As consumers become more aware of the toxic chemicals that can be present in everyday household cleaners, the demand for non-toxic and environmentally friendly cleaners has surged in recent years. Simplyneutral is one company that meets that demand by offering various non-toxic household cleaners. Here we put their all-purpose cleaner, non-VOC glass cleaner, non-abrasive cleaner, and biodegradable wipes to the test.

Both the all-purpose cleaner and glass cleaner come in a 32-oz. spray bottle. One thing I appreciated about the spray bottles is the way that the nozzle sprays. Each spray covers a wide area, cutting down the amount of cleaner needed to cover a surface, which I find important when I want to let the cleaner to sit for a bit before trying to wipe up dried up bits of food stuck to a table or counter. All the bottles are made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic and are recyclable.

The all-purpose cleaner is a lovely citrus and tree tea oil scent. It contains a cleaning agents derived from corn sugar and palm kernel oil, and only two other ingredients, water and organic essential oils. I appreciate the simplicity of the ingredient list - there's no need to read a list twenty ingredients long to try and figure out if it contains something I don't want to use. The cleaner worked well on the various surfaces I tried it on, including the stove, kitchen countertop and bathroom countertop. When you run out, you can buy refills in a concentrated solution. Each refill bottle is good for six refills!

The non-toxic cleaner I currently use for my mirrors and windows contains vinegar. Though I don’t mind the smell, it was nice to use the simply neutral no-VOC glass cleaner and not have to smell vinegar. It cleaned my mirrors without leaving any streaks. You can also buy a refill bottle of concentrated glass cleaner that is good for six refills.

The non-abrasive cleaner comes in packaging that reminds me of the container that my large spices come in. I had a bit of trouble when trying to shake some out of the container because it was full and clumping together some. Once I had sprinkled some on my sinks, it did a good job of scrubbing away the dirt and leaving a clean sink. I usually use baking soda at home, which is the main ingredient in this cleaner. It also contains the cleaning agent derived from corn sugar and palm kernel oil and organic essential oils. I’ll probably stick to the baking soda because it is so affordable and readily available.

I’ve never seen anything like the biodegradable wipes that we received for review, although they are the same concept as those towels or sponges that expand once you add water. The wipes come in a bag of fifty. For each wipe, all you need is a tablespoon of water to hydrate the wipe and it is ready to use. The idea is a cute one and would be great for those emergency purposes since they can sit without the worry of drying out. But for every day use it doesn’t seem as practical since you do need water to use it and I don’t always have water on hand. And when parents need a wipe to use on their little one, having to find water, especially if they are somewhere such as the mall, would not be the most convenient. Once it is wet, the wipe is a mesh texture with lots of little holes, which I didn’t care so much for. Overall, it’s an interesting idea and greener option that could be useful for certain situations, but not to replace your regular wipes.

I would definitely recommend trying out simplyneutral’s line of cleaning solutions, especially if you are looking to replace toxic household cleaners that you might currently be using. You can find simplyneutral products at select stores listed at their website, or you can order online.