Most natural cleaners are a compromise you can smell. These are the ones that clean as well as the harsh stuff, tested on real kitchen grease and real bathroom limescale. (Note: This list contains affiliate links, and I may earn a small commission at...
No plastic jug, no dye, and they dissolve in cold water. The cardboard box posts through a letterbox.
Laundry Detergent Pods
Add one to whites and stop buying bleach. Safe on colours, which bleach never is.
Laundry & Household Oxi Booster Pods, Unscented
No film left on glasses, which is where most eco dishwasher pods fail.
UltraWash Dishwasher Detergent Pods, Unscented
Softens without coating towels in wax. That coating is why old towels stop absorbing.
Fabric Softener Pods, Unscented
Drop, scrub, done. No plastic bottle and no chemical smell in a small bathroom.
Eco-Friendly Toilet Bowl Cleaner Tablets
One concentrate makes every cleaner in the house. The most economical route to a fragrance-free home.
Branch Basics Premium Kit: All-Purpose & More
Plant-based and safe on granite, which most vinegar cleaners are not. Read that warning before you use vinegar.
Plant-Powered Everyday Multi-Surface Cleaner
Highly concentrated so the small bottle does 96 loads. Good for sensitive skin.
Puracy Enzyme-Powered Laundry Detergent
EWG-verified and it cuts kitchen grease properly. Rare in this category.
ATTITUDE All Purpose Cleaner Spray, EWG Verified
The gateway non-toxic cleaner. Widely stocked and it genuinely works on worktops.
Method All Purpose Cleaner Spray
Basil scent, plant-derived, and cheap enough to use freely.
Mrs. Meyer's Household Cleaning Products
Thymol-based, EPA-registered to kill 99.9% of germs. Non-toxic and actually disinfecting is a rare combination.
Seventh Generation Lemongrass Citrus Disinfectant
Oxalic acid removes the rainbow stains from stainless pans. Nothing else does this.
Bar Keepers Friend® Cleanser & Polish: 15 OZ
Cuts burnt-on carbon without fumes. Use the little sponge that comes with it.
Astonish Oven & Cookware Cleaning Paste
Scrubbing side plus an absorbent side. The version to buy if you only buy one.
Scrub Mommy Dual-Sided Kitchen Sponges
Replaces fifteen rolls of paper towels each. Goes in the dishwasher to sanitise.
Cleans glass with water alone. No streaks and no spray bottle required.
General Purpose Cloth
The only thing that took limescale off my shower glass. Genuinely removes, not masks.
Bioclean Hard Water Stain Remover 20.3oz
Spray after showering and never scrub. The lowest-effort bathroom product I have used.
Wet & Forget No Scrub Weekly Shower Cleaner | Product Info
Cuts drying time and replaces dryer sheets permanently. Add essential oil if you miss the scent.
Wool Dryer Balls
Refill pouches into one bottle forever. Works in HE machines and cold water.
Non-Toxic Signature Scent Laundry Wash
Monthly tablet that clears the biofilm behind the smell. Run it on the hottest empty cycle.
Tide Washing Machine Cleaner with Oxi
For grout that has gone grey rather than dirty. Ventilate the room and wear gloves.
Zep Grout Cleaner & Brightener - 32 oz
One tablet plus tap water fills the reusable bottle, so I stopped buying plastic spray bottles. Worth it if you want a cleaner that works on counters and glass alike.
Multi-Surface Cleaner Starter Set
The printed pattern fades when it is time to replace it. Solves the one thing nobody tracks.
