BLUELAND REVIEW // Zero Waste Cleaning Products (you can buy)

[@StrollingThroughLife]

UPDATE: The bathroom cleaner bottle split in half (where the fill line is). I noticed a tiny leak from the start, but I just thought it was in my head because these are "forever" bottles. Unfortunately, the bottle didn't last long. The good news is that their customer service is great and they are sending me a new bottle. The bad news is that I have to recycle this cracked bottle (and as you now, not a lot of plastic ends up getting recycled). I always want to be transparent about my experiences with products and brands. So, would I recommend Blueland still? Yes. But, if you already have cleaning bottles, I'd maybe just use those. When I first saw the bottles, I worried about the fill line on the bottle because it does look like they put two pieces together... (and eventually it could potentially leak)? I just wanted to give you the heads up before making your decisions! 😊 Have you tried Blueland??? What do you think of the compostable packaging that the tablets are in?

[@sarahn2541]

I really liked your review, thank you. Now that you've had the products for another month, would you still recommend them? I'm debating on whether to purchase the starter kit, as I'm trying to go zero waste as much as possible.

[@StrollingThroughLife]

Sarah N Thanks so much! Yes, I do still recommend them. I think they are perfect for people just getting into zero waste or trying to make eco-conscious purchases. If you are still going through current cleaners, keep those bottles! I would just use those (because of my experience with the broken bottle I mentioned above). If you don’t have any, then it’s no biggie. But overall, I really like them and I think it makes reducing waste a lot easier! Hope that helps! 😊

[@mmoon8499]

I'm pretty sure your bottles are cracking because you're screwing the lids on while the tablets are still fizzing, as evidenced in the video. There's no place for the escaping air to go, thus, cracked bottles. I've been using Blueland for about a month -- love it -- and the bottles have not cracked. Try letting the tablets finish fizzing and then put the lids on.

[@erickahope9864]

Strolling Through Life I honestly wish the bottles were glass, I don’t understand how you would sell sustainable products in plastic containers.

[@ninachrone]

@@erickahope9864 I read their response a while ago that said they started with glass and the people testing didn't like that they were glass because carrying it around cleaning, it was more likely to be dropped out broken. They left the hand soap glass because you don't tend to move that one as much.

[@amyshanahan8534]

I just got my starter set and hand soap a few weeks ago and I’m loving it so much! I don’t love the scent of the bathroom spray (smelled very minty to me), but it does the job. I really like the multipurpose cleaner and the lemon scent. I’ve been using it mostly in my kitchen, including on my sealed butcher block counters and I love it! I also really like the hand soap and I think they’re a great company! I’m much happier with these products than with my vinegar cleaner. I haven’t used the glass cleaner yet because I still have some windex; but I’ve heard from the company that if you have streaking you need to use less product.

[@StrollingThroughLife]

Amy Shanahan Oh, awesome! That’s great that you like them so far! That’s good to know that the multipurpose spray works on your butcher block countertops. I just realized that it says it works on wood! So, I’ll have to try it out on some of my wood pieces. I will definitely keep that in mind if my windows get streaky! Thanks for the tip! And thanks for watching!! 😊

[@dmaxwell10686]

Something to keep in mind their products to not sanitize them. That’s one down side to their products.

[@kaygee9516]

I almost bought them until you said the bottles are plastic. I'd definitely buy it if they were glass. I think I'm going to try cleancult products

[@StrollingThroughLife]

I totally understand. Unfortunately, I had one of their bottles crack as well. Cleancult is great! I’d love to hear what you think of them!

[@AaronMerritt87]

I just got my suite package and was all excited, opened it up, PLASTIC EVERYWHERE... super unhappy as well. Why would they do this. I think im going to ask for a refund and now looking into www.cleancult.com/ at first glance they have glass bottles and compostable refills. At first glance the refills look to be about double the cost though since they come as fully mixed instead of in tab/concentrate form.

[@poopyrose8180]

I'm planning to get my own glass spray bottles from Earth Hero and only buy the refills

[@StrollingThroughLife]

@@AaronMerritt87 I LOVE Cleancult! They’re a great option!

[@StrollingThroughLife]

@@poopyrose8180 That’s a great idea!

