Our Final Verdict
We give Truly Free products an overall rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Effectiveness: 4.9/5
Variety: 5/5
Ingredients: 5/5
Value: 4.8/5
As a pet owner, you’ve probably tried masking the smell of your furry friend and their messes at least once. And if you’re like me, you might’ve failed to do so with the cleaning products you had on hand. As much as you love your pet, their odors and messes can overtake your living space, especially without the right cleaning supplies. Even if your products are effective, so many solutions are made with chemicals that can wreak havoc on you and your pet’s health. That’s why Truly Free created their own line of family-friendly cleaning options.
Truly Free is an eco-friendly brand known for their non-toxic and reusable cleaning products. They were the first company in the cleaning industry to introduce refillable and sustainable packaging, and have since revolutionized home cleaning solutions with their reusable bottles and chemical-free formulas.
I recently tried out several of Truly Free’s household sprays and cleaning accessories. Living with a four-legged family member, I’m always cleaning something, so my dog, Micah, really put these products to the test. Keep reading to find out how effective they were and how well they held up against strong smells and tough stains.
At a Glance: What We Received
About Truly Free
What is Truly Free?
Truly Free is an all-natural cleaning product company based in Williamsburg, Michigan. They’ve been around since 2015 and specialize in making safe and effective non-toxic cleaning products, like laundry soap, floor cleaner, and stain remover. The idea for the company started when CEO and founder, Stephen Enzell, noticed a serious rash on his son. He did everything he could to fix it, but doctors couldn’t find a cause and medications weren’t the answer.
It wasn’t until a family friend asked what laundry detergent he was using that the culprit was found. Ingredients in the detergent were making his son sick. From there, Enzell founded Truly Free with the mission to free homes from harmful chemicals through innovative, non-toxic cleaning products.
Who Are Truly Free’s Products Best Suited For?
Anyone can benefit from using natural cleaning supplies. However, Truly Free markets their products as being family-safe and ideal for households with babies, kids, and pets (basically anyone with a human child or fur baby).
Many pet owners choose Truly Free because of their pet-friendly ingredients. Since Truly Free doesn’t use chemicals in their formulas, you can feel good about removing carpet stains and cleaning the floors without risking your pet’s health.
Overview
Truly Free makes living a non-toxic lifestyle a lot easier. They streamline the process so it’s convenient for you to order products, fill bottles, and receive refills. All of their solutions are pet-friendly too, so you never have to worry about whether the ingredients are harming your pet.
How it Works
There are two ways you can order from Truly Free: a one-time purchase or a subscription-based membership. While one-time purchases are great to start out, you get the most bang for your buck by signing up for the membership.
With the membership, you can build a custom box of products based on your lifestyle and get access to exclusive savings (the bigger your box, the more you save). Once you place your order, the supplies will be delivered straight to your door. You can manage auto-ship settings in your account, adjust your order as needed, and pause, skip, or cancel your subscription anytime.
A few additional membership perks include:
Free shipping
Free products (as many as two per order)
Up to 40% off
Best of all, signing up is free! There isn’t a membership fee to enroll and you’re not locked into any commitments or contracts.
What to Expect
When your box arrives, each product will come with a packet of liquid solution and a matching container. Since the containers are reusable and refillable, you’ll only receive a bottle the first time you order a product. After that, you just need to order refill packets.
The solutions are easy to mix. Simply fill the bottle with warm water to the fill line and add the matching liquid. After giving it a good shake, you’re all set. You can also find instructions for mixing the solutions on the back of the refill packets.
Ingredients
Truly Free uses the power of nature to tackle messes and provide you with a cleaner and safer home. Their products are only made with natural ingredients and each ingredient has been rated by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) for safety. You can find a list of each ingredient, its description, function, and rating on Truly Free’s website.
Because their products are made without toxic substances, like fragrances, dyes, and chemicals, they’re safe for everyone in the family, including your furry family members.
Products
Whether you’re cleaning cat food off the floor or dog slobber off your bed, Truly Free has a solution for all of your cleaning needs. With several lines of products, they offer everything from bathroom cleaners and dish soap to furniture polish and laundry totes.
When you browse their website, you can shop from the following categories:
Laundry
Bathroom
Kitchen
Whole Home
Gift Sets
Bottles & Replacement Items
Impact
Truly Free’s environmental footprint might be small but their impact is huge. Along with revolutionizing the cleaning industry, they’re also involved in several philanthropic initiatives that help people across the globe.
