It’s belated spring cleaning week around here at Greenthinkers. And since many household cleaning products are pretty darned unhealthy (for us humans and anything else in close proximity…or those who live at the end of our sewers and drains) we suggest you follow your nose to cleaners made with naturally scented essential oils.

First up, Ecover Natural Toilet Bowl Cleaner. This germ killing vinegar blend removes deposits, while eucalyptus and pine oils freshen your bathroom. It removes tough stains, decalcifies and freshens with no chemical residue. It also is completely biodegradable and promises no animal testing. Consider it a nice break from the wealth of disposable toilet cleaner brushes, bars, wands and whatever else is out there these days.

And for those interested, Ecover is an international company active in the production of ecological cleaners. Founded in 1980, it began by marketing a phosphate-free washing powder at a time when phosphates were just being branded as a problem.

Since then, Ecover has developed into the world’s largest producer of ecological cleaning products. Among its most prestigious claims is being named to the Global 500 Roll of Honour of the United Nations Environment Program, in 1993.