No Way Ingredients

At Grove, we believe that a healthier home starts with what’s not in your products. That’s why we’ve created our No Way Ingredients list — a commitment to keeping harsh chemicals out of the essentials you use every day. Our banned list is rooted in research, regulatory guidance, and emerging science to help ensure that every product we offer meets a higher standard for human and environmental health.

What does healthier mean?

Many conventional household and personal care products contain ingredients linked to health concerns, from hormone disruption to respiratory irritation. At Grove, we take a proactive approach by vetting every ingredient before it makes it onto our shelves. Our No Way Ingredients list bans over 50 chemicals commonly found in household cleaners, personal care, baby products, and more.

No alkylphenol ethoxylate

Used in cleaning products as surfactants, making stains lift away more easily. Classified as an endocrine disruptor and may be associated with breast cancer.¹ ²

No ammonia

Cleaning agent common in glass and multi-purpose cleaners. Can cause respiratory irritation when exposed to high levels.³

No benzalkonium chloride

Used as a disinfectant and preservative in cleaning and personal care products. Can cause respiratory issues, skin irritation, and is linked to antimicrobial resistance.⁴ ⁵

No butoxyethanol

Common solvent in glass cleaners and degreasers. Can cause skin and organ damage.⁶ ⁷

No chemical sunscreens

Ingredients like Oxybenzone, Avobenzone, and Octinoxate used to provide sun protection in sunscreen and personal care products. Potential endocrine disruptor and skin irritant.⁸

No chlorine

Commonly found in household disinfectants and bleach-based cleaners. Can cause respiratory irritation, including coughing, wheezing, and difficulty breathing when exposed to high levels.⁹

No formaldehyde

Used as a preservative or disinfectant in some personal care, household, and pet products. Classified as a human carcinogen at high levels of exposure and can cause respiratory and skin sensitization.¹⁰ ¹¹

No parabens

Used as preservatives in personal care and cleaning products. Can cause endocrine disruption and has been linked to reproductive toxicity and cancer risk.¹²

No phthalates

Plasticizers and fragrance stabilizers used in cleaning and personal care products to extend product flexibility and scent longevity. Can cause endocrine disruption with reproductive and developmental toxicity.¹³

No triclosan

An antimicrobial agent used in personal care and cleaning products. A potential endocrine disruptor and may contribute to antibiotic resistance.¹⁴ ¹⁵

We continuously evaluate emerging research and adjust our standards to ensure our products are aligned with the latest science.

Only the best for your family

When we say the best, we mean products you can feel good about bringing into your home — all the effectiveness you need, none of the harsh chemicals you don't.

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Alkylphenol ethoxylate
¹Breast Cancer Prevention Partners
²ECHA (European Chemicals Agency)

Ammonia
³CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) 

Benzalkonium chloride
⁵National Library of Medicine
⁴EWG's Skin Deep

Butoxyethanol
⁶EWG’s Guide to Healthy Cleaning
⁷EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)

Chemical Sunscreens
⁸EWG's Guide to Sunscreens

Chlorine
⁹CDC - Toxic Substances Portal

Formaldehyde
¹⁰OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) 
¹¹National Cancer Institute

Parabens
¹²EWG

Phthalates
¹³NIEHS (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)

Triclosan
¹⁴EWG Skin Deep
¹⁵FDA (Food and Drug Administration)