Eczema-Safe Cleaning: How to Protect Skin While Keeping Your Home Fresh 🌿

When “Clean” Irritates: The Eczema Struggle

If you’ve ever finished cleaning only to feel your skin burning, you’re not alone. People with eczema are especially vulnerable to harsh cleaning agents — and many household cleaners make things worse, not better. That’s where eczema-safe cleaning comes in.
Better Than Clean was created to make powerful cleaning possible without aggravating sensitive skin. Our dermatologist-tested, hypoallergenic, fragrance-free formulas cut through grime while staying gentle on your hands and home.

🧴 Why Traditional Cleaners Aggravate Eczema

Most mainstream cleaners contain:

• Sulfates — strip natural oils from the skin’s barrier
• Fragrances & dyes — common irritants and hidden allergens
• Preservatives like methylisothiazolinone (MI) — known to cause dermatitis

For eczema-prone households, even trace residues on counters or dishes can trigger flare-ups.

🌿 What Makes a Cleaner “Eczema-Safe”?

An eczema-safe cleaner should be:

• Fragrance-free and dye-free
• Dermatologist-tested and hypoallergenic
• Non-toxic and biodegradable
• Free of parabens, sulfates, and harsh preservatives

All of Better Than Clean’s Cleaners and Dish Soap are all certified to meet these standards — proven to clean effectively without causing irritation.

🧼 Everyday Tips for Eczema-Safe Cleaning

• Wear gloves — but make sure they’re cotton-lined or nitrile (not latex).
• Use lukewarm water instead of hot; heat can strip the skin’s barrier.
• Moisturize right after cleaning to lock in hydration.
• Stick to fragrance-free — always read ingredient lists beyond “unscented.”

💬 A Founder’s Note on Sensitive Science
Our co-founder, Greg van Buskirk, spent over 30 years as a scientist at Clorox before creating Better Than Clean. His goal? Develop cleaning products that clean as effectively as conventional ones but are safe enough for his own sensitive family.
That science-meets-sensitivity philosophy drives everything we make.

🌸 Clean Gently, Live Freely
Your skin deserves peace — not harsh chemicals.
Switch to products that protect your home and your health.

Shop our Eczema-Safe Collection and discover why clean shouldn’t sting.

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