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5 Best Non-Toxic Cleaning Sprays That Actually Work
Spotless surfaces without the toxic chemicals—discover the safest, most effective non-toxic cleaning sprays for your home.
BY GABRIELA SMITH
UPDATED: 16th JUNE 2025
TESTED BY SARAH DAVIS
PRODUCT TESTING MANAGER
HOME & HEALTH UK
Most people assume their cleaning sprays are safe—after all, they’re supposed to make our homes healthier by killing germs, right?
Unfortunately, many popular brands are loaded with harsh chemicals that we breathe in and absorb through our skin with every spray.
These toxic ingredients don’t just disappear—they can leave behind invisible residues on your kitchen counters, sinks, tables, windows, doorknobs… basically everything you touch or prepare food on.
One eye-opening study found that using standard household cleaning sprays just once a week can have a similar impact on your lungs as smoking a pack of cigarettes a day.
When inhaled, these chemicals have been linked to:
Declining lung function
Asthma
Rhinitis (chronic nasal inflammation)
Persistent wheezing
Systemic inflammation
And this is just one of many studies showing how damaging these products can be—especially for women, children, and even pets who are often most vulnerable to chemical exposure.
We already know these sprays aren’t doing our long-term health any favours.
So the question is—why take the risk?
What’s Really in Your Cleaning Sprays?
If you're using big-name cleaning sprays, you could be coating your home in a chemical cocktail that includes:
🛑 Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (QACs) – These ammonia derivatives are commonly used as disinfectants and have been linked to respiratory inflammation, asthma, and reduced lung function.
🛑 Hormone Disruptors (Phthalates) – Often hidden under “fragrance,” phthalates make scents last longer but have been linked to hormone imbalances and fertility issues.
🛑 Carcinogens (Formaldehyde) – This known carcinogen can be released into your home when certain cleaning chemicals react with ozone or other common compounds in the air.
🛑 Chlorine – Accidentally mixing chlorine-based products (like bleach) with acidic cleaners can create toxic chlorine gas, which can burn lung tissue and cause serious respiratory damage.
How These Chemicals Impact Your Health
Because we breathe in these chemicals with every spray—especially the synthetic fragrances that encourage us to inhale more—and touch surfaces that retain chemical residues, our health is being affected every time we clean.
Over time, this repeated exposure can lead to:
🫁 Respiratory Issues – Ingredients in conventional sprays have been shown to cause lung function decline, wheezing, and chronic inflammation.
🌬️ Increased Risk of Asthma – Long-term use of cleaning sprays has been linked to irritant-induced asthma, especially in women and children.
🤧 Allergies & Sensitivities – Dyes and preservatives can trigger headaches, rashes, sneezing, and skin flare-ups.
🧴 Skin Irritation – Contact with these sprays may lead to dry skin, eczema, rashes, and even contact dermatitis.
🧬 Toxic Load Build-Up – These chemicals add to your body’s overall toxic burden, making it harder for your system to naturally detox and stay in balance.
🧠 Reproductive Issues – Hormone-disrupting phthalates (often hidden under “fragrance”) have been linked to fertility problems and hormonal imbalances.
⚠️ Increased Cancer Risk – Chemicals like formaldehyde can form in your home when cleaning spray ingredients react with other products or the surrounding air.
What to Look for in a Truly Non-Toxic Cleaning Sprays
With more consumers becoming health-conscious, the market for safer, non-toxic cleaning sprays has grown.
But with so many options, how do you know what’s actually safe?
Here are the key things to look for when choosing a truly non-toxic cleaning spray:
✅ Plant-Derived or Low-Impact Ingredients
These ingredients break down naturally, making them safer for both your health and the environment.
✅ QACs Free Formula
Choose a cleaning spray with no Quaternary Ammonium Compounds or other lung irritants.
✅ Certifications & Ingredient Transparency
To avoid dodgy claims, look for third-party certifications that verify a cleaning sprays safety.
But with so many “non-toxic” options on the market, how do you know which ones actually work?
How We Tested
Our team of researchers and expert product testers put 15 of the most popular non-toxic cleaning sprays through rigorous testing.
To ensure we only recommend the best non-toxic cleaning sprays, we put each product through five key tests:
1️⃣ Cleaning Performance – Does It Actually Clean?
2️⃣ Health & Safety – Are the Ingredients Truly Non-Toxic?
3️⃣ Ease of Use – Does It Create a Hassle?
