Koala Eco
Koala Eco - Natural Peppermint - Glass Cleaner
- Refillable
- Vegan
- Cruelty Free
Peppermint Glass Cleaner for a smear-free shine
Cuts through film and polishes windows, mirrors and glass doors to a streak-free finish, then discourages dust from resettling. No ammonia, so no headache and no watering eyes, and the alcohol that does the fast-drying work is sugar-derived rather than petrochemical. Koala Eco also describe the peppermint as an insect repellent, which is a useful side effect on a summer window.
Key Features
- Streak-free and smear-free on glass and mirrors.
- Sugar-based biodegradable alcohol, not isopropyl or ammonia.
- Australian peppermint essential oil, no synthetic fragrance.
- Koala Eco describe it as a natural disinfectant, and the peppermint as an insect repellent.
- Toxic Free certified.
- 500ml, or a 1L refill. 100% post-consumer recycled bottle.
Pure Standard
- Sugar-based alcohol rather than isopropyl. Glass cleaners need a fast-evaporating solvent so they do not streak, and the default is isopropyl alcohol or ammonia, both petrochemical and both responsible for the smell that clears a room. This uses a biodegradable alcohol fermented from sugar. Same result, different chemistry.
- Six ingredients, and you can pronounce all of them. Water, sugar alcohol, peppermint oil, a biodegradable solubiliser, citric acid and sodium benzoate. That is a short list for a product that has to dry without leaving anything behind.
- Toxic Free certified, one of several certification marks Koala Eco carry alongside 1% for the Planet and no animal testing.
- The peppermint is not just scent. Koala Eco position it as a natural antiseptic and insect deterrent, which is a reasonable thing to want on the inside of a window in February.
- Where we would like more. Koala Eco name the solubiliser only by function, not by compound, so this is a step behind their laundry and hand wash products which publish a fully itemised list. They also do not state a country of manufacture for this one.
Overall score:
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Low-Tox & Material Safety | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4.5/5) |
| Sustainability | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4.5/5) |
| Manufacturing Transparency | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5) |
| Packaging | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) |
How to Use
- Spray lightly onto the surface. Over-spraying is the usual cause of streaks.
- Wipe with a clean, lint-free cloth.
- Avoid working in direct sun on a hot window, which dries the spray before you can wipe it.
- Patch test first if you are unsure of a surface.
- Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and do not swallow.
Product Details
Ingredients
Aqua (purified water), alcohol (sugar-based, biodegradable), mentha piperita (peppermint essential oil), biodegradable solubiliser, citric acid (pH adjuster), sodium benzoate (preservative).
Fragrance
A cool, invigorating peppermint from pure Australian essential oil. No synthetic fragrance.
Specifications
- Sizes: 500ml bottle, or 1L refill.
- Ammonia free. Toxic Free certified.
- For windows, glass doors, mirrors and glass surfaces.
- Packaging: 100% post-consumer recycled, recyclable and refillable bottle.
Our Take
Streak-free glass without the ammonia headache or the watering eyes. The alcohol that makes it dry fast is fermented from sugar rather than pumped from a refinery, the peppermint is crisp, and it roams the whole house from mirrors to windows. The blue chemical spray is, at last, dismissed.
Purely Organic
Good to know
Frequently asked
Will it leave streaks?
Not if you spray lightly. Over-spraying is the usual culprit. Wipe with a clean, lint-free cloth, and avoid doing a hot window in direct sun, which dries the spray before you can wipe it.
Does it contain ammonia or isopropyl alcohol?
Neither. The fast-drying alcohol in it is sugar-based and biodegradable, not petrochemical, which is why there is no ammonia smell.
What is in it?
Six things: purified water, sugar-based biodegradable alcohol, peppermint essential oil, a biodegradable solubiliser, citric acid as a pH adjuster and sodium benzoate as a preservative. Koala Eco name the solubiliser by function rather than by compound.
Is it certified?
It carries Toxic Free certification, one of several marks Koala Eco hold alongside 1% for the Planet and no animal testing.
Does the peppermint do anything besides smell good?
Koala Eco describe it as a natural antiseptic and an insect repellent, which is a useful side effect on a summer window.
Can I refill the bottle?
Yes. There is a 1L refill for the 500ml bottle, which is itself 100% post-consumer recycled plastic.
