Thirty-one Items to End All Your Cleaning Hassles
In the quest for a cleaner and greener home, we've rounded up a selection of eco-friendly and efficient cleaning products and tools that cater to various surfaces in your household.
Cleaning Products
- Citra-Shield Eco Friendly No Rinse Cleaner: This biodegradable product is perfect for cleaning exterior surfaces like roofs, wood, stone, and siding without harsh chemicals or pressure washing. It saves water by eliminating the need to rinse and is gentle on surfaces and plants [1].
- Castile Soap: A versatile, vegetable oil–based natural soap, castile soap can be used for multiple purposes including bathroom cleaning, pet shampoo, and garden pesticide. It is biodegradable and gentle on surfaces [2].
- Distilled White Vinegar: An inexpensive, natural cleaner, distilled white vinegar is effective against mildew, bacteria, and grime for many household surfaces. It is environmentally friendly and commonly available [2].
- Baking Soda: Non-toxic and mildly abrasive, baking soda is great for scrubbing and disinfecting surfaces without harsh chemicals [2].
- Probiotic Cleaners (e.g., Provilan Clean): These cleaners use helpful bacteria to break down dirt, odors, and allergens naturally. They are biodegradable, safe for aquatic life, packaged in recycled ocean plastic, and safe for pets and children [3].
- Project Clean: A plant-based, citrus-extract cleaner certified BioPreferred for use on metal, plastic, glass, tile, granite, and concrete surfaces. It is biodegradable, toxin-free (no ammonia, bleach, synthetic fragrances), and effective with a natural citrus scent [4].
- Koparo Clean: A plant-based, biodegradable range safe for delicate surfaces like marble, wood, and glass, and free of harmful chemicals. It is designed to be safe for children and pets while providing powerful cleaning performance [5].
Cleaning Tools
- A microfibre duster effectively cleans window blinds, while a pair of microfibre gloves makes cleaning hard-to-reach spots easier.
- A mini power scrubber deep cleans small nooks and crannies, and a small-but-mighty vacuum cleaner is lightweight and detachable for easy use.
- A handheld vacuum with a long and narrow nozzle cleans tight and awkward corners, and a tiny robotic vacuum cleans floors on both carpeted and hardwood floors.
- A shower squeegee removes water from shower walls, preventing water spots and soap scum, and a swiffer duster sticks to dust and holds on for dear life.
- A lil' broom and dust pan set is convenient for tackling small messes, and a dust pan with rubber teeth on the dustpan catches stray hairs from the broom bristles.
- Tiny reusable sponges are available for cleaning sneakers, requiring only water for use.
- A trio of pan scrapers is designed to remove hardened food from baking pans without scratching or damaging cookware.
- A bottle of Goo Gone adhesive cleaner removes residue from stickers and various sticky substances.
Home Appliance Cleaners
- A can of oven cleaner dissolves grease stains and dried food residue in appliances, and a bottle of stainless steel cleaner polish is effective in cleaning and polishing stainless steel surfaces.
- A screen cleaning kit keeps phones and devices clean and disinfected, and Clorox cleaning wipes are provided, capable of disinfecting surfaces in seconds and gentle enough for devices.
- A gel toilet stamp is offered, designed to stick to the inside of the toilet and clean it with each flush, lasting up to 12 days.
- A Mr. Clean Magic Eraser is effective in removing various stains from surfaces in the home.
- A tiny drain protector is available, designed to catch stray hairs before they slide down the pipes.
- A long and flexible drain snake is available, featuring over 4,000 tiny hooks to pick up gunk and debris in pipes.
- A Bissell steam mop is provided, breaking down greasy, grimy spots on floors without the use of chemicals.
- Dawn dish spray saves time scrubbing hardened food off dishes.
In summary, plant-based, biodegradable, and probiotic cleaners combined with natural ingredients like castile soap, vinegar, and baking soda are best for eco-friendly, efficient, and surface-safe home cleaning [1][2][3][4][5]. Eco-friendly recommendations for cleaning tools generally include using reusable microfiber cloths, biodegradable sponges, and brushes made from sustainable materials like bamboo.