4️⃣ Eco-Friendliness – Is It Truly Sustainable?
5️⃣ Value for Money – Is It Worth the Price?
After meticulous research and real-world cleaning tests, we narrowed it down to the top 5 best-performing cleaning sprays—the ones that are truly non-toxic and actually work:
The Top 5 Non-Toxic Cleaning Sprays That Actually Work
Score: 95/100
After putting 15 non-toxic cleaning sprays through rigorous testing, Dip came out on top as the best overall choice.
We tested it on some of the toughest home messes—baked-on grease on the kitchen stove, sticky residues on the kitchen counter, tea and coffee rings...
And it consistently delivered the best cleaning power across the board.
Even on smudgy glass shower doors, Dip left everything looking streakless.
And the scent? Ocean spa. Subtle, clean, and uplifting—without the heavy, overpowering fragrance most sprays come with.
What truly sets Dip apart is that it’s trusted by leading health experts.
People like:
Liberty Mills (women’s health and hormone expert) and Tim Gray (the UK’s top biohacker).
These professionals all recommend Dip for households looking to reduce toxic load without sacrificing performance.
On the sustainability front, Dip goes further than most.
While many other options are refillable, Dip’s refill packaging is the only one which was home compostable, FSC-certified, and 100% recyclable.
Its formula is also certified vegan and cruelty-free, meaning it wasn’t tested on animals or contains any animal byproducts.
And because it’s up to 90% lighter than traditional refill concentrates or pre-packaged sprays, it requires significantly less CO2 to ship.
That means it’s not just cleaner for your home—it’s cleaner for the planet too.
Pros
No QACs (Lung Irritants)
No Hormone Disruptors (ECHA Compliant)
Only use plant-derived or lower-impact ingredients
Only sheet option on this list (first in the UK)
Best results at removing tough stains
Streak-free across all tested materials (wood, glass, metal, stone, plastic)
Works on all surfaces
Comes with a free reusable glass bottle and a premium microfibre cloth.
Totally transparent with ingredients
Delightful, Light Fragrance
Lightweight (Less Delivery Emissions)
Mess Free (no spills like with concentrates)
Plastic Free Packaging (FSC Certified)
Carbon-Neutral Delivery
Vegan & Cruelty free
No Carcinogens
Recommended by health experts
100% Money Back Guarantee
Less expensive than other options on the list.
Cons
Only available on their website.
Fragrance is on the light side
Only one fragrance option
Shop #1 Pick
Why These Sheets Were Our Favourite
One of the biggest reasons Dip stood out above the rest was the fact that it’s a dissolvable sheet—something none of the other products we tested offered.
This innovative multi-purpose cleaning sheet format gave it several unique advantages, making it the most practical, health-conscious, and environmentally friendly option on our list.
First, Dip is the only cleaning spray in sheet form with almost all active ingredients - other options are mostly heavy liquid concentrates often diluted with water or other filler ingredients.
This not only makes it much lighter than the rest (less weight to ship) but just as effective as the big brand sprays (without the nasty chemicals).
To use, simply roll the sheet into the bottle and fill with tap water.
No leaks from glass vials or powder messes.
Where Dip really impressed us was its health-first approach.
It’s been trusted by wellness experts like nutritionists and hormone experts—so you know it’s built on more than just marketing.
It’s also one of the cleanest formulations we tested:
No QACs (linked to lung damage)
No carcinogens like formaldehyde
No hormone-disrupting fragrances
And full transparency around all ingredients—including the fragrance.
Dip is also one of the only brands with no ECHA-listed hormone disruptors, meaning they have excluded any ingredient which could potentially be damaging to your hormones.
Its FSC-certified cardboard packaging is not only 100% plastic-free—it’s also home compostable and recyclable.
And because the sheets are so light and compact, they use up to 90% less CO2 during delivery compared to pre-filled sprays.
In terms of overall sustainability, Dip set a new standard.
And while it’s slightly more premium than conventional sprays you’d find in the supermarket, Dip is less expensive than other options on this list, whilst also providing a free reusable glass bottle and premium microfibre cloth.
For all these reasons—performance, health, and sustainability—Dip was our clear #1 pick.
