# Baby-Friendly Cleaners Dapple is an Eco-Friendly Cleaning Product for Kids' Toys and Messes By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-06-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dapple References: [earth911](http://www.earth911.com/living-well-being/time-to-clean-that-baby-mess-just-a-dapple-do/) & [youchange.earth911](https://youchange.earth911.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=dapple) Dapple is the safest way to keep babies and kids clean without using chemical-infused products. This product is all-natural, fragrance-free, environmentally safe, biodegradable, cruelty-free, safe for all skin and has no parabens, SLES or phthalates. There are two different products available. One is a liquid soap that can be used for baby bottles and dishware, as well as surface wipes for highchairs, toys and even pacifiers. Tamar and Dana are the creators of Dapple and its products. They wanted to create an alternative cleaning source that would clean all of the daily messes left by children while causing [minimal impact on the environment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaf-mineral). The ultimate goal was to create a product that did not harm the planet or have a negative impact on the children. Dapple is a certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBENC), Healthy Child Healthy World Trusted and Certified B Corporation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Cleaning:** Opportunity for the development of environmentally friendly cleaning products in various industries. - **Chemical-free Products:** Opportunity exists for businesses to develop new products that are free from chemicals, SLES, parabens, and phthalates and safe for children and the environment. - **Product Safety:** The trend of safe and natural cleaners can pave the way for businesses to provide products that are cruelty-free, safe for all skin types and in-demand by parents and caregivers. ### Where This Applies - **Childcare:** Opportunities exist for manufacturers to provide daycare centers with eco-friendly cleaners and other safe products. - **Retail:** Opportunities exist for retailers to provide customers with eco-friendly and chemical-free cleaning products. - **Consumer Packaged Goods:** The trend of eco-friendly and chemical-free cleaning products presents a significant opportunity for CPG companies to develop and market safe, sustainable, and natural alternatives for everyday use. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reusable