How to Build a Plastic-Free Cleaning Routine in Italy (Starter Guide)
You don't need to replace everything at once. Here's the order we'd do it in, based on how much plastic each switch saves and how easy it is.
Step 1: Laundry (biggest win)
Detergent and fabric softener are usually the two heaviest bottles in the house. Natulim's laundry sheets replace both. Add Oxi White if you have lots of whites, and scent pearls only if you miss a strong fragrance.
Step 2: Kitchen
If you have a dishwasher, the 6-in-1 tablets are the best-rated product in the range and also replace rinse aid. For hand washing, Natulim sells a powder dish-soap kit.
Step 3: Floors
Floor sheets replace the big bottle of floor cleaner. They're the cheapest switch per use.
Step 4: Bathroom and limescale
Much of Italy has hard water. A bag of citric acid mixed with water descales taps, shower screens and kettles — just keep it off marble and natural stone.
What it costs
| Product | One-off price | Replaces |
|---|---|---|
| Laundry sheets (40) | €11.95 | Detergent + softener |
| Dishwasher tablets (60) | €19.95 | Tablets + rinse aid |
| Floor sheets (30) | €9.00 | Floor cleaner |
| Citric acid (500 g) | €11.05 | Descaler, degreaser |
That's about €52 for a full starter set, which clears the €35 free-shipping threshold. On a subscription, free shipping starts at €25 and prices drop by roughly 10–18%. Natulim also sells ready-made kits that bundle several products at a discount.
Tips from buyer reviews
- In hard water, add half an extra laundry strip or a little citric acid.
- Keep the dishwasher salt tank topped up if you're in a very hard-water area.
- Use the unscented laundry sheets for baby clothes.
