If you’re thinking about using Force of Nature, you’re probably asking the same question most parents do: is this actually safe to use around my kids, my pets, and everything they touch?
Force of Nature uses hypochlorous acid, a disinfecting ingredient that’s not only effective at killing germs, but is also gentle enough to be used in settings like wound care and eye care. That combination of strength and safety is what makes it so different from traditional chemical cleaners.
In this article, we’ll walk through what’s in Force of Nature, how safe hypochlorous acid is for everyday use, and what that what that means for using it safely around your family and your home.
What’s in Force of Nature?
Force of Nature uses a process called electrolyzed water to create two new cleaning ingredients from salt, water, vinegar, and electricity: hypochlorous acid for disinfecting and deodorizing and a low concentration of sodium hydroxide for cleaning.
- Hypochlorous acid (HOCl) is an antimicrobial as effective as bleach, and the same substance your immune system produces to fight infections.
- Sodium hydroxide (NaOH), cleans & degreases, and is used at varying concentrations in products like toothpaste, skin moisturizers, and sunscreens, and in cleaning products.
If you’re specifically wondering whether hypochlorous acid is safe, the short answer is yes – it’s both effective at killing germs and gentle enough for use in applications where safety really matters.
Force of Nature Is Safe Around Children & Pets
Force of Nature is safe because it’s the only cleaner & deodorizer you can buy with no added fragrances, dyes, preservatives or surfactants, no skin or respiratory allergens or irritants. It has no harmful chemicals, residues or fumes, and earns the highest possible rating from Mayo Clinic’s Skin Safety Rating System. It’s so safe you don’t have to rinse it off baby gear like changing areas and toys, or off pet gear & toys. You can spray down your counters between the cracked eggs & baking mess and the upcoming art project mess without rinsing. And those stinky Crocs in the Summer, or those nasty smelling hockey gloves – spray those monsters and let Force of Nature work its magic with deodorizing – no rinsing needed.
Safe on Virtually Any Surface
Because of how the chemistry works, Force of Nature is safe to use on many surfaces where traditional cleaners or DIY solutions can cause damage.
When people see that Force of Nature contains vinegar, they wonder if it’s safe to use on certain surfaces, especially stone. You might know you shouldn’t use vinegar on stone surfaces like granite, marble, limestone, onyx or travertine because it can etch and dull the shine on them. But due to the chemistry change, Force of Nature is safe to use on sealed stone. Another watch out for people cleaning with their homemade vinegar solutions is that vinegar can corrode surfaces like rubber gaskets (for example in dishwasher & laundry machines), window seals and unsealed grout, so those surfaces need to be rinsed after cleaning with vinegar. Force of Nature is safe to use on these surfaces without rinsing.
Our Capsules: The Key to Safety.
Force of Nature uses vinegar to create a solution with precisely the right pH, so that 2 things happen:
- the right concentration of hypochlorous acid is formed to meet EPA registration germ-kill requirements
- the disinfecting efficacy lasts a full 2 weeks
Now to the Capsules! You might be wondering why you need pre-measured Capsules. That’s because the chemistry is so sensitive that the EPA requires them. Getting the pH precisely right ensures that the right concentration of hypochlorous acid is created, because the wrong pH can result in bleach, a solution that doesn’t meet EPA-required standards, or a shorter shelf life. Force of Nature is an EPA registered disinfectant that kills 99.9% of viruses and bacteria when used as directed on hard non-porous surfaces. It’s EPA registered for us in daycares, NICUs, hospitals, schools, veterinary clinics and more.
Safe for Our Earth Too
Force of Nature is Green Seal certified for environmental excellence and contains no toxic chemicals that can harm waterways. It’s also certified carbon neutral by Climate Partner. Because it replaces multiple cleaners, it also helps reduce single-use plastic waste in your home.
Learn More
Want to dig in a little more? You can learn how Force of Nature creates hypochlorous acid, or see what Force of Nature can clean and disinfect around your home.
And if you’re still wondering whether it really works, here’s the full breakdown of how Force of Nature is proven to work.
FAQs About Force of Nature Safety
Is Force of Nature safe to use around kids and pets?
Yes. Force of Nature is designed to be used around your home where kids and pets live, play, and touch surfaces all day long.
Because it’s made without fragrances, dyes, preservatives, or surfactants, it doesn’t leave behind harmful fumes or residues that need to be rinsed.
That’s why many families use Force of Nature on things like high chairs, toys, pet gear, and other high-touch surfaces.
Is hypochlorous acid safe?
Yes. Hypochlorous acid is both effective and gentle. It’s the same substance your white blood cells produce to fight bacteria and viruses.
It’s also used in applications like wound care and eye care, where safety is critical. That combination of effectiveness and gentleness is what makes hypochlorous acid so unique.
Is Force of Nature safe to use on food surfaces and toys?
Yes. Force of Nature can be used on surfaces like counters, high chairs, pet items, and toys without needing to rinse afterward.
That makes it especially convenient in busy homes where you’re constantly switching between meals, snacks, and everyday messes.
Does Force of Nature leave behind harmful residues or fumes?
No. Force of Nature is made without fragrances, dyes, preservatives, surfactants, bleach, or quaternary ammonium compounds, so it’s free from the harmful fumes common in cleaning products.
It also doesn’t leave behind harmful residues, which is why many people feel comfortable using it on surfaces their families come into contact with every day.
Is Force of Nature a non-toxic cleaner?
Force of Nature is a gentler alternative for families because it’s made from water, salt, vinegar, and electricity instead of traditional disinfecting chemicals like bleach or quaternary ammonium compounds. It has no toxic chemicals.
It disinfects effectively while offering a safer option for daily use around your home.
