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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 Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner (Lavender) 4.3/10 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 3.8/10).
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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 are shopping purely on price
You specifically want a long-lasting strong scent on hard floors
You are cleaning low-contact areas rather than food-prep surfaces
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 combines a synthetic dye, undisclosed fragrance, a harsh preservative, and an SLS-class surfactant, which is why it ranks near the bottom on safety despite the low price.
Skip this if you...
You have sensitive skin and clean without gloves
You want the gentlest possible surfactant
You want a fully disclosed ingredient list
You are avoiding synthetic dyes and fragrance
Anyone in your home has sensitive skin or airways
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 Fabuloso 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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