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Best Non-Toxic Degreasers

We vetted degreasers against the Welpr Standard and here are our top picks.

Camille May

Cofounder & Product Curator

Olushola M. Awoyemi

Medical Reviewer, PhD

Here's what we look for:

Full ingredient transparency, no proprietary blends or hidden ingredients
Fragrance-free preferred; if scented, every ingredient must be fully disclosed and meet our standard
Free from harsh sulfates, quats, bleach, ammonia, parabens, and phthalates
No optical brighteners, artificial dyes, and minimal preservative use
Trusted third-party certifications like EWG VERIFIED™ or MADE SAFE® when available

Best Non-Toxic Degreasers

On Welpr, terms like "non-toxic," "safer," "cleaner," "healthier," and "vetted" are editorial labels based on our own standard for product assessment. They are not guarantees, certifications, or medical claims. Learn more.

Top Pick

Dr. Bronner's

Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner

Free From: Chlorine Free, Cruelty Free, Dye Free, Formaldehyde Free, Paraben Free, Phthalate Free
Certified: Certified B Corp, Certified Vegan, Fair For Life, Leaping Bunny
Highlights: Recycled materials, Dishwasher safe, Concentrate, For Multi-surface, Biodegradable formula

9.2

Performance score

Where to buy

Amazon
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Pros

Extremely concentrated; only a small amount is needed per use, so a single bottle lasts a long time.
Versatile enough to replace multiple cleaning products, handling dishes, floors, countertops, laundry, and outdoor surfaces.
Cuts through grease and grime effectively, including tough jobs like construction dust and driveway cleaning.
Scent is mild and not overpowering, even for people who are sensitive to fragrances in cleaning products.
Produces a lot of suds and foaming action, which helps with scrubbing tasks.

Cons

The cap is fragile and prone to cracking, which makes the bottle difficult to seal and transport.

Sold as a concentrate, so a single bottle goes a long way. One tablespoon diluted in a quart of water makes an all-purpose spray; a few drops handle a full sink of dishes.
Unlike Dr. Bronner's Pure-Castile soaps (which are true soaps made from saponified oils), Sal Suds is a surfactant-based cleaner built specifically for hard surfaces and household cleaning rather than body care.
Works equally well in hard or soft water, hot or cold, and rinses clean without leaving residue. That versatility makes it one of the more flexible non-toxic degreasers for kitchens, floors, laundry, and even car washing.
Scented with Siberian fir and spruce needle oils, so it smells like a forest rather than a chemical cleaning product.
One thing to know: the liquid solidifies in cold temperatures. If that happens, sitting the bottle in warm water brings it back to normal.

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Budget Pick

Bon Ami

Powder Cleanser for Kitchens & Bathrooms

Free From: Fragrance Free
Highlights: Cruelty-free, Made in USA, Hypoallergenic, Fragrance-free, Recyclable packaging, Recycled materials, Dishwasher safe, Powder, For Multi-surface, Biodegradable formula

8.8

Performance score

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Amazon
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Pros

Removes hard water stains and rust rings in toilets that traditional bowl cleaners struggle with.
Cleans without scratching surfaces, safe to use on stainless steel, porcelain, and glass.
Effective on tough charred-on stains in pots and pans, especially dutch ovens and stainless steel cookware.
Handles a wide range of tasks across kitchen and bathroom without needing separate specialty products.

Cons

The sticky tab covering the shaker holes doesn't reseal well, which can cause powder to spill during storage.

Powder-format cleanser that you wet into a paste with a sponge or cloth, then rub onto the surface and rinse. It cleans through soft mineral abrasives that polish away grime rather than chemically dissolving it.
Works on stainless steel, porcelain, enamel, fiberglass, acrylic, cooktops, tile, and natural stone (though sealed stone may need a spot test first). Not recommended for glass surfaces like windows or mirrors.
Unscented with no added fragrance, so there's no chemical smell while you're cleaning. Among non-toxic degreasers, that's notable since many powder cleansers add perfume to mask their active ingredients.
Bon Ami originally came from a discovery that feldspar, a soft mineral discarded as waste during quartz mining, could polish quarry workers' shovels without scratching them. The formula still uses feldspar as its base abrasive, which is softer than the silica quartz found in many conventional scouring powders.
When chemical-heavy cleaners took over in the 1970s, Bon Ami got letters from customers asking them not to follow suit. The formula has stayed essentially unchanged since 1886.