[@christinefung6313]

Even after reading that you had problems with the bottle breaking, I decided to give it a try since they look great and I liked the idea. But I've had 2 bottles (they sent a replacement after the first one cracked) develop large cracks starting at the fill line and leak cleaner all over my shelves causing the wood to warp. :(

[@StrollingThroughLife]

Christine Fung Oh no! That’s such a bummer! It’s honestly really frustrating that this is happening to so many of their bottles. You think you’ll be creating less waste and you end up creating more. I wish they would redesign their bottles so this doesn’t continue to happen!

[@yenfr5306]

I'm not a diy person so this brand really interested me. I'm not against chemicals either because not all chemicals are bad. I am into zero waste so I will be buying this kit and I'm hoping the bottles will not be an issue for me. I have heard from many people that one of the main issue is the bottles cracking and the mirror cleaner being streaky. I hope this works well for me 😄. I'm slowly replacing my items with zero waste/ eco friendly versions.

[@StrollingThroughLife]

Yan Sfor Awesome! They make it really easy to reduce your waste. I hope the bottles don’t crack for you!! Let me know what you think when you use it. And that’s great that you’re slowly replacing items with more eco options!! Congrats on the new journey! 😊

[@RockyLuvsJonghyun]

Use microfiber towels then it won’t streak on glass. I use regular rags for the other cleaners. The only one I can’t stand is the bathroom cleaner because I’m used to seeing suds when cleaning my bathroom. I feel like it isn’t cleaning as well as it should/ could.

[@Iceechibi]

rockyraquel seconded on the microfiber towels for the glass. It works much better and not streaky like traditional rags.

[@briannagarcia7501]

Guess you could always just buy any res usable spray bottle then buy the refills

[@bubble24xox]

Brianna Garcia yeah but the point of Blueland is that the refills are zero waste and good for the environment, if you buy refills for other cleaners they still come in plastic that won’t be recycled. The tablets are small and come in recyclable/compostable material

[@StrollingThroughLife]

Brianna Garcia Yes, you can use whatever bottles you want/ have. They tablets are made for the Blueland bottles, which hold 20oz. So keep that in mind!

[@StrollingThroughLife]

Myranda Rodriguez I think Brianna meant that you can buy Blueland’s refills but use bottles not from Blueland. 😊👍 The tablets’ compostable packaging is great!!

[@SuperBrianGames1]

Thanks for the review. I’m looking into ordering a kit for myself. They also make great gift.

[@StrollingThroughLife]

Of course! Oh awesome! I’d love to know what you think of it!

[@stephaniekonkoff3999]

I have been using Blueland for a few years. I agree with everyone about the poor quality of the bottles. However their custom service is great and they sent me a new bottle and I sent them back the broken one in the same packaging for them to recycle. The glass cleaner is a little streaky and they said to add more water to the mixture and it works a little better. I LOVE the other cleaners and the laundry detergent and softener. Going to try the dish tablets next. :)

[@carolskinner7411]

You might want to add an essential oil in a scent you like. Same thing for vinegar. Like your videos. Thanks😀

[@StrollingThroughLife]

Great idea! Thanks for watching!

[@Mike1614b]

I already reuse spray bottles with product refills. many reviewers if this product report their fancy bottles split and leak. you can buy generic spray bottles at wallyworld for $1. this is a gimmick, and that shark dude sucks. I'll pass

[@StrollingThroughLife]

Mike1614b I think using previous cleaning sprays is a great option. I do like their tablet cleaners much more than their bottles.

[@JenniferDavis]

Question: Why are you using the same cloth to clean with each cleaner???… because that’s just going to have residual residue from the other cleaners on it. And if it is a different cloth, you should have clarified that for the video. I’m glad you spoke about the scents. I was wondering about that. The bottles do look pretty though compared to some out there.

[@StrollingThroughLife]

Thanks for the feedback! I'll keep that in mind for the future. Thanks for watching! 😊

[@KB-ze1lg]

I tried these, my bottles leaked from the start and window cleaner was ok .the other cleaners did not work well, especially in the kitchen for food splatters or the stove. Wish they were better; like to reduce waste but won’t buy again. Very disappointed

[@StrollingThroughLife]

You should check out my Blueland vs Cleancult video. I had a bottle crack on me. The bottles aren’t great at all. I definitely think Cleancult products are higher quality.

