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The Low-Tox Cleaning Closet

The Koala Eco kit — Australian plant-based cleaners, essential oil scents, no chemistry to hold your breath through.

A working index of the cleaners that have replaced the conventional ones in my house, room by room.

THE CLOSET
Koala Eco — Multi-Purpose Kitchen Cleaner
Surface
Koala Eco

Multi-Purpose Kitchen Cleaner

Plant-derived surfactants (coconut + corn) plus pure eucalyptus and lemon-myrtle essential oils — no synthetic fragrance, no quaternary ammonium compounds, no phosphates. Cuts grease on stovetops and benchtops as well as conventional sprays. Eucalyptus is genuinely antibacterial, not just scented.

I get everyone onto Koala Eco.
— What it does for you —
  • Plant-derived surfactants — no synthetic detergents
  • Real eucalyptus + lemon myrtle — antibacterial + scent in one
  • Cuts grease — performs like conventional, without the chemistry
Best forDaily kitchen
Format500 ml
UseDaily
Koala Eco — Essential Oil Laundry Wash — Rosalina
Laundry
Koala Eco

Essential Oil Laundry Wash — Rosalina

Concentrated plant-based laundry wash (1L washes ~33 loads) scented with rosalina essential oil — a softer cousin of tea tree. No synthetic fragrance, no optical brighteners, no SLS. Works in HE machines and cold cycles. Independently certified safe for septic systems.

I switched to Koala laundry and never went back. Smells like rosalina, washes like detergent.
— What it does for you —
  • 33 loads per liter — concentrated formula
  • Rosalina essential oil — softer than tea tree
  • HE-compatible + septic-safe
Best forDaily laundry
Format1 L
UsePer load
Koala Eco — Complete Cleaning Collection
Bundle
Koala Eco

Complete Cleaning Collection

The starter kit covering every cleaning surface: kitchen, bathroom, glass, floor, hand wash. Six products in the signature eucalyptus + lemon-myrtle scent system, packaged in recyclable aluminum or glass. About 30% cheaper than buying individually.

We switched the whole house over in one buy.
— What it does for you —
  • Covers every surface — kitchen, bath, glass, floor, hands
  • Cohesive eucalyptus + lemon-myrtle scent
  • ~30% better value than buying individually
Best forThe full switch
FormatBundle
UseAs needed
Koala Eco — Spring Cleaning Collection
Bundle
Koala Eco

Spring Cleaning Collection

Seasonal version of the complete kit with the spring scent of lemon myrtle + lime caviar layered over the baseline eucalyptus. Limited annual run. Same plant-surfactant formulations, swapped essential-oil pairing — the kit to reach for during a thorough seasonal reset.

I pull this out for the annual spring overhaul.
— What it does for you —
  • Limited annual release — seasonal scent system
  • Full-house coverage — kitchen, bath, glass, floor, hands
  • Recyclable aluminum bottles
Best forSeasonal reset
FormatBundle
UseSeasonal
Koala Eco — Rosalina & Peppermint Hand Wash
Hands
Koala Eco

Rosalina & Peppermint Hand Wash

Foaming plant-surfactant hand wash with rosalina (Melaleuca ericifolia, antibacterial) and peppermint essential oils. Foaming dispenser uses ~30% less product per wash than pump-based liquid soap. Aluminum bottle, refillable.

Hand soap I'd actually leave out for guests.
— What it does for you —
  • Rosalina (antibacterial) + peppermint essential oils
  • Foaming dispenser — uses ~30% less per wash
  • Refillable aluminum — no plastic in the system
Best forKitchen & bath sink
Format500 ml
UseDaily
Koala Eco — Multi-Purpose Bathroom Cleaner
Bathroom
Koala Eco

Multi-Purpose Bathroom Cleaner

Eucalyptus essential oil + plant surfactants formulated for soap scum and mineral deposits in showers, tiles, and sinks. No bleach, no chlorinated solvents, no synthetic fragrance — meaning you don't have to ventilate the room or wear gloves during use. Eucalyptus is naturally antibacterial.

I clean the bathroom without ventilating now. Real shift in my Sunday.
— What it does for you —
  • Cuts soap scum + mineral deposits — eucalyptus + plant surfactants
  • No bleach or chlorinated solvents — no fume exposure
  • Antibacterial via eucalyptus oil — not just scented
Best forWeekly bathroom
Format500 ml
UseAs needed
Koala Eco — Glass Cleaner
Glass
Koala Eco

Glass Cleaner

Plant-surfactant glass cleaner with peppermint essential oil — no ammonia (which is why conventional glass cleaner stings the eyes). Works streak-free on first pass on windows, mirrors, glass cooktops, and stainless. Spray and wipe with microfiber.

I use this on every mirror in the house. I can actually breathe in the room.
— What it does for you —
  • Ammonia-free — no eye sting, no chemical scent
  • Streak-free on first pass — windows, mirrors, glass
  • Peppermint essential oil — clean, real scent
Best forMirrors & glass
Format500 ml
UseAs needed
Koala Eco — Stainless Cleaner
Surface
Koala Eco

Stainless Cleaner

Plant-oil based stainless steel cleaner formulated for the streak and fingerprint problem ranges, refrigerators, and sinks present. Peppermint essential oil for scent, no synthetic silicones, no oily residue. Used with microfiber — a small amount goes far.

