Meliora Gentle Home Cleaner Review
Quick Take
Overall Score: 8.3/10
Meliora takes minimalism to an extreme with just 5 ingredients and Made Safe certification. The formula is genuinely gentle, making it excellent for sensitive families, though this means accepting moderate cleaning power on tough jobs. The plastic-free refill system using dissolvable tablets in paper packaging appeals to zero-waste households.
The Verdict: Best for families prioritizing ingredient purity and plastic-free packaging above cleaning power. The Made Safe certification and 5-ingredient formula are unmatched for simplicity. Expect effective daily cleaning but not heavy-duty degreasing.
The 5-Ingredient Formula
Made Safe certified with complete transparency:
- Water: Base
- Sodium bicarbonate: Baking soda
- Decyl glucoside: Plant-derived surfactant
- Sodium carbonate: Washing soda
- Essential oils: Lemon or unscented options
No preservatives are needed because the formula's pH is naturally inhospitable to microbial growth.
The Plastic-Free System
Meliora offers:
- Reusable aluminum spray bottles (one-time purchase)
- Dissolvable cleaning tablets in compostable paper packaging
- Zero plastic in the entire supply chain
This is the most eco-minimal system I've found in non-toxic cleaning.
Performance
Daily cleaning (8/10): Works well for routine messes, countertops, and light cleaning.
Grease (6/10): The gentle formula struggles with heavy grease. This is the trade-off for maximum safety.
Baby gear (9/10): Excellent choice for items children will mouth.
