We want to help you make the most informed choice when it comes to effective cleaning products for your household. Here's a look at how Puracy stacks up against Method.
In this detailed review, let’s find out their similarities and differences in formulation, ingredients safety, cleaning performance, consumer trust, and product range, among others.
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Snapshot Summary: Puracy vs Method
How are they similar?
- Puracy and Method products have powerful formulations.
- They have fragrance-free options.
- They have low to moderate hazard ratings on EWG.
- They use RSPO Certified sustainable palm oil, which is against deforestation.
- They have environmentally friendly packaging practices, including recyclable and refillable packaging.
How are they different?
- Puracy extends its product line to baby care and pet care.
- We also have more products under home cleaning care, including a Disinfecting Surface Cleaner, a Carpet/Upholstery Cleaner, a Carpet Spot Remover, and a Stainless Steel Cleaner.
- Puracy has a 90-day return policy if you don’t like our product versus Method’s 30-day warranty.
- Method has a few more products under body care, including body lotion, deodorant, facial wash, and men's care.
- Method’s ingredients safety was questioned following a class action lawsuit for its non-toxic claims in 2021. They agreed to a $2.25 million settlement.
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Puracy |
Method |
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Formulation |
Powerful cleaning products in concentrated formulas. |
Apart from biodegradable formulas, there is little information on their formulation. They create their home products on their LEED platinum factory in Chicago + manufacturing partners. |
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Performance |
Amazon reviewers tout our foaming hand soap for its smell, cleaning power while being moisturizing, the texture, and overall quality. |
Amazon reviewers tout their foaming hand soap for its smell, value for money, foaming, and overall quality. |
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Ingredients Safety |
We offer a safety data sheet for full transparency of ingredients. |
Also uses plant-based ingredients when appropriate. |
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Price Per Ounce (Multi-surface Cleaner Concentrate) |
$0.16 per ounce |
$0.12 per ounce |
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Certifications |
Leaping Bunny and PETA Cruelty-free Certified |
Leaping Bunny Cruelty-free Certified |
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Product Range Scope |
House cleaning: Everyday Surface Cleaner, Disinfecting Surface Cleaner, Carpet and Upholstery Shampoo, Carpet Spot Remover, Stainless Steel Cleaner, Dish Soap, and Dishwasher Pods. Laundry: Laundry Detergent, Laundry Stain Remover Personal Care: Shampoo, Conditioner, Dry Shampoo, Scalp Scrub, Body Wash, Foaming Hand Soap, Gel Hand Soap Baby Care: Baby Shampoo, Baby Body Wash, Baby Bubble Bath, Baby Stain Remover, Baby Laundry Detergent |
House cleaning: All-purpose cleaner, bathroom cleaner, tub and tile cleaner, dish soap, and degreaser. Laundry: Liquid laundry detergent, laundry detergent pods, fabric softeners, dryer sheets Personal Care: Foaming hand wash, shampoo, conditioner, 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner, body wash, bar soap, facial wash, deodorant, body lotion, shave cream, beard oil, and more. |
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Packaging |
Uses refillable Infinity Glass Bottle Sprayer, and Infinitely Recyclable Aluminum Containers. |
Uses post-consumer recyclable plastic and infinitely recyclable aluminum containers |
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Scent |
Has fragrance-free options |
Has more scent options |
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Availability |
Available online via the website and Amazon |
Available online via their website and Amazon + major retail stores |
In-depth Comparison of Puracy and Method
Two brands vying for consumers' attention—both cruelty-free! But which of them stand out on specific criteria?
Let’s find out here:
- We’ve formulated concentrated products that give you more cleaning power for the price you pay.
- Method has faced legal scrutiny over its claims, including on the safety of its ingredients in several home cleaning and personal care products.
- We’re the more affordable option for the multi-surface cleaning concentrate at $0.16 per ounce. That’s because our 16 oz Everyday Surface Cleaning Concentrate can make 1 gallon of cleaning spray!
- It has a concentrated refill option in a box. Each box comes in two 1-fl oz bottles, which can only create up to 28 oz of cleaning solution that translates to $0.32 per ounce.
- Our surface cleaning refills (and most other products) are in bigger packages, making our product line more eco-conscious and economical.
- Partners with sustainability organizations like the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the Plastic Bank.
- Some of their refills, like the all-purpose cleaning concentrate, are not eco-consciously created because of the additional packaging.
- Our Laundry Detergent is touted on Amazon for its quality, fresh and clean scent, ingredients, value for money, and ease of use.
- Amazon reviews on Method’s laundry detergent talk a lot about the smell, quality, performance, value for money, and ease of use.
- We offer fragrance-free options for more discerning individuals.
- Has more scents available for people not highly sensitive to fragrances.
- Offers fragrance-free options
- We’ve provided our discerning consumers with educational information about what these ingredients do on our website.
- There is little information on Method’s website about how they use the ingredients they put in the products.
- However, they do provide what ingredients they put in each product and a safety data sheet.
- Leaping Bunny Certified
- PETA Cruelty-free Certified
- PETA Cruelty-free Certified
- Our favorites under home cleaning are the Everyday Surface Cleaner, Disinfecting Surface Cleaner, Carpet and Upholstery Shampoo, Carpet Spot Remover, Stainless Steel Cleaner, Dish Soap, and Dishwasher Pods.
- We also have baby care: Baby Shampoo, Baby Body Wash, Baby Bubble Bath, Baby Stain Remover, Baby Laundry Detergent
- If you are cleaning after a furry friend, our Pet Stain and Odor Remover can do the job.
- It has personal care products like bar soap, facial wash, deodorant, body lotion, and more.
- It also has a men care line, including shave cream, beard oil, and 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner.
- Our products are readily available online through the easy-to-use website and via Amazon.
- We also have a subscription!
- You can check them out through their website and Amazon
- Or through your major retailers like Walmart, Target, and Home Depot.
Let’s Compare the Benefits and Drawbacks of These Brands
Now that we’ve learned the similarities and differences of Puracy and Method, let’s take a pros and cons approach.
You can also visit our FAQ section for more information.
Puracy
Puracy is transparent when it comes to ingredients disclosure. We’re also much more affordable and save you more on delivery with big refill packs for the eco-conscious, and a convenient subscription service.
While Puracy spends less time on creating scent variables, we don’t see this against us.
We strive to keep it simple and clean with scents that are naturally clean-smelling, and not smelling like chemically produced products.
Method
Method offers a broader range of scents, which can appeal to those who enjoy diverse fragrance options.
In addition to home cleaning products, Method has a comprehensive personal care line including body lotion, deodorant, and men's care products.
Method could improve transparency by providing more detailed information about the safety and sourcing of their ingredients. Ensuring stricter compliance and clearer communication about product safety can help regain consumer trust following its lawsuit on misleading claims.
Method's products, such as the multi-surface cleaner concentrate, are more expensive ($0.32 per ounce) compared to competitors like Puracy.
