Green cleaning is all about choosing eco-friendly cleaning products that help reduce exposure to harsh chemicals without giving up effective cleaning or bold fragrance. From laundry and surface cleaners to soaps and body care, Zum products use plant-based ingredients and essential oils to help support a greener home cleaning routine.
Zum products are designed for people looking for eco-friendly cleaning products and cleaner ingredient swaps for everyday routines. Our formulas skip ingredients like parabens, triclosan, and artificial dyes while delivering plant-based cleaning performance and signature essential oil scents.
What Are Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products?
Eco-friendly cleaning products are typically made with plant-based ingredients, biodegradable formulas, and fewer harsh chemicals than conventional cleaners. Many people choose green cleaning products to help reduce exposure to synthetic fragrances, petroleum-based ingredients, and unnecessary additives in the home.
Zum keeps green cleaning simple with plant-based oils, essential oils, and easy-to-recognize ingredients that work across laundry, body care, and household cleaning routines.
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Conventional laundry detergent |
Many detergents rely on synthetic surfactants, phthalates, and petroleum derivatives |
Plant-based oils that clean deeply without leaving chemical residue |
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Fabric softeners & dryer sheets |
Dryer sheets coat fabrics with chemical softeners |
100% wool; reusable and natural |
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Conventional body wash |
Many body washes contain sodium lauryl sulfate and artificial dyes |
Plant-based soap and essential oils |
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Conventional hand soap |
Hand soaps often contain triclosan and chemical preservatives |
Essential oils and simple, pronounceable ingredients |
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Conventional surface cleaners |
Conventional cleaners release Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and chemical surfactants |
Plant-based ingredients; effective cleaning with natural scent |
Green Cleaning Swaps for Laundry
Laundry is one of the easiest places to start with green cleaning. Since fabrics stay in close contact with your skin, many households look for eco-friendly cleaning products that help wash effectively without relying on harsh surfactants or heavy synthetic fragrances.
Swap Conventional Laundry Detergent → Zum Laundry Soap
Why make the swap:
Most detergents rely on synthetic surfactants and preservatives like phthalates and petroleum derivatives.
Zum clean swap:
Zum Laundry Soap is a non-toxic cleaning product made with plant-based oils that clean deeply without leaving behind chemical residue.
Swap Fabric Softeners and Dryer Sheets → Wool Dryer Balls
Why make the swap:
Dryer sheets coat fabrics with chemical softeners.
Zum clean swap:
Zum Wool Dryer Balls help soften fabrics naturally, reduce single-use waste, and support a more sustainable green cleaning routine.
Green Cleaning and Clean Body Care Swaps
Green cleaning habits often extend beyond household products and into body care. Many shoppers choose plant-based soaps and clean beauty products to help reduce exposure to harsh ingredients in everyday routines.
Swap Conventional Body Wash → Zum Body Soap
Why make the swap:
Many body washes rely on sodium lauryl sulfate and artificial dyes.
Zum clean swap:
Zum Body Soap uses plant-based soap and essential oils to cleanse while keeping skin happy.
Swap Conventional Hand Soap → Zum Hand Soap
Why make the swap:
Hand soaps often contain triclosan and chemical preservatives.
Zum clean swap:
Zum Hand Soap delivers effective cleansing powered by essential oils and simple ingredients.
Swap Conventional Surface Cleaners → Zum All-Purpose Cleaner
Why make the swap:
Conventional cleaning products release VOCs.
Zum clean swap:
Zum All-Purpose Cleaner
uses plant-based ingredients and essential oils to support effective green cleaning throughout your kitchen, bathroom, and everyday living spaces.
