Are all eco-friendly household products created equal?


Firstly, not all green cleaners are equal. There are definitely ones that clean better than others, and there are some products that "cheat" their eco-friendly credentials by featuring some natural ingredients, but still contain potentially harmful chemicals as well.


In the next article, you'll find a list of ingredients that should NOT be featured in "green" cleaning products.


With Nu Eco, you are guaranteed of 100% natural formulations that are fully bio-degradable. We haven't sacrificed efficacy, though - for example, our neutral-pH Nu Eco Surface Cleaner, won’t dull or scratch fine surfaces as many conventional cleaners may do over time.



Potentially harmful ingredients:




Dichlorobenzene (1,4 DCB)

Has been linked to a reduction in pulmonary function. Found in space deodorizing products, such as room fresheners, urinal cakes, toilet bowl fresheners and cleaning products.


Ethoxylated nonyl phenols (NPEs)
Known as “gender-benders,” nonyl phenols can induce female characteristics in male fish, for example. The threat posed to the environment by nonyl phenols prompted the European Union to ban them from all cleaning products manufactured or used in the EU. Still used in other countries around the world.




Trisodium nitrilotriacetate (NTA)


Bleach (Sodium hypochlorite)






Fragrance chemicals

