All brand scorecards
Cleaning
Clorox
Sodium hypochlorite bleach and fragranced disinfectants. Aggressive on both dirt and indoor air quality.
F
Avoid
Grade F: Avoid
Core products contain chemicals we specifically warn against. Better options exist at every budget.
What the brand gets right
- Effective surface disinfection where needed
What to be aware of
- Chlorine-based products release chloroform and other byproducts into indoor air
- Heavy undisclosed fragrance in most wipes and sprays
- Triclosan-adjacent quats in some lines
Better-rated alternatives
Branch Basics
ASingle concentrate that cleans everything. Full ingredient disclosure, fragrance-free.
Blueland
ATablet refill system with glass or reusable bottles. Plastic-waste-first design, clean ingredient list.
Ecover
BWidely available plant-based cleaning line. Clean enough for most uses, fragrance disclosure is partial.