🌿 Why Hypoallergenic Cleaning Products Are the Hidden Hero for Sensitive Homes

🌿 Why Hypoallergenic Cleaning Products Are the Hidden Hero for Sensitive Homes

🧼 Clean Doesn’t Have to Come with a Cost! 

For too long, “clean” has meant harsh chemicals, strong fragrances, and red, irritated skin after scrubbing the kitchen. But for millions of families, that old definition of clean just doesn’t work anymore. Allergies, asthma, and sensitive skin conditions are on the rise — and so is the demand for hypoallergenic cleaning products that actually work.
At Better Than Clean, we believe cleaning shouldn’t come at the expense of your health. Our plant-based formulas are dermatologist-tested, fragrance-free, and designed for even the most sensitive homes — from newborn nurseries to shared workspaces.

🌿 What Does “Hypoallergenic” Really Mean?
“Hypoallergenic” isn’t just a trendy label. It means a product is formulated to minimize the risk of allergic reactions. 
Traditional cleaning products often include:

  • Fragrances and dyes — common triggers for asthma and skin irritation
  • Harsh surfactants — effective but often residue-forming
  • Preservatives like MI/BIT — linked to contact dermatitis

Better Than Clean’s formulas skip all of the above. Each ingredient is screened for allergenicity and tested to ensure no hidden irritants remain after cleaning.

🧪 The Science Behind Safe Cleaning
Your skin and lungs are incredibly absorbent — which means what you use to clean your home matters. When volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from synthetic cleaners linger in the air, they can irritate airways, especially for children and those with asthma.

Our formulas are:
✅ 100% plant-based
✅ EWG “A” rated
✅ EPA Safer Choice Fragrance-Free
✅ USDA Biobased Certified

That’s how we prove that “safe” isn’t just a marketing word — it’s measurable science.

🏡 How to Create a Sensitive-Safe Cleaning Routine

  • Swap Fragrance for Function: Fragrance-free formulas keep air cleaner and reduce triggers.
  • Rinse Surfaces Well: Even “eco” products can leave residue. Use a microfiber cloth for a full wipe-down.
  • Start Small: Replace one product (like your all-purpose cleaner) and notice how your air and skin feel.

💚 The Better Than Clean Standard
All our Cleaners and Dish Soap are dermatologist-tested and made without parabens, sulfates, or dyes — so you can clean your home with confidence, not compromise.
Better for people. Better for the planet. Better Than Clean.™

👉 Explore our hypoallergenic collection and start your safer cleaning routine today.

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