Force of Nature is an electrolyzed water cleaner you mix yourself from salt, vinegar, and tap water. The catch is that it stays effective for only two weeks once mixed, so the savings only hold if you actually use it as your main cleaner. A starter kit runs about $74 and includes an appliance about the size of a power-tool battery that runs a nine-minute cycle.
What Force of Nature Cleaner Is and How It Works
Force of Nature is an electrolyzed water cleaner you mix yourself from salt, vinegar, and tap water. The starter kit gives you a reusable spray bottle, five premeasured capsules with those ingredients, and an electrolyzer about the size of a power-tool battery. You fill the beaker with water, drop in a capsule, and run electricity through it for nine minutes. That current breaks apart the salt and water molecules, which rearrange into hypochlorous acid and a trace of sodium hydroxide. The vinegar keeps the pH at exactly the right level for that reaction to happen.
The result is two cleaning agents. Hypochlorous acid does the disinfecting; it is the same substance your white blood cells produce to fight infection, and hospitals use it for the same purpose. Sodium hydroxide cuts grease and grime, but at 0.0000003% concentration, a fraction of the 1–5% found in typical all-purpose cleaners.
Once mixed, the solution stays effective for two weeks. The EPA has registered it for disinfecting hospitals, intensive care units, veterinary hospitals, daycares, and schools under registration number 93040-1, which is what lets it legally claim disinfectant status.
Kitchen and Bathroom Surfaces
We keep Force of Nature on the kitchen counter and use it the way you’d use any all-purpose spray: mist, wipe, done. It handles laminate, sealed wood, and the quartz we inherited from the previous owner without leaving the film that made us quit Branch Basics. On sealed stone like granite or marble, the chemistry shift from electrolysis matters; plain vinegar etches those surfaces, but this does not.
In the bathroom it works on tile, porcelain, and grout for daily maintenance. Soap scum builds in layers though, and the first few passes on neglected tub walls may need baking soda as a mild abrasive to break through. It will not lift stains that have already set, and it contains no whiteners, so rust or water marks on porous stone stay where they are. For soft metals like brass or copper, wipe it dry rather than letting it sit.
Doorknobs and Light Switches
Doorknobs and light switches are the surfaces you touch most often and clean least, which is exactly where Force of Nature earns its keep. The cleaner carries a 99.9% kill rate against pathogens including Staph, MRSA, Norovirus, Influenza A, Salmonella, Pseudomonas, and Listeria, and it sits on the EPA’s N List for SARS-CoV-2 variants.
The catch is contact time. Spray until the surface is visibly wet, then let it sit for ten minutes before you wipe or let it air dry. Skip that wait and you are just moving germs around. We run ours over the front door knob, the bathroom switches, and the fridge handle after anyone in the house has been sick, and on Fridays during flu season when we remember. One bottle covers a full-house pass if you are thorough, though most weeks we only hit the spots that actually get grabbed, and that stretches a batch much further.
Glass and Mirrors
Force of Nature cleans glass and mirrors well, but it does not contain any evaporation chemical, so the technique matters more than with a conventional spray. We learned this the hard way on our bathroom mirror after a streaky first pass left us wiping the same spot twice.
The fix is simple: wipe the surface all the way dry with a clean, dry cloth. A wet microfiber cloth will eventually dry and streak, so we keep two on hand, one to spread the cleaner and a second to finish. For glass and shower doors, pairing Force of Nature with an eCloth gets noticeably better results, and the same holds for stainless steel. A polishing cloth works too if that is what you already own. The key is that final dry pass, because without a drying accelerant in the formula, any leftover moisture becomes a streak once it evaporates on its own.
Trash Cans and Pet Areas
The real test for a cleaner in a house with pets or a full kitchen trash can is whether it removes the smell or just covers it up for twenty minutes. Force of Nature handles this differently than the enzymatic sprays most pet owners keep under the sink. The electrolyzed water it produces, hypochlorous acid, breaks down the sulfur and nitrogen compounds that actually carry odor. Spray a litter box or the inside of a trash can, and you are not adding a floral note on top of garbage; you are dismantling the chemistry of what smells.
We have used it on pet beds, leashes, and the plastic walls of kitchen bins, and the difference holds for hours, not minutes. The catch is set-in stains that have already dried into fabric or porous plastic. Hypochlorous acid sanitizes and deodorizes, but it does not lift organic matter that has bonded to a surface. A dried urine spot on a dog bed or the grime line at the bottom of a rolling trash can still needs scrubbing first, or an enzymatic cleaner that digests the material itself. Force of Nature is the step after, or the maintenance between deep cleans, not the deep clean on its own.