[@gianninal5455]

What concerns me is the use of tap water (over distilled water) and what could grow [microscopically] within the solution over time unless you're using the whole bottle in a week.

[@StrollingThroughLife]

Giannina Alarcon I totally understand. I’m pretty sure they put something in the tablet so, when it’s mixed with water, that doesn’t happen. You could always email Blueland! 👍

[@LiveLaughLove11417]

Giannina Alarcon this was a concern of mine too! will probably contact the company to ask

[@StrollingThroughLife]

Elena M Let me know what they say! 😊

[@aL8745]

I know this comment thread is kind of old and you may have already got the answer you were looking for. I've been looking into this product and they have a number of pending patents associated with the tablets. One of them is the inclusion of a preservative method that discourages bacteria growth due to the variability of tap water around the country. As for the video reviewer that mentioned a more artificial cleaning smell, this is because essential oils and fragrances come in traditionally liquid form and would be hard to compact into tablets and dry. They bind the smell into silica which releases the fragrance when introduced to water. Edit: I was listening along while typing. One of the concerns with reusing bottles from other products is breakdown leaching chemicals over time. Please make sure reused containers are certified against any potential leached chemicals.

[@gianninal5455]

@@aL8745 great info, thanks!

[@triplet3mom]

My bottle broke right away as well. The pods for multi surface, bathroom and glass cleaner all turned a disgusting color and were not usable. The soap pods are find but the cleaning products were awful. Also, the dishwasher tablets arrived with most broken. The dish soap is great. No complaints. I want to love Blueland but they need to improve their products.

[@ChristinaManzo3]

I already have bottles designated to my cleaners...I wonder if I could just buy the refills and use my plastic bottles so I don’t have to throw them out to use the acrylic ones 🤔🤔

[@StrollingThroughLife]

Christina Manzo Yes! That will definitely work! Just buy the refills and fill up the bottles you already have. 😊

[@laura_in_arizona]

@@StrollingThroughLife How much water do you put in the bottles? I am going to use my own bottles.

[@StrollingThroughLife]

Laura In Arizona I’d say to fill them up with maybe an inch or half an inch to spare. It also depends on the size of your bottles. Most cleaning bottles are a little smaller than the Blueland ones. In that case, it’ll be a little more concentrated, but it still works. Hope that helps!

[@mariachristina97]

I agree that the spray bottles themselves are really cute and they look durable. I don't mind don't mind the smell of vinegar myself and I think it works pretty great. I know that other people in my home don't like it and like using a "real" cleaning product. They would probably prefer something like this. I don't think vinegar is good for granite or wood either so a range like this is great for people who have granite countertops and wood floors.

[@StrollingThroughLife]

Maria Vinegar definitely gets the job done for most things. But it is nice to have something for countertops! I’ve just used Dr. Bronner’s soap for countertops. Thanks for watching! 😊

[@sgtigereye]

Is it made with essential oils? I wonder because apparently you are supposed to store items with essential oils in glass containers because the oils erode the plastic over time.

[@StrollingThroughLife]

I believe they use fragrance and not essential oils. :)

[@tammypaulmiller1189]

Begging Blueland to ship to Canada!! We Canadians was to save the planet too!!

[@StrollingThroughLife]

Tammy & Paul Miller Hope you can get it soon!

[@sookie1357]

I just emailed them about shipping to the UK

[@StrollingThroughLife]

sookie1357 Great!

[@monicarubio3818]

How do you know it ACTUALLY cleans? Love the tablets.

[@ziggiedean39402]

Usually the way I know something cleans is if it breaks down grime and grease well if that makes sense. I tend to just use Pine-Sol or the Ajax dilute-able cleaner and then finish with thick bleach to disinfect, or if my counters aren’t too bad and greasy I’ll just sweep loose crumbs and debris on the floor (vacuum right after), and just use thick bleach

[@monicarubio3818]

Ok, bought a couple of sets... but like many, I reuse my bottles; however, I love the idea of trying to save plastic bottles... so I reuse my old ones but bought a couple of more tablets to have more bottles... so, how can you test the quality of cleaning? I think this is a great gift for new couples, new homes... just little side gifts for younger and people who you know that are environmentally conscientious.