Puracy

Natural Multi-Surface Cleaner

Free From: Cruelty Free
Certified: Leaping Bunny, PETA Certified
Highlights: Vegan, Cruelty-free, Made in USA, Hypoallergenic, No synthetic fragrance, Refillable, Money-back guarantee, Concentrate, For Multi-surface, Biodegradable formula

8.9

Performance score

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Amazon
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Pros

Cleans a wide range of surfaces, including glass, stainless steel, countertops, and floors, without leaving streaks.
The concentrate format goes far; one bottle can make a full gallon of cleaner and last months.
Scent is consistently described as pleasant and not overpowering, and doesn't produce fumes that cause headaches.
Versatile enough for everyday kitchen wipedowns, mopping, laundry stains, and even specialty equipment like a Pilates reformer.
No fumes or strong chemical smell, which multiple people with scent sensitivity specifically appreciated.

Cons

Struggles with bathroom soap scum, according to the most-helpful 4-star review.
One person received a batch that was yellow and sticky instead of clear, leaving residue on surfaces.

Sold as a concentrate that you dilute at home, so one 16 oz bottle makes a full gallon of ready-to-use cleaner. That's roughly 250 uses per bottle.
Works on essentially any non-porous surface: countertops, glass, stainless steel, electronics, floors, granite, marble, toys. Among non-toxic degreasers, it doubles as a true all-purpose cleaner rather than being specialized for one job.
Uses plant-based surfactants to break up grease and grime, and dries streak-free without leaving residue. No rinsing required for most surfaces.
Available in two scents: Green Tea & Lime and Organic Lemongrass. Both use natural fragrances rather than synthetic ones.
Formulated by a team of chemists and PhDs, not adapted from an existing conventional formula. The founder developed the line after his dog kept getting sick from residue left by a conventional floor cleaner.
Safe for greywater and septic systems, and the concentrate format significantly cuts down on plastic compared to buying ready-to-spray bottles.

Rustic Strength

Epic Washing Soda

Free From: Dye Free, Fragrance Free, Gluten Free, Paraben Free, Phthalate Free, Sulfate Free
Highlights: Hypoallergenic, Fragrance-free, Powder, For Multi-surface, Biodegradable formula

8.4

Performance score

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Rustic Strength
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Washing soda is a single-ingredient powder that works by raising the pH of water, which helps break down grease, lift stains, and neutralize odors. You dissolve it in water or sprinkle it directly on surfaces for scrubbing.
It's not a standalone cleaner for laundry; you add it alongside your regular detergent to boost cleaning power. For surface cleaning (stovetops, range hoods, pots and pans), it works on its own dissolved in warm water.
Unscented with no added fragrance, which makes it a straightforward option among non-toxic degreasers for households with babies, sensitive skin, or scent sensitivities.
The use list is long: laundry, hard water stain removal, degreasing range hoods, cleaning grills, restoring silverware, scrubbing tile and grout. One product, many jobs.
Rustic Strength is a family operation in Missouri that makes products in small batches and runs a container return program where you ship empties back for sanitizing and reuse.

Everneat

Oven Scrub Cleaner

Free From: Cruelty Free, Fragrance Free
Certified: Leaping Bunny
Highlights: Vegan, Cruelty-free, Fragrance-free, No synthetic fragrance, Refillable, Paste, For Oven & grill, Biodegradable formula

7.9

Performance score

Where to buy

Amazon
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Pros

No fumes or strong chemical smell during use, which multiple people with sensitivities specifically appreciated.
Cleans oven glass doors and glass stovetops particularly well, even removing buildup that other methods couldn't touch.
The included stainless steel scrubber pairs well with the paste and gets consistently positive mentions.

