Pure Baking Soda (5 lb)

Name: Pure Baking Soda (5 lb)
Brand: Arm & Hammer

PFR Grade

Excellent — minimal plastic, transparent materials, safe for daily use

Sodium bicarbonate. No synthetic chemicals, no synthetic fragrance, no quats, no chlorine. Effective cleaner, deodorizer, and mild abrasive. One of the safest and most versatile household cleaners.

PFR Approved

5 lb pure baking soda. No synthetic chemicals. Effective cleaner, deodorizer, and mild abrasive.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials

Packaging

Transparency

Durability

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This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Low Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Conventional cleaning products contain synthetic chemicals including quaternary ammonium compounds, synthetic fragrances (phthalates), chlorine bleach, and 2-butoxyethanol. These are absorbed through skin, inhaled as aerosols, and ingested as residues on cleaned surfaces.

Synthetic Plastic Content

synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Baking soda is one of the safest and most versatile household cleaners. No synthetic chemicals, no synthetic fragrance. Effective for cleaning surfaces, deodorizing, and as a mild abrasive. A fraction of the cost of branded cleaners.