Key Specifications
Format
Sheets
Number of Bottles
4
Price Per Bottle
£2.90
Works On All Surfaces
Yes
Fragrance Options
Ocean Spa
Subscription Options
Yes (20% OFF)
Reasons To Buy
First sheet format in the UK, best cleaning performance, clean ingredients, most eco-friendly, trusted by experts, free bottle and cloth
Score: 85/100
Purdy and Figg’s Counter Clean Kit is a stylish and sustainable option that comes with a glass “bottle for life,” concentrated refill vials, and a cloth to get you started.
Once diluted, the formula left our kitchen tiles spotless and cut through countertop grease with ease—no sticky residue, no overpowering smell.
Where Purdy and Figg struggled was in the bathroom. Our testers found it took more effort to tackle shampoo buildup and soap scum, often needing extra scrubbing and a final buff to eliminate streaks and watermarks.
That said, the 100% pure essential oil fragrances are divine, and there's a huge range to choose from—making cleaning feel a little more like aromatherapy.
Just be prepared: the refill vials can be messy to pour, and their refills are a bit more expensive than Dip, making this option slightly pricier overall.
Their ingredient list also isn’t quite as squeaky clean as Dip’s and you get more waste with the refill vials (not as eco).
Still, if you're happy to work a bit harder for beautiful results and heavenly scents, Purdy and Figg is an excellent, non-toxic choice.
Pros
Stylish, refillable “bottle for life”
Gorgeous essential oil scents
Effective on everyday kitchen messes
Sustainable and plastic-reducing
Cons
Needs more scrubbing for tough bathroom grime
Vials can be messy to pour
Pricier per refill compared to Dip
Not the cleanest ingredient list on our top 5
Key Specifications
Format
Concentrates
Number of Bottles
3
Price Per Bottle
£3.75
Works on All Surfaces
Yes
Fragrance Options
Range of seasonal and signature scents
Subscription Options
Only bundles, not ideal if you like a specific scent
Reasons To Buy
Range of beautiful essential oil fragrances
Score: 80/100
Kit & Kin’s all-purpose cleaner is powered by essential orange oil and made from 100% natural ingredients. It promises to neutralise 99.9% of bacteria—and in our tests, it definitely held its own.
You can use it neat on a cloth or dilute it with water. Our panellists found it cut through grease, sticky spills, and even bathroom soap scum with no problem. It left most surfaces streak-free and gleaming—a big win.
The cleaner comes in a refill pouch (rather than a concentrate vial), which you can send back to be cleaned and reused or recycled for free.
It’s a clever system in theory, but the reality is trickier: the pouch is bulky, the cleaner is thicker than most, and pouring it without making a mess is a challenge.
Plus, let’s be honest—how many people will actually return the pouches instead of binning them?
It’s you only get 2 refills and a bottle for £10.50, so it’s not the most rounded starter pack.
Still, if you love a citrus scent and want an effective natural cleaner, Kit & Kin delivers.
Pros
100% natural ingredients
Effective on grease and soap scum
Streak-free finish
Pleasant citrus scent
Cons
Messy refill process
Pouches may end up in the bin despite good intentions
Not ideal for burnt-on grime
Only 2 refills in the starter pack
Key Specifications
Format
Refill
Number of Bottles
2
Price Per Bottle
£3.00
Works On All Surfaces
Yes
Fragrance Options
Citrus
Subscription Options
No Subscription Available
Reasons To Buy
100% natural ingredients with a good clean
Score: 75/100
Homethings offers a low-cost, tablet-based cleaning solution designed for a wide variety of surfaces—from granite and marble to stainless steel and sealed wood.
The Keep It Clean kit includes a sturdy, well-designed reusable spray bottle and three refill tablets for just £12, making it one of the most affordable options on our list.
Our testers appreciated the bottle’s comfortable grip and clean aesthetic, but noted that the tablet didn’t fully dissolve without a thorough shake and a little patience.
Once ready, it effectively removed grease from kitchen hobs and tackled stubborn messes well—but it left glass surfaces with noticeable streaks.
While it earns points for being reusable and budget-friendly (refills are only £1.50), the bottle is still made from plastic, doesn’t come with a cloth, and there’s no subscribe-and-save discount like some competitors offer.
Their formula also contains colorant which is unnecessary and not the cleanest ingredient for an eco spray.
If you're looking for a wallet-friendly way to cut down on single-use plastic and don’t mind a little shake-and-scrub, Homethings is a solid, eco-conscious pick.
