Easy Eco Cleaning on a Budget

Making a few simple eco swaps is a great way to cut down on your waste while also doing a bit of good for the planet. But switching to eco-friendly cleaners can seem a little costly when you’re starting out – especially as many are designed with more environmentally conscious materials, which means a higher price tag. However, there are plenty of ways to save – from buying your supplies in bulk and choosing DIY cleaners made with pantry staples to investing in a set of reusable tools that will last for years.

We’ve Seattle Green Maids up the best eco-friendly cleaning products to make your spring clean a breeze. These nontoxic household cleaners are safe for your family and the environment, as well as better value than their chemical-laden counterparts.

This ready-to-use multi-surface cleaner from one of the most trusted eco brands is a great choice for your kitchen. Its calming, bold floral fragrance is uplifting yet soothing and the formula itself cuts through grease on cooker hoods and everyday stains like sticky jam residues with ease. It even tackles muddy footprints and burnt-on smudges, though you might need to do some extra soaking and scrubbing for really stubborn marks.

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This nontoxic, plant-based all-purpose cleaner from a small independent brand is a real winner. It’s Leaping Bunny approved, is a plastic-free and palm oil free alternative to the mainstream brands and is produced in the UK using plant-based and biodegradable ingredients. It was a top performer in our cleaning tests, tackling grease, scrubbing and disinfecting surfaces with ease and leaving glossy surfaces streak-free. Plus, it’s made with a blend of natural oils that are safe for your family and the environment, and comes in a glass bottle that you can refill at any of the brand’s global refill stations or online.