Carpets and Fabrics
Force of Nature works on rugs and fabrics because it carries no whiteners, but always spot-test in a hidden corner first and let it dry to check colorfastness. Dyes and fibers vary too much to skip this step. We treat it like any new cleaner: blot, do not scrub, especially on the first pass. Scrubbing drives the stain deeper and frays the pile. If the spot-test area shows no change after drying, we blot with a clean cloth, working from the outside of the stain inward to keep it from spreading. It lifted a coffee drip from our living-room rug, though a set-in pet stain needed a second round and still left a faint shadow. The cleaner does not bleach or lighten, so it will not restore color a stain already killed. For fresh spills it buys time; for old damage, it manages rather than erases.
Baby Toys and Gear
Baby gear takes a beating from spit-up, diaper leaks, and the general chaos of a Tuesday morning. We keep Force of Nature on the changing table because it handles the mess without adding a chemical rinse to the routine. The cleaner carries the highest rating from Mayo Clinic’s SkinSAFE database and is listed as 100% top allergen free, which matters when your baby is chewing on literally everything in reach.
The no-rinse claim is genuine in practice: spray, wait two minutes, wipe with a paper towel, and let it dry. That saves a step when you are already holding a squirming infant and a burp cloth. We do still rinse teething toys and pacifiers under water after cleaning, not because the label requires it, but because our own comfort level says a mouth piece should meet plain water before it meets a mouth again. The EPA registration covers 99.9% of bacteria and viruses including Staph, MRSA, and Salmonella, so the disinfecting step is real even when the rinse step is optional.
Cut Flowers
Add a few ounces of Force of Nature to the water in a vase of fresh cut flowers and the blooms last noticeably longer. We tried this on a whim after hearing about it, and it turned out to be one of the more surprising uses we found. The solution is gentle enough that it does not harm the stems, but it seems to slow the bacterial growth that clouds water and wilts petals. Use just a few ounces per vase, not a full spray, or the slight acidity can work against you. We have kept grocery-store roses going an extra three or four days this way, which is not nothing when you are trying to stretch a ten-dollar bunch across a weekend dinner and still have something on the table Monday morning. It will not replace flower food if you are serious about arrangement work, but for the casual bouquet on a kitchen counter, it is a handy trick that uses what you already mixed.
Sports Equipment
Sports gear takes a beating, and the smell lingers long after the sweat dries. Force of Nature handles this better than most natural options we have tried. It kills odor on helmets, pads, and yoga mats without leaving a fragrance behind, which matters if you are sensitive to synthetic scents or get headaches from them.
The cleaner works on fabric-covered gear and hard shells alike, though we would test a corner of any padded strap or yoga mat first. Sealed surfaces tolerate it well, and the electrolyzed solution will not degrade foam or rubber the way harsher disinfectants can. For yoga mats in particular, a quick spray and wipe after class keeps them from turning into a petri dish, and you are not rolling your face into chemical residue at the next session.
One note: it deodorizes, but it will not strip old, set-in grime from straps or helmet padding that has never been washed. For that, you still need soap and water first, then Force of Nature as the finishing step.
Reusable Shopping Bags
Reusable shopping bags pick up more than groceries. A little chicken juice on the fabric or a drip inside an insulated cooler bag is the kind of mess we used to toss in the washer and hope for the best. Now we spray them down with Force of Nature after each trip and let them air-dry before the next use. Air-drying is the step you cannot skip; the bags need to sit open until they are fully dry, which in our kitchen means a couple of hours by the window. We do this every time raw meat has been in the bag, not just when we see a leak. The spray covers the fabric and the insulated lining without the soak cycle that warps the stiff sides of the cooler bags over time.
Washing Machines and Dishwashers
Front-loading washing machines trap moisture behind their rubber seal when the door closes, and that airtight space turns musty fast. We spray Force of Nature on the gasket after each load and leave the door cracked to air-dry, which keeps the mildew smell from taking hold. It works on interior surfaces too, the drum and the detergent drawer, though it will not fix a seal that already has black mold buried in the rubber pores or a drain line that needs mechanical clearing.
Dishwashers run the same way. Hit the gasket and the interior walls, let it dry with the door open. It handles surface film and odor, not a clogged filter or a failed heating element. If your dishes come out still greasy, the cleaner is not the problem; the spray arms or the drain loop are.
Makeup Brushes
Makeup brushes are one of those things you clean when you remember, which means most of us are walking around with more buildup than we care to admit. The Force of Nature solution handles this job without the alcohol or oils you find in dedicated brush cleaners, which matters if you have sensitive skin or synthetic bristles that can dry out and snap.
