The Clean Home Journal

Reading a cleaning product ingredient label to check for phosphates and other additives

What Does "Phosphate-Free" Actually Mean?

"Phosphate-free" is on almost every bottle now. Here's what phosphates actually do, why they were restricted, and when the claim genuinely means something.

What Does "Phosphate-Free" Actually Mean?

"Phosphate-free" is on almost every bottle now. Here's what phosphates actually do, why they were restricted, and when the claim genuinely means something.

Sami, founder of O'Veda, refilling a reusable spray bottle with concentrate in her kitchen

Concentrate vs. Ready-to-Use Cleaners: The Real...

One small bottle of concentrate can replace a shelf of single-use sprays. Here's the actual math on how much plastic a refill system saves.

Concentrate vs. Ready-to-Use Cleaners: The Real...

One small bottle of concentrate can replace a shelf of single-use sprays. Here's the actual math on how much plastic a refill system saves.

An O'Veda customer family using the Multi-Purpose Cleaner together in their kitchen

Is Your Cleaning Routine Actually Safe for Kids...

"Pet-safe" and "kid-friendly" aren't regulated claims. Here's how to actually check what's landing on the surfaces your family touches every day.

Is Your Cleaning Routine Actually Safe for Kids...

"Pet-safe" and "kid-friendly" aren't regulated claims. Here's how to actually check what's landing on the surfaces your family touches every day.

Sami, founder of O'Veda, reading a cleaning product ingredient label in her kitchen

9 Ingredients to Avoid in Cleaning Products (An...

Most "natural" cleaners won't tell you what's actually in the bottle. Here are 9 ingredients worth checking for on the label — and what we use instead.

9 Ingredients to Avoid in Cleaning Products (An...

Most "natural" cleaners won't tell you what's actually in the bottle. Here are 9 ingredients worth checking for on the label — and what we use instead.