Dr Bronner's Sal Suds Biodegradable All-Purpose Cleaner 946ml
The Bronner family's household workhorse. Sal Suds is a concentrated, biodegradable, all-purpose cleaner for dishes, floors, laundry, cars, and just about any hard surface you can get wet. One bottle replaces a cupboard full of single-use cleaning sprays.
A note on what it is and isn't: Sal Suds is not a castile soap. Where the Pure-Castile range is made from saponified plant oils and designed for skin and body, Sal Suds is built from plant-based surfactants and designed for surfaces. It cleans harder, cuts grease better, and rinses freely in both hard and soft water, which makes it the smarter choice for laundry and floors. It's not intended for everyday body washing.
The scent comes from pure Siberian fir needle and white and black spruce essential oils, which gives it a clean, foresty, slightly piney aroma. No synthetic fragrance, no dye, no phosphates, no chlorine bleach.
Why people love it
- One bottle for dishes, floors, laundry, surfaces, cars, and outdoor gear
- 2x more concentrated than most household cleaners, so it lasts
- Plant-based surfactants, scented only with real fir and spruce essential oils
- No synthetic dyes, fragrances, parabens, phosphates, ammonia, chlorine, or phthalates
- Readily biodegradable (greater than 60% biodegradation in 28 days per ISO 14593)
- Vegan and cruelty free
- 100% post-consumer recycled plastic bottle
How to use it
Sal Suds is highly concentrated, so dilution is the whole game.
- All-purpose spray: 1 tablespoon Sal Suds in 1 quart (1 litre) of water in a spray bottle. Spray and wipe with a damp cloth. Safe on stone, tile, stainless steel, sealed wood, plastic, and most painted surfaces
- Dishes: half a teaspoon to 1 1/2 teaspoons in a sink of hot water, or 1 drop per pot
- Mopping (wood, laminate, stone, tile): 1/2 tablespoon in roughly 12 litres of hot water. Wring the mop out well, especially on wood
- Laundry: 2 to 3 tablespoons for a regular large load (halve for HE machines). Apply undiluted to stains and let sit before washing. Optional: add 1 cup white vinegar to the rinse cycle
- Cars, patio furniture, and outdoor gear: 1/2 tablespoon in roughly 12 litres of warm water
- Produce wash: 1 drop in a bowl of water, swish, rinse with clean water
Sal Suds can solidify in cold weather. Pop the bottle in a warm room or warm water and it returns to liquid.
Ingredients
Water, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Sodium Benzoate, Abies Sibirica (Siberian Fir) Needle Oil, Picea Glauca (White Spruce) Branch and Leaf Oil, Picea Mariana (Black Spruce) Leaf Oil, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Limonene (from essential oils).
A quick note on SLS: the sodium lauryl sulfate used in Sal Suds is plant-derived from coconut and palm kernel oils. It's commonly confused with SLES (sodium laureth sulfate), which is a different ingredient with different concerns. SLS in a rinse-off cleaner like Sal Suds is considered safe and biodegrades rapidly. If you'd prefer something completely surfactant-free for skin contact, the Pure-Castile range is the right choice.
Why Dr Bronner's
Dr Bronner's has been making soap and cleaners the same way since 1948, run by the Bronner family across three generations. Every ingredient is traceable, every bottle carries the founder's "All-One" philosophy, and the company donates the majority of its profits to progressive causes including regenerative agriculture, fair trade, and animal welfare.
Stocked at Santos Organics because it cleans harder than the marketing suggests, lasts forever once diluted, and replaces five or six cleaning sprays under your sink.
Santos Organics is not your average grocery store; it's a not-for-profit social enterprise and environmental charity. Since 1978, we've pioneered the organic wholefood movement. Our stores serve as community hubs where people connect with our team and fellow community members, sharing a journey toward optimal health and wellness. The palpable sense of community forms part of the social and cultural fabric of the Byron Shire and Northern Rivers. Employing over 70 passionate locals, we support hundreds of local farmers, makers, and artisans, promoting the local economy, building community resilience, and strengthening the local food system. Approximately 75% of the food on our shelves is locally grown, produced, or supplied, nurturing interconnectedness and supporting those passionate about clean, wholesome food and sustainable living.
Santos Organics makes conscious shopping easy by sourcing the best organic food and natural lifestyle products. We invest in ethics research through a dedicated Ethics Specialist position, ensuring our products meet rigorous standards before reaching our shelves. Our Care Check process aligns products with our social impact and environmental goals, providing customers with confidence in their purchases. Our commitment to ethical product procurement extends to partnerships with local farmers through initiatives like the Grow the Growers Project. This project helps local farmers establish pathways to the organic retail market, making fresh, locally grown organic food more available and affordable. By incorporating supply agreements and mutual marketing support, we foster connections between customers and the farmers behind their food.
Santos Organics significantly impacts the local community and economy. Over the last three years, our investments in local employment, goods from local suppliers and distributors, rent, and hiring local tradespeople have retained over $26 million within the Northern Rivers. In the past year alone, $5.3 million was circulated back into the local economy through these efforts, supporting over 100 Northern Rivers-based suppliers and distributors. This investment sustains our community's vitality and unique culture. Employing over 70 local team members ensures money stays within the local economy, enhancing opportunities for community interaction and support. Our local suppliers share our vision of promoting creative, sustainable, and healthy product development, strengthening the reputation of the Byron Bay region as a hub for innovation and sustainability.