We tried this after a weekend project left a powder brush coated in sawdust and drywall grit. The cleaner cut through the grime in two passes, though we had to work it into the bristles more than we would with a foaming brush shampoo. Synthetic bristles held their shape fine, but natural hair brushes needed conditioner afterward to keep the tips from going straw-like.
Drying took about six hours laid flat, same as any water rinse, so plan for overnight. Dedicated brush cleaners still win on speed and conditioning, but if you are already mixing a batch for the bathroom sink, this works in a pinch without a separate bottle under the counter.
Active Ingredients and Safety Profile
Force of Nature’s active chemistry comes down to two things the electrolyzer makes from salt, water, and vinegar: hypochlorous acid as the disinfectant and sodium hydroxide as the degreaser. The acid is what your white blood cells produce to fight infection, and the sodium hydroxide sits at 0.0000003%, far below the 1–5% in typical all-purpose cleaners. That dilution is why you can use it around kids and pets without rinsing.
The EPA registration number is 93040-1, and the testing protocol covers hospital-grade claims: 99.9% efficacy against Norovirus, MRSA, Staph, Salmonella, and a half-dozen others on hard non-porous surfaces. It also landed on List N for SARS-CoV-2. Green Seal certification came with it, and the refill model cuts plastic waste by 97% against standard spray bottles.
What breaks the whole system is adding essential oils. The chemistry is pH-sensitive; oils shift the balance and the hypochlorous acid falls apart. If you want fragrance, that has to come after the surface is dry and the disinfectant has done its job.
What Surfaces It Handles and What It Does Not
Sealed stone is where Force of Nature earns its keep. Granite, marble, travertine, limestone, onyx, and quartz all handle it fine so long as the seal is intact. The same goes for wood, laminate, porcelain, plastic, concrete, acrylic, fiberglass, and rubber. Glass and stainless steel are on the list too, though glass takes more patience than a commercial spray with evaporation chemicals built in. You will need to wipe until it dries, not just until it looks clean.
Soft metals are the line you do not cross. Brass and copper can be cleaned with it, but the cleaner cannot sit. Wipe dry immediately, or rinse with water after. Letting it linger on soft metals will cause damage over time.
Unsealed stone does not appear on any safe-use list from the company, and we would not test that boundary with a product that breaks down organic matter. For rugs, fabrics, leather athletic gear, and car interiors, the rule is spot test first, let it dry, and check colorfastness before you commit. The variation in dyes and fibers is too wide to trust a blanket claim.
Cost and Long-Term Math
The starter kit runs about $74 and includes the electrolyzer appliance, a 12 oz reusable spray bottle, five activator capsules, and the manual. Those five capsules are your trial period. If the cleaner works in your house, you are in for about $0.09 per ounce after that, or roughly $27 for a 25-pack of refills.
The electrolyzer itself is a one-time purchase. One user has run theirs three years without replacement, making a fresh bottle weekly. That is the math that matters: the machine pays for itself once you stop buying separate glass cleaner, disinfectant spray, and degreaser.
Where the ongoing costs sit is in the capsules, not the hardware. Compared to buying bottled cleaners off the shelf, the per-ounce savings run up to 80%. The catch is you have to actually use it as your main cleaner. If it sits in the cabinet while you keep a backup bottle of something else, the math falls apart fast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Force of Nature legit?
Yes. The EPA registered it under number 93040-1 for disinfecting hospitals, intensive care units, veterinary hospitals, daycares, and schools. It kills 99.9% of pathogens including Staph, MRSA, Norovirus, Influenza A, Salmonella, Pseudomonas, and Listeria, and it appears on the EPA’s List N for SARS-CoV-2 variants.
Can I add essential oils to Force of Nature?
No. The chemistry is pH-sensitive, and oils shift the balance enough that the hypochlorous acid falls apart. If you want fragrance, apply it only after the surface is dry and the disinfectant has finished its job.
How long does Force of Nature last once mixed?
Two weeks. After that window the solution loses its effectiveness and you need to mix a fresh batch.
What surfaces can I use Force of Nature on?
Sealed stone including granite, marble, travertine, limestone, onyx, and quartz; wood, laminate, porcelain, plastic, concrete, acrylic, fiberglass, rubber, glass, and stainless steel. For rugs, fabrics, leather, and car interiors, spot test first and let dry to check colorfastness. Do not let it sit on soft metals like brass or copper; wipe dry immediately or rinse with water.
How do I make Force of Nature cleaner?
Fill the electrolyzer beaker with tap water to the fill line, drop in one activator capsule, wait about ten seconds for the salt and vinegar to disperse, then press the button and let electricity run through the solution for nine minutes. When the indicator light shifts, pour the finished liquid into the reusable spray bottle and rinse the electrolyzer container.
