Origin
- Produced and packaged in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Ingredients
- Unscented: Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda), Vegetable Soap [Sodium Cocoate, Glycerin, Organic Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Water] Peppermint Tea Tree: Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda), Vegetable Soap [Sodium Cocoate, Glycerin, Organic Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Water], Organic Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Organic Melaleuca Alternafolia Leaf (Tea Tree) Oil
- Additional info: sodium cocoate is the chemical name of coconut oil that has been saponified (aka 'made into soap'). Sodium sunflowerate is the chemical name of sunflower seed oil that has been saponified. There will be some coconut and sunflower seed oils left in the soap after they are saponified, due to the fact that Meliora uses sodium hydroxide, or lye, in the conversion process. Leaving these excess oils in the soap ensures there is NO remaining lye in the finished product, and gives the soap its lather and moisture. This process is also called 'superfatting'. Glycerin is naturally created when the oils are converted into soap–and helps to keep skin soft, and is an effective solvent, making it great for dissolving stains and dirt. Water is used in the soapmaking process to dissolve the lye, and then is dried out over several weeks, resulting in a hard soap bar with very little water leftover. There is ~5% water leftover in these soap bars, compared to liquid soap that contains ~60% water. Sodium bicarbonate, aka baking soda, is an odor neutralizer and gentle abrasive.
End of Life
- Recycle or reuse stainless steel canister
Certifications
- This is a MADE SAFE® Certified product that has been third-party tested to ensure it contains only non-toxic, high quality ingredients that are safe for our environment and your skin
- B Corp Certified to ensure safe and responsible business practices
- Meliora is a Leaping Bunny Certified company that uses no animal testing
- Meliora is a woman owned, family run business
Earth Friendly Features
- Meliora is a 1% for the Planet business, donating 2% of sales to environmental non-profits. Their partner of choice is Women's Voices for the Earth–a non-profit dedicated to eliminating toxic chemicals from products through corporate responsibility
- Manufactured and packaged in Chicago, IL, USA!
Packaging
- Ships in 100% Recyclable and Plastic Free Packaging
Made Without
- Cruelty-free and made without animal byproducts
- No synthetic fragrances, dyes, optical brighteners, or preservatives
- SLS-free
Product Care
- To use: wet surface, sprinkle cleaning scrub onto surface, rub with a sponge or dish cloth, then rinse surface and wipe dry
- Safe for use on stainless steel, ceramic/porcelain tile, and most stovetops. Avoid using scrub on natural/sealed stone and non-stick cookware.
Additional Features
- Biodegradable all-purpose soft scrub cleaner made from natural ingredients
- Easily cleans tiles, stovetops, stainless steel and other common household surfaces
- Tough on dirt and grease–without being too abrasive
Capacity
- 12oz
Returns
- Unused, undamaged items in their original product packaging can be returned with 30 days
Warranty
- Unused, undamaged items in their original product packaging can be returned with 30 days
Shipping Info
- Ships same business day!
Meliora
Meliora began when their co-founder, Kate, began wondering what was really in her cleaning products. After discovering companies aren’t actually required to list all of their ingredients (what?!), Kate set out to create cleaning products with simple, earth-friendly ingredients that are listed on the front of the package. Meliora means “better” in Latin, and that’s what these cleaning products are made to be. They’re conscious about choosing ingredients that are effective, safe for the home and body, and cause no trouble for Mother Earth after the chores are said and done. Meliora boasts the MADE SAFEⓇ seal and Leaping Bunny on all products, ensuring that no products or ingredients build up on our bodies, in the environment, are toxic for the oceans, or are tested on animals.
gracebc1563 (verified owner) –
Great smell that isn’t too overpowering. Good cleaning power, I use it mostly in the bathroom on tile and porceln.
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Carmela –
Ooooooo!!! This smells nice! I used it on my tub and toilet. Cleans beautifully.
