When Barbara Sabran and her husband Ira founded Cleanzing Company, LLC, in Naples, they were determined to do their part in solving one of the world’s biggest problems, the over-proliferation of plastics in our waterways and oceans and the impact on the creatures that live there and humans. According to the joint study by global consulting firm Dalberg and the University of Newcastle, in Australia, humans ingest on average five grams of plastic weekly, the equivalent of a credit card, and annually a dinner-size plate of tiny pieces of plastic. 

“While we also wanted to create natural cleaning products for home use, such as our laundry detergent, dish liquid, granite gloss and glass gloss multipurpose cleaner, we also wanted to focus on natural hygiene products for the face, hair and body, such as our hand sanitizer, cleanzing wash, conditioner and moisturizer, as well as being mindful about packaging. They produce all their products locally.

Made with natural, organic ingredients, pH-balanced and hypoallergenic, one of the most eco-friendly Cleanzing Company products is the fragrant, witch hazel-based Cleanzing Waters spray in a sturdy, refillable glass container. It is the perfect replacement for disposable wet wipes that often contain plastic, are not biodegradable, pose a major problem in sewers and find their way into oceans. “Dermatologist-tested and safe for women, men and infants’ bottoms when sprayed on any toilet tissue, it creates a comfortable and hygienic wipe that minimizes any environmental impact,” says Barbara, who adds that scented products are made with only organic essential oils. Fragrance-free, sensitive skin versions of the same products are also available.

Cleanzing Company is located at 4707 Enterprise Ave. Cleanzing Company products are available at Food & Thought, located at 2132 Tamiami Tr. N., and at Oakes Farms Seed to Table, located at 4835 Immokalee Rd., in Naples. For more information, visit Cleanzing.com.