Method cleaning products are owned by SC Johnson, the company behind Windex and Raid. Here are 5 truly independent clean cleaning brands.
Household
Mrs. Meyer's is owned by SC Johnson (the Windex company) and uses synthetic fragrance. Here are 5 truly independent clean household brands.
Seventh Generation was acquired by Unilever for $700M in 2016. Here are 5 truly independent clean cleaning brands with no corporate parent.
Tide is made by Procter & Gamble and loaded with synthetic fragrances and optical brighteners. Here are 5 truly independent clean laundry detergent brands.
Yankee Candle uses paraffin wax and synthetic fragrance. Here are 5 truly independent clean candle brands using beeswax, coconut wax, and soy.
Most 'free and clear' detergents are still full of problematic chemicals. We break down what's actually in conventional laundry detergent, what to look for instead, and the best non-toxic laundry detergent brands in 2026.
Method built its reputation on plant-based cleaning with gorgeous design. Then SC Johnson — the company behind Windex, Raid, and Pledge — acquired it in 2017. We investigate whether Method still lives up to its 'people against dirty' promise.