Eco household products are becoming increasingly in demand, as we all look at ways to do our bit to help the planet. While there are plenty of options emerging onto the market, it can be hard to know which ones will get the job done.
Luckily, the Good Housekeeping Institute has been busy putting a range of more eco friendly products through their paces, from anti-bacterial cleaning sprays to bamboo toilet paper. Below, we've rounded up a selection of tried and tested eco household products to help you choose the best options for your home.
Cleaning products have come a long way in recent years, and while there is plenty more work to be done, there are a number of brands creating more eco friendly versions of their products which are a step in the right direction.
While some offer alternative ingredients to harsh chemicals (which may also appeal to those with allergies or sensitivities to some cleaning ingredients), others are packed in plastic-free packaging or have been created from recycled materials.
You can also find refillable options, and products that can be purchased in bulk or as a subscription to save money and hassle. We've also included a couple of eco household products which are made right here in the UK, to help save on air miles and support British businesses.
All of the options in our list below can be easily bought online (simply click on the product!) or can even be added to your weekly Waitrose or Ocado order. If you would like to see the full reviews and round-ups of each product type, you can have a read through our best washing up liquid, best soluble cleaning product and eco toilet roll round ups.
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Waitrose Feel Good Eco Toilet Paper, £4.50
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Waitrose Feel Good Eco Toilet Paper, £4.50
This UK-made eco toilet paper is easy to find on the supermarket shelves and can be popped into your weekly Waitrose order.
It's made from 100% recycled paper and it scored 76/100 in GHI trials. Testers praised its good absorbency and affordability.
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Bower Grapefruit Washing Up Liquid
This refillable option was judged the overall best washing up liquid in the GHI tests, outof all types of dish soap (including non eco options).
It's hypoallergenic so should be gentle on your skin, while tackling fat and dried-on food effectively.
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Ecozone Orange Blossom and Coconut Concentrated Washing Up Liquid
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Ecozone Orange Blossom and Coconut Concentrated Washing Up Liquid
This multi-use washing up liquid can be used on surfaces as well as well as dishes, so our GHI testers were impressed with its versatility.
It's also wheat-free, so ideal for allergies, and testers found it"putup a decent fight against fatty residue."
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Plastic-Free Soluble Kitchen Cleaner, 10.99
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Plastic-Free Soluble Kitchen Cleaner, 10.99
These kitchen cleaning sachets are plastic-free and made in the West Midlands.
Our testers found that thedissolvable product had good longevity from just one bottle. They said itgave,"a decent cleaning performance on a variety of surfaces," but was best usedas a general cleaner, rather than for tackling tough stains.
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Neat Anti-Bac Multi Surface Refill Starter Pack Mango & Fig 500ml
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Neat Anti-Bac Multi Surface Refill Starter Pack Mango & Fig 500ml
This soluble cleaning product was awarded92/100 by the GHI.
The teamfound it "cleaned brilliantly across all tests, with only a little scrubbing required to remove tough stains, and it left a sparkling, streak-free finish on everything from stainless steel hobs to glass coffee tables."
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OceanSaver Starter Bottle Anti-Bac 750ml
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OceanSaver Starter Bottle Anti-Bac 750ml
This anti-bacterial spray was judged the best cleaning subscription service by our GHI testers, scoring 87/100 overall.
They saidit was "soft on surfaces and easy on the nose," and was "good value for money", with refills costing £1.50. They recommended it for"lighter cleans and everyday spills."
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Waitrose The Cheeky Panda Toilet Tissues, £4.65
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Waitrose The Cheeky Panda Toilet Tissues, £4.65
This toilet paper is made from 100% bamboo and was the winning product out of all the eco toilet paper tested.
The GHIsaid,"the soft loo roll perforates perfectly and has great tear strength." Testers alsoliked the pack sizeoptions, as it's availableto buy as aset of four to 45 rolls.
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