25 Natural Cleaning Products That Are Better for You and the Environment

Perfect for cleaning floors, countertops, laundry, and dishes, Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds is an all-in-one natural cleaning product. Certified vegan and organic, the formula contains plant-based surfactants that are easy and gentle to work with. Plus, the formula is free of synthetic dyes, preservatives, and fragrances.

Because it’s a powerhouse product that is versatile, non-irritating, and easy to use, we’re naming it the best overall natural cleaning product to add to any at-home cleaning kit.

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Dropps is an eco-friendly and hypoallergenic laundry detergent that comes in a convenient pod form. The brand includes no dye, no colors, and no plastic in their products — and that's why we're obsessed with them.

The dissolvable detergent pods can be popped right into your laundry load. They're packed with the same stain- and odor-fighting potency as regular detergents, but we love that they contain no major environmental or health hazards.

Your dishwasher is undoubtedly a cleaning powerhouse, but when was the last time you gave it the thorough clean it deserves? Running the TrulyFree Dishwasher Cleaner can help it get rid of lingering funky smells, hard water buildup, and stubborn soap scum once and for all.

It has a simple ingredient list, a subtle lemon scent, and scores of rave reviewers who've sworn off chemical cleaners after seeing how well this natural cleaning product works.

The Best Products editors who happen to be parents love the Hello Bello brand for helping to lessen the harsh chemicals used in their family home. But, TBH, you don't need to have little ones running around to enjoy the Hello Bello Concentrated Laundry Detergent in your washing machine.

Available in two scents and an unscented version, this natural cleaning product has a sulfate-free, USDA-certified organic formula and comes in a recyclable container made of plant-based resin.

Get the gleam back on your wooden furniture (or on vintage pieces picked up from the flea market) with this natural cleaning product. The ECOS Furniture Polish + Cleaner is an olive oil-based polish that'll help restore authentic wood to its original luster without making your eyes water from chemical fumes.

Reviewers say that it effectively removes dry patches and goes on a little thicker than other polishes, creating a protective barrier against scratches.

You want to make sure you get rid of mold in the home as soon as you see it, but that can be easier said than done. The staining can feel near-impossible to get off your grout or tiles. Luckily, the CLR Mold and Mildew Clear Stain Remover provides a less-irritating solution to a pretty irritating problem.

This mildew-fighting spray foams after you apply it, so you can simply wipe away the excess without having to rely on harsh bleach to take care of it.

Yes, the Lysol Multi Purpose Cleaner Spray with Hydrogen Peroxide has an A rating from the EWG! This best-tested bathtub cleaner is powered by hydrogen peroxide instead of bleach, making it a gentler but no less effective sanitizer. It may not work as well on tricky stains (so prepare to apply some elbow grease), but it's a good one to reach for when it's time to deep clean.

It does have a strong smell, unfortunately, so make sure you rinse thoroughly after using this to help it dissipate.

As much as we love using cleaning pastes like Bar Keepers Friend and The Pink Stuff for banishing grime and restoring shine to our cookware, stainless steel sinks, and bathtubs, those brands do contain some questionable, slightly abrasive ingredients.

For a natural cleaning product alternative, try the Soft Scrub Natural Cleaner. All of its ingredients are plant- or mineral-derived and are much safer for washing down the drain post-scrub. We also like that you can choose its container material: recyclable plastic or glass.

No matter whether you use a mop or wet/dry vacuum at home, Aunt Fannie's Floor Cleaner will help make the dirty job of deep-cleaning your floors smell a whole lot nicer.

Just dilute half a cup of this lemon-scented, vinegar-based concentrate into a 2-gallon bucket of water, dip in your mop, and get to it: The solution can be used on any sealed floor material, from hardwood to linoleum.

Blueland’s dishwashing tablets are effective at cleaning a dish load without unnecessary scents or wasteful extras. Where many detergent pods have dye, fragrance, or a water-soluble film, this natural cleaning product keeps things simple and eco-friendly, so your household can use them without fear of irritation.

The starter set pictured comes with a tin for holding all 40 tablets. Or you can purchase a slightly cheaper refill pack instead, which comes sans tin.

