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Organic Floor Cleaners

Many of us do not realize how toxic our daily household detergents can be! 

They contain chemicals, harsh preservatives, irritants, and pollutants that affect not only sensitive individuals, pregnant women, the elderly, pets, children, and wildlife, but all of us, too! Yet, they are sold in regular grocery stores as harmless products.

 

Conventional Floor Cleaners 

Conventional floor detergents contain toxic ingredients and chemicals that are cheap to produce, and harsh on us, the planet, and the environment. They are linked with asthma and respiratory damage, skin allergies and irritations, development, and reproductive toxicity, posing cancer, and environmental hazards. 

To keep our house a healthy place, we need to ditch conventional cleaning products and use natural ones! ​
❌ ​Besides many popular brands such as Clorox, Ajax, Lysol, Mr. Clean, Arm & Hammer, Up&Up, and Windex, with products rated F- toxic by ewg.org, there are many "greenwashing" products around.

Greenwashing Floor Cleaners

❌ Greenwashing companies are filling their “natural" products with synthetic petrochemical, oleochemical emollients, thickeners, detergents, fragrances, and preservatives. Brands such as Method, Safeway, Green Works (a Clorox company), Babyganics, and Mrs.Meyer’s are still classified as toxic by ewg.org, with products classified as D and F. ​

❌ Many "natural cleaners" contain controversial ingredients mixed in their almost natural formula such as preservatives, dyes, fragrances, surfactants, bleach, alcohol, quats, hydrogen peroxide, or any other harmful chemicals. 

Methylisothiazolinone:  preservative skin sensitizer, linked to allergies, lung, neurological, and organ toxicity. Plus it is very toxic to aquatic life. Check at the bottom of the page the greenwashing brands.

 

👉Many of you already know that I don’t recommend

Branch Basics: contains sodium phytate, responsible for damaging the aquatic environment! 

Force of Nature: contains Hypochlorous Acid HOCl, an acid that forms when chlorine dissolves in water, and Sodium Hydroxide NaOH, aka Caustic soda!!

Since there is no government regulation of the words: “organic” or “ natural.” ​We need to buy organic products and to spot them we need to carefully read the labels. That’s why we need to have the right information that allows us to buy a better detergent to protect us, our family, our pets, and the environment.  Use your nose and eyes. Read the ingredients list. Avoid fragranced products and colored liquid products.

To keep our house a healthy place, we need to ditch conventional or greenwashing cleaning products and use natural ones!

 

Organic Floor Cleaners

Many of you asked me for a safer floor detergent recommendation! Here is a ewg.org guide for flooring
Right! They are not many natural options on the market, and that’s why I was determined to find the best, non-toxic floor detergents on the market!
👉I collected the approved brands and they are listed on this page. At the bottom of the page, there are the not recommended brands. 

They are a just few natural and organic floor cleaners that are safer, not greenwashing, and transparent. 

Made with natural ingredients, biodegradable, kid-friendly, and pet-friendly. My favorites are packed in eco-friendly bottles such as glass bottles or sugar cane resin which reduces the amount of new petroleum-based plastic being used. ​

On this page will find only the best, most natural, and safer window & glass cleaners on the market, kid-friendly, and pet-friendly.

 

Shop with my links to support my research!💖  ​

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The Wholesome Home Floor Cleaner

✅ My number one Organic Floor Cleaner: all-natural, safer, and way more eco-friendly alternative to greenwashing brands!!

🌿The Wholesome Home organic floor cleaner is made with plant-based responsible ingredients, hypoallergenic, food safe, and safe for kids and pets!
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 Unlike many harsh chemicals and synthetic cleaners, this leaves behind no residue, ensuring that your floors are clean and healthy for you and your family.

✅n an eco-friendly glass bottle!: The floor cleaner comes in glass amber bottles that provide better protection for our high-quality, natural ingredients. And when you run out, simply refill the bottle for continued use, reducing waste and saving you money in the long run. For a clean, healthy, and sustainable home.
🏆Making this my number one recommended floor cleaner
🎉So excited to add this new approved brand to my website!
🌿It smells so natural and without all the controversial ingredients of these other greenwashing brands! Finally, a floor cleaner made with organic ingredients I can trust!

INGREDIENTS: potassium oleate, potassium cocoate, glycerin, potassium citrate, citric acid, organic orange essential oil, purified hydrogen oxide.

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Koala Eco Natural Floor Cleaner 

🌿 Mandarin & Peppermint Floor Cleaner features nature’s most aromatic ingredients in one powerful, non-toxic formula.
This biodegradable and eco-friendly plant-based formula effortlessly cuts through grime without the use of harsh chemicals.

Designed for any surface, including wood for an effortless, safer, and aromatherapeutic cleaning experience! ✨

The energizing zest of mandarin and peppermint brings freshness to your floors and surfaces, and fill your home with the scents of Australian essential oils! 🍊

🐨Safe, powerful, plant-based. Made in the USA with Australian essential oils.

