This post is over five years in the making after testing a dozen top rated non-toxic cleaning brands. I’m sharing the best cleaning products, before and after photos, and whether I’d repurchase them or not. The best non toxic cleaning products are made with plant based ingredients and without harmful chemicals like ammonia, bleach, synthetic fragrances, or dyes.

I tested these products professionally cleaning my airbnb home and personal home for five years so they’re battle tested. In a nutshell the best non toxic all purpose cleaner is Koala Eco, the best non toxic dish soap is Public Goods Natural Dish Soap hands down, the best glass cleaner is Grove Co Foaming Glass Cleaner.

Toxins in Cleaners

• Ammonia: a respiratory and eye irritant; can react with bleach to form toxic chloramine gas if accidentally mixed
• Chlorine bleach (sodium hypochlorite): corrosive to skin, eyes, and lungs; produces dangerous fumes when combined with ammonia or acidic cleaners
• Phthalates: often hidden inside “fragrance” on the label; linked to hormone disruption
• Parabens: preservatives linked to endocrine disruption, commonly used in some dish soaps and surface sprays
• Synthetic fragrance: an umbrella term that can legally conceal dozens of undisclosed chemicals, including phthalates
• Quaternary ammonium compounds (quats): used as disinfectants; linked to skin and respiratory irritation, and asthma with repeated exposure
• Formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (e.g., DMDM hydantoin, quaternium-15): slowly release formaldehyde, a known irritant and carcinogen at higher exposure
• Optical brighteners: synthetic dyes added to make surfaces look “cleaner” than they are; potential skin irritants, not biodegradable
• Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS): a harsh foaming agent that can strip natural oils and irritate skin
• 1,4-Dioxane: a byproduct of some sulfate-based formulas, classified as a likely human carcinogen; not usually listed since it’s a contaminant, not an added ingredient
• Butyl cellosolve / glycol ethers: solvents in some heavy-duty cleaners; linked to reproductive and blood-related harm with repeated exposure
• Triclosan: an antibacterial agent in some dish soaps, linked to hormone disruption and antibiotic resistance concerns

Below I created a Quick Guide chart that shows my ratings at a glance. I genuinely want you to find the right cleaning product and not just provide an overview of options, so I’ve also taken some before and after photos to demonstrate how the products work. I’ll continue to update with new cleaners I try, so bookmark this post to check back.

Koala Eco is my top pick for a non toxic cleaning brand that delivers across ingredients, performance, smells good and value for money. I’ve tried SO many brands and nothing has ever wowed me until I tried Koala Eco. Their products are made using 100% plant-derived, biodegradable formulas scented with all-natural essential oils and zero synthetic fragrance. They actually clean super well, the nozzle quality is excellent, the scents are strong and smell amazing, and the ingredients are truly clean. The bottles are made of recycled plastic but feel very hefty and sturdy compared to other brands. Their Multi-Purpose Kitchen Cleaner is super concentrated and hardworking, cleans greasy stovetops, microwave messes and the inside of my non-toxic air fryer oven well, plus has the most long lasting lemon myrtle mandarin scent. This and their laundry detergent are my top favorites that have stood out from the crowd. The only product that I didn’t like out of everything I tested was the dish soap (on the thin side and doesn’t cut grease that well). I’ve tried so many and most natural dish soaps are underwhelming. Public Goods is hands down the best non toxic dish soap.

Would I repurchase: Yes, just not the dish soap.

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Natuary is the newest brand on this list, and offers a non toxic household cleaning concentrate that’s a triple-concentrated multi surface cleaner made with five different enzymes, probiotics, and no added fragrance, phosphates, or harsh preservatives. I was very pleasantly surprised at how well this all purpose cleaner worked and it feels more heavy duty than others I’ve tested. The only problem is the nozzle of their reusable glass bottle is hard to press down on (particularly annoying while I’m recovering from a finger injury). Their laundry concentrate is 99.4% natural and still gentle enough for baby safe cleaning and sensitive skin. Natuary is priced at the premium end (their laundry concentrate runs about $36 for 73 loads), but I love the performance of their laundry detergent and stain remover (wish it came in a bigger bottle!).

