More and more people are switching to all-natural cleaning products—after all, who wants to use chemicals in your home if you don’t have to? If you prefer to buy eco-friendly household products but can’t always find them in your local store, this cool subscription service will totally change the way you shop.
What Is Grove Collaborative?
Grove Collaborative is an online retailer that specializes in natural household and personal products. All their products, including everything from dish soap to lip balm, meet strict standards for being non-toxic, effective, sustainable and cruelty-free, so it’s a great place to discover new brands and must-have products.
Worried that natural products will be too pricey? Don’t be! Grove is committed to making sustainable products more accessible, so many items are priced lower than they are in other retail stores.
What Brands Do They Carry?
As you browse the Grove Collaborative website, you’ll find a wide variety of brands, including both big-name eco-friendly companies, as well as smaller niche options you may not have heard of.
Here are a few examples of the brands they carry:
- Tom’s of Maine
- Seventh Generation
- Burt’s Bees
- Arm & Hammer
- Mrs. Myers
Additionally, Grove also has its own brand of cleaning and household products, called Grove Co., all of which are sustainably crafted and have a focus on reducing plastic waste.
How Does a Grove Subscription Work?
One of the things that makes Grove Collaborative different from other online retailers is that they offer recurring deliveries. You’ll be able to set up monthly shipments of your must-have household items, ensuring you never run out of all-purpose cleaner or hand sanitizer.
These deliveries are totally customizable, too. Each month, you’ll be able to pick exactly what’s in your box, so you don’t end up with items you don’t need. You can also add new items and change your order date, and if monthly shipments are too often, you can select a different delivery frequency.
If you’re not sold on the idea of recurring shipments, you can opt out at any time, electing to use Grove for one-off purchases at your convenience.
Are the Grove Products Good?
We wanted to test out Grove Collaborative for ourselves, so I ordered a variety of cleaning and household products from the brand. A few of the items I selected included:
- Grove Co. All-Purpose Cleaner Concentrate
- Grove Co. Foaming Hand Soap, Dish Soap & Dispensers
- Grove Co. Hydrating Hand Sanitizer Spray
- Grove Co. Holiday Soy Candle
I was truly impressed with every product I ordered from the Grove Co. brand. The reusable glass bottles were all sleek and well-made, and I thought the scents of the various products were pleasant without being overwhelming. The All-Purpose Cleaner worked great for wiping down my kitchen counters, and the Hydrating Hand Sanitizer was perfect for tossing in my purse to use after visiting the grocery store.
P.S. Have you seen our list of the best hand sanitizers?
A Few Other Things We Loved About Grove…
Beyond the performance of the products, there were several other things that stood out to me during testing. For one, I loved that all the items arrived in a well-packed box that used very little plastic packaging. All the products were either loose or in cardboard boxes, and recyclable paper kept everything in place. It goes to show that the brand really is committed to reducing waste.
Plus, I love that, for future orders, I can simply order refills for the all-purpose cleaner, hand soap, and dish soap, as now I have the dispensers! Not only will it save me money, but it feels great knowing I’m helping to reduce plastic waste from my home. (Here’s what happened when one of our writers tried living plastic-free for a full week!)
Finally, it was an added bonus that Grove offers items beyond cleaning products. As I was placing my order, I remembered that we were low on dog waste bags, and I was able to get a package of Earth-Rated Pet Waste Bags—my preferred brand. In addition to pet supplies, Grove also sells bath and body products, makeup, baby supplies and more!
What Are the Downsides?
To be honest, I can’t think of too many negatives to shopping from Grove Collaborative. The products all worked well, and the prices were extremely reasonable. Plus, you can opt-out of automatic deliveries or change the frequency of your shipments to suit your needs. Overall, it really is an unbeatable option if you prefer using all-natural cleaning products.
If I’m being nit-picky, I didn’t love the scent of the Evergreen Soy Candle—it was a little too floral and not woodsy enough for my liking—but that’s a really subjective complaint.
Would I Shop at Grove Collaborative Again?
Yes! I was so impressed with my order from Grove Collaborative, and while I may not sign up for recurring deliveries, it’s definitely going to be my go-to shop for natural cleaning supplies.
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Camryn Rabideau