Eco-Friendly Cleaning

A clean home that smells like nothing — not like chemicals

If you have young children crawling on the floor, pets that lick everything, family members with asthma or chemical sensitivities, or you simply don't want a chemical residue on every surface in your home — eco-friendly cleaning is the right choice. We've refined the approach so it cleans just as well as conventional methods.

What we use (and what we don't)

On an eco-clean we use gentler, plant-based products, for example:

• Glass and surfaces: distilled white vinegar & water-based formulas — streak-free, no fumes.
• Degreasers: citrus-derived solvents (d-limonene from orange peels) — cuts grease, smells fresh.
• Disinfecting: hydrogen peroxide and thymol-based disinfectants — kill 99.9% of germs without bleach or quaternary ammonium.
• Bathrooms: oxygen-based scrub formulas — removes soap scum and hard-water without harsh acid.
• Floors: plant-based mop solutions safe for hardwood, tile, and laminate.
• Microfiber cloths are a key tool — they mechanically lift dirt without needing aggressive chemistry.

What we never use

• Chlorine bleach, ammonia, or anything that combines them.
• Quaternary ammonium compounds ("quats") — common in conventional disinfectants but linked to asthma.
• Phthalate-based fragrances or synthetic perfumes.
• Aerosol sprays.
• Triclosan, butoxyethanol, or formaldehyde-releasers.

Who especially benefits

• Households with babies and toddlers — kids touch every surface and put their hands in their mouths.
• Pet owners — dogs and cats absorb chemicals through their paw pads.
• Asthma and allergy sufferers — many cleaning products are known asthma triggers.
• People with chemical sensitivities or those undergoing chemo.
• Anyone who walks into a freshly-cleaned home and immediately gets a headache — that's the products.

Same scope, slight upcharge

The cleaning scope is identical to our regular service. There's a small upcharge that covers the cost of the higher-quality products. Many clients tell us within a month or two of switching, they notice the difference — fewer headaches, less coughing, calmer pets.