[@SamDNVS]

Honestly, how do you get your vinegar and ingredients to make your own soap? Don't you buy that in big plastic bottles? Unless you have a refill grocery store near you, it's not really much better volume-wise. So these small tablets in paper seem better. I also wonder about there process for making them though. How much waste and plastic use goes into manufacturing? I really have no concept. I wish there was an easy answer, but Blueland seems like a decent option.

[@StrollingThroughLife]

Samantha I’m lucky enough to have a refill shop nearby. So, I can refill soap and vinegar bottles. I think if you don’t have access to a refill shop, the tablets are a good option. I wish there was an easy answer, too! It’s not perfect, but it’s better than most. 😊 Thanks for watching!!

[@reissval]

Do you know if you can just buy the tablets if you have bottles already?

[@StrollingThroughLife]

Yes, you can buy the tablets without the bottles! 😊

[@jillian8848]

Hiya! I just stumbled upon your review! I saw another video on how to make the change to zero waste and Im debating on buying the start up kit first to try everything out or to buy the tablets and use bottles that I have now. I am using my sisters account at the moment to comment, but I am studying to be a chemist and have taken notice of the amount of materials that we use ourselves on the day to day. My department is small and my class is even smaller, so I could not imagine how much we use as an industry combined and scientists are the ones who are telling us to conserve! (still conserve, always.) As anyone in todays world, we need some things to manage but excess is still excess no matter how you look at it. I do have tips on dissolving faster that I use in lab that may help to cut down on time, use warm warm water not steaming but almost steaming, break the tablet into smaller pieces (if possible as I have not bought them yet and do not know how "tough" they are), and swirl dont shake then swirl in the other direction, shaking does help dissolving as a whole but more of a flip upside down/right side up in a casual motion. I hope that helps! Also, I am going to look back onto their website to see if it is stated, but can you tell me how many mL or cups of water it takes to get to the fill line? It would help me a lot in knowing what bottles that I have now can be used! (I looked at the ingredients/SDS sheets- they are hard to say, but everything except one or two things I have used in lab. Most are just used to dehydrate the tablet so it can be rehydrated when placed in water from my understanding. I do not know the environmental impact of those chemicals in particular but they aren't as scary from a chemical standpoint as their names may seem!) Thankyou! Heres to a better, safe, happier world! xx

[@StrollingThroughLife]

Jillian Butler Thanks so much for the comment! I appreciate the tips for dissolving the tablets faster! I’ll have to try it out next time. I think the cleaning tablets make about 20 oz of cleaner. I personally would recommend using the bottles that you already have. One of my bottles broke at the fill line only after a few uses (and I didn’t drop it or anything). So if you already have bottles, I’d recommend using what you have! Plus, that’s more eco-friendly! I’d also check out cleancult! They have refills in cartons, so it’s not as zero waste. And you have to make sure that your recycling program accepts cartons. But I really like their products! I have a review on them as well! Hope that helps!! Thanks for watching!! 😊🌏

[@abbey7467]

So glad I found this channel 😁. Thanks for doing what you do!!

[@StrollingThroughLife]

Abbey Yay! I’m glad you stumbled upon my channel! I’m glad you liked the video! 😊 Thanks for watching!!

[@dianekilivris2938]

My bottle broke too, when I dropped it, so it went into the trash (landfill.) I contacted the company and they said they had redesigned it and sent me two new ones.

[@StrollingThroughLife]

That's a bummer to hear! Hope your new bottles last!

[@uncreative5766]

My new job values being as sustainable as possible, and we have been floating ideas on how to make those small changes before scaling. I came across Blueland when looking for new office supplies. It's discouraging to read all these comments saying their bottles are breaking, but I wonder if the warm water is playing a factor in the glass's heat tolerance.

[@observethebreath6273]

would be an idea but the bottles are made of plastic!

