Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products
Challenge Yourself to a Plastic-Free July
This month isn’t just July — it’s Plastic-Free July, a time to challenge yourself to cut back on (or eliminate!) your plastic use. The Plastic Free Foundation started this global initiative to invite people to “be part of the solution to plastic pollution” by giving up single-use plastics for the month. Want to challenge yourself ...
Get to Know Rosey™ with Thrive Market’s Product Innovator for Home Cleaning
When you think about cleaning your home, what’s most important to you? Chances are, Erin McCarthy, Thrive Market’s Product Innovator for Home Cleaning and Supplies might agree. “In my eyes, cleaning is all about trusting 1) That the product will work, ‘cause no one has time to clean twice, and 2) That the product will ...
2022 Golden Shelfies: The Best Thrive Market Products (According to Our Members)
Thank you for joining us for the second annual Golden Shelfies, an online exhibit of the best Thrive Market products as chosen by you! Thank you for joining us for the second annual Golden Shelfies, an online exhibit of the best Thrive Market products as chosen by you! Whether it’s the cooking oil that kicks ...
How to Clean an Air Fryer, Chemex, and Other Tricky Kitchen Tools
Why does it seem like your favorite kitchen tools are always the hardest to clean? If you find yourself wondering if the juice is worth the squeeze—quite literally—when it comes to cleaning your juicer (and all its accompanying parts), you’re definitely not alone. Instead of skipping your morning French press because of its confusing clean-up ...
Cleaner Homes and a Healthier Planet: Talking Sustainability with Seventh Generation’s CEO
Maybe it’s something in the mountain air, but Vermont-based businesses seem to have a kindred spirit. Whether it’s pantry staples, clean skincare, or iconic desserts, companies in the Green Mountain State tend to share a reverence for the environment and a focus on factors greater than profit alone.
Seventh Generation’s Female Scientists on Empowering Women in STEM
As children, girls are told that they can do anything boys can do—but as students, they’re not always given the resources to back up this promise. Females encounter gender stereotypes early on in the classroom, and these messages have real effects on the career paths they pursue. Female-identifying students are encouraged to be creative, not ...
How to Stock an Eco-Friendly Laundry Room
When the University of Washington studied some of the most popular laundry products in the U.S., it found plenty of questionable chemicals that had been omitted from the ingredients list. Researcher Anne Steinmann was “surprised by both the number and the potential toxicity of the chemicals that were found,” and shares that “nearly 100 volatile ...
15 Best Eco-Friendly Products + Gift Ideas
Living an eco-friendly lifestyle 24/7 starts with … research. Why? Because once you take inventory of your current situation and needs, it’s easier to make decisions to benefit both you and your family and the planet. In this post, we’re taking some of the guesswork out of choosing eco-friendly products for everything from dish soap ...
How to Prepare an Emergency Kit
The philosophy of being prepared doesn’t just apply to doomsday types. While we won’t fan the flame of panic and worry, we do think it’s smart to acquire supplies you and your family might need in the event of an earthquake, fire, other natural disaster, or alas, a global pandemic. So let’s take a deep ...
Probiotic Cleaners: Why and How to Use Them
Wellness topics often include lots of chatter about the benefits of probiotics for gut health. No doubt you’ve already heard about probiotics, researched them, or even started a daily supplement routine. But are you cleaning your house with probiotics yet? If not, consider this post your primer on wiping out bacteria … with bacteria. If ...
10 Nontoxic Pet-Friendly Cleaning Products
Opting to use the best nontoxic cleaning products throughout your home benefits every member of the family—including pets. Dogs and cats can be just as sensitive to potential toxins and artificial fragrances as their human companions. That’s why it’s worth considering your pets’ well-being when making decisions about how to keep your floors, countertops, and ...
Disinfecting Cleaning Supplies: What We’re Stocking Up On
With recent concerns around the rise in COVID-19 cases, we’re taking extra care to keep our immune systems in top shape and making sure to regularly disinfect our surroundings.
