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ECOS All-Purpose Cleaner, Orange scores higher on safety - here's why.
R3 scored the Better Life All-Purpose Cleaner (Clary Sage & Citrus) 7.6/10 and the ECOS All-Purpose Cleaner, Orange 8.4/10 on the same all-purpose cleaner scoring system, weighing safety, efficacy, and usability. The ECOS All-Purpose Cleaner, Orange comes out ahead, led by its safety score (8.3/10 vs 7.4/10).
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See which one actually scores higher — and why
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Go for it if you...
You want a widely available plant-based cleaner
You are not sensitive to isothiazolinone preservatives
You want a ready-to-use refillable spray
You want a certified cleaner that genuinely cuts grease
You want strong everyday value
You like a light natural citrus scent
You want a fully disclosed plant-based formula
The main thing to know
It is preserved with methylisothiazolinone, a known skin and respiratory sensitizer, which is why it ranks below the preservative-free clean picks.
The orange-oil scent is natural but noticeable, so it is not the pick if you need a completely fragrance-free cleaner.
Skip this if you...
You or your family have sensitive or reactive skin
You are specifically avoiding isothiazolinone preservatives
You need a fragrance-free product
You want published PFAS testing
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 Better Life and ECOS across 3 independent criteria: Safety (90%), Efficacy (9%), Usability (2%). No sponsored rankings. No paid placements.
Straight answers - no sponsored content, no filler.
I'd start with ECOS ECOS All-Purpose Cleaner, Orange - it scored 8.4/10 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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