A common hesitation around eco-friendly products is whether they actually work as well as chemical alternatives. Here’s an honest answer.
For everyday cleaning
Natural products like vinegar and bicarbonate of soda perform genuinely comparably to chemical alternatives for dusting, general surfaces and light grease.
For tougher jobs
Heavy-duty tasks like severe limescale or deeply set grease sometimes still benefit from a targeted chemical product.
A practical middle ground
Many households use eco-friendly products for daily cleaning and reserve stronger options for occasional tough jobs. See our cleaning tips for specific techniques.