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The best natural cleaning products you can get at big box stores like Target

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You want your house to be both squeaky clean and free from harmful chemicals, right? Natural cleaning products have come a long way in recent years, becoming incredibly effective at tackling dirt and bacteria without using harsh chemicals. The world of eco-friendly cleaning products, however, can be confusing and frustrating to navigate. Many products are difficult to find, must be ordered from specialty websites, or are more expensive than their brand-name counterparts.

With the rising demand for natural cleaners, though, retailers are beginning to expand their offerings of eco-friendly brands. We’ve rounded up our favorite natural cleaning products that you can find at the big box stores right in your neighborhood.

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Dr. Bronner’s Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner

Household cleaners are extremely damaging to the environment, particularly to marine life since we tend to rinse our cleaning products down the drain. Alternately, Dr. Bronner’s Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner is a friend to the earth. The formula breaks down quickly after use, and it’s certified as cruelty-free by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics. This cleaner also works like a dream on the toughest messes. You can clean your kitchen surfaces, floors, and even dishes with this safe and natural solution. It rinses off cleanly and never leaves behind a layer of film, even if you use it with hard water.

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Why we love it:

  • Versatile uses
  • Cruelty-free and biodegradable
  • Doesn’t leave a film

ATTITUDE Kitchen Cleaner

Your kitchen can get pretty grimy, especially if you cook often. Finding an effective cleaner for the kitchen can be a challenge, though, since you don’t want harmful chemicals anywhere near your family’s food. ATTITUDE Kitchen Cleaner blasts these fears away along with any stubborn kitchen messes. It uses a plant-based, food-safe formula to tackle grease, and this product is hypoallergenic so it won’t irritate your sinuses, lungs, or skin.

Why we love it:

  • Safe on food prep surfaces
  • Allergen-free formula
  • Cuts through greasy kitchen mess easily

Aunt Fannie’s All Purpose Cleaning Vinegar

Vinegar is a natural disinfectant, and its acidic nature breaks up tough dirt and grime. Aunt Fannie harnesses this cleaning power with its All Purpose Cleaning Vinegar spray that can wash a variety of surfaces including ceramic tile, stainless steel, and even sealed wood. It effectively cuts through oils, dirt, and even crusty food clumps on your frequently used surfaces, and the inclusion of essential oils neutralizes the strong vinegar smell. Approved by the Environmental Working Group, this is a trusted natural cleaner for your everyday cleaning jobs.

Why we love it:

  • High health rating by Environmental Working Group
  • Natural odor neutralizer
  • Uses essential oils for fragrance

Seventh Generation Disinfecting Wipes

It’s so convenient to have disinfecting wipes on hand for those quick clean-ups. With most disinfecting wipes, though, you have to consider the chemicals present that may damage delicate surfaces or irritate your hands. Instead, Seventh Generation Disinfecting Wipes use natural, botanical ingredients like Thymol for disinfecting as well as essential oils for fresh, clean fragrances. These wipes are also safe on sensitive skin, and you can even use this product around pets or children and on surfaces that come into contact with food, all without concern.

Why we love it:

  • Gentle on sensitive skin
  • Safe for food surfaces
  • Natural ingredients for both disinfecting and fragrance

Finding natural cleaning products for your home shouldn’t be difficult to accomplish. While some eco-friendly cleaning brands aren’t readily available everywhere, many popular natural cleaners have hit the shelves of your local retailers. With any one of the products on our list, you can sanitize your home the natural way, all with the convenience of grabbing your cleaner right off the shelf during your next shopping trip.

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