Choosing concentrated cleaning products is one of the easiest ways to make your home greener. Instead of buying a diluted, ready-to-use product, buy a highly concentrated one, usually in liquid capsule form. Put the capsule in a refillable bottle, fill up with water and you're done.
Concentrated cleaners are just as effective as ready-to-use versions, but much better for the planet. That's why…
"Just add water" purifiers reduce transportation emissions
Water is the main ingredient in most cleaning products. Eliminate water and the product weighs much less and takes up less space. This means more can fit on a truck and transport emissions are reduced.
Refillable cleaning products reduce plastic
Less product means less plastic packaging. Some of the brands listed below are 100% plastic free. Most sell their own refillable bottles, or you can simply reuse an old bottle you already have around the house.
Cleaning spray capsules save space
When the cupboard under your sink is full, concentrates are your friend. They take up much less space than typical store-bought cleaners.
And you can even save money...
Concentrates tend to be cheaper than their water-filled alternatives. For example, OceanSaver refill drops cost less than £2, which is excellent value for 750ml of eco-friendly cleaning spray.
The best concentrated cleaning products
Ready to try concentrates for yourself? Here are some of our favorites to get you started...
OceanSaver cleaning spray capsules
OceanSaver is dedicated to reducing the amount of plastic in our oceans. With that in mind, they offer everything from concentrated floor cleaners and kitchen degreasers to an all-purpose refill sprayer , all plant-based and biodegradable. Simply add a liquid tablet to a 750ml bottle of water, shake and you're ready to clean.
Homethings Concentrated Refill Tabs
Homethings seduced Dragon's Den, with all the dragons vying for a share of the deal. No wonder: the refill tabs look great. There is a lot of cleaning power in every small Homethings box. Take the refill pack of eco-friendly bathroom cleaner with you. Each box contains three tabs. Add one tablet to 500ml of tap water and you have an effective (and pleasantly scented) cleaner that works on everything from faucets and tiles to shower trays. Vegan, cruelty-free, efficient and single-use plastic-free, what's not to love?
YouSea refillable eco-cleaning tablets
YouSea is 100% plastic free and incredibly easy to use. Again, all you have to do is put an eco tablet in a bottle of water and shake. You can use your own bottle, but reusable aluminum bottles are super stylish (like all packaging). With the floor cleaner , it's even easier: put a tablet in your mop bucket, stir briefly and you're ready to go.
In addition to going plastic-free, YouSea has turned its back on palm oil, phosphates, parabens and other ingredients you might want to avoid.
Method with concentrated detergents
Method has introduced a range of highly concentrated cleaning products. In fact, they're 10 times more concentrated, so a little goes a long way. Pour 75ml of concentrate into a 750ml bottle, fill with water and shake. Alternatively, use alone for a deep clean. You can even choose from four aromatherapy-inspired scents: Refreshing, Happy, Dreamy, and Lively.
Waft Concentrated Laundry Fragrance
Speaking of aromatherapy, if you're a fan of naturally scented fabric softeners, you should try Waft's highly concentrated laundry fragrances . And when we say super focused, we really mean it. 50 ml perfume up to 100 washes. Add a few drops to the detergent drawer with every wash or make your own fabric softener using up to 20 drops of Waft per 100ml white vinegar . [KD1] The vinegar softens the clothes and helps keep limescale build-up out of the washing machine.
Earth Salt hand soap refills
Do you prefer liquid hand washing to bar soap? You can always reduce plastic use by switching to Salt of the Earth Foaming Hand Soap Concentrate Refills . Simply fill your own pump dispenser with 50% concentrate and 50% water.
We have many more concentrated products to woo you from laundry detergent to dishwashing liquid. Shop concentrates, refills and more .
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