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Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner scores higher on safety - here's why.
R3 scored the Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner 8.3/10 and the Better Life All-Purpose Cleaner (Clary Sage & Citrus) 7.6/10 on the same all-purpose cleaner scoring system, weighing safety, efficacy, and usability. The Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner comes out ahead, led by its safety score (8.1/10 vs 7.4/10).
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Go for it if you...
You want a strong all-purpose degreaser
You want a highly concentrated, low-plastic option
You like a fully disclosed plant-based formula
You want a widely available plant-based cleaner
You are not sensitive to isothiazolinone preservatives
You want a ready-to-use refillable spray
The main thing to know
It is built on sodium lauryl sulfate, an effective cleaner that can be drying or irritating on bare skin, so gloves help.
It is preserved with methylisothiazolinone, a known skin and respiratory sensitizer, which is why it ranks below the preservative-free clean picks.
Skip this if you...
You have sensitive skin and clean without gloves
You want the gentlest possible surfactant
You or your family have sensitive or reactive skin
You are specifically avoiding isothiazolinone preservatives
Neither of these quite what you're looking for?
I've reviewed all All Purpose Cleaner options at every price pointEvery All-Purpose Cleaner in our database is scored using R3's deterministic scoring system - the same inputs always produce the same score. For this comparison, we evaluated Dr. Bronner's and Better Life across 3 independent criteria: Safety (90%), Efficacy (9%), Usability (2%). No sponsored rankings. No paid placements.
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I'd start with Dr. Bronner's Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner - it scored 8.3/10 overall in our scoring system. Safety is our top-weighted scoring pillar, followed by efficacy, and usability. Check which pillar matters most to your family and compare those specific scores.
R3 uses a deterministic scoring system - the same inputs always produce the same score. We evaluate each All-Purpose Cleaner across Safety, Efficacy, Usability using independently verified data. No sponsored rankings. No paid placements. Every score is fully reproducible.
Not necessarily. The overall score reflects how we weight those three pillars, but your priorities may differ. If you care most about safety, compare the safety scores directly. If budget drives your decision, the prices tell a clearer story. The "right" pick is the one that matches what matters most to your family.
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