How to choose eco-friendly cleaning products: 5 things on the label

“Natural” is not enough. Certification, pH, scent and packaging, plus tips for homes with kids and pets.

Microfibre cloths, squeegee, gloves and unlabelled spray bottles

“Natural” or “green” on a label proves nothing on its own. We look at five things.

1. Independent certification

Such as the EU Ecolabel.

2. pH

Neutral products are safe for most surfaces.

3. Fragrance

Strong scent is not cleanliness; choose unscented with kids or pets.

4. Concentrates

Less plastic and transport.

5. The right cloth

Colour-coded microfibre reduces chemicals.

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Derya Aksoy

Team lead · PurPak Cleaning

From the PurPak cleaning team.