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Eco-Friendly Cleaning & Laundry Products I Actually Use at Home
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items I’m all about keeping my home clean and safe without loading it up with harsh chemicals. These are my go-to laundry and cleaning products that are eco-friendly, gentle on the skin, and actually get the job done. Most of them are EWG or USDA certified...
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Laundry
Kitchen
Household Cleaning
Bathroom
Laundry
This Canadian brand is EWG Verified and super gentle. I like how clean my laundry smells without being overpowering.
Laundry Detergent - Natural & Eco-friendly
This has plant-based cleaning power but still gets tough stains out. I like that it’s concentrated so I use less — it’s lasts me forever. I am a ECOS laundry detergent user through & through but if I need something quick and reliable, this is wha...
method 4X Concentrated Laundry Detergent Free & Clear
My holy grail must have laundry detergent! This one’s EWG Verified and uses coconut-based cleansers, so it’s super gentle. I feel good about using it on everything washable around my home from towels to baby clothes.
ECOS® Hypoallergenic Lavender Laundry Detergent
This is one of my go-to eco swaps — it’s biodegradable and free from harsh chemicals. It’s affordable, smells fresh, and the bottle is made from 50% recycled plastic. Gotta love a good back up in a pinch!
Everspring : Laundry Detergent
I love that this one’s USDA Certified Biobased and doesn’t have synthetic fragrances. It cleans my clothes without irritating sensitive skin in the house. It’s also easy to measure. Just squeeze the bottle and it will automatically measure out the ri...
Laundry
This stain remover is a lifesaver for everything from coffee spills to kid & pet messes. It’s plant-based, fragrance-free, and actually works without needing to soak for hours.
Laundry Stain Remover - Free & Clear
I originally got this for kid stains, but now I use it on everything. It works crazy fast, especially on food stains, and it’s safe enough for daily use.
Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treaters
This is my secret weapon for boosting laundry detergent on musty towels or smelly gym clothes. It’s just pure washing soda — simple, affordable, and effective.
Super Washing Soda Detergent Booster
I use this when I want to brighten whites without the harsh bleach smell. It’s non-toxic, made with sodium percarbonate, and super gentle on fabrics.
Oxygen Whitener Bleach Alternative
Chlorine Free Bleach - Free & Clear
Kitchen
This one comes in a recyclable milk carton and cuts through grease naturally. The scents are subtle and the ingredients are biodegradable. The lavender scent is my go to fav and it smells heavenly.
Shop Dish
I love how eco-friendly the concentrate system is — no wasteful bottles. Just mix it with water and boom, clean everything with peace of mind.
Grove Co. - Multi-Purpose Cleaner Concentrate
This dish soap is tough on grease but gentle on my hands — plus it’s made with plant-powered ingredients. I switch between the pear and the almond scents, both are fresh but not overpowering.
ECOS Free & Clear Plant-Powered Dish Soap
This dish spray makes post-dinner cleanup so easy — just spray, wait, and rinse. I love the lemon scent & that it cuts grease without needing to fill up the sink.
Foaming Dish Soap - Free & Clear - ECOS®
This one gives serious grease-fighting energy with less scrubbing. I like how it clings to dishes and has a cleaner ingredients list than most sprays.
Foaming Dish Spray - Free & Clear
It’s fragrance-free, dye-free, and gentle enough to use every day. It doesn’t leave that weird film on glasses and still gets everything squeaky clean.
Dish Soap - Free & Clear
I like this version of the Scrub Daddy because it’s made with recycled materials but still does the job. It stays firm in cold water, soft in warm, and doesn’t smell funky after a week.
Scrub Daddy CocoMesh Scrubber
Household Cleaning
This floor wash makes my house smell like essential oils instead of chemicals. It’s EWG A-rated and safe around kids and pets.
Aunt Fannie's Ultra Concentrated Floor Cleaner
This is a favorite for glass, counters, and stainless steel — no streaks! It’s developed by doctors and safe for homes with littles.
