It started with a need...
After the arrival of their first child, Mike & Martha Robinson, like most first-time parents, began the daunting task of baby-proofing their house. When they got to the cabinet under the sink - the one almost every home has, the one filled with toxic chemicals - they asked themselves, "why do we even have these products in our home?" In that moment, Mike & Martha decided to replace every store-bought chemical cleaner in the home with products they could make themselves. Quickly discovering the overwhelming amount of information available, as well as the lack of durable, reusable (not to mention glass) containers, they set out to make it easier to create simple, effective cleaners at home. By combining heavy-duty glass bottles and containers with proven homemade cleaning recipes measured right on the sides, Cleaning Essentials was born.
"Our parents and grandparents wouldn't dream of going to the store for cleaners 50 years ago. They'd use vinegar, baking soda, and a few other ingredients from around the home, plus some elbow grease, and would be healthier for it."
- Mike Robinson, Founder of Cleaning Essentials
Since launching in October of 2014, Cleaning Essentials has seen tremendous growth, selling containers and ingredients throughout the US, Canada, and beyond. What started as an idea to share with family and friends has grown into a product line sold in food co-ops, baby boutiques, hardware stores, and lots of other places. The positive feedback, glowing reviews, and encouragement from friends, family and customers has kept Cleaning Essentials moving forward!