Cleaning Concentrates Kit & Why To Use Concentrates

Have you ever wondered about cleaning concentrates? Find out what they are, why to use them and the three reasons I started using concentrates and why I think you may, too!

Have you used cleaning concentrates? Wondered what they are? Here’s a simple definition:

A cleaning concentrate is a product that you buy in a highly condensed form and then dilute with water to use.

While I’ve known about concentrated cleaning supplies, it always seemed to me that they were more for industrial settings – or places that would use the large bottles the concentrates always seemed to come in. I’ve really never seen the need for a gallon-sized bathroom cleaner concentrate, honestly.

So when I first discovered the small tubes of cleaning concentrates from Grove, I thought it was kind of brilliant: no huge container to store and you just squeeze the contents into a bottle, add water and it’s ready!

But the biggest reason I’m loving these concentrates is the fact that each concentrate is made with plant-derived ingredients and essential oils, so I can feel good about using them in my home.

You can go here to check out all the different types of concentrates Grove offers, from Tub and Tile to Multi-Purpose.

3 Reasons to Start Using Cleaning Concentrates

As I’ve used these concentrates I’ve found three reasons why they’re great for any size household:

1. They are easy to use and contain non-toxic cleaning agents.
2. There is less waste with the small tubes and reusable bottle (and with microfiber towels vs. paper towels), saving money & time from buying plastic bottles (and paper towels) you throw away.
3. The concentrates clean really well as-is, but you also have the option to add less water for even more cleaning power (like with the tub and tile).

How To Use Grove Concentrates Cleaners

Since I did wonder when I first saw these how to use them specifically, I thought I’d give you a quick tutorial to show how easy it is to start using them.

Twist the cap off tube to break it open.

Fill a bottle with all the contents of the tube.

Fill the bottle with water and discard the tube.

That’s it. Now you have your cleaning kit ready to go, full of a quality, non-toxic cleaner that’s 20% less than comparable brands.

Why Grove?

I find that since I started shopping for most of my green household products at Grove, I spend less and have less in my cleaning closet, kitchen, and bathroom. It’s so easy to only buy what I need and order it when we’re out.

If you’re wondering what you’d order at Grove, here are some of the items I regularly order and recommend wholeheartedly:

• Seventh Generation powdered dishwasher detergent – I find it easier to not over-use powder detergent (vs. liquid) and this is nice to our septic system – and is the only green dishwasher detergent I’ve found that WORKS.
• Seventh Generation Laundry Stain Remover – one of the BEST stain remover I’ve found, green or not.
• Seventh Generation dishwasher rinse aid – you do have another option from the standard rinse aid! I was happy to discover this.
• Peppermint Dr. Bronner’s castile liquid soap – I use Dr. Bronner’s (another great concentrate) to make our foaming hand and dish soap and the peppermint scent is my current favorite (it’s not just for Christmas!).

If, like me, you’re trying to reduce your impact and create a healthy home, I can’t recommend Grove enough.

Do you use Grove? What are your favorite products?

Disclosure: I received product and/or compensation for this post. As always, the opinions, thoughts, and projects are all mine and I will NEVER promote something I don’t love and think you will find helpful – promise! For more info, you can read my entire disclosure page here.