Would I repurchase: Yes!

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Mrs. Meyer’s is the most affordable and accessible cleaning brand in this list, sold everywhere from Target to Home Depot and is Leaping Bunny certified. The formulas contain plant-derived surfactants and a mix of essential oils plus synthetic fragrance, so ingredients are better but not perfect. Brands like Mrs Meyers and Method aren’t as good as some other brands on this list in terms of ingredient purity and certifications but still better than conventional cleaning products. On grease and everyday kitchen grime it performs fine for a quick wipe-down, but not on a really baked-on stovetop mess. I find it offers a good pre-cleanse. Don’t get their dish soap. Mrs Meyers has the worst natural dish soap I’ve ever tried.

Would I repurchase: Yes simply because it’s so accessible, just never the dish soap.

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Grove Collaborative offers a very wide variety of affordable natural cleaning products, but they’re different from the others in this list in that they’re also a marketplace carrying 200+ outside brands alongside their own house lines. I didn’t like their reusable glass bottle cleaner because the liquid shoots out as a narrow stream. Their ready to use cleaners are great though and their foaming glass cleaner is the best I’ve tried so far. The Floor Cleaner Concentrate is pretty decent and leaves my wooden floors undamaged and shiny. I love that Grove Co frequently launches seasonal scents to make cleaning more fun and have tons of biodegradable home items like tree free wipes and plastic free kitchen bags. I love their bamboo cutting board and reusable organic “paper” towels that are 100% plastic free and made of organic cotton flannel.

Their multi-purpose cleaner is plant-based, ammonia free and chlorine-free, and I appreciate the nozzle is high quality and easy to press (just comes out as a thin stream versus wide spray). They’re working toward being fully plastic-free, but certification consistency varies product to product – some carry EWG Verified or Leaping Bunny, but not all of them do, and I would check individual ingredients list. It’s a solid choice if you’re looking for a one stop shop to get everything from plastic free grocery bags to reusable organic towels.

Would I repurchase: Yes, Grove Co has such a wide array of eco friendly cleaning solutions.

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Aunt Fannie’s is the second most affordable cleaner in this list and made with simple vinegar, baking soda, and plant-derived ingredients. It’s EWG A-rated, Leaping Bunny certified, vegan, dermatologist-tested and hypoallergenic, safe around kids, pets, and food contact surfaces. What sets Aunt Fannie’s apart is the variety of very targeted cleaning products they offer like wood surface cleaner for polishing nontoxic furniture , sink refresher and carpet refresher. It comes in a handful of scents (lemon, eucalyptus, lavender) plus a fragrance-free option, and runs about $12 a bottle. It’s a good fit if you want a super simple cleaner and love a vinegar-focused product, but I just feel like I could easily make this at home in bulk for cheaper if I wanted. My main gripe is their bottles are on the smaller side so I run through these way too fast.

Would I repurchase: Only the targeted products like furniture polish and carpet cleaner, but the others are so simple I could make them myself with a few ingredients and they come in smaller than average bottles that run out fast.

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Branch Basics is now available at Target stores and built around a single fragrance-free concentrate made with water, decyl glucoside, coco-glucoside, chamomile extract, sodium citrate, sodium bicarbonate, and sodium gluconate. You dilute at different ratios to make an all-purpose cleaner, bathroom cleaner, streak-free glass cleaner, laundry booster, and more. It’s one of the more rigorously certified brands on this list: MADE SAFE, EWG Verified, and Leaping Bunny certified. I’ve tried a wide variety of their cleaning products and to me, their laundry sprouts like the Laundry Powder and Oxygen Boost stain powder are the standouts. It’s a two-ingredient formula (sodium percarbonate and sodium bicarbonate) that could rival OxiClean. Mixing it takes a minute the first time (you’re eyeballing ratios into different spray bottles). When the entire crunchy community starts promoting the same brand, I honestly put it to the test to understand if it’s undeserved hype and high commission motivated or it’s actually that impressive. Their commissions aren’t higher than the industry standard so it’s neither.

