Cleaning & Laundry

Floor care

Floor cleaners with fragrance-free options and no added PFAS floor finishes.

Floors are touched by bare feet, pets and crawling children, making the cleaning formula worth a closer look.  We favor effective ingredients without unnecessary perfume and match each product to the floor type.  Follow dilution and rinsing directions; a stronger mixture can leave more residue rather than improve the clean.

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Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds Cleaning Concentrate — 32 fl oz Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds Cleaning Concentrate — 32 fl oz EWG VERIFIEDUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: One teaspoon diluted in a gallon of water is the maker's starting point for mopping, so this bottle replaces several ready-to-use cleaners.  Plant-derived cleaning agents lift dirt, while fir and spruce oils provide the scent.  Check your floor's care instructions, spot-test first, and use a well-wrung mop on wood or laminate. Materials: plant-derived cleaning agents · fir and spruce oils · sodium benzoate preservative $15.99★ 4.8 · 10,000+ ratings View on Amazon
Charlie's Soap Indoor & Outdoor Cleaner with Pump — 1 Gallon Charlie's Soap Indoor & Outdoor Cleaner with Pump — 1 Gallon USA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: This fragrance-free concentrate uses detergent cleansers and washing soda to tackle tracked-in dirt and greasy marks.  For compatible hard floors, the maker recommends just one fluid ounce per gallon of water.  The dispensing pump helps measure small amounts.  Test the finish first: stronger solutions or prolonged contact can strip floor wax. Materials: detergent cleansers · washing soda $32.49★ 4.7 · 100+ ratings View on Amazon
Dr. Bronner's Unscented Pure-Castile Liquid Soap, 32 fl oz Dr. Bronner's Unscented Pure-Castile Liquid Soap, 32 fl oz HEMPUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: For routine mopping without added fragrance, this concentrated plant-oil soap offers a straightforward alternative to scented floor cleaners.  The maker's starting dilution is half a cup in three gallons of water.  Use only where your floor's care instructions permit soap, and wipe away residue: hard water and excess soap can leave a slippery film. Materials: coconut-, olive- and palm-derived soaps · hemp and jojoba oils · glycerin $17.17★ 4.7 · 50,000+ ratings View on Amazon
Redecker Standing Horsehair Broom and Stainless Steel Dustpan Set Redecker Standing Horsehair Broom and Stainless Steel Dustpan Set STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: A horsehair broom and stainless steel pan replace the plastic bristles and pan found in many everyday sweeping sets.  The long beechwood handles let you collect crumbs and loose dirt while standing, and the pieces clip together for storage.  The handles have an oil finish; keep the wood out of standing water and let the bristles dry after cleaning. Materials: horsehair · beechwood · stainless steel $143.99★ 4.4 · 100+ ratings View on Amazon
Vermont Soap Simply Unscented Castile Soap — 64 fl oz Vermont Soap Simply Unscented Castile Soap — 64 fl oz USA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: Coconut-, olive- and jojoba-derived soaps do the cleaning in this unscented concentrate, with aloe and rosemary extract rounding out the short formula.  Vermont Soap specifically recommends it for mopping washable floors.  It is a practical option if you want to skip added perfume, but use it sparingly and remove residue rather than leaving a soapy coating behind. Materials: coconut-oil soap · olive-oil soap · jojoba-oil soap · aloe vera $35.00★ 4.4 · 1,000+ ratings View on Amazon
Iris Hantverk Handled Beech and Tampico Scrubbing Brush Iris Hantverk Handled Beech and Tampico Scrubbing Brush Why we recommend it: The raised beech handle gives a secure grip for scrubbing, while tampico plant fibers do the work instead of nylon bristles.  This Swedish-made brush is intended for washable floors, tubs and other surfaces that tolerate firm brushing.  Test an inconspicuous spot first, then rinse and dry the brush thoroughly after use. Materials: beech body and handle · tampico plant fiber · binding wire and fastenings $34.00 View product
Iris Hantverk Short-Handle Birch and Bassine Broom Iris Hantverk Short-Handle Birch and Bassine Broom Why we recommend it: Stiff bassine palm fibers sweep grit and leaves without a plastic brush head or synthetic bristle fill.  The short birch handle makes this a compact choice for a porch or small patio.  Made in Sweden; the matching retailer specification identifies Swedish birch and Sri Lankan bassine.  The manufacturer does not specify the wood finish. Materials: birch handle and head · bassine palm fiber · metal fastenings $32.50 View product
Meliora Unscented All-Purpose Home Cleaner Spray Bottle Kit Meliora Unscented All-Purpose Home Cleaner Spray Bottle Kit MADE SAFEUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: These unscented coconut-soap tablets offer a simple way to clean compatible hard floors without added perfume.  The formula is MADE SAFE certified.  For mopping, dissolve half a tablet in each gallon of warm water, then remove excess water and any soap residue.  The kit includes a reusable glass spray bottle with a plastic sprayer; test delicate finishes first. Materials: coconut-oil soap · glycerin $15.99 View product
Takada Shuro-Palm Broom with Japanese Cypress Handle Takada Shuro-Palm Broom with Japanese Cypress Handle STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: Fine shuro-palm bristles sweep dust and hair from indoor floors without nylon bristles or disposable pads.  Stainless-steel wire binds the fibers to a cypress handle finished with persimmon-tannin sealant.  Made in Japan using Japanese and Chinese materials; hang it after use to protect the bristle shape. Materials: shuro palm fiber · Japanese cypress · stainless steel · persimmon-tannin sealant $265.00 View product

What we avoid

These are category-level exclusions when materials or treatments are disclosed.  Each product card explains why we recommend it and lists the disclosed materials.

Chlorine & ammonia Synthetic fragrance Optical brighteners Quats