Eco-Friendly Cleaning That Actually Works
A five-item kit that covers most of the house, how to read a Canadian label, and the jobs where a conventional product is still the better choice.
Read the guide →Eco-friendly cleaning
Greener cleaning starts with better technique, not a new shelf of products. Here's how to cut back on harsh chemicals and still get a properly clean home.
Less chemistry, same result
Most everyday dirt in a Mississauga home is dust, grease, tracked-in grit and salt residue. Almost all of it comes off with a good microfiber cloth, a vacuum with decent filtration and a mild cleaner. You only need stronger products for a few specific jobs, like heavy oven grease, hard-water scale or disinfecting after someone's been sick.
"Natural" and "green" on a label don't have to mean anything. A third-party certification like ECOLOGO or Green Seal does, and so does a full ingredient list.
Start here
The four things to get right
Check the claim
Look for a recognized eco certification and a full ingredient list. Ignore leaves and the colour green on the bottle.
How to read a label →Clean mechanically first
Microfiber and a filtered vacuum physically remove dirt. That does more of the work than any spray.
Why microfiber works →Disinfect only when it counts
Illness in the house, raw meat on the counter, a toilet. For those, use a product with a DIN and leave it wet long enough.
About dwell time →Accept the trade-offs
Some green products need longer contact time or more scrubbing. Some jobs still call for something stronger. That's fine.
Honest trade-offs →