There’s been a lot in the news lately about the impact our modern lives are having on the environment, it’s quite scary. I think it’s important that we all try to do our bit to make the world a greener place, and the great thing is that there are some simple changes you can make to do your bit for the environment without having to drastically change your lifestyle. So, today I am going to be looking at some of the best eco friendly cleaning products for your home.
Switching to eco friendly products is one of the easiest changes you can make, especially since there are now a good range of eco friendly cleaning products available in supermarkets, as well as online in places like Ocado and Amazon.
I’m going to be doing a deep clean this week (check out these amazing Spring cleaning tips for 10 ways to get your Spring clean done with less stress) and these are the best eco friendly cleaning products I could find for all areas of the home.
First, let’s just take a look at the benefits of using green cleaning products over regular cleaning products…
The Benefits of Using Eco Friendly Cleaning Products
- Using biodegradable soaps and other cleaning products will help to decrease water pollution.
- Eco friendly cleaning products often use ingredients that are kinder to your skin than the harsh chemicals in other cleaning products.
- The products will not be tested on animals.
- You can save money by making some eco friendly cleaning products by yourself. As well as saving you money, you will know exactly what is going into your eco friendly cleaning products, and you can also have some fun choosing the scent (essential oils are a safe way to scent your cleaning products), so your home will spell delicious after every clean.
- Better air quality in your home. As well as being kinder to your lungs initially, you won’t have any harsh chemical residue and VOC’s (Volatile Organic Compounds) seeping into the air in your home.
- Eco friendly cleaning products are generally safer, as they don’t contain any hazardous chemicals such as ammonia or chlorine, and are unlikely to cause chemical burns if spilled.
Now that we’ve seen the benefits of using eco friendly cleaning products in your home, let’s take a look at some of the best eco products available in the UK.
The Best Eco Friendly Cleaning Products for Kitchens
KINN Eco Friendly Lavender & Rosemary Kitchen Cleaning Spray
This gorgeous smelling kitchen spray (also available in orange blossom) is suitable for all surfaces in your kitchen (they recommend that you patch test painted wood first). It is completely free from all petrochemicals, phosphates, enzymes, synthetic fragrances, animal by-products, harsh chemicals, dyes, and it has not been tested on animals.
It is made with pure essential oils that have natural antibacterial properties, and apart from deionized water it only contains 5 other ingredients!
Where to buy it: You can visit KINN’s website to find out more about their lovely eco friendly cleaning products.
Iron & Velvet Eco Friendly Kitchen Cleaning Sachets
Iron & Velvet have created a completely plastic free solution to household cleaning products. Their products come as a concentrated solution in a water soluble sachet, which you decant into your own container and mix with water.
You can re-use any old spray bottle you have, or even use a glass jar or bottle. Iron & Velvet also provide a sticker for the outside of the container you use so you always know which product you are using. Once you have filled your container you just leave the sachet in a bowl of warm water, and it will completely dissolve!
Iron & Velvet are based in the UK, and wherever possible they use sustainably sourced active ingredients, as well as pure essential oils. Their packaging is FSC certified and the palm oil they use for their soap ingredients is from an RSPO certified supplier.
Where to buy it: You can buy these cleaning sachets from Iron & Velvet’s website. They also offer their products on a subscription service.
The Best Eco Friendly Bathroom Cleaning Products
Method Eco Friendly Bathroom Cleaner
I’m sure you have heard of Method. They are one of the most well known eco friendly cleaning brands around, and you will find them for sale in most supermarkets. Method do two great bathroom cleaning products: a daily shower spray, and a general bathroom cleaner. Both of these products easily cut through soap scum and stains with ease, so you won’t need to scrub. They are good value for money and they smell amazing, so you won’t have that awful chemical smell after cleaning your bathroom either!
Where to buy: You can buy Method cleaning products in most supermarkets, or buy online here.
Ecover Eco Friendly Bathroom Cleaner
Another great brand that is available in most supermarkets now is Ecover. They do a fab bathroom cleaner that uses a biodegradable formula which won’t damage our oceans. It has smells fresh and pleasant, and is tough on limescale and soap, so your bathroom will be sparkling clean in no time.
Ecover never test on animals, and their bottles are made from recycled and plant plastics.
Where to buy: You can buy this in most UK supermarkets.
The Best Eco Friendly Oven Cleaner
Ovens are the WORST thing to have to clean. I don’t know about you, but it’s probably the cleaning task I dread most. Since I’m pregnant there is no way I want to be using a regular oven cleaner, but there are a few solutions for this.
- You can easily make your own oven cleaner with vinegar and baking soda
- Or you can buy an eco friendly oven cleaner like Ecover.
The Ecover oven cleaner is tough on burnt on food, and completely biodegradable. It’s also safe for septic tanks, and doesn’t give off the horrendous fumes of chemical oven cleaners.
Where to buy: You can buy this oven cleaner in most UK supermarkets.
The Best Eco Friendly Multi Surface Cleaner
This all purpose cleaner from Wearth London is suitable for cleaning all washable hard surfaces. The 10L starter pack comes with a cool screen printed glass bottle that you can keep refilling, so no need to buy plastic bottles.
Their products are all made in the UK, and contain non-toxic and natural ingredients. They also don’t test on animals, and are completely Vegan.
Where to buy: You can buy this, as well as other natural cleaning products and health and beauty products from their online store.
Do you use eco friendly cleaning products in your home or workplace? Or do you prefer to make your own? Let me know in the comments section!
Want more eco friendly tips? Check out my posts on Sustainable flooring options and the best Non-toxic paint for nurseries!
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Emily Brookes is an Interior Designer based in the UK. Since graduating from the National Design Academy with a Bachelors Degree in Interior Design, Emily started her successful blog, Emily May Designs, which shares ideas and inspiration on how to create a beautiful home.
I use the method ones and the bathroom smells great. I love the look of the iron and velvet ones so I’m off to check out the website
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Hi Kirsty,
So glad you like them! I think the Iron & Velvet ones are amazing because they don’t use any plastic at all! Let me know what you think if you end up trying them out 🙂
Emily x
I’ve never actually heard about these products before. Maybe it’s because I’m based in the US. I’ll look them up on Amazon USA though. I love the look of the Iron & Velvet bottles.
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Yes the iron and velvet bottles are so lovely! Thanks for commenting 🙂 x
I’m always on the hunt for good natural cleaners that work. I’ll check some of these out. Thanks for sharing!
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I hope you like them! Thanks for the comment 🙂 x