8 Natural Cleaning Essentials for a Fresh, Low-Tox Home
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Cleaning doesn't have to mean harsh smells. A few simple, gentle products handle almost everything in my home.
Quick picks
- Most versatile: castile soap
- Best for DIY sprays: glass spray bottles
- Best paper towel swap: Swedish dishcloths
- Best scrubber: a wooden scrub brush
- Best scrub: baking soda
- Best ready-made: a plant-based all-purpose cleaner
- Best for glass: microfiber cloths
- Best laundry swap: wool dryer balls
I picked eight natural cleaning essentials based on natural living communities and thousands of verified buyer reviews. Most are refillable, and all of them work.
The essentials
Castile soap: most versatile
One bottle cleans counters, floors and dishes when diluted. A natural cleaning classic.
Price range: $ Kenna's pick
Check price on AmazonAmber glass spray bottles: best for DIY sprays
Mix your own cleaners in pretty, reusable bottles.
Price range: $
Check price on AmazonSwedish dishcloths: best paper towel swap
Absorbent, washable cloths that replace rolls of paper towels.
Price range: $
Check price on AmazonA wooden scrub brush: best scrubber
Natural bristles tackle pans and sinks, and it looks nice on the counter.
Price range: $
Check price on AmazonBaking soda: best scrub
Cheap, gentle and great for scrubbing tubs and sinks.
Price range: $
Check price on AmazonA plant-based all-purpose cleaner: best ready-made
For when you don't want to mix your own.
Price range: $
Check price on AmazonMicrofiber cloths: best for glass
Streak-free windows and mirrors with just water.
Price range: $
Check price on AmazonWool dryer balls: best laundry swap
Soften laundry and cut drying time without dryer sheets.
Price range: $
Check price on AmazonStart with two
Begin with castile soap and a few good cloths, then add the rest as you need them. For more, see how to make your home smell amazing.
