Your cleaning spray is mostly water in a plastic bottle.
You buy it. You use it. You throw the bottle away. Then you do it all again. And the microfibre cloth you wipe with? That's plastic too.
Here's what comes with your everyday spray-and-wipe — and why it deserves a closer look.
Three unwanted things hiding in your spray-and-wipe
The bottle
A typical ready-to-use cleaner is around 90% water. You pay to ship that water across Europe in a plastic bottle, then throw the bottle away. Less than half of the EU's plastic packaging gets recycled.
Ellen MacArthur Foundation · Eurostat 2023The spray
Many conventional sprays contain quats (QACs), ammonia or chlorine bleach. Spraying turns part of the product into a mist you breathe in. In a Lund University test, switching from spray to foam cut airborne particles about seven-fold.
Lovén et al., BMC Public Health 2023The cloth
Microfibre sounds natural. It isn't. It's made from polyester and nylon, which are plastics. Synthetic fabrics shed tiny fibres in use and in every wash, and those fibres end up in water, in dust and in the air at home.
European Environment Agency · Univ. of PlymouthYour microfibre cloth is made of plastic
Microfibre is split polyester and polyamide (nylon) fibres. It cleans well, which is why it's everywhere, including in the box of most "eco" refill kits. But every wipe and every wash breaks off tiny plastic fibres.
- 8%
of the microplastics Europe releases into the ocean come from synthetic textiles.European Environment Agency
- 17/22
healthy adults had plastic particles in their blood in a 2022 Amsterdam study.Leslie et al., Environment International 2022 · small sample, health effects not yet known
- 11/13
lung tissue samples from living patients contained microplastics, mostly fibres.Jenner et al., Hull York Medical School 2022
So we made our cloths from plants: 70% cellulose, 30% cotton. They soak up spills, dry fast, go in the machine at 60 °C, and break down at the end of their life instead of shedding plastic.
One kit replaces your spray, your bottle and your cloths
Every part of the routine, rethought. No water shipped, no plastic thrown away, nothing synthetic on your worktop.
The sheet
The bottle
The cloths
One sheet. Tap water. Ready in a minute.
A fresh 300 ml bottle in three simple steps.
Roll one sheet into the bottle
That's your dose. No measuring, no drips.
Add 300 ml of tap water and shake
The sheet fully dissolves. Plant-derived surfactants and saponins get to work.
Spray onto the cloth, then wipe
Glass, wood, ceramic, stone and marble. Spraying onto the cloth also keeps the mist out of the air.
Strong on grease. Gentle on the people who live there.
What you won't find
- QACs (quaternary ammonium compounds)
- Ammonia compounds
- Chlorine bleach
- Phthalates, phosphonates, synthetic dyes
What you will find
- Plant-derived surfactants and saponins
- Biodegradable formula (OECD 301B)
- Microplastic-free (EU Reg. 2023/2055)
- Vegan · Herbal Fresh or Fragrance Free
For everyday cleaning, not a disinfectant. Rinse surfaces that touch food. Not for screens or electronics.
Why it's the better choice
Most refill kits fixed the bottle. Then they put a plastic cloth in the box.
| Feature | Mother's Earth | Typical refill kit | Supermarket spray |
|---|---|---|---|
| No water shipped | ✓ | ✓sheet or concentrate | ✕~90% water |
| Reusable bottle | ✓glass, for life | ✓ | ✕single-use plastic |
| Plastic-free cloth included | ✓plant-based | ✕usually microfibre | ✕bought separately |
| No QACs, ammonia or bleach | ✓ | Varies | ✕often contains them |
| Fragrance-free option | ✓ | Varies | Rarely |
| Donates to charity | ✓ | Varies | ✕ |
“Couldn't stop cleaning”
4.7/5 from 146 reviews
The multi-purpose cleaner is of great quality. The glass bottle pumps well and looks very nice. The wash cloth dries instantly. Altogether, I highly recommend the starter kit.
Angelika Kiss · verified reviewCouldn't stop cleaning. Fragrance is great and it's satisfying knowing it's not harming the environment.
Anonymous · verified reviewC'est super simple et pratique. C'est presque bien faire le ménage.
Verified customer · FranceMake the complete switch from $20.99
Every kit comes with the glass bottle and plant-based cloths. Try it for 30 days. Not happy? Full refund.
Single
Everyday cleaning essentials
- 4 sheets · makes 4 × 300 ml bottles
- 1 reusable glass bottle
- 3 microplastic-free cloths
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Kitchen & Bath
For your kitchen + bathroom
- 8 sheets · makes 8 × 300 ml bottles
- 1 reusable glass bottle
- 3 microplastic-free cloths
- Free cleaning brush
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Full Home
Enough for every room
- 12 sheets · makes 12 × 300 ml bottles
- 1 reusable glass bottle
- 3 microplastic-free cloths
- Free cleaning brush
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Single
Everyday cleaning essentials
- 4 sheets · makes 4 × 300 ml bottles
- 1 reusable glass bottle
- 3 microplastic-free cloths
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Kitchen & Bath
For your kitchen + bathroom
- 8 sheets · makes 8 × 300 ml bottles
- 1 reusable glass bottle
- 3 microplastic-free cloths
- Free cleaning brush
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Full Home
Enough for every room
- 12 sheets · makes 12 × 300 ml bottles
- 1 reusable glass bottle
- 3 microplastic-free cloths
- Free cleaning brush
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Try it for 30 days, risk-free. If it's not for you, get a full refund. Refills ship every 90 days. Skip or cancel anytime.
LISETTE & FLORIS
A Mother & Son on a mission
Lisette and Floris are a mother-and-son team with a mission to reduce plastic waste through everyday cleaning.
Done with large corporations not taking responsibility for the negative impact they have on our planet and its inhabitants, Lisette decided to take action in her own hands.
Questions
How do the refills work?
Refills ship every 90 days. Skip or cancel anytime. You'll get a reminder before each delivery, so you stay in control.
What if I don't like it?
Try it for 30 days. If you're not happy, contact us for a full refund.
Does it clean as well as a normal spray?
For everyday cleaning, yes: plant-derived surfactants and saponins lift grease and grime from glass, wood, ceramic, stone and marble. It is not a disinfectant, so use a dedicated product when you need to kill germs.
Is microfibre really plastic?
Yes. Microfibre cleaning cloths are made from split polyester and polyamide (nylon) fibres, both synthetic plastics. Our cloths are 70% cellulose and 30% cotton.
Is it safe around children and pets?
It complies with EU detergent regulations and is made for use around people and pets. If anyone at home is sensitive to scent, choose Fragrance Free.
Can I use it in the kitchen?
Yes. Because it isn't HACCP-certified, rinse surfaces with clean water if they will touch food directly.
How do I wash the cloths?
Machine wash up to 60 °C.
What about the trigger?
The bottle is glass and recyclable. The trigger is polypropylene (PP). You reuse it with every refill instead of throwing a new one away each time. When it's finally done, PP can be recycled where your local facility accepts it.