A Sustainable Solution: Meet Thrive Market Paper Products
At Thrive Market, we’re always working to develop sustainable solutions for everyday basics. From natural body care essentials to eco-friendly cleaning products, we think it’s important to go beyond the kitchen to provide options that are better for you and the planet. One category where we particularly hope to have a big impact is paper ...
What Is Thrive Market Goods? Meet the Brand That’s Bringing Goodness to the World
Meet Thrive Market Goods, our expertly curated line of 500+ products we’ve developed from scratch to raise the bar for pantry basics. Every product in the collection—from tomato sauce and pasta to paper goods and cleaning products—breaks new ground when it comes to quality, sustainability, and taste, and challenges other brands to keep up. Our ...
DIY Toilet Bowl Bombs
Believe it or not, it’s easy to get your bathroom sparkling clean with non-toxic ingredients that won’t break the bank. So say goodbye to toxic chemicals and hello to a refreshing citrusy toilet bowl cleaner from the new book Clean Mama’s Guide to a Healthy Home by Becky Rapinchuk. You’ll love how easy it is ...
DIY Citrus Fabric Sanitizer Spray
Refresh your fabrics, rugs, sheets, and closets with this DIY sanitizing spray. The recipe, courtesy of Clean Mama’s Guide to a Healthy Home by Becky Rapinchuk, requires just four simple ingredients that you might already have on hand! Once you learn the basic ratios, play around with your favorite essential oil scents for a custom ...
Meet the Brand That’ll Get Your House Clean—With Bacteria
When she found her 2-year-old daughter playing with a bottle of bleach, Counter Culture founder Michelle Perkins decided to reconsider her choice of cleaning products. “It was quite jarring to see my beautiful baby and highly toxic chemicals in such close proximity,” Perkins says. “I knew that bacteria were being successfully used to regulate toxic ...
Best Non-Toxic Cleaning Products, Tips, and DIY Recipes
We take time to ensure our food is free of preservatives, chemicals, and additives, but is it really necessary to do the same with our household cleaners? The truth is, many cleaning products on the market include harmful chemicals, which is why non-toxic products are a great option for maintaining a clean, healthy home. And ...
Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products That Actually Work? Planet Makes the Grade!
If choosing the best eco-friendly cleaning products feels overwhelming, head over to browse the Environmental Working Group’s Guide to Healthy Cleaning. Its database of more than 2,500 products—like Planet’s Delicate Laundry Wash and Ultra Dishwashing Liquid—gives you the scoop on ingredient safety and generates a rating score for everything from hand soap to cleaning spray.
This 2-Ingredient Spot Treatment Helps Lift Even the Toughest Laundry Stains
Grass streaks. Tomato sauce splashes. Mascara smudges. Some stains feel almost impossible to get out. Enter this pre-wash treatment, which you can make in minutes with just two ingredients—detergent and water—to help lift out tough stains during the wash.
Just in Time for Spring Cleaning: Thrive Market’s Line of Nontoxic Household Cleaning Products
At Thrive Market, we’re big on natural ingredients and we don’t stop at food! That’s why we created our new line of nontoxic cleaning products. Conventional sprays, soaps, and detergents often contain some pretty nasty ingredients—certainly not what you’d want to be spraying throughout the house or scrubbing on surfaces used to cook, serve, and ...
Clean Your Bathtub the Nontoxic Way—With Only 2 Ingredients!
Make your tub sparkle with just two natural ingredients.
An All-Natural DIY Oven Cleaner That Really Works—No Fumes, No Chemicals
If you’re anything like me, residue from last fall’s apple pie drippings might still be dried onto the bottom of the oven. To scrub it off, you have a couple of options: good old-fashioned elbow grease, or using the self-cleaning mode (if your oven has one), which typically means it’ll heat up to 800–1,000 degrees ...
How To Clean A Tea Kettle
Clean mineral deposits out of your tea kettle with just two ingredients: white vinegar and water.