Green cleaning on request, with EPA-recommended products
Prefer green cleaning? Just ask. We'll switch to cleaners recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), so you know the products meet a real standard, not just a "natural" label on the bottle.
- Everyday cleaning: products carrying the EPA Safer Choice label for kitchens, bathrooms, floors and glass, from brands like Seventh Generation and Simple Green.
- Disinfecting: disinfectants carrying the EPA Design for the Environment (DfE) label, used where germs matter most, like bathrooms, kitchens and homes where someone has been sick.
- Scrubbing: gentle mineral cleansers like Bon Ami and baking soda for tubs, sinks and stovetops.
- Allergies and sensitivities: fragrance-free ("free & clear") versions, since scents bother many people more than the cleaner itself.
- Tools: microfiber cloths that clean better with less product.
Pricing: because certified green products cost more, green cleaning is priced slightly higher than a standard clean. We'll include the exact price in your free estimate, so there are no surprises. See how our pricing works.
Want a greener clean? Just mention green cleaning when you request your free, no-pressure estimate.
Get a free estimateEco-friendly, non-toxic house cleaning: what it means with us
If you've searched for eco-friendly or non-toxic house cleaning, you've probably seen a lot of big promises. Here's what green cleaning means at Spotless, in plain terms:
- Certified products, not marketing words. We choose cleaners by their EPA label, not by the word "natural" on the front of the bottle.
- Gentler on the people in your home. Safer Choice products are made with safer ingredients, and fragrance-free versions are there for anyone sensitive to scents.
- Less product. Microfiber cloths do more of the work, so we use less cleaner.
- Still a thorough clean. A product has to clean well to earn the Safer Choice label, so you don't have to trade a clean house for a green one.
We won't promise that anything is 100% chemical-free. Nothing that actually cleans is. What we can promise is products that meet the EPA's standards, used carefully and in the right amounts.
Why the EPA label matters
Words like "natural," "eco-friendly" and "non-toxic" aren't regulated, so manufacturers can print them on almost anything. The EPA's Safer Choice label is different: a product has to meet the EPA's standards for safer ingredients and for actually cleaning well. Disinfectants have their own EPA program, Design for the Environment, because an everyday green cleaner cleans but doesn't kill germs.
Green cleaning for homes with kids, pets and allergies
Many families ask for green cleaning because of little ones crawling on the floors, pets that lie on everything, or someone in the house with allergies or a sensitivity to scents. Before your first green cleaning, we'll talk through who lives in your home and what matters most to you, then choose products to match, including fragrance-free options. We love animals ourselves (just ask Holly), so we get it.
Your products, your way
Have favorite products you'd like us to use? Just tell us. If there's anything you'd rather we didn't use, we'll talk first about allergies, sensitivities, pets, kids and your home's surfaces, and plan exactly what to use instead. Not sure what to pick? Maija is happy to suggest options.
Ready for a greener clean? Tell us what matters in your home, and Maija will come by for a free estimate.
Get a free estimateProfessional-grade products, chosen for each surface
Every home we clean gets name-brand products matched to each surface, because the right cleaner protects your home as well as cleaning it. That means:
- Stone countertops: a dedicated granite cleaner
- Glass cooktops and stainless steel appliances: Weiman
- Wood: Murphy's Oil Soap
- Furniture: Endust
The wrong cleaner can ruin a surface
The two places we most often see damage are around the stove and in the bathroom. Using the wrong product there can leave surfaces permanently discolored, dull or damaged, like a scratched glass cooktop, etched stone or stained fixtures. After 30 years of cleaning homes, Maija knows which product is safe for each surface, so your home gets cleaned without being damaged. The same care goes into every regular cleaning, deep cleaning and move-in or move-out cleaning.
Green cleaning questions
Does green cleaning cost more?
A little. Certified green products cost more, so green cleaning is priced slightly higher than a standard clean. You'll get the exact price at your free estimate, before we start.
Do green cleaning products disinfect?
Everyday green cleaners clean, but they don't kill germs. Where germs matter, like bathrooms, kitchens and homes where someone has been sick, we use disinfectants with the EPA Design for the Environment label.
Can you use my own cleaning products?
Yes. Tell us your favorites, and we'll happily use them. If there's anything you'd rather we not use, we'll plan around it.
Do you have fragrance-free options?
Yes. We use fragrance-free ("free & clear") products for anyone with allergies or a sensitivity to scents.
Is green cleaning a good choice for homes with kids and pets?
It's one of the main reasons families ask for it. EPA Safer Choice products are made with safer ingredients, and we'll talk through your kids, pets and any sensitivities at your estimate, so we can choose the right products for your home.
More answers are on our house cleaning FAQ page.
Green cleaning near you
We offer green house cleaning on request in homes across New Haven County, nearby towns in Fairfield and Middlesex counties, and Hartford County. Find your town:
Bethany Branford Bridgeport Cheshire Durham Fairfield Guilford Hamden Milford New Haven North Branford North Haven Orange Shelton Stratford Wallingford West Haven Woodbridge
Don't see yours? Check all the areas we serve. Call or text 203-903-8688, or request a free estimate, and just mention green cleaning.