Best Ecofriendly Cleaning Products in the UAE
Products: Laundry detergents, Fabric softeners, Washing powder, Bleach, Stain remover, Dishwasher tablets, Rinse aid, Washing up liquid, Bathroom cleaner, Limescale remover, All-in-one remover, Oven & Hob cleaner, Toilet cleaner, Floor soap, Hand soap, Cream cleaner.
Logistic & Shipping: They have refill stations all across the UK and retailers in other parts of the world. (they encourage to buy from there). Otherwise, website shopping is the best route.
Ingredients & Content: Plant-based ingredients — corn sugars and plant oils such as palm, coconut and rapeseed that are gentle, biodegradable and effective. Limiting palm oil usage.
Manufacturing Processes: They use 90% recycled or renewable materials, with reclaimed wooden beams and strengthened European pine. They also have a "cleaning pig" — device that cleans pipes when changing the production line in the factory. They use less energy, less water and fewer materials to create cleaning products.
Packaging: 50% recycled polypropylene plastic caps. Ocean plastic bottle made from reused plastic.
Where to Purchase: Website & retailers (ASDA, Sainsbury's, Big Green Smile, Ocaso, Waitrose)
Brand Origin: Belgium
Products: All-purpose cleaner, bathroom cleaner, window & glass cleaner, spray bottles, hand soap, hand soap pump
Logistic & Shipping: Its tablets and packaging are lightweight and significantly reduce the carbon footprint associated with shipping water.
Ingredients & Content: Unique in the sense that they have cleaning tablets that can be soaked in water and used. Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), citric acid (derived from citrus fruit) and naturally derived, plant-based detergent. Plus a very small amount of food-grade, oil-based fragrance to brighten the cleaning experience.
Manufacturing Processes: They use clean manufacturing practices that reduce energy and raw material consumption and eliminate wastewater contamination.
Packaging: Compostable, corn-derived PLA film
What We Think: More than 98% of ingredients are naturally derived. Products are in tablet forms and you can use any used empty bottles to mix the tablet with water to form the cleaning solution thus reduces plastic bottle packaging and logistic waste. Great value for money!
Where to Purchase: Website
Brand Origin: United States of America
Products: Laundry, Dishwashing, Disinfectants, Cleaners, Hand Wash, Baby, Period Care, Body Wash & Deodorant, Paper Products & Trash Bags.
Logistic & Shipping: Needs to be shipped from abroad but there are several online retailers available so you can choose the closest one.
Ingredients & Content: Plant-derived, Plant-based, Plant modified synthetic, Preservatives, Minerals, Synthetic. Examples: Aloe vera, Chamomile, Davana, Buchu leaf, Mandarin orange, Orange, Grapefruit, Lemon, Coconut, Cypress, Eucalyptus, etc.
Manufacturing Processes: They have their own supplier code of conduct detailing how to reduce their impact on the planet.
Packaging: No plastic packaging needed
What We Think: Predominantly made from plant-based ingredients. No synthetic dyes or fragrances. Use recyclable packaging from recycled materials. Reasonably priced and good value for a well certified product.
Where to Purchase: Online retailers like Walmart, Boxed, Amazon, etc.
Brand Origin: United States of America
Products: Household cleaners, Hand soap, Dishwash cleaners, Air fresheners, Laundry detergents
Logistic & Shipping: Ships worldwide so it may contribute to its carbon footprint.
Ingredients & Content: A complete ingredient list is not available but they use Natural Plant-Based Cleaning System and Plant Essential Oils and they don't use the following: - No Dyes or Colorants - No Harsh Preservatives - No Sulfates (SLS, SLES, ALS), Phthalates, Ammonia or Bleach - No Animal Testing or Byproducts
Manufacturing Processes: Eco-Me products follow Natural Products Association (NPA) guidelines
What We Think: Eco Me uses natural plant-based ingredients which follow Natural Products Association (NPA) guidelines but beyond this, we couldn't find much information about their production lifecycle.
Where to Purchase: Website & Amazon
Brand Origin: United States of America
Products: All-purpose cleaners, antibacterial cleaners, bathroom cleaners, floor cleaners, glass cleaners, speciality surface cleaners, home refills, detergent packs, detergent pour, detergent pump, dryer sheets, fabric softener, fragrance boosters, laundry boosters, stain remover, dish soap, dishwasher soap, dish soap refills.
Logistic & Shipping: Ships worldwide so it may contribute to its carbon footprint.
Ingredients & Content: No ingredient list but they're certified by MBDC's Cradle-to-cradle program
Manufacturing Processes: Use green practices and renewable energy sources like wind turbines and solar panels
Packaging: 100% post consumer recycled (PCR) PET plastic
What We Think: Method Home has a wide range of household cleaning products—but what's interesting is that they're part of the Cradle-to-cradle program. Their soap bottles are made using 25% to 85% plastic and their production plants use solar and wind power—giving true meaning to their sustainability efforts.
