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By now you know there are lots of ways to be more environmentally-friendly<\/a> in your daily life. From low-waste and zero-waste swaps<\/a> like switching to reusable straws, to simple habits like turning off your computer at night, it’s easier than ever to live greener and cleaner–and that includes opting for eco-friendly cleaning products.<\/p>\n

Many experts in the green-living, low-waste space tout ways to\u00a0make your own natural cleaning products that work<\/a>:\u00a0a solution that seems ideal, but might not necessarily be for everyone. If mixing up a batch of homemade scrubbing solution isn’t your jam, we’ve put together a list of alternatives you can easily purchase. The green cleaning solutions and eco-friendly cleaning products ahead will help make your home–and the planet–a healthier place. Win-win, right? And who knows? These earth-friendly finds might even make you excited to do the dishes and the laundry. Well, at the very least, you’ll feel good about it.<\/p>\n

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1.\u00a0Common Good Dish Soap<\/a>: <\/strong>This plant-based cleaner is made without harsh chemicals, scented with essential oils, and is biodegradable, m<\/span>eaning it naturally breaks down quickly without leaving any toxins in the environment. Oh, and it’s Leaping Bunny Certified, which means this natural cleaning products brand never tests on animals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0Eco Nuts Organic Laundry Detergent<\/a>: <\/span><\/strong>Made with\u00a0ethically-harvested soap berries, this sustainable laundry option is toxin free. Use it as an eco-friendly laundry detergent and softener or just add it to your regular detergent as fabric softener.<\/span><\/p>\n

3<\/strong>.\u00a0Biokleen Bac-Out Stain & Odor Remover<\/strong><\/a>: If you’re spill-prone, live with spillers or pets (or both), this natural stain remover is a must. The toxin-free formula is made from a blend of live enzyme-producing cultures, citrus extracts, and essential oils. That makes it safe for kids, pets, and the planet!<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0<\/strong>Meliora Cleaning Products Gentle Home Cleaning Scrub<\/a>:<\/strong> Save time and money with a multipurpose eco-friendly cleaning product. Meliora’s cleaning scrub is fragrance-free, dye-free, preservative-free, and 100% biodegradable. Plus, it removes dirt and grease on hard surfaces from the kitchen to the bathroom to the garage.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. The Laundress Kitchen Soap Bar<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0For a low-waste swap, try skipping the plastic bottle full of liquid soap for a nontoxic, biodegradable, 100% vegetable soap bar. From natural cleaning products brand, The Laundress, this antibacterial soap will clean your hands during food prep. It also works for cleaning cutting boards, wooden kitchen tools, and removing stains.<\/p>\n

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6.\u00a0<\/strong>Ecover Automatic Dishwasher Soap Tablets<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0Wash your dishes without harming the planet–or yourself! These plant-based and mineral automatic dishwasher tabs are biodegradable and will give your dishes a truly “clean” clean.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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7.\u00a0<\/strong>Puracy Natural All Purpose Cleaner, Streak-Free Household Multi-Surface Spray<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong>Puracy’s multi-surface spray is an eco-friendly cleaning product you can feel really<\/em> good about.\u00a0 It’s a plant-derived, nontoxic, cruelty-free option meant for any hard or non-porous surface. For every purchase, Puracy makes a donation to local children and families that are less fortunate. Additionally, the brand’s products are made in the USA, and the artwork on every bottle helps support local artists.<\/p>\n

8. Bambooee<\/a>: <\/strong>One way to greener cleaning: Try a low-waste swap for standard paper towels.\u00a0Bambooee\u2018s rayon bamboo sheets can be washed up to 100 times and one roll of 20 sheets replaces up to 286 paper towel rolls. Plus, this eco-friendly brand plants a tree for every roll sold.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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9.\u00a0Better Life Natural Streak-Free Glass Cleaner<\/a>:<\/strong> See everything better–no, really. Better Life’s eco-friendly glass cleaner is a plant-derived, cruelty-free, toxin-free way to clean all your mirrors and windows. This natural cleaning brand’s\u00a0products are packaged using solar energy and recyclable materials, with formulas that biodegrade\u00a0 “two-to-five times faster than leading natural and conventional cleaners.”<\/p>\n

10. The Laundress\u00a0All-Purpose Bleach Alternative<\/a>:<\/strong> Let’s talk about bleach, baby. There is no need to sterilize your home to the hilt (a little microbial contact is good for the immunity). Consider doing away with chemicals that are harsh on the environment and you by opting for this\u00a0nontoxic, biodegradable, and fragrance-free alternative to chlorine bleach.<\/p>\n

11. Branch Basics Natural Scrub Brush<\/a>: <\/strong>Green cleaning products need eco-friendly cleaning tools to partner up with! Scrub your dishes, buff out stains, or clean your produce with an untreated 100% beechwood brush. It features natural fiber bristles made from the Agave Lechugilla plant.<\/p>\n

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What are your favorite eco-friendly cleaning products? Tell us in the comments!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By now you know there are lots of ways to be more environmentally-friendly in your daily life. From low-waste and zero-waste swaps like switching to reusable straws, to simple habits like turning off your computer at night, it’s easier than ever to live greener and cleaner–and that includes opting for eco-friendly cleaning products. 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