[@Xeyxey0]

I just purchased the refill packs for the cleaners (bought 2 different sets of 3 tablets, was 13.50 USD, equivalent of 6 bottles of cleaner), if you already have some used empty spray bottles, it seems like a good way to dip your toes in the water to test. (Just make sure you re-label them, hah!) Even the laundry one, if you can reuse and old tin around the house, that's another thing that gets a second life. The shaker and the foam pump might be harder to source, I have a few cheap foam pumps that I refill using Dr Bronners, watered down at their recommended 1 to 4 parts water ratio. Really good cheap hand soap. I buy the giant 32 oz bottles of soap and it lasts my family roughly a year.

[@StrollingThroughLife]

ch Yay! Yes, the tablets are a great way to try them out. And they’re cheaper than other eco brands. Plus, you don’t have to buy the bottles if you already have some! And I highly recommend using your own anyways!! 😊 I LOVE Dr. Bronner’s Castile soap! That’s a great tip! Thanks so much for watching!! 😊💚🌏

[@newtkincaid5661]

How big are the tablets? How wide does the bottle neck need to be to fit a tablet if you buy just the tablets?

[@thedjisin]

Hey, enjoyed your review! Do you know how many oz of water is needed to get to the fill line for if I were to use a different bottle?

[@blexy350]

This is from their website regarding hand soap and surface cleaners. “Cleaning tablets makes 20oz; soap tablet makes 9oz. Fill with water, drop in the tablet and get cleaning!”

[@StrollingThroughLife]

Thanks so much! Sorry for the late response! Yes, the comment below should help with sizes!

[@bf309]

Is the multi surface anti bacterial?

[@StrollingThroughLife]

Bees Bits And Bags No, it’s not.

[@DFMurray]

Yeah and from the ingredients neither is the bathroom cleaner...I'm all for saving the planet with less plastic but these "100%" natural cleaners just plain suck...odors come from bacteria. I really hope they make an actual anti-bacterial version (or something like Lysol) but in pill form. I would buy that in a second.

[@SamDNVS]

@@DFMurray can you add rubbing alcohol to it maybe? If the cleaners don't kill any bacteria, what's the point?

[@monicarubio3818]

Love this video and the content... was very helpful.

[@StrollingThroughLife]

Thank you! I’m glad!! Thanks for watching! 😊

[@CurveTheRain]

One year on are you still using Blueland?

[@StrollingThroughLife]

CurveTheRain I do still use Blueland. They’re great! However, I would recommend reusing your own bottles. I did have one crack on me.

[@stephaniekrinsley7206]

I bought the laundry tabs and hated them. My sons stinky t shirts came out still stinky! After I dried them with a scented dryer sheet, they still stank. Fast forward to a second wash with double the tabs. The scent remained. Because I bought it more than a month before I used it, they refused to refund my purchase. I’m going to have to buy liquid fabric softener to use with the ones with which I am stuck.

[@StrollingThroughLife]

Stephanie Krinsley Darn! Maybe you can try putting a little dash of baking soda in with your wash? Sometimes that helps. Hopefully you find something that works for you!

[@GabriellMcCullough]

Im going to try this but buy my own bottles. I think glass ones would be alot better.

[@Chris-de4km]

Thanks but you’re test wasn’t as convincing because everything you clean was almost perfectly if you’re reviewing a cleaning product you have to test with something reasonably dirtied as to say it normally works and an extremely dirty situation to say is very good thanks for your input anyway God Bless

[@RockyLuvsJonghyun]

Chris The cleaners are okay. The bathroom is my least favorite as it doesn’t suds up like I am used to. I used it on my shower and I used half the bottle for just a week of cleaning the shower alone. I am not going to use it on my toilet because it’s pointless in my opinion. But for bathroom surfaces and tiles anew cool. The multisurface cleaner is the most worthwhile in my opinion but it isn’t anything like fabuloso, bleach etc. there’s not a strong smell or foaming/ bubbly agents. The glass cleaner is also okay, but I used it with a regular cotton rag and with a microfiber towel. The microfiber towel were the only things that left my windows and mirrors non-streaky and clean. All of the cleaners feel watered down and not as potent as I would have liked them to be so I don’t have to keep spraying and wasting product. I still have tons of BBW soaps to go through so I haven’t opened the hand soap yet but I would imagine it would be of the same quality.