Kind to your family and the environment. 🌎

🐠 Everything is: biodegradable,

plant-based, never tested on animals, greywater, and septic safe.

  • Natural

  • Effective & powerful

  • Refreshing scent

  • Eco-friendly

  • 100% POST-CONSUMER RECYCLED BOTTLE AND RECYCLABLE! ♻️

INGREDIENTS: Aqua (purified water), alkylpolyglucosides (biodegradable natural surfactant blend), mentha piperita (peppermint essential oil), citrus reticulata (mandarin essential oil), ethylhexylglycerin (from coconut oil), 1,3 propanediol (sugar-derived).

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Truly Free Floor Cleaner

🍃Store-bought floor cleaners contain some nasty chemicals like chlorine and sulfates that you don’t want ANYWHERE near your family and pets.

That’s why our Truly Free Non-Toxic Floor Cleaner uses a natural but powerful plant-based formula to naturally break down dirt, food, grease, and grime buildup for sparkling, streak-free floors without toxic chemicals!

With our 100% non-toxic floor cleaner, you won’t have to constantly look over your shoulder when cleaning the floors to make sure your babies (both furry and not furry) aren’t licking toxic chemicals!

🍃Sealed Hardwood, Tile, Laminate & Marble Flooring 

For their FREE Loads Of Laundry Wash offer click here

Eliminate the stains... keep the memories!

INGREDIENTS: Deionized Water Alkyl Polyglucoside (sugar-derived cleaning agent) Decyl Glucoside (cleaning agent from coconut and sugar) Coco-Betaine (safe cleaning alternative from coconut) Cocamine Oxide (plant fatty acids) Sodium Citrate (mineral-based water conditioner) Sodium Benzoate (from plants and lye) D-Limonene (Cleaning Solvent made from citrus peels) and... LOTS OF LOVE!

Organic Floor Cleaner Lavender
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🌸 I use this personally it is my number one recommendation. It contains only vinegar, fresh essential oils & plant-based ingredients.

🌸 It grabs even tough dirt and grime. Use with buckets, floor cleaning machines, or spray bottles.

Extra-clean finish – floors sparkle!

  • Lifts grime – naturally breaks up tough stuff, including greasy kitchen spills.

  • Neutralizes odors – clears the air without heavy perfumes.

  • Super Safe – for pets, kids & the 5-second rule.

  • Clean, not chemical-y. Vinegar dissipates naturally, leaving a clean neutral scent that comes alive with our 100% essential oil blends.

Gives new life to tile, linoleum, sealed hardwood, sealed stone, concrete and more.

INGREDIENTS: Distilled White Vinegar, Sugar Surfactant (Caprylyl/Myristyl Glucoside), Triethyl Citrate, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus (Eucalyptus) Oil, Juniperus Mexicana (Cedar) Oil, Lavandula Hybrida (Lavandin) Oil

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If You Care Natural Household Gloves

🌸 These are the most eco-friendly Household gloves on the market.

🌸 They are reusable, made with soft natural latex rubber and delicate cotton lining.

Great if you have eczema, that could be provoked by toxic gloves 

These natural gloves are:

  • (FSC) natural rubber, latex

  • 100% natural cotton lining

  • 100% renewable resources

  • Fsc certified ethically sourced latex

  • Packaging-fsc-certified

  • recycled board processed chlorine-free 

  • Biodegradable non-toxic inks and glue box

  • Fair Trade

By using them we are reducing the many gloves that end up to landfills to stay!

Flooret Sustainable Floor review
Flooret Sustainable Floor 

🌱Flooret has a strong dedication to minimizing its ecological footprint and making a positive impact on the planet.

Despite the building materials industry being known for its wasteful practices, they are determined to change that perception and set a new benchmark for sustainability. Their aim is not only to lead by example but to motivate and encourage others in our industry to follow suit.

🌱They prioritize the use of eco-friendly materials, such as FSC® 100% Hardwood and limestone, in their flooring products to ensure a reduced carbon footprint. Their commitment to sustainability is proven by clean air certifications and sustainable material selection. Here is hot they support the environment:

  • Delivering Clean Air for Every Home

  • renewable materials like FSC 100% Hardwood and sustainably-sourced limestone

  • sustainable practices throughout their company

  • qualified for various LEED credits as part of the USGBC program

MATERIAL: All their products all have zero or negligible formaldehyde and VOC emissions, and are audited by reputable third parties.

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lubluelu Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

🌱Affordabel cordless vacuum cleaner with HEPA filters.  

MATERIAL: All their products all have zero or negligible formaldehyde and VOC emissions, and are audited by reputable third parties.

