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Our Industry-Leading Quality Standards: Cleaning

Our standards — the highest in the industry — set a new bar for quality. Before adding a product to our virtual shelves, we look at five key areas to determine if it’s Thrive Market Approved: Trusted Ingredients, Ethical Sourcing, Planet Positive, On a Mission, and Tasted & Tested. From restricting 1,000+ ingredients across categories ...

Challenge Yourself to a Plastic-Free July 

This month isn’t just July — it’s Plastic-Free July, a time to challenge yourself to cut back on (or eliminate!) your plastic use. The Plastic Free Foundation started this global initiative to invite people to “be part of the solution to plastic pollution” by giving up single-use plastics for the month.  Want to challenge yourself ...

How to Clean an Air Fryer, Chemex, and Other Tricky Kitchen Tools

Why does it seem like your favorite kitchen tools are always the hardest to clean? If you find yourself wondering if the juice is worth the squeeze—quite literally—when it comes to cleaning your juicer (and all its accompanying parts), you’re definitely not alone. Instead of skipping your morning French press because of its confusing clean-up ...

How to Stock an Eco-Friendly Laundry Room

When the University of Washington studied some of the most popular laundry products in the U.S., it found plenty of questionable chemicals that had been omitted from the ingredients list. Researcher Anne Steinmann was “surprised by both the number and the potential toxicity of the chemicals that were found,” and shares that “nearly 100 volatile ...

15 Best Eco-Friendly Products + Gift Ideas

Living an eco-friendly lifestyle 24/7 starts with … research. Why? Because once you take inventory of your current situation and needs, it’s easier to make decisions to benefit both you and your family and the planet. In this post, we’re taking some of the guesswork out of choosing eco-friendly products for everything from dish soap ...

How to Prepare an Emergency Kit

The philosophy of being prepared doesn’t just apply to doomsday types. While we won’t fan the flame of panic and worry, we do think it’s smart to acquire supplies you and your family might need in the event of an earthquake, fire, other natural disaster, or alas, a global pandemic. So let’s take a deep ...

Probiotic Cleaners: Why and How to Use Them

Wellness topics often include lots of chatter about the benefits of probiotics for gut health. No doubt you’ve already heard about probiotics, researched them, or even started a daily supplement routine. But are you cleaning your house with probiotics yet? If not, consider this post your primer on wiping out bacteria … with bacteria. If ...

10 Nontoxic Pet-Friendly Cleaning Products

Opting to use the best nontoxic cleaning products throughout your home benefits every member of the family—including pets. Dogs and cats can be just as sensitive to potential toxins and artificial fragrances as their human companions. That’s why it’s worth considering your pets’ well-being when making decisions about how to keep your floors, countertops, and ...

A Sustainable Solution: Meet Thrive Market Paper Products

At Thrive Market, we’re always working to develop sustainable solutions for everyday basics. From natural body care essentials to eco-friendly cleaning products, we think it’s important to go beyond the kitchen to provide options that are better for you and the planet. One category where we particularly hope to have a big impact is paper ...

DIY Toilet Bowl Bombs

Believe it or not, it’s easy to get your bathroom sparkling clean with non-toxic ingredients that won’t break the bank. So say goodbye to toxic chemicals and hello to a refreshing citrusy toilet bowl cleaner from the new book Clean Mama’s Guide to a Healthy Home by Becky Rapinchuk. You’ll love how easy it is ...

DIY Citrus Fabric Sanitizer Spray

Refresh your fabrics, rugs, sheets, and closets with this DIY sanitizing spray. The recipe, courtesy of Clean Mama’s Guide to a Healthy Home by Becky Rapinchuk, requires just four simple ingredients that you might already have on hand! Once you learn the basic ratios, play around with your favorite essential oil scents for a custom ...

Meet the Brand That’ll Get Your House Clean—With Bacteria

When she found her 2-year-old daughter playing with a bottle of bleach, Counter Culture founder Michelle Perkins decided to reconsider her choice of cleaning products. “It was quite jarring to see my beautiful baby and highly toxic chemicals in such close proximity,” Perkins says. “I knew that bacteria were being successfully used to regulate toxic ...

Best Non-Toxic Cleaning Products, Tips, and DIY Recipes

We take time to ensure our food is free of preservatives, chemicals, and additives, but is it really necessary to do the same with our household cleaners? The truth is, many cleaning products on the market include harmful chemicals, which is why non-toxic products are a great option for maintaining a clean, healthy home. And ...

Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products That Actually Work? Planet Makes the Grade!

If choosing the best eco-friendly cleaning products feels overwhelming, head over to browse the Environmental Working Group’s Guide to Healthy Cleaning. Its database of more than 2,500 products—like Planet’s Delicate Laundry Wash and Ultra Dishwashing Liquid—gives you the scoop on ingredient safety and generates a rating score for everything from hand soap to cleaning spray.