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Plastic-Free Rating
Cleaning
Cleaning·Branch Basics

Premium Starter Kit (Concentrate)

A
PFR Grade
Excellent — minimal plastic, transparent materials, safe for daily use
No synthetic fragrance, no synthetic preservatives, no quats, no chlorine, no ammonia. EWG A rating. One concentrate replaces all household cleaners. Branch Basics is one of the cleanest household cleaning brands.
PFR Approved

Premium starter kit with concentrate. No synthetic fragrance, no quats, no chlorine, no ammonia. EWG A rating. One concentrate replaces all household cleaners.

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
9
Packaging
8
Transparency
9
Durability
9

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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.

Why We Recommend This Product

Branch Basics is one of the cleanest household cleaning brands available. EWG A-rated, no synthetic fragrance, no quats, no chlorine. One concentrate bottle replaces all household cleaners — reducing plastic waste and chemical exposure simultaneously.

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