Would I repurchase: Only the laundry products

Blueland’s plastic free tablet refill cleaning system where you buy the bottle or tin once, then refill with a small tablet that dissolves in water. The tablets are microplastic-free and contain NO parabens, phosphates, dyes, ammonia, PVA, and chlorine bleach. They offer dishwasher and laundry detergent, toilet bowl cleaner, and multi-surface and bathroom sprays. I love their foaming hand soap but personally wouldn’t repurchase their cleaning sprays. They’re way too big and heavy for me to hold, which isn’t fun when my hands are already tired while cleaning. The nozzles are low quality to me and one of them broke pretty quickly. The tablets take a while to fully dissolve — I’m talking a few minutes of swirling the bottle — and if you don’t shake it enough you’ll get a gritty bit at the bottom. Blueland cleans fine on everyday messes, but I wouldn’t reach for it to deep clean.

Would I repurchase: No, only the hand soap and laundry tablets. Bottles are too heavy and poor nozzle quality.

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Force of Nature is an all natural cleaner that kills germs and is actually an EPA-registered disinfectant that eliminates 99.9% of bacteria, viruses, mold, and mildew. It’s a little machine that turns tap water, salt, and a vinegar capsule into hypochlorous acid with a capsule, water and press of a button. The result is a cleaner, deodorizer, and disinfectant in one. I first used Force of Nature four years ago and did find the concept very interesting but I discovered I wasn’t a fan of dealing with capsules and pugging in a machine. Also, the scent was pretty off-putting so I had to add essential oils to make it smell better. Overall, great cleaner for high bacteria objects and surfaces like phones, laptops, but I think you’re either going to love or hate this type of system.

Would I repurchase: No

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Homecourt’s cleaning products are non-toxic, vegan, and cruelty-free, developed with cosmetic chemists. Founded by Courteney Cox, it treats home cleaning into home care and features six very high end scents formulated by professional perfumers. I’ve tried all the products from her line and I was surprisingly impressed by the hand soap, dish soap, and surface spray for light everyday usage. The formulas are thoughtful, they clean properly and look and smell incredibly luxurious. I use Homecourt when I want to luxuriate in cleaning and not when I need to get down and dirty. It’s far too pretty and spendy for the heavier-duty jobs!

Would I repurchase: Yes, mainly to impress guests or my future MIL.

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Common Good is the only non toxic cleaning brand whose All-Purpose Cleaner is third-party tested to perform as well as or better than major conventional brands using only plant-based surfactants and enzyme. They’re also the only company I found that offers gigantic 2.5 gallon bulk concentrate boxes for refills which ends up making it half the cost of other premium cleaning brands in this list. The entire line is EWG “A”-rated and free of phthalates, parabens, isothiazolinones, dyes, and synthetic fragrance. It’s a small line without much marketing, but they’ve been around for many years, built up a cult following and offer hand soap, body care, dish soap, laundry detergent, and surface cleaners. Overall, these felt on par with Natuary and did a great job at surface cleaning. Their dish soap smells great, an uplifting citrus, and seems slightly more concentrated some others I’ve tried.

Would I repurchase: Yes

Truly Free Home is one of the most affordable options on this list and uses alkyl Polyglucoside, a sugar-derived cleaning agent and non-ionic surfactant from corn and coconut plants. They’re super transparent and publish an ingredient index that shows what’s in each formula and its EWG rating. Everything is made in Michigan, fragrances comply with IFRA safety standards, and the concentrated formulas cover the full rotation: laundry wash, dishwasher soap, everyday cleaner, bathroom cleaner. I tested their Clean Start Cleaning Kit and I’m not a huge fan of the flimsy bottles nor the individual refill liquid sachets and would have preferred a bulk refill option. The scent is noticeably lighter than most cleaners. On everyday counter wipe-downs it works fine but didn’t feel as heavy duty as some other cleaners.

Would I repurchase: No

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