Touch Screen, LED Display: The large touch screen makes it easy to adjust the power of your cordless vacuum cleaner. The smart LED display shows you the battery levels, brush roll status, and suction performance in real-time, giving you an intelligent cleaning experience. 

4 Suction Modes: Cordless stick vacuum has 4 suction modes: Economic Mode (10Kpa suction for 50 mins), Standard Mode (18Kpa for 30 mins), Strong Mode (25Kpa for 20 mins), Automatic Mode (10Kpa~25Kpa for 50 mins~20 mins ), automatically adjust the suction power based on the size of debris detected by the infrared sensor in auto mode, easily meet your entire house cleaning needs. 

Up To 50 Minutes Runtime

25Kpa Powerful Suction Power

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❌Not recommended

I don't recommend Branch Basics The Concentrate, because it has a controversial ingredient!

INGREDIENTS: Purified Water, Decyl Glucoside, Chamomile Extract, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Phytate.

Sodium Phytate in-household cleaners according to EWG.org  Phosphates in detergent cause lake pollution and eutrophication.
Why do we need to pay $50 for a cheap detergent made with sodium phytate responsible for polluting our lakes??!

I prefer Dr. Bronner's: for only $12 you can use it as personal care and household cleaner including dishwashing, safer ingredients, and no lakes pollution.

Sure it is better than Clorox, but why spend all that money on something that is just ok and also associated with general ecotoxicity concerns by ewg.org.

I wish bloggers out there would make more responsible recommendations.

Conclusion:

❌ GREENWASHING, POLLUTING, GREAT MARKETING

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Not recommended brand: full review here

Force Of NatureI don't recommend this because it has a controversial ingredient!

This is a disinfectant, not a household cleaner since its formulation generates a form of chlorine!!

Even though it is much less than in a conventional bleach it is still chlorine!

In fact, the company states: "Those individually allergic to Chlorine should avoid direct contact as it may cause irritation with symptoms of redness, itching, and swelling."

Even you are not allergic to it, you are still breathing and touching chlorine. I find chlorine to be also not eco-friendly!

Their chlorine is in their Hypochlorous acid (HOCI) and Sodium Hydroxide (aka Caustic soda) that is formed during the electrolysis of vinegar, salt, and water. 

Chlorine and caustic soda sound eco-friendly to you?

❌ GREENWASHING, POLLUTING, GREAT MARKETING

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Not recommended brand!

For a full Blueland review check here.

Here you can see their three cleaning products. The tables have all these unnatural colors bosted by synthetic colorants.  

INGREDIENTS: 

MULTI-PURPOSE CLEANER: made with 

synthetic Sodium Benzoate, synthetic potassium sorbate

The fragrance is a mix of natural and synthetic blends, which means a toxic blend, synthetic yellow colorant. 

synthetic Sodium Benzoate 

BATHROOM CLEANER: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, irritant and polluting, synthetic potassium sorbate, again toxic fragrance and synthetic pink colorant.

WINDOW: synthetic Sodium Benzoate, synthetic potassium sorbate, and blue colorant

❌Not recommended 
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I don't recommend Better Life Floor Cleaner because it has harsh preservatives. There are so many safer alternatives that are not necessary to use this brand. 

INGREDIENTS: Purified Water, Lauryl Glucoside (Plant Derived), Decyl Glucoside (Plant Derived), Glycerin (Vegetable), Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Elettaria Cardamomum (Cardamom) Seed Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel Extract, Citrus Auranitum Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Extract, Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Extract, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Extract, Methylisothiazolinone (Preservative, less than 0.01%).

Chloromethylisothiazolinone

Methylisothiazolinone: is a widely-used preservative; it has been associated with allergic reactions. Lab studies on the brain cells of mammals also suggest that methylisothiazolinone may be neurotoxic. NIOSH reports that this substance is a skin irritant. You can learn more here.

Plus it carries California proposition 65 Warning 

Conclusion:

❌ GREENWASHING, POLLUTING, GREAT MARKETING

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❌Not recommended

I don't recommend Naturally It's Clean Floor Enzyme Floor Cleaner because it has a controversial ingredient!

INGREDIENTS: Water, Plant-Based Enzyme Blend, Caprylyl/capryl Glucoside (Plant-Based Surfactant), Tetrasodium Iminodisuccinate (Biodegradable Anti-Spotting Agent), Sodium Formate (Natural Stabilizer), Dipropylene Glycol, Benzisothiazolinone, And Sodium Hydroxide (Preservative), Orange Natural Essential Oil Fragrance, Carmine (Natural Colorant).

BenzisothiazolinoneEuropean Union Ecolabel program data shows this substance has very high acute toxicity to aquatic life. The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is not anaerobically degradable. 

The US EPA reports benzisothiazolinone is a moderate skin sensitizer.

❌ GREENWASHING, POLLUTING, GREAT MARKETING

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