🧼 Product Review: KOH Cleaning System
Brand: Koh (formerly known as EcoKleen)
Type: Non-toxic cleaning solution + refillable system
Origin: Australia
Focus: Eco-friendly, allergy-friendly, minimalist cleaning
⭐ Overview
KOH Universal Cleaner is a fragrance-free, non-toxic, and minimalist cleaning product designed to replace traditional multipurpose cleaners. It contains only four ingredients—mainly potassium hydroxide (KOH) in a water-based solution—making it chemically simple but highly effective against grease, grime, and bacteria.
The system typically includes:
- A refillable spray bottle
- Reusable microfiber cloths or mop pads
- KOH Universal Cleaner (electrolyzed water + potassium hydroxide)
Certified by Sensitive Choice (National Asthma Council Australia), it is marketed as safe for people with allergies, asthma, and chemical sensitivities.
🌀 How KOH Supports the ALPIMS Framework
ALPIMS: Anxiety | Laxity | Pain | Immune | Mood | Sensory
The KOH system is especially supportive across Sensory, Immune, and Mood domains due to its low-toxicity, fragrance-free, and simplified design.
🌿 Sensory Domain
- No artificial scents, dyes, or volatile organic compounds (VOCs)—ideal for individuals with chemical sensitivity, misophonia, or olfactory hypersensitivity.
- The cleaning process is visually and physically simple, with minimal “clutter” of products or smells.
🧬 Immune Domain
- Reduces exposure to irritants and immune triggers, such as bleach, ammonia, or artificial fragrances that can worsen symptoms in MCAS, asthma, or autoimmune flares.
- Good choice for hypersensitive skin or lungs, particularly for those prone to rashes, respiratory irritation, or allergic reactions.
🌧️ Mood Domain
- A minimalist, low-effort system can support executive function and emotional pacing in low-capacity days.
- Clean environments with non-triggering smells and simple routines may reduce sensory stress and emotional volatility.
🔥 Pain Domain
- Microfiber tools are lightweight and glide easily—helpful for those with joint pain or fatigue.
- Using a single product reduces bending, reaching, or switching between cleaners, which benefits individuals with chronic pain, fibromyalgia, or EDS.
🧠 Anxiety Domain
- For individuals with anxiety about chemical exposure or sensory overload, the clear ingredient list and safety certifications offer psychological reassurance.
- Simplicity in the routine can lower decision fatigue and support calm ritual cleaning.
🤲 Laxity Domain
- Reusable cloths and gentle sprays reduce strain on unstable joints or weak grip strength.
- Option to use the cleaner in a mop system helps avoid kneeling or scrubbing.
👥 Who Will Especially Benefit:
- People with MCAS, asthma, or environmental illness
- Neurodivergent individuals with olfactory or tactile sensitivity
- Chronic illness households seeking low-effort, low-irritant cleaning
- Eco-conscious caregivers or ALPIMS families aiming to reduce overall exposure load
⚠️ ALPIMS Cautions:
- Though KOH is low-irritant, it is still a mild alkaline base—some with extreme MCAS or reactive skin may still react, especially if sprayed into the air. Always patch test.
- Reusable microfiber can harbor bacteria if not cleaned or dried properly—important for immunocompromised individuals.
- If experiencing sensory shutdown or fatigue, even low-effort tasks may be too much—allow delegation or skip as needed.
📘 Disclaimer – ALPIMS-Aware Product Review
This review of KOH Cleaning Products is provided for educational and non-commercial purposes only. It reflects a lay interpretation of the product’s use through the ALPIMS framework (Anxiety, Laxity, Pain, Immune, Mood, Sensory), a non-clinical model for exploring chronic and multisystem health experiences.
This content was developed with the assistance of AI (ChatGPT) and is not affiliated with or endorsed by KOH or Sensitive Choice. It is not a substitute for medical or environmental health advice.