Unlike other cleaning products that contain long lists of mystery ingredients, there are just two ingredients in the Branch Basics Oxygen Boost: sodium carbonate peroxide and sodium bicarbonate. These components work together to release oxygen when they make contact with water, helping to lift stains and smells from virtually any hard or soft surface.

So, years-old carpet stains, a grimy bathtub, and even coffee marks on your ceramics have finally all met their match with this natural cleaning product.

This powder detergent from Molly's Suds is a standout from others on the market because it has just five naturally derived ingredients. Plus, it not only washes clothes, but its concentrated formula can also treat fresh stains before laundering. How's that for a great 2-for-1 deal?

This natural cleaning product smells fresh and clean, and it's also surprisingly cost-effective, supplying an estimated 70 loads from its 47-ounce bag.

An awesome natural cleaning product for making a grime-riddled bathroom or kitchen sink shine like new again, Bon Ami's powder is super affordable — and it works like a charm.

All you have to do is sprinkle it onto a dirty surface, wet a scrub brush, work the solution into a paste, and then rinse it away. It contains no bleach or harsh chemicals, and it also doesn't scratch fragile surfaces like other pastes or powder cleaners.

The Force of Nature Starter Kit will have you cleaning smarter, not harder. Just fill up the included vessel with water, insert a cartridge pre-filled with salt and vinegar, attach it to the dock, and power it on.

The dock infuses the solution with an electrical charge, and by doing so actually changes the chemical compound of the solution into hypochlorous acid and sodium hydroxide. This super-charged solution cleans and deodorizes so thoroughly, it's even on the EPA's list of COVID-19 disinfectants.

While this brand isn’t EWG-verified, the chemicals it produces — hypochlorous acid and sodium hydroxide — don’t show high environmental or health concerns, as long as they’re used responsibly to clean.

You can breathe easy spritzing this air freshener at home. This affordable aromatherapy mist from Aura Cacia is made with only natural essential oils and water. Its soothing lavender essential oil is great for setting a meditative mood, neutralizing food smells after cooking, or even misting your pillow before bed.

If using (and cleaning) an essential oil diffuser is a little more hassle than you'd like to enjoy some quick aromatherapy, this spray is the perfect solution.

While there are lots of great dishwashing solutions out there, The Attitude Dishwashing Liquid stands out from the pack. This dishwashing detergent has a light and all-natural grapefruit smell and a dye-free formula. Plus, it's packaged in a 100% recyclable plastic bottle for your convenience.

Many reviewers say that they love using this natural cleaning product as an alternative to traditional liquid detergents because it smells heavenly and cleans just as well.

Bar soap — even for bar shampoo — is nothing new, but this might be the first dishwashing bar soap we've ever come across!

All you have to do is wet the No Tox Life Vegan Dish Block onto your sponge, and then work it up into a lather to scrub down your dishes, silverware, glasses, and pots as you would normally. This natural cleaning product provides the same cleaning without plastic packaging or mystery ingredients.

When your carpet, couch, or upholstered kitchen chairs are starting to smell less than fresh, you could pull out the carpet cleaning machine from storage. But if you're feeling lazy, grabbing the Good Natured Saving Grace Deodorizer Powder is the next best thing.

This natural cleaning product works by sprinkling it onto the soft surface in question, waiting 5 minutes, and then running a handheld vacuum over it. It leaves nothing but a nice, naturally derived, lemony-eucalyptus scent behind.

When it comes to making your own all-purpose cleaner, a little of the AspenClean Natural All-In-One Cleaner Concentrate goes a very long way.

To use, pour just a teaspoon of this natural cleaning product formula into a 22-ounce bottle and fill it with water. Then, you can spritz it on nearly any surface (besides untreated wood or stone) for a thorough, eco-safer clean. And when the bottle runs out, you have plenty more concentrate to work your way through!

It's tough to find a toilet bowl cleaner that's environmentally friendly, not filled with harsh chemicals, and able to effectively sanitize one of the grimiest places in our home. But Seventh Generation's Toilet Bowl Cleaner comes as close as it gets.

It leaves out the bleach, chemical fragrance, and artificial dyes for a septic-safe, 97% bio-based formula that reviewers love using. Many cite the fresh scent and thorough cleaning power as their reason for switching from other brands.