[@kayceecypher8860]

Exactly. You can’t show how it works

[@scoremaster6442]

You were expecting fresh lemon scents from a tablet?

[@StrollingThroughLife]

Score Master Haha yes! I set the bar high! 😊

[@kelseyreeree1]

I've been wondering about this brand! Thank you posting such an extensive review. I think I'm gonna order the kit now! 💗🌍

[@StrollingThroughLife]

Kelsey Rhodes Of course! Yay! Let me know what you think!

[@rdwmuzic]

What is the nozzel made of is it plastic?

[@StrollingThroughLife]

Yes, it’s made of plastic.

[@edgargarciahernandez2476]

What camera are you using to film the products.

[@StrollingThroughLife]

I use a canon t6i.

[@monicarubio3818]

Acrylic bottles can be made of recycled bottles so it's not that bad...

[@ItsAllIzzy]

2 questions. What size are the bottles and how did it clean??? You talk a lot about scent but how did it actually do with grease, mildew, etc

[@BrickChick90]

Okay. . .but how well these actually do at cleaning??? 😞 It's great that they smell subtle and don't leave a residue but do they actually kill the bacteria left from raw chicken on a counter or germs on the toilet? I feel like that is a major factor that's just completely ignored.

[@thecrazyvegan3891]

I use these, the product is awesome. I was surprised how well they work.

[@emilee.paigee]

I found they do a great job if you’re using a sponge or something with a little more texture than a paper towel/kitchen towel :) hope this helps

[@noirettebeauty]

…But does it work for the toilet?

[@georgette-fe6bl]

One of my spray bottles cracked in half as well and I'm on my second pump replacement for the hand soap....each pump lasted through 1 fill...I would not recommend these products. The forever bottles need to be forever.

[@samvb3508]

My only concern, I’m not sure if you are using the same cleaning towel in every spots you clean..... if that was the case, there is a hygiene issue and maybe you can’t smell each scents, your cleaning towel absorbed every 🦠 🦠 ..... not a good 💡

[@dianeyoung2914]

Oh my goodness, god forbid that you have to wait a whole 20 minutes for it to dissolve! lol

[@StrollingThroughLife]

lol it's just something to note 😊

[@angrypenguin2039]

I like the angle they’re going for with zero waste but I really have to question how eco friendly they are when accounting for emissions to deliver those packages to your doorstep. Still a cool idea, if nothing else the bottles look cooler than the average cleaning product’s.

[@anzelmuzik]

Joel Ramirez I believe blueland is now carbon neutral to account for their emissions

[@StrollingThroughLife]

Joel Ramirez Like the comment above states, they are carbon neutral! I’ve heard it’s actually more eco-friendly to purchase items online. 😊 And because you only need to buy the bottles once, it saves space and energy when shipping the refills. 🌏😊

[@oliveros69]

Can you be my personal cleaning lady!?! 🤣 good review though was thinking about buying Blueland but I might just stick to Lysol!

[@amandamartinez6540]

The first pro was like 6 pros lol

[@StrollingThroughLife]

Amanda Martinez Lol oops! I’ll work on that for future videos 🙈😊

[@amandamartinez6540]

@@StrollingThroughLife No, i think its great! Can't help that pros outweigh cons! :)

[@StrollingThroughLife]

Amanda Martinez Haha true!

[@marc22422]

Ah it's not zero waste

[@StrollingThroughLife]

Marcus Pruitt I think it’s a great option for those who don’t have access to refill shops! 😊

[@Vivalalucy23]

It's low waste. Which is better then buying a cleaner in plastic that is not recyclable. Most cleaners are not recyclable.

[@StrollingThroughLife]

TheGarcia Family Yes, exactly! 😊

[@Tazzbird]

Never heard of acrylic bottles, usually PET bottles, ie water bottle type, tough recycla le plastic. Solid tablets not effective for glass cleaning, too much residue, streaking. No comparative, side by side testing, useless review.

[@frogsarecute4317]

Tazzbird you made this same comment on another reviewer. Go get a life and do it yourself.

[@Tazzbird]

@@frogsarecute4317 I have done the testing, powdered glass cleaners by nature leave the powdered residue on glass, retired chemist, formulator of cleaning products.