By supporting Truly Free’s mission you’re helping:
Free homes from toxic chemicals
Provide children in orphanages with food, water, clothing, and education
Bring non-toxic cleaning products to cancer patients
Support deaf villages in Jamaica
Rescue people from sex trafficking
Prevent single-use plastics from being created
Truly Free Product Reviews
1. Everyday Cleaner
If there’s one product every pet owner needs, it’s the Everyday Cleaner. As one of Truly Free’s most versatile products, this multi-purpose spray can be used on just about any hard surface you see, including stainless steel, toys, chairs, countertops, plastic, vinyl, and so much more. As long as the surface is sealed, it’s okay to spray it down.
It’s only made with seven ingredients and received an A rating on the EWG, which is the highest score a product can get. Since it’s made without harmful chemicals, you don’t have to worry about your pet licking anything you clean or be concerned if your furry friend gets the solution on their paws.
I’ve used the Everyday Cleaner frequently to clean up small spills and big messes and it’s worked great. I primarily use it in the kitchen to clean the countertops, but I’ve also used it on other surfaces, like door knobs, tabletops, and cabinets.
Can be used on hundreds of hard surfaces
Safe for sensitive skin
Unscented
Pet-safe ingredients
Plant-based
Cap can be difficult to screw on
2. Floor Cleaner
Your floors take a beating, especially if you have a four-legged friend running around. Luckily, Truly Free’s Floor Cleaner has seen it all. It tackles tough messes by breaking down residue, like dirt, food, and grease, and it does so without using harsh chemicals.
Instead of containing toxins, like chlorine and sulfates, it’s made with a powerful plant-based formula that’s highly effective at removing grime without leaving residue or streaks. It’s 100% pet-safe too, which means you can clean your floors without causing harm to your furry friend.
I love that the cleaner is safe for pets. Micah frequently lays on the floor and occasionally eats food off the floor, so it gives me peace of mind that he’s not being exposed to chemicals whenever I use the cleaner.
Naturally breaks down dirt and grime
Two cap options
Safe for kids and pets
Streak-free
Light citrus scent
3. Odor & Stain Eliminator
The Odor & Stain Eliminator lives up to its name by neutralizing strong odors and eliminating tough stains. Odors and stains are made of organic matter, so when you spray the solution, beneficial bacteria break down the matter at a molecular level, leaving your space fresh and clean.
You can use the spray on a variety of fabrics, like carpets, couches, curtains, gym bags, and pet beds (pretty much any fabric with a stain or an unpleasant smell). After spraying an area, wipe it down or let it dry naturally. Rinsing isn’t necessary and a little bit goes a long way.
Micah has a fabric car cover that gets a lot of use, so it doesn’t take long for it to acquire a lingering “wet dog” smell. After a few sprays of the Odor & Stain Eliminator, the cover no longer smells and the car feels cleaner.
Neutralizes odors
Can be used as pre-treatment for laundry
Powerful stain eliminator
Unscented
Several applications may be necessary
4. Space Freshener
Much like the Odor & Stain Eliminator, the Space Freshener is a must-have for pet parents. It keeps your living space smelling clean and can be sprayed into the air or directly onto fabrics and surfaces. Unlike traditional sprays and plugins that use artificial fragrances, the Space Freshener is only made with naturally derived ingredients and is scented with pure essential oils.
The scent of the formula is Sweet Orange and Rose Bouquet, and it smells exactly how it sounds with a strong citrus base and floral undertones. While the scent is strong, it isn’t pungent or overpowering.
A few places you can use the freshener are bathrooms, bedrooms, furniture, and cars. After deodorizing Micah’s car cover with the Odor & Stain Eliminator, I sprayed the Space Freshener in the car and it worked wonders at freshening the air.
Can be used in rooms and on fabrics/surfaces
Citrus and floral aroma
Not overpowering
Free from synthetic fragrances
5. Aloe Hand Soap
The Aloe Hand Soap is one of four items in Truly Free’s Family Spaces line. It’s an unscented, non-toxic hand soap containing a specially engineered Aloe Vera formula that’s 10x concentrated. This means it has all the cleansing benefits of traditional hand soap and feels incredibly soft.
As a natural healer and moisturizer, aloe isn’t irritating and doesn’t dry out your hands. Instead, it leaves them healthier and more hydrated after you wash them. So, the more you wash your hands, the softer they get. Since the formula is gentle, it can be used risk-free on babies, kids, and those with sensitive skin.
I love the foamy texture of the soap. I put it next to my kitchen sink, but you could also put it in the bathroom or laundry room.