I keep one under each sink. Fingerprints — gone.
— What it does for you —
  • Cuts fingerprints + water spots — formulated specifically for stainless
  • Peppermint scent — clean, real
  • No silicone residue — won't build up on the surface
Best forAppliances
Format500 ml
UseAs needed
Koala Eco — Laundry Stain Spray
Laundry
Koala Eco

Laundry Stain Spray

Plant-enzyme pre-treatment spray — proteases, lipases, and amylases that break down protein, fat, and starch stains respectively. Sprayed on the stain 5–15 minutes before the wash. No bleach, no synthetic fragrance. Eucalyptus essential oil for scent.

This works! Use it with the Oxygenated Bleach and your whites will have a new burst of life.
— What it does for you —
  • Enzyme-based — targets protein, fat, and starch stains
  • Pre-treatment protocol — 5–15 minutes before wash
  • Eucalyptus essential oil — no synthetic fragrance
Best forStain pre-treatment
Format500 ml
UseAs needed
Koala Eco — Unscented Oxygenated Bleach
Bleach
Koala Eco

Unscented Oxygenated Bleach

Sodium percarbonate — oxygen-based whitener that releases hydrogen peroxide and soda ash in water. Chlorine-free, color-safe (won't bleach colored fabric), unscented (so pairs with any detergent). 1kg lasts ~50 loads as a wash booster. Septic-safe.

I switched my whites to this and they're brighter. No chlorine fume.
— What it does for you —
  • Oxygen-based — chlorine-free whitening
  • Color-safe — won't strip colored fabrics
  • Septic-safe — biodegrades to water and oxygen
Best forWhitening laundry
Format1 kg
UsePer load
Koala Eco — Complete Collection + Refills (AUS)
Refills
Koala Eco

Complete Collection + Refills (AUS)

The full kit plus 5L refill bottles of each cleaner — meaningful packaging reduction once you're past the trial phase. Australian fulfillment, faster shipping for AUS/NZ customers. Refill bottles last ~4x a single 500ml bottle.

When we're past evaluating — this is the commitment-level kit.
— What it does for you —
  • Full kit + 5L refills — covers ~6 months
  • ~75% packaging reduction vs. individual bottles
  • Australian fulfillment — fast AUS/NZ shipping
Best forThe committed switch
FormatBundle + refills
UseOngoing
Koala Eco — Complete Collection + Refills (US)
Refills
Koala Eco

Complete Collection + Refills (US)

U.S.-stocked version of the full kit plus 5L refills. Same formulations, same packaging reduction, faster shipping for North American customers. The commitment-level purchase for the household that's done evaluating alternatives.

I refill from this kit every six months. The commitment-level buy.
— What it does for you —
  • Full kit + 5L refills — ~6 months of household supply
  • U.S.-warehoused — 3–5 day domestic shipping
  • ~75% packaging reduction vs. individual bottles
Best forU.S. shoppers
FormatBundle + refills
UseOngoing
Koala Eco — Natural Hand & Body Lotion
Body
Koala Eco

Natural Hand & Body Lotion

Plant-oil based hand and body lotion — sunflower, jojoba, and shea — scented with eucalyptus and rosemary essential oils. No synthetic fragrance, no parabens, no silicones. Pairs with the Koala hand wash in the eucalyptus scent system; the matching lotion that closes the counter setup.

The matching lotion my hand wash deserves.
— What it does for you —
  • Sunflower + jojoba + shea — real plant emollients
  • Eucalyptus + rosemary essential oils
  • Pairs with the Koala hand wash
Best forDaily moisturizing
Format500 ml
UseDaily
Koala Eco — Hand & Surface Sanitizer Spray
Sanitizer
Koala Eco

Hand & Surface Sanitizer Spray

70% ethanol-based sanitizer with rosalina and peppermint essential oils — meets the WHO concentration threshold for bacteria/virus kill, without the harsh medical-alcohol scent. 125ml travel size. Sprays on hands or directly onto surfaces; evaporates clean.

Lives in my bag. I'm so glad I stopped using the medical-alcohol version.
— What it does for you —
  • 70% ethanol — meets WHO threshold
  • Rosalina + peppermint — softer scent than medical alcohol
  • 125ml travel size — pocket-portable
Best forOn-the-go
Format125 ml
UseAs needed
Koala Eco — Terra Verda Gift Collection
Bundle
Koala Eco

Terra Verda Gift Collection

Gift-boxed version of the Koala hand wash + body lotion duo in the Rosalina + Peppermint scent — packaged with a card and ribbon for direct gifting. The clean low-tox housewarming gift; arrives ready to give.

The housewarming I bring to every friend's new place.
— What it does for you —
  • Gift-ready packaging — boxed, ribboned, carded
  • Hand wash + body lotion pairing
  • Rosalina + peppermint scent system
Best forGifting
FormatGift set
UseGift

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