Every day we clean something in our homes: kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms, laundry—rinse and repeat. On the surface, they appear to be clean, but when we look closer at the products we’re cleaning with, we realise we’re replacing dirt and grime with poisons that are harming our children and our families. So, stop using harmful chemicals to “clean” your home and clothes, and start using safe products that truly make them spotless. Here are a few to get you started.
ECO-MAX—Natural Lavender Laundry Wash
A high-performing, low-foaming, plant-based laundry detergent that is gentle on your clothes but tough on dirt. It is naturally scented with lavender essential oil, is effective in all water temperatures, and will not leave any residue on your clean clothes. It contains no dyes, synthetic fragrances, optical brighteners, or toxic chemicals and is sulphate-free and biodegradable. The enviro bottle is made with 30% recycled plastic and is ECOLOGO certified—reducing environmental impact. Great for your clothes, the environment, and you! eco-max.com
ASPEN CLEAN—Natural Bathroom Cleaner
Infused with organic lime and lavender essential oils, it’s tough on soap scum, hard water marks, and fungus, it disinfects and cleans toxin-free, and it’s safe for you and the environment. Lime and lavender essential oils also have aromatherapeutic benefits that invigorate while you clean. It’s 100% natural, EcoCert certified, and septic tank-, pet-, and kid-safe, and it contains biodegradable ingredients in 100% recycled bottles. aspenclean.com
THE UNSCENTED COMPANY—Dish Soap
There’s no reason why you can’t have clean dishes and clean waterways too! Tough on grease and dirty dishes, but gentle on your skin and our planet. Made with 91.5% naturally derived ingredients, free of phosphates, fragrances, and dyes, it's vegan, never tested on animals, and biodegradable. When your soap runs out, you can purchase refills so you can reuse the plastic bottle. Certified B Corp. unscentedco.com
REBEL GREEN—Organic Fresh Laundry Detergent
Clean greener with this unscented plant-based laundry detergent that’s free of phosphates, synthetic fragrances, petrochemicals, and dyes. Only the purest ingredients like organic soapberry, honeysuckle, and saponified coconut oil clean your clothes and touch your skin. Rebel Green is certified B Corp and Leaping Bunny, which means its products are never tested on animals and meet the highest standards for us and our planet. Available in the United States and at well.ca in Canada. rebelgreen.com
BON AMI—Powder Cleanser
Safely cleaning homes since 1887 with only natural ingredients that are hypoallergenic, biodegradable, non-toxic, and eco-friendly. This powder cleans without scratching surfaces in the kitchen and bathroom—anywhere there’s grease, grime, and everyday messes (except on windows and mirrors). Does not contain chlorine, phosphorus, perfume, or dye, is packaged in 65% post-consumer recycled material, and is fully recyclable. Available in the United States and through Amazon in Canada. faultlessbrands.com
DR. BRONNER’S—Sal Suds
An all-purpose cleaner that’s good for dishes, floors, laundry—anywhere you find dirt. Made with plant-based surfactants and natural fir needle and spruce essential oils, and does not contain synthetic dyes or fragrances. It’s strong enough for tough dirt but mild and gentle on your skin. It’s cruelty-free, biodegradable, and certified vegan. Available in the United States and select Canadian retailers or online through Amazon. drbronner.com
