Healthy alternatives

Fragrance-free

Brand nameProduct description
Arm and HammerWashing Soda
AttitudeBathroom Cleaner

With essential oils

Brand nameProduct description
BiovertBathroom Cleaner
Earth Friendly Products ECOSToilet Cleaner
EchocleanZesty Lemon Toilet Bowl Cleaner
EcomaxNatural Bathroom Cleaner
EcoverBathroom Cleaner
GreenshieldOrganic Toilet Bowl Cleaner
MamaSudsToilet Bombs Cleaning Tabs
Seventh GenerationToilet Bowl Cleaner

DIY

White vinegar is a very good natural cleanser. You can use it in aerosol form by mixing it with water (equal quantities).

To scrub toilets, use undiluted white vinegar and scrub it with a toilet brush. This will remove limescale, stains and odours.

To clean the bathtub, shower or sink, use a mixture of baking soda (1/4 cup) and white vinegar (1/2 cup).

Remember to use microfibre cloths to clean without scratching.


Avoid the following chemicals in regular products

1,4-dichlorobenzine: carcinogenic pesticide

Phosphoric acid: irritating to skin, eyes and upper respiratory tract

Ammonia: irritant and corrosive to the skin, eyes and respiratory and digestive tract

Dimetyl chloride: irritant

Sodium dichloroisocyanurate dihydrate: corrosive to the eyes, irritant to the skin (strong) and to the respiratory and digestive tracts

Ethylene glycol: irritant for the eyes and the respiratory and digestive tracts, skin sensitizer; in case of ingestion: neurotoxic, nephrotoxic, toxic for the digestive system, pulmonary and for the heart

Sodium hydroxide: irritant and corrosive to the skin, eyes and respiratory and digestive tract

Sodium hypochlorite (bleach): irritant

Trisodium nitriolitriacetate: carcinogen

Sodium orth-phenylpenol: carcinogen, irritant

Sodium sulphate: irritant to the skin and corrosive to the eyes