Where to Purchase: Online: Amazon.com, Jet.com, Grove Collaborative, Target.com and Walmart.com
Brand Origin: Australia
Products: Laundry, Cleaning liquid, Laundry softener, Dishwashing liquids
Logistic & Shipping: They have refill stations in Austria and Slovakia but they ship worldwide (which could contribute to carbon footprint).
Ingredients & Content: Ingredients from bio-certified raw materials and 100% biodegradable in less than 30 days.
Manufacturing Processes: Renewable energy for production.
Packaging: 100% bio-plastics (sugar cane)
What We Think: Planet Pure is one of the few brands that assure their customers their products are biodegradable within 30 days. Since they use certified biodegradable ingredients for both, products and packaging, they're a must-have brand for your household. They're also the 1st biocertified laundry detergent worldwide (Austria Biogarantie).
Where to Purchase: Biolindo & Amazon
Brand Origin: Austria
Products: Bathroom, Kitchen, Laundry, and Dishwashing products
Logistic & Shipping: Ships worldwide which may contribute to its carbon footprint.
Ingredients & Content: Plant-based powder, scents (essential oils or botanical extracts), free of dyes, synthetic fragrances, sulfates, and petroleum solvents.
Manufacturing Processes: They use solar array panels on the roof to cut down on their carbon footprint.
Packaging: Packaged in recyclable containers using post-consumer recycled content. But material list is not given.
What We Think: Better Life uses only plant-based ingredients—be it for their scents or powdered products. Their aim is to create products that are gentle on the planet but are equally effective. They have a range of products depending on what you want to clean and where you want to do it—giving you a multitude of choices..
Where to Purchase: iHerb
Brand Origin: United States of America
Products: Laundry egg & refill, Dryer eggs, Detox tablets for laundry
Logistic & Shipping: Ships worldwide which may contribute to its carbon footprint
Ingredients & Content: Calcium carbonate, Oxirane,2-(chioromethyl)-homopolymer, Saponin, Sodium C14-16 Olefin sulfonate, Sodium carbonate, Dodecan-1-ol, ethoxylated, Aluminium hydroxide.
Packaging: Laundry Egg case is BPA free and recyclable (category 5)
What We Think: Vegan friendly laundry solution that does not contain harmful chemicals, palm oil, SLS or SLES, parabens, petrochemicals, enzymes, phosphates or microplastics. Dermatologically tested and are hypoallergenic. Refills are available to reduce plastic packaging and logistics waste
Where to Purchase: Website
Brand Origin: United Kingdom
Products: Cleaning wipes, Stain & odour remover, All-purpose remover
Logistic & Shipping: Ships worldwide which may contribute to its carbon footprint.
Ingredients & Content: Bio enzymatic & plant-based formula contains both bacteria AND enzymes. All-purpose cleaner: The active ingredients of hydrogen peroxide and citrus solvents work together to LIFT and EMULSIFY any stain it touches. This formula is a powerful cleaner and degreaser.
Packaging: Refill sizes available to reduce packaging
What We Think: Good Life Solutions focuses on stain removing products made using bio-enzymes and plant-based formulas. Using the lift and emulsify approach, their cleaners can deal with the toughest of stains. A great option for stain removal.
Where to Purchase: Website
Brand Origin: United States of America
Products: Soaps, Lotions & Balms, Hair Products, Toothpaste, Hand Sanitizer, Coconut Oil, Liquid soap, Bar soap, and Biodegradable cleaner
Logistic & Shipping: They are available through worldwide shipping but are available in local retail stores (and recommended by them). Unfortunately, they source their ingredients from countries such as Sri Lanka, India, and more which contributes to their carbon footprint.
Ingredients & Content: Made out of ethically sourced and fair trade ingredients (organic plant oils like coconut oil, hemp oil, jojoba oil, and palm oil); for preserving, they use sodium hydroxide, citric acid, tocopherol.
Manufacturing Processes: They only use fair trade ingredients meaning they're sourced through ethical practices. Sourced from local farms in Sri Lanka, Kenya, Samoa, and India. They are active champions of Agroecology and regenerative agriculture—which means they give back through organic farming practices.
Packaging: 100% Post consumer recycled plastic packaging (PET plastic)
What We Think: One of the most significant drawing points is that all of their ingredients are sourced sustainably using organic ingredients (including palm oil). They also actively contribute to many green campaigns and are staunch believers in regenerative agriculture. They have many eco-friendly body care products for brushing, bathing, moisturizing and sanitizing. They also have affordable household cleaners that can be used everywhere. We highly recommend Dr. Bronner's products as they are biodegradable and affordable.
Where to Purchase: Originated from the United States. Available in local UAE stores. You can also purchase it from Noon.com and Carrefour.com.
Brand Origin: USA
What We Think: Ecover only uses plant-based ingredients like corn sugars and plant oils. They've also created their own ocean plastic bottle that is so durable that it can be reused, unlike most plastic bottles. Not only that, their manufacturing practices help in reducing water usage, and reclaiming used natural materials like wooden beams. They have refill stations in the UK and are available locally in the UAE.