Natural and Non-Toxic Cleaning Products: Our Guide to Safer, Greener Cleaning

Branch Basics is built around a powerful, plant-based concentrate that can replace dozens of traditional cleaners. It’s tough on messes like dirt, grease, and grime, but still gentle enough to use around kids and pets. Plus, it’s EWG Verified, so you can feel good knowing it’s made without any harmful ingredients.

New to the brand? Start with the Cleaning Essentials Kit in Glass, which includes a 16-ounce bottle of concentrate and three reusable glass spray bottles. It’s everything you need to get your cleaning game going, and one bottle can last for months. Already stocked on spray bottles? The Premium Starter Kit is a great choice and comes with a larger 34-ounce bottle of concentrate. You can use it to mix everything from all-purpose sprays to hand soap to laundry detergent, making it a smart and eco-friendly swap for just about every cleaner in your home.

For something simple and plastic-free, take a look at Blueland. Their tablet-based cleaners make it easy to store refills, with the added benefit of fewer packing materials littering landfills. They're super easy—just add water for an effective, eco-friendly cleaner. The Multi-Surface Cleaner Starter Set is budget-friendly and comes with everything you need, including Toilet Cleaner Tablets that get your porcelain throne sparkling clean without bleach.

With over 150,000 Instagram followers, you know Blueland is more than just fancy brand images. Like Branch Basics, this eco-friendly brand offers more than just multi-surface cleaners. Citric acid is the leading ingredient in the glass and mirror cleaner, leaving windows streak-free without any ammonia. The foaming Hand Soap Starter Kit works just as well as any other brand without drying your skin, not to mention the starter kit comes with a stylish dispenser. Each spray bottle is color-coded and labeled so that you can grab what you need at a glance.  

Soaps and cleansing chemicals can be harsh on your hands, and if you have sensitive skin, you know just how much of a hassle it can be to keep it in good condition. Developed by chemists to be gentle on sensitive skin, Puracy's cleaning products are also nose-friendly, thanks to natural scents. They're even hypoallergenic. The Natural Surface Cleaner works on a variety of surfaces without leaving streaks.

Don't stop at Puracy’s Laundry Detergent or Dish Soap, either. The pump bottle for the detergent has a handy no-spill mechanism, but take a look at the Stain Remover, too. Harness the power of plant-based enzymes to tackle even red wine stains. We love how gentle Puracy's product line is. 

ECOS is one of the most widely available green brands, featuring detergents and toilet cleaners with natural scents. The All-Purpose Cleaner leaves behind a light orange scent, and ECOS continues the fruity theme in the pear-scented dish soap.

The Hypoallergenic Laundry Detergent cleans without leaving behind any chemical residue. It's not just plant-based—it's perfect for sensitive skin. Whether you're the one with sensitive skin or you're worried about a baby (both the fur and human kinds), it's much less likely to leave you dry and itchy. Did we mention it's affordable? The EPA certified ECOS as a Safer Choice option, and it's made in carbon-neutral factories to give you peace of mind that you're choosing something good for you and the environment alike. 

Grove Co. is more than just a brand of non-toxic cleaning products. They also curate the best cleaners they can find, collaborating with influencers and celebrities, like Drew Barrymore, to promote sustainable living. Shop the reusable Grove Co. cleaning line, like the Tub & Tile Cleaner that fights mildew with all-natural ingredients.

The thyme-scented refillable hand soap leaves behind a fresh, herbal scent without drying your skin. Check out the stylish glass spray bottles paired with eco-friendly cleaning concentrates. Of course, you can't clean with just your hands. One of our favorite tools that Grove Co. sells is the walnut scrubber sponge, which is both sustainable and non-scratch. 

You've probably seen Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day at retailers near you. It's widespread for a reason. Mrs. Meyer's products are easy on the wallet, but they're not easy on messes. No synthetic scents here, Mrs. Meyer's uses essential oils for fragrance, from lavender to basil and even seasonal scents. The lavender version of the Mulit-Surface Cleaner is one of our faves, good on just about any surface while leaving behind a relaxing floral scent.

Many of the Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day products are biodegradable, too. Don't miss out on the Lemon Verbena Toilet Bowl Cleaner—it gets rid of gross buildup without any funky fumes. There's no chlorine and no other harsh chemicals, just plant-derived cleansers that are safe for your septic system and the environment. Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day even has Laundry Detergent in Honeysuckle that's both concentrated and HE-compatible. Even better, Mrs. Meyer's products are Leaping Bunny-certified, meaning there's no animal testing involved. 

Like Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day, chances are you've seen Method around. It's for good reason: They're B Corp certified, which means the company meets strict requirements for social and environmental accountability and transparency. That's part of why we love the pink grapefruit-scented All-Purpose Cleaner. It's biodegradable and effective on a bunch of different surfaces. 

Method's design-forward bottles are certainly as eye-catching as they are environmentally friendly, being made from recycled materials whenever possible. The Antibacterial Toilet Cleaner (we love the spearmint scent) kills 99.9% of household germs without even a drop of chlorine bleach. Instead, it's all thanks to citric acid. Pair it with the Foaming Bathroom Cleaner to tackle soap scum, hard water residue, and toilet stains for a sparkling bathroom.

If you're not familiar with the Green Works name, don't worry. You almost definitely know Clorox. Green Works is part of Clorox's eco-friendly line. Balancing affordability with effective cleaning power, you can find products like the 98% naturally derived All-Purpose Cleaner and Compostable Cleaning Wipes at large retailers like Wal-Mart. The wide availability makes it easier to switch to green products.

Like Method's cleaning supplies, Green Works doesn’t test on animals. There aren't harsh chemicals, either, even in the bathroom cleaner. You might be surprised at how it cuts through soap scum and water stains, but we're sure you'll fall in love just the way we have. 

Let's hop across the pond for the next item on our list, a European favorite brand called Ecover. Remember the Leaping Bunny certification that Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day has? Ecover shares it, guaranteeing cruelty-free, all-natural cleaning products. The Stain Remover surprised us with nothing but plant- and mineral-based ingredients that were just as effective as others we've used. 

Our hands thanked us for using Ecover's Zero Dish Soap, which is both gentle on skin and fragrance-free. Many of Ecover's products come packaged in 100% recycled plastic, too. The scent-free Dishwasher Tablets left our silverware as shiny as ever, using only eco-friendly ingredients to boot.

Pop quiz: what is "better" in Latin? Okay, we'll tell you: Meliora. It's no wonder they chose the brand name—they set the gold standard for eco cleaning products. We love how transparent Meliora is with ingredients, but what really wowed us was the plastic-free packaging and overall zero-waste practices. We might have spent some time just breathing in the lovely lavender scent from the Meliora Laundry Powder—although there's an unscented version, too. 

Meliora combines some of the best certifications possible, including Leaping Bunny, B Corp, and Made Safe. Partnered with 1% for the Planet, Meliora even uses nothing but renewable energy in their Chicago manufacturing facility. The Meliora Dish Soap Bar does away with finicky bottles and uses only plant-based ingredients to cut through grease while being vegan-friendly. This woman-helmed company really sets an example for natural cleaning products worldwide.