How to Choose a Pet & Child-Safe Cleaner Without Compromise

🏡 A Safe Home Means Safe Surfaces for Everyone

Kids crawl, pets lick, and life gets messy. Yet many “everyday” cleaners contain ingredients that can irritate a child’s skin or harm a pet’s digestive and respiratory systems.

At Better Than Clean, we believe you shouldn’t have to choose between a sparkling home and a healthy one.  Our pet- and child-safe cleaners combine laboratory-proven efficacy with a zero-toxins philosophy — so you can tidy up without worry.

🧠 The Hidden Dangers in Conventional Cleaners

Even “green” products can include:

• Fragrance chemicals → linked to asthma and allergies in children
• Ammonia & bleach → toxic if ingested by pets or inhaled in small space
• Quaternary ammonium compounds (Quats) → common in disinfectants, can irritate lungs and skin
• Essential oils like tea tree or eucalyptus → natural but unsafe for cats and dogs when concentrated
• Transparency is your best protection — always check ingredient lists for clarity and certifications.

🌿 What Makes a Cleaner Truly Family-Safe

Look for these four proof-points before you buy:

✅ Fragrance-Free & Dye-Free: eliminates major allergens
✅ EWG “A” Rated & EPA Safer Choice Certified: third-party validation of safety
✅ USDA Biobased & Plant-Derived Surfactants: low toxicity, biodegradable
✅ No Residue Left Behind: safe for food-contact surfaces and pet paws

BTC’s Cleaners and Dish Soap meet all four — strong on grease, gentle on everything else.

🧴 Real-Life Tips for Safe Cleaning with Kids & Pets

• Skip the Spray Clouds: Apply cleaner directly to a cloth to avoid airborne particles.
• Clean While They Play Elsewhere: Give surfaces a few minutes to dry before little hands or paws return.
• Use Fragrance-Free Floor Cleaners: Pets and babies spend the most time there.
• Rinse Bowls & High Chairs Thoroughly: Residue-free means truly safe.
• Store Smart: Even non-toxic products should be kept out of reach.

🧪 The BTC Difference: Science You Can Trust

Our co-founder, Dr. Greg van Buskirk, spent 30 years in household-product science before building a brand that put health first.

Every BTC formula is independently tested for performance and safety:

• Fragrance-Free Certified
• Dermatologist & Pediatrician Reviewed
• Free from ammonia, chlorine, phosphates, and Quats

It’s the rare combination of cleaning power and complete peace of mind.

💚 Clean Without Compromise
Because your family — human and furry — deserves better than “good enough.”

👉 Explore our Pet & Child Safe Collection and see why better for them starts with Better Than Clean.
Safe for hands, paws, and peace of mind. Better Than Clean. ™