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helenekrenitsky (verified owner) –
Great to move away from chemical smells while cleaning in enclosed spaces. I have to use a little more “elbow grease” than a “regular” cleaner, but since it smells great, I don’t dread cleaning day!
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Question
lizziewrites2016 –
What do people use to scrub with, with this product? Sponge? Swedish cloth? Something else? Thank you!
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EarthHero (verified owner) –
Hi Lizzie! This scrub is so multi-purpose, you can use nearly anything to scrub with it! For tubs and extra-heavy spots, our team loves using a scrub brush. For cleaning that requires less elbow grease, we love to use a cloth, old t-shirt, sponge, or rag! Luckily, the scrub does lots of work, so your tool will just enhance it’s cleaning power 😀
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ascho185 (verified owner) –
It smells great and works well on my countertops, sinks and toilets. It doesn’t tackle the gray tinge in my cheap tub/shower but I haven’t found anything that works for that other than a pumice stone and lots of elbow grease.
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sallylocklear –
I bought the tea tree and peppermint version. It has a great smell that is both delicious and clean smelling at the same time. I like how this product works, it cleans great. Sometimes there will be a few granules that don’t dissolve, so it feels like I’m wasting it. Occasionally I will mix this in with a little baking soda or non-scented abrasive cleanser to give it a little more grit. But that’s just me trying to make this product stretch further. Oh and I like this company – that’s important in my book. Thanks for finding them Earthhero!
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Oscar (verified owner) –
It’s not perfect, but it does surprisingly get the job done. It is difficult to generate suds, however.
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darien.cropper (verified owner) –
I’m a bit disappointed with this after reading the great reviews. I’ve been searching for an eco-friendly alternative for cleaning our bathtubs and nothing has done the trick. While this scrub does smell great and seemed to get a thin layer of gunk off the tub, I really don’t feel like it does much cleaning.
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staceylputman (verified owner) –
I purchased the peppermint tea tree scent, and have used the scrub on my sinks, the floors in my bathrooms, and in the tub and shower. It smells SO GOOD, and works so well! A little does go a long way, but I love it so much that I am ordering two more today. I would love to live close to a place that sells this in bulk, but I don’t, so I would love if Meliora sold bagged refills for this product like they do for their excellent laundry detergent.
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anderfelswarden (verified owner) –
I have used this for cleaning pretty much my entire bathroom. Kids leave a toothpaste mess in the bathroom sink? Make a paste out of this. Natural toilet cleaning? Flush, then after the water stops running but the bowl is still damp sprinkle a metal capful around the bowl. The baking soda deodorizes, the essential oils freshen, and the soap helps lightly foam and (I hope I worded this right) “break down the lipid layer of any nasty bacteria”. While this does not claim to be super antibacterial, between the EO and the soap I feel like it helps.
MUCH much better than a product that is just baking soda + EO in my opinion, because of the cleaning power of soap.
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samcgaug (verified owner) –
My household includes a young child learning to use the toilet before it is too late, we clean the bathroom a lot. This does the job excellently without continually adding toxic smells and chemicals to the environment. It doesn’t just clean well, it smells wonderful, making the cleaning experience enjoyable, too. It is quickly becoming my favorite cleaner.
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Eva Campion (verified owner) –
My favorite cleaner! It works well and makes my bathroom smell wonderful, not like harsh chemicals.
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leah (verified owner) –
I love the fresh and soothing scent of this cleaner. It works wonders in my tub and kitchen sink. The only downside is that sometimes the larger flecks get stuck in cracks or don’t wipe up as easily. But overall I’m happy with this and will use for my home cleaning needs!
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logicalunderpants (verified owner) –
So far I have only used this to clean my toilet bowl but it works great for the job. A little goes a long way, start small and shake more if needed. I have a heavy hand and learned quickly that you don’t need a lot!
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andrea.m.becker91 (verified owner) –
Love the scent, very effective with kitchen and shower cleaning
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snags871 (verified owner) –
I use this on my kitchen and bathroom sinks. Works great and doesn’t scratch.
