If you are looking to take on a greener lifestyle when it comes to cleaning, then you are in luck. There are plenty of amazing, eco-friendly, natural household cleaning products available that are not only gentle on the Earth, but also get the job done. From dye-free dish soaps, compostable sponges, and surface cleaners made from plant-derived ingredients to much more, going green in the cleaning department just got a whole lot easier. Not only are these products better for the environment, but they are also better for you and your family. Here are 41 eco-friendly, natural cleaning products to add to your cleaning routine today.
Dreambly Wash + Dry Sheets ($19 for a pack of 40) may be one of the coolest household cleaning items I have ever come across. Just one sheet acts as all the following: detergent, stain remover, whitener, fabric softener, brightener, and antistatic. It is also completely biodegradable, is made of natural ingredients, and even disinfects your washer with each load.
Brandless Dish Soap ($3) has no dyes, no phthalates, and no triclosan, making it a great natural alternative for your dishwashing needs.
Downy Nature Blends Honey Lavender Scented Liquid Fabric Conditioner ($6) is 70 percent plant-based, it's made with a touch of coconut oil, and it's free of dyes, parabens, and optical brighteners. Even the bottle is 100 percent recyclable!
Seventh Generation Disinfectant Spray ($5) is a natural disinfectant that kills up to 99.99 percent of bacteria and viruses.
Arm & Hammer Fresh-N-Natural Household Odor Eliminator ($2) is a natural way to destroy odors in the refrigerator, in cupboards, under the sink, and even in gym bags.
Aunt Fannie's Cleaning Vinegar ($8) is the perfect nontoxic, multipurpose cleaning spray that can be used in the kitchen, the bathroom, and anywhere in between.
Septic-safe and toxin-free, Brandless Toilet Bowl Cleaner ($3) cleans up the mess while leaving no impurities in your water.
Baby ECOS Toy & Table Cleaner ($4) is made from plant-based ingredients and is totally nontoxic. Feel free to use on any hard surfaces, including baby toys and cribs.
Better Life Screen Cleaner ($4) is a better, natural way to clean your screen.
Twist Loofah Sponge ($3 for two) is a cellulose sponge that is plant-based, biodegradable, and gentle on cookware.
Boulder Clean Natural Liquid Soap ($9) is made from plant-derived cleaning agents and has zero phosphates.
Brandless Glass Cleaner ($3) has zero ammonia, has no chemical residue, and is never tested on animals.
Aunt Fannie's Cleaning Vinegar Wipes ($8) uses white distilled vinegar, a natural cleaning agent, to tackle any mess, no matter how big or small.
Breathe Multi-Purpose Cleaner ($4) is an industrial-strength nontoxic cleaner that is safe for both family and pets. It contains no petrochemicals and uses BreatheSafe technology.
Seventh Generation Free and Clear Laundry Detergent ($12) has a natural formula that works well in all different water temperatures.
ECOS Earth Enzymes Drain Maintainer ($8) keeps things running smoothly, naturally.
Boulder Clean Natural Bathroom Cleaner ($4) is made from purified water, plant-based ingredients, and natural citrus oils.
Mrs. Meyer's Surface Scrub ($4), made of mineral salts and oxygen bleach, can be used on tile, stainless steel, professional cookware, porcelain, and more.
Aunt Fannie's Glass & Window Cleaner ($8) is made with food-based ingredients and essential oils and is great for cleaning smudges, fingerprints, dirt, and more.
Seventh Generation Dish Liquid ($3) is a natural dish soap that is also free of fragrances and dyes.
Mrs. Meyer's Baking Soda Cream Cleaner ($4) gets tough jobs done easily and naturally, whether they are in the bathroom, the kitchen, or anywhere else around the house.
Brandless Surface Cleaning Wipes ($3) are not only affordable, but also great for cleaning up counters, wiping down shelves, tackling messy floors, and more. They also have a nontoxic formula.
ECOS Floor Cleaner ($5) uses a natural formula to have your floors looking and feeling squeaky clean.
J.R. Watkins Laundry Detergent ($9) is gentle — it is both dye- and fragrance-free.
Mrs. Meyer's Room Freshener ($5) is at made up of at least 94 percent plant-derived ingredients and even comes in a nonaerosol container.
Breathe Bathroom Cleaner ($4) is safe to use around family and pets. No need to worry about harmful fumes, either, as it doesn't have any!
Seventh Generation 100% Recycled and Unbleached Paper Towels ($3) are unbleached, free of dyes and fragrances, and are 100 percent recycled.
Whether your pet has made a mess or has had an accident, ECOS For Pets Stain and Odor Remover ($10) will have your place back to spotless in no time.
ECO Furniture Polish and Cleaner ($5) uses natural olive and orange oils to clean and polish all different types of hard surface furniture.
Method Daily Shower Cleaner ($3) has a plant-based formula that prevents and dissolves soap and scum buildup.
Boulder Clean Natural Granite and Stainless Steel Cleaner ($9) is made from a biodegradable formula that cleans, shines, and protects, all while leaving no harsh fumes or toxins behind.
Method Antibacterial Toilet Cleaner ($4) uses citric acid to get rid of bacteria and dirt.
ECOS Laundry Detergent ($7) is free from harmful chemicals such as formaldehyde, phosphates, and dioxane, is fragrance-free, and is also hypoallergenic.
Method Heavy Duty Degreaser ($4) has a gentle, natural formula that is tough on grease.
Biodegradable and made from plant-derived ingredients, Mrs. Meyer's Dishsoap ($4) gets the job done.
The Twist Scrub Sponge ($4 for three) is a compostable, dye-free sponge that is made from plants.
Mrs. Meyer's Automatic Dish Packs ($18 for two) use nonchlorine oxygen bleach to get your dishes and utensils sparkling.
Puracy Natural Stain Remover ($12) is hypoallergenic, biodegradable, vegan, and cruelty-free.
Young Living Thieves Dish Soap ($18) uses Young Living pure essential oils, such as thieves, jade lemon, and bergamot, along with plant-based ingredients to provide a deep clean.
Puracy Natural Carpet and Upholstery Shampoo ($16) can be used either with a carpet cleaning machine or by hand.
Seventh Generation Free & Clean Unscented Liquid Hand Soap ($3) is phthalate-free, fluoride-free, and hypoallergenic.