Plant-Powered Everyday Multi-Surface Cleaner
These are a great Target find — they’re EPA Safer Choice and don’t leave a strong chemical smell. I keep them in the car, the bathroom, and my purse.
Everspring : Cleaning Wipes
Even though it has a light scent, it’s made with plant-based ingredients and essential oils. I love using it after I wipe down the kitchen.
Lemon Verbena Multi-Surface Everyday Cleaner
This one’s a little investment up front, but you can make every cleaner in your house from it. It’s super gentle and fragrance-free but really works.
Branch Basics Fragrance-Free Concentrate Cleaner - 8oz
Sal’s Suds is my go-to for deep cleaning — it cuts through grease and grime better than anything I’ve used, but it’s still gentle and non-toxic. I love that it’s super concentrated, so one bottle lasts forever and works on everything from floors to d...
Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner
I use this for everything — laundry, dishes, even mopping. It’s organic, fair-trade, and smells amazing, especially the lavender one.
Buy Peppermint Castile Soap - Liquid Wash for Body, Home & More
It’s water-based, plant-derived, and dries super fast with no sticky residue. I use it on my hardwood floors weekly and they always come out clean and streak-free.
Bona Premium Spray Mop for Hardwood Floors (WM710013496)
This one is just as good as the original but boost being lighter in weight. Right now Walmart has a $10 off coupon so I will buy it & use it in the bathrooms.
Bona Spray Mop Air for Hard-Surface Floors, Lemon Mint Concentrate
This version is made with pet-safe ingredients, so I don’t stress when my dog runs across freshly cleaned floors. It smells light and fresh and picks up messes like a pro.
Bona Pet System Multi-Surface Floor Cleaner, Dog Formulation
This vinegar-based cleaner is strong enough to cut grease and buildup but still safe and non-toxic. I use it for windows, floors, and even freshening up the garbage disposal.
Harris Cleaning Vinegar Lavender Scent (128 oz)
Bathroom
This cleaner has an EWG rating of A, making it one of the safer options in Lysol’s lineup. I appreciate that it uses hydrogen peroxide instead of bleach, so it disinfects effectively without harsh fumes.
Lysol Hydrogen Peroxide Multi-Purpose Spray
I’ve been using this on tubs, sinks, and even glass stovetops — it’s gentle but super effective. It’s made with simple, non-toxic ingredients like limestone and baking soda, and doesn’t scratch surfaces.
Bon Ami Powder Cleanser 14 oz.
This is one of my favorite bathroom sprays for light daily cleaning— it smells spa-level fresh and cuts through soap scum without bleach. I use it on sinks, tubs, and even my shower walls.
Bathroom Cleaner, Eucalyptus Mint, 28 oz
It’s got thyme oil as the active ingredient so it disinfects without harsh fumes. I feel good using it around the kids and pets, and it works great on the toilet and sink area.
Disinfecting Bathroom Cleaner - Lemongrass Citrus
It’s plant-based, packaged in recycled bottles, and smells light and herbal. I love that it doesn’t leave any strong chemical residue or streaks behind.
Everspring : Bathroom Cleaners
This one uses vinegar and essential oils so it smells real and natural, not like chemicals. It’s great for deep cleans on the tub, toilet, and tiles — especially if you like more natural scents.
Aunt Fannie's Non-Toxic Bathroom Cleaner
I just spray this after every shower and it helps keep the grime away without scrubbing. It’s plant-powered, smells clean, and keeps my glass doors streak-free.
ECOS® Septic Safe Shower & Bathroom Cleaner
This one’s EWG Verified and uses safe, plant-based ingredients that get the job done. It’s especially good on soap scum and hard water spots, and I like that it’s fragrance-free.
Best Bathroom Cleaner Nature+ I ATTITUDE
This is a clean alternative to traditional toilet cleaners — no chlorine, ammonia, or synthetic dyes. It still gets the bowl sparkling and smells like eucalyptus mint instead of chemicals.
J.R. Watkins Lemon Toilet Bowl Cleaner