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blair.karp (verified owner) –
I was skeptical of this product but was encouraged by all the great reviews. So happy I decided to buy it! Love it! It cleans throughly and the peppermint tea tree is such a soothing smell. It really is peace of mind to know I am not breathing in harsh chemicals while cleaning. Also fabulous it is plastic free. I now understand why it is getting 5 stars! I already bought more and will continue to support this product.
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Amanda (verified owner) –
I love this scrub for multiple uses–toilet, pots and pans, kitchen sink. It has great scrubbing power without being abrasive. The peppermint tea tree scent is so fresh and uplifting. A little goes a long way too!
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swalker0077 (verified owner) –
Great product! Awesome smell and does the job! Only thing I would change is the size – wish it was a bit bigger or there were other size options with refillable bags – but this won’t deter me from purchasing again!
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Amanda (verified owner) –
I love this cleaner for my shower I have hard water and it makes short work of and hard water stains
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Question
DH –
Can I use this on my glass stovetop?
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EarthHero (verified owner) –
Hi! This scrub is excellent for kitchen cleaning! We love it for stainless steel, ceramic/porcelain tile, and most stovetops. It’s best to avoid it on any natural/sealed stone and non-stick cookware!
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Emily (verified owner) –
This is the best product I have used to clean my sinks, floors, tub/shower, stove & even carpet! It does amazing job of removing stains & grime. I will forever purchase this product and love that it is plastic free. I have not been disappointed with a single product from Meliora.
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bkara16 (verified owner) –
This has such a pleasant scent when cleaning. I have used it on my 30+ year old tub with the non slip bottom that always gets grimy. It cleans so nicely with not much effort and leaves a light scent. I have tried using baking soda and vinegar in the past as my homemade cleaner so I am so very happy with this. Just a little bit is needed and it smells much nicer than the vinegar. I have also used it to clean my kitchen sink and my flat top stove and it works great for them as well.
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meaves2000 (verified owner) –
Amazing cleaner, smells so good, a very gentle scrub that works amazing
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Brightme3 (verified owner) –
This is such a wonderful product. The smell of natural cleansers is so much less harsh than something like windex, comet or fantasitk and still do a great job. The light but pleasant smell of this cleaner plus the scrubby and sudsiness make cleaning my bathroom a semi-enjoyable experience that I can walk away from without my nose hairs feeling like they’ve been singed by harsh, toxic chemicals. Love it.
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Kim (verified owner) –
Works great, smells wonderful and I feel better using it instead of harsh chemical cleaners. My hands don’t need to be scrubbed clean of a bleach smell yet this cleans as though you bleached! Highly recommend.
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cadiz.artist (verified owner) –
I’ve been using baking soda for general cleaning. This works so much better and smells great!
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heather.n.bruns (verified owner) –
I LOVE this stuff! I usually just use baking soda and vinegar but I decided to treat myself with this scrub and now I’m hooked. It smells amazing and it’s just really nice to clean the kitchen sink with. It motivates me to actually follow through with chores I don’t want to do. Love Meliora and their commitment to sustainability!
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juliarlr (verified owner) –
I usually use baking soda and my all-purpose cleaner to scrub the bath, sinks, etc. but treated myself to this during the Earth day sale to try it out and it smells so nice! It motivates me to clean. The package is pretty small but a little product goes a long way so I think it’ll last me a long time.
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jacquelinenwise (verified owner) –
Smells so nice, and cleans my glass stove top really well.
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cespacco (verified owner) –
I really love the way this smells and cleans, but I really thought that the container would be bigger
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elcampion210 (verified owner) –
Used this in my bathroom and it worked well and smelled even better. My bathroom smelled minty fresh instead of like a chemical when I was done. Instead of sprinkling it into the shower like the instructions said I found putting it on my spinge and wetting it to make a paste worked better.
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