Naturewatch SupportersCruelty Free Cleaning

Sadly, there is no ban on the testing of household products on animals, and while some companies do offer cruelty free household cleaning products, others still buy into ingredients that necessitate further animal testing. So, if you've got spring cleaning in mind, check out these cruelty free cleaning companies, tried and tested by Naturewatch supporters and each covered by the Fixed Cut-Off Date Policy.

If you have a cruelty free household cleaning product that you love using and simply couldn't be without, then please send an e-mail about it to dawn@naturewatch.org and include information about where it’s available and why you love using it. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Caroline Astonish Cleaning Products	FCOD 1995
"I've just bought a caravan, never towed before in my life and so it's taking a bit of getting used to! While equipping it, I was in 'The Range' looking for some storage boxes when I came across a shelf full of Astonish cleaning products suitable for both inside and outside my caravan. I'm using the multi-surface cleaner with pure orange oil and it's great - it leaves a lovely fresh orange smell behind. They really are super cleaning products and, as I found, are often in stores you may not have thought of looking in! 'The Range' has about 40 stores throughout the UK." Caroline, Gloucestershire. Click to visit website

Maddie Lilly's Eco Clean	FCOD 1988
"Lilly's is as Lilly says..... LUVLI! I have been using Lilly's products for a few months now and I can't imagine using anything else. Her washing up liquid, surface cleaner, floor cleaner and toilet cleaner are all gorgeous and so gentle. They really work but without all the harsh fumes, nasty residues or dangerous chemicals. The use of Eucalylptus, Lemon, Orange and Tea Tree Oil is amazing. Lilly's is completely cruelty free in how it's made and wont hurt nature or animals when it washes down your sink and leaves your home. I would highly recommend Lilly's Eco Clean - you just have to try it!" Maddie, Eire. For more information click here Lilly's All-purpose Spray and Toilet Cleaner are available in the UK, please click here to go shopping.

Antonia Bio-D	FCOD 1988
"I use the Bio-D products from Honesty Cosmetics - the cleaners, disinfectant etc. are good and leave a nice clean smell afterwards." Antonia. Available here

Sally Faith in Nature	FCOD 1988
“Faith in Nature sell award winning cruelty-free environmentally friendly products. Their laundry and washing-up liquids are also very effective and gentle with a pleasing natural scent. Finally, their mail order service is friendly and efficient.” Sally, Winchester. Available here

Dawn Dri-Pak	FCOD 1995
Dri-Pak's Clean and Natural range offers household cleaning basics including bicarbonate of soda and white vinegar, ideal for making your own cleaning solutions. These not only clean effectively but you can make them smell lovely too simply by adding a few drops of Essential Oil. Dawn, Ruardean. Click here to visit Dri-Pak website. PS - For Homemade Cleaning Recipes click here.

Michelle Astonish's Orange Household Paste Cleaner	FCOD 1995
"I love Astonish's Cream Cleaner with Orange Fresh smell. It cleans really well and because of the orange, it doesn't stink of bleach. I buy it from 'Everythings-a-Pound' in Winchester, which sells a good range of other Astonish products, including hand wash, car cleansers and limescale removers." — Michelle, Eastleigh. Available here

TOP CLEANING TIPS
FREE SAMPLES - HOMECARE PRODUCTS (FCOD 1982) are offering super free samples of their household cleaning products. Homecare Products range includes Shiny Sinks and Hob-Brite, squeaky clean, cruelty free and environmentally friendly from the outset. Simply click here to register your interest.

HOMEMADE CLEANING RECIPES It’s easy to make cheap and effective cleaners from white vinegar, bicarbonate of soda, lemons, olive oil, Essential Oils and a little elbow grease! Click here

CLEANING CLOTHS E-cloths microfibre cloths clean effectively using just water, and can reduce the level of chemicals in your home by 80-90%