Pros
Lowest Cost Option
Good Cleaning Performance
Lighter than liquids
Cons
Doesn't dissolve quickly
Unnecessary colourant
No discount on subscription
Key Specifications
Format
Tablets
Number of Bottles
3
Price Per Bottle
£1.50
Works On All Surfaces
Yes
Fragrance Options
Grapefruit and Mandarin
Subscription Options
Yes but no discount
Reasons To Buy
The lowest cost option on our list.
Score: 70/100
Neat’s multi-purpose cleaner makes a bold first impression with its minimal, modern packaging—and it backs it up with performance. Designed to tackle everything from kitchen worktops to bathroom tiles, it cleaned brilliantly in our tests.
Our panellists loved the strong, fresh fragrance and found it cut through dirt and grease with ease. Only a little scrubbing was needed for tougher spots, and the cleaner left a streak-free shine on surfaces like stainless steel hobs and glass coffee tables.
The formula dissolves quickly in cold tap water, and the spray comes out fine and even for easy coverage. That said, the opaque metal bottle—while undeniably stylish—makes it hard to tell when you’re running low. Another thing to note: you don’t get a cloth in the starter kit, and at £20 for the initial one-time purchase, it’s a bit pricier than Dip (£18.75). Refills are reasonably priced at £2.50 if you already have the bottle. The reason Neat is placed last was because of their potential use of QACs - not ideal for lung health.
Overall, Neat is a strong contender with solid performance and great design—just be ready for not as clean ingredients and to pay a bit more for the one time purchase option.
Pros
Strong, fresh scent
Cleans thoroughly with minimal effort
Sleek, reusable bottle design
Fine, even spray
Affordable refills
Cons
Opaque bottle makes it hard to see when it’s empty
No cloth included
More expensive one-time purchase than Dip
Potential use of QACs
Key Specifications
Format
Concentrates
Number of Bottles
4
Price Per Bottle
£2.50
Works On All Surfaces
Yes
Fragrance Options
Mango & Fig and Lime & Matcha
Subscription Options
Yes 40% Off
Reasons To Buy
Strong fresh scent and a fine even spray
Why Our Team Choose Dip as The #1 Pick
After testing 15 of the most popular non-toxic cleaning sprays, Dip stood out as the best overall. Here’s why:
1️⃣ Trusted by Experts
Dip isn’t just our top choice—it’s trusted by leading health and wellness professionals across the UK. Experts like Liberty Mills (women’s health expert) and Tim Gray (the UK’s leading biohacker) recommend Dip for its clean, transparent formula and unwavering commitment to health. If you’re serious about reducing toxic load in your home, Dip is a name you can count on.
2️⃣ Safe Plant-Derived Ingredients
While many so-called “eco” cleaners still hide lung irritants or fragrance ingredients, Dip uses only plant-derived, low-impact components. It’s free from quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs), phthalates, formaldehyde, synthetic dyes, and harsh preservatives—without compromising on cleaning power.
3️⃣ Lung-Friendly Formula
Dip’s formula is crafted to protect your lungs—not harm them. Free from harsh fumes and sensitisers, it’s a safer choice for households with kids, pets, or anyone with respiratory sensitivities. You get effective cleaning without inhaling a chemical cocktail every time you spray.
4️⃣ Super Effective
Dip impressed our testers across the board. From kitchen grease to bathroom soap scum, it tackled messes with ease and left surfaces streak-free and fresh. It performs like a heavy-duty cleaner—without any of the heavy-duty toxins.
5️⃣ Eco-Friendly Packaging
Dip is packaged with the planet in mind. Its sheets and refills are FSC-certified, home compostable, and up to 90% lighter than traditional formats—cutting down on CO₂ emissions during shipping. Plus, the formula itself is vegan and cruelty free
6️⃣ The UK’s First Cleaning Sheet Spray
Dip is the first UK brand to offer cleaning spray in sheet form, and the response has been incredible. People love the fresh scent, effective results, and the peace of mind that comes from a non-toxic clean. And with a 100% money-back guarantee, trying Dip is risk-free.
Conclusion
After rigorous testing of 15 non-toxic cleaning sprays, Dip came out on top as the best all-around choice for cleaning performance, ingredient safety, and sustainability.
It’s free from lung-irritating chemicals, cuts through grease and grime with ease, and is the only product we tested that’s definitely free from EHCA-listed hormone disruptors, home compostable, mess-free, and trusted by leading health experts.
If you’re looking for a truly non-toxic cleaning spray that actually works—and doesn’t compromise your health—Dip is the clear winner.
Shop The Number #1 Pick: Dip