Cons

Requires significant elbow grease; expect 25-30 minutes of dwell time followed by hard scrubbing, not a wipe-and-done product.
Results are inconsistent on heavy interior oven grime; several people found it underwhelming on anything beyond moderate buildup.
The paste is thick and doesn't spread easily when applying to large surfaces.

Enzymes in the paste break down grease, starches, and proteins into water-soluble fragments, so you're not just scrubbing mechanically; the formula is doing chemical work while it sits on the surface.
It's a thick paste, not a spray. You apply it, let it dwell, then scour with a brush or steel scrubber. The format is built for heavy, baked-on buildup rather than everyday surface wiping.
Beyond ovens and grill grates, it works on grout, porcelain toilets, bathtubs, and cookware. Avoid stainless steel and nonstick surfaces, though, since the mineral abrasives can scratch them.
Most non-toxic degreasers rely on surfactants alone. This one combines enzymes with finely ground pumice and mineral abrasives, so it can handle carbonized, hardened residue that spray cleaners typically can't touch.
Everneat also runs a professional cleaning service in NYC and Connecticut that uses its own product line. The formulas came out of that work, and the company manufactures in Fairfield, CT.

Protease And Lipase Enzymes
Clay
Pumice Particles
Potassium Cocoate
Glycerin
Essential Oil Blend
Silica Amorphous
Xantham Gum
Propanediol
Cocamidropropyl Hydroxysultaine
Probiotics (Bacillus)
Calcium Carbonate
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Water
Alkyl Polyglucoside
Citric Acid
Sodium Bicarbonate
Isopropilidene Glycerol
Enzymes (Protease, Amylase, Pectate, Mannase, Lipase)
Kaolinite Clay
Activated Phyllosilicate
Methylisothiazolinone (Mit)
Methylchloroisothiazolinone (Cmit)

How to Swap to Non-Toxic degreasers:

Here's how to swap to non-toxic degreasers:

What to know about degreasers

Degreasers are designed to cut through tough grease and grime, which means they often contain strong solvents, synthetic fragrances, and harsh surfactants. Because they're typically used on kitchen surfaces where food is prepared, and often sprayed as a mist you can breathe in, what's in the formula is worth a close look.

Many conventional degreasers contain undisclosed fragrance blends, harsh sulfates, or ammonia-based solvents that linger on surfaces.
Spray-format degreasers increase what you inhale during use, making ingredient transparency especially important.

Review the degreasers you already use

Check the label or product page for the full ingredient list. Welpr does not have a scanner for cleaning products, so you'll need to look at what's listed yourself. Focus first on the degreaser you reach for most often.

Look for vague terms like "fragrance," "proprietary blend," or "cleaning agents" with no further detail — these are signs the formula isn't fully transparent.
Check whether harsh sulfates (like SLS or SLES), ammonia, bleach, or quats appear on the label.

Use your current degreaser more safely

If you're not ready to replace your degreaser right away, a few simple changes can reduce what you breathe in and what stays on your surfaces. This is especially helpful with spray-format products used in small kitchens or poorly ventilated areas.

Open a window or turn on a range hood before spraying, and keep ventilation going for several minutes after you finish.
Spray directly onto a cloth or sponge instead of misting a wide area, and wipe surfaces with a damp cloth afterward to remove residue.

Choose a cleaner replacement

Look for degreasers with fully disclosed ingredient lists from transparent brands. The best options skip synthetic fragrance, harsh sulfates, ammonia, and bleach entirely. Unscented or essential-oil-scented formulas with simple, plant-based surfactants are a strong starting point.

Certifications like EWG VERIFIED™ or MADE SAFE® are helpful signals, but always check the full ingredient list — no certification replaces transparency.
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Camille May

Cofounder & Product Curator

Camille May is the co-creator of Welpr and a guide for clean living. After selling her last company in the health food space, she went non-toxic while working to heal an autoimmune condition....

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Olushola M. Awoyemi

Medical Reviewer, PhD

Olushola M. Awoyemi (aka Shola) is a board-certified toxicologist and a research scientist with a PhD in Environmental Toxicology. Shola's long-term ambition is to be recognized as a world-renowned expert in toxicology,...

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