Gentle on skin
No harsh drying effects
Suitable for hands, fingers, and toes
Promotes softness
No risk of irritation
6. Enzyme Stain Remover
If you’re looking for a cleaning product that isn’t a typical spray bottle solution, this is it. The Enzyme Stain Remover is a safe and effective way to get rid of stains. It’s a powder-like consistency that works by using a natural blend of water-activated enzymes (amylase, lipase, mannanase, and protease) to break down residue on clothes and fabrics.
There are a few ways to use it. You can either sprinkle it directly in the wash or make a paste to spot treat stains. The paste is made with water and only takes a couple of seconds to mix. You don’t have to worry about getting the enzymes on your hands either since the powder is non-toxic and safe for sensitive skin.
I like putting the enzymes directly in the wash, but the paste works well too. I also like that one bag lasts for multiple loads.
Versatile application
One bag lasts for up to 45 loads
Chemical-free
Effective stain remover
7. Reusable Cleaning Cloths
The Cleaning Cloths are the perfect cleaning accessory. They can be used on their own or with any of Truly Free’s Spray Cleaning Products. Two cloths come in each package and one cloth can replace up to 1,200 sheets of paper towels.
Compared to other cloths, these are super absorbent. They’re made with 100% viscose and each one can hold up to 15x its weight in liquid. While they only come in one size (14” x 10”), the material is sturdy enough to handle large messes.
Being eco-friendly and sustainable, the Cleaning Cloths are a great alternative to paper towels. They don’t contain any plastics and can be used anywhere you need them. A few popular places to use them are the kitchen, bathroom, garage, and car. I use them the most in the kitchen and bathroom, but I’d love to get a few more for the car.
Washable
Durable
Thick material
Absorbent
Multiple colors available
Our Experience with Truly Free Cleaning Products
Like any four-legged companion, my dog, Micah, makes quite a few messes. I’ve used several non-toxic cleaning products over the years, but only recently learned about Truly Free. After hearing about the brand, I was excited to try them out.
I received a bundle of seven products, and they’re all perfect for pet owners. While I loved every item in the bundle, two products I use daily are the Cleaning Cloths and the Everyday Cleaner.
The Cleaning Cloths are some of the thickest cloths I’ve used. They have a sturdy, felt-like texture and are incredibly absorbent. I love using them with the Everyday Cleaner and they’re also great to dust with. Between the bright colors and absorbent material, these have become a staple in my cleaning cabinet.
The Everyday Cleaner is another product I use every day. As a multi-purpose spray, it’s my go-to cleaner for hard surfaces. I mostly use it in the kitchen to clean the counter and Micah’s raised food stand, but I also use it to wipe down tables and cabinets.
While the Everyday Cleaner can be used on the floor, the Floor Cleaner is specifically designed to break down anything your floor collects, like food, grease, and dirt. I have vinyl floors in my house and this has been a great product to use anywhere it’s needed.
One of my favorite products is the Aloe Hand Soap. It can be hard to find quality hand soap with clean ingredients and this one blew me away with how soft and moisturizing it is. The soap is foamy and unscented and leaves your hands feeling hydrated. I live in a dry climate, so the moisturizing properties of this soap are heavenly.
The next few products I ended up using together. Micah has a sensitive stomach and will occasionally throw up. When this happens in the middle of the night, the mess often ends up on his plushy bed. To remedy the stain and smell, I grabbed the Odor & Stain Eliminator, Enzyme Stain Remover, and Space Freshener. All I can say is this is a powerful trifecta when it comes to cleaning tough stains and strong odors.
I started by treating the bed with the Odor & Stain Eliminator and let it sit for a few minutes while I sprayed the room with the Space Freshener. I found the Space Freshener to be a bit strong, but it did a fantastic job of freshening the sour-smelling air.
Since this was a harsher stain, I treated it a few times before adding the Enzyme Stain Remover. For the enzymes, I made a paste and generously spread it onto the affected area. After tossing the bed in the wash, it came out perfect.
Out of all the products, the Enzyme Stain Remover is something I didn’t know I needed. While it’s not a product I’d normally think to get, after using it a few times, I’d not only buy it again but highly recommend getting it.
Conclusion
Truly Free offers dozens of cleaning essentials that are great for everyday spills and hard-to-clean messes. They only use natural ingredients in their formulas and are committed to helping the planet with their sustainable packaging and reusable bottles.
After testing out a few of their products, I would highly recommend them to pet parents looking for a non-toxic cleaning solution. I use the Everyday Cleaner and Cleaning Cloths daily and love having the other products on hand for unpredictable odors, stains, and messes. As a pet parent, you can never have too many cleaning products, and with Truly Free, you don’t have to sacrifice health and safety to have a clean home.
