It’s about that time of year when you’re ready to toss the dust bunnies, reorganize the closet, and deep clean those rooms of your home that feel a little extra lived-in. Spring cleaning hits us all in different ways, but one thing most of us have in common is that we tend to use a variety of cleaning products to help us tidy up around the house.
You may feel inspired to invest in more Canadian products this year, so why not extend that to your cleaning lineup? From bathrooms to kitchens and everything in between, here are a few Canadian-made cleaning products to help you clean things up this spring.
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Nature Clean
This 100 per cent Canadian family-owned company also makes the majority of its products in the country. Nature Clean’s product range includes dish, laundry and household care, but it also extends into the personal and produce care spaces. The company is chemical-free and uses plastic-free packaging, and is available online via Amazon or at retailers across the country.
The Unscented Company
If you’re sensitive to certain scents, you’ve probably noticed that many cleaning products are loaded with them. Not The Unscented Company, a community-forward brand that started in Montreal and is now available cross-country. In addition to a full array of personal care products, this company features home care and laundry lines to tidy up your space in an environmentally and scent-free way. Every item is carefully curated, from the packaging to the product itself, to reduce plastic and water use while efficiently cleaning your home.
Attitude
This Canadian-based company adheres to strict quality and eco-conscious standards with each product, keeping animal rights and healthy living in mind. Its home line of cleaning products ranges from dishes and laundry soap to air fresheners and pet cleaning, but it has also extended into the personal care and makeup spaces. Attitude’s products are available online, and if you do make a purchase, the company will plant a tree in collaboration with its non-profit partners.
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Tru Earth
This British Columbia-based company was founded by three fathers who were concerned about the amount of plastic out there. So, they teamed up to create a sustainable and environmentally friendly line of cleaning products. The resulting tabs and strips are physically small; but they still pack a big cleaning punch, whether you’re talking about laundry or toilets. The company offers a subscribe-and-save program through its online portal, and it also works with Canadian organizations for fundraising initiatives.
The Bare Home
Clean, effective and community-oriented are the basic principles behind this Canadian company, which manufactures its products in Toronto. Its personal care and cleaning lines are made from natural ingredients and packaged in reusable containers to eliminate waste. The company was featured on Dragon’s Den and now offers a special show kit to those who want to check them out, but you can also purchase other kits, refills or individual products online.
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Guests on Earth
Sustainability and equality are at the core of Guests on Earth’s mission, so the company offers gentle products marketed to men and women. The cleaners are manufactured in Toronto and comprise nontoxic, plant-based ingredients featuring gender-neutral scents made from essential oil blends. The online store features kits, refills and individual products, including dish soap and all-purpose cleaners.
Good Juju
Whether you’re looking for laundry care or a little self-care, this women-owned company in British Columbia has an array of options manufactured in Canada. Products are packaged and shipped in plastic-free, biodegradable, and sustainably sourced materials and made with organic ingredients featuring scientifically proven benefits. The online store offers laundry strips, dryer balls and an impressive line of hair-care products.
