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Cleaning
Glade
Plug-in air fresheners, sprays and candles from SC Johnson. One of the worst indoor air quality offenders.
F
Avoid
Grade F: Avoid
Core products contain chemicals we specifically warn against. Better options exist at every budget.
What to be aware of
- Plug-ins emit fragrance chemicals continuously, 24/7, into indoor air
- EWG testing has found phthalates, acetaldehyde, formaldehyde and benzene in various Glade products
- SC Johnson does not fully disclose fragrance composition even under their "Ingredients Inside" program
Editor’s note
Remove any Glade plug-ins from your home and do not replace. Open a window. Simmer herbs on the stove. Almost any alternative is better.
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.