your toilet, leaving it smelling crisp 2-3 times faster than the leading and natural usual cleaners. The ingredients are natural and plant-based, no harsh chemicals, and there’s more- they’re solar-packed, and made from recyclable materials that are biodegradable. Any unnecessary ingredients that may pose health risks for people, animals, and the planet, they take care to make sure their products are free of those.
Method Floor Cleaner
This hard floor mop cleaner is from Method, which is safer to use because of its non-toxic formula. This cleaner can be used on multiple floors including laminate, wood, stone, and tile. It’s plant-based, triclosan-free, and not tested on animals! Method does not use any ingredients that are unsafe, period! They do health and eco screenings, third-party assessments, and have a dirty ingredient list, which also includes fragrances. On top of that, the preservatives in their products are necessary, but effective, safe, and biodegradable.
Jaws Glass Cleaner
This JAWS (Just Add Water System) product is a glass cleaner that comes with a reusable spray bottle and refill pods. This is a non-toxic, alcohol and ammonia-free, and eco-friendly cleaning product. It can be used on multiple surfaces including granite countertops, tables, TV screens, and more, leaving no streaks. When you’re out of refills, just buy more pods and reuse the spray bottle! This is a simple, safe, and effective way to keep your home clean, while also reducing your eco-footprint!
Hippo Sak Kitchen Bags
Hippo Sak makes kitchen bags made with 20% ocean-bound plastic. Ocean-bound plastic technology is plastic collected from developing countries before it gets into the ocean. It’s then recycled to reduce pollution. The bags come with handles and are durable and puncture resistant. On top of this USA-made product, the collection of Ocean Plastic has created jobs for impoverished families to be able to work, and have food, shelter, and educational opportunities. This is a great product that reduces pollution and offers high-quality eco-friendly products.
By: Crystal Vinarao
