11 Green Products Guaranteed to Jumpstart Spring Cleaning

If You Care Gloves

Fair Trade FSC Certified Household Gloves, $12, ifyoucare.com

WHY WE LOVE IT

Each glove is made with 100% renewable, sustainably sourced materials. They’re great for protecting yourself from touching contaminated surfaces while you’re cleaning, and they’re better for the environment than standard latex gloves.

Super Natural Organic Cleaner

Starter Set of four reusable bottles and concentrates, $75, supernatural.com

WHY WE LOVE IT

Wish you had a wand for zapping that mess away? Not for coronavirus times, but the powerful essential oils and plant-based ingredients in these reusable glass containers remove grime so well you’ll think you cast a spell on it. Plus, two trees are planted with every purchase.

Pine-Sol Multi-Surface Disinfectant

Multi-Surface Disinfectant—Lemon Scent, $60, pinesol.com

WHY WE LOVE IT

For all of your Covid-19 fears, the CDC urges you to use chemical disinfectants to sanitize your home. While antibacterial products remove germs off of surfaces, Covid-19 is a virus which can only be killed through disinfectants made with a solution that has an alcohol concentration of 70% or higher, among other criteria. Learn more at the CDC’s page about how to clean and disinfect your home.

Modern Sprout Indoor Garden

Landscape Growframe, $240, modsprout.com

WHY WE LOVE IT

Adore lush greenery but lack sun in your space? Plant directly in the frame, set the timer, and watch your flora flourish thanks to the on-demand natural light this unit delivers. Let’ 

Way of Will Yoga Mat Spray

Yoga Mat Spray, $20, wayofwill.com

WHY WE LOVE IT

Let your flow be the only funky part of your practice. Banish mat odor with this refreshing tea-tree-and-lavender-oil sanitizing spray. Chase with rubbing alcohol for disinfection, if needed.

Aera Diffuser

Smart Diffuser, $200, aeraforhome.com

WHY WE LOVE IT

Revitalize your body in the morning and ease yourself to sleep at night with this sleek diffuser you can schedule from your smartphone. After all, Ayurveda recommends waking up in the ambrosial hours of the morning; perhaps this can make that transition more pleasant.

Uncommongoods Yoga Mat Storage Solution

Yoga Mat Storage and Display, $145, uncommongoods.com

WHY WE LOVE IT

This understated, elegant storage unit keeps asana essentials in one place and doubles as an altar to tie a home practice space together.

Ecolunchbox Bento Pod

Blue Water Bento Splash Pod, $13, ecolunchboxes.com

WHY WE LOVE IT

The combined usage of this plastic-free lunchbox has averted over 47 million pounds of trash and 9 million pounds of coal burned each year.

Clean Well Wipes

Botanical Disinfecting Wipes, $4, cleanwelltoday.com

WHY WE LOVE IT

Clean your home the healthy way. Thymol, an active, botanically derived ingredient, delivers a deep clean that nixes harsh chemicals and doesn’t harm the environment. For less-viral times.

Gaiam Yoga Mat Tote Bag

Citron Sundial Tote, $25, gaiam.com

WHY WE LOVE IT

With a gentle fabric and ample storage space, this tote will keep you organized and maybe a little zen when you’re racing out the door to catch some Sun Salutations.

JJ Care Antibacterial Dishwashing Sponge

Antibacterial Silicone Dishwashing Sponge – Pack of 7, $11, amazon.com

WHY WE LOVE IT

Did you know that your old, dirty sponge could still be spreading around germs when you’re trying to clean your dishes? These sponges aren’t porous so they discourage bacterial growth (unlike standard sponges), they’re free from chemical materials, and you can grab a new one from the pack when you’re worried about using infected cleaning supplies.

See also The Ultimate Guide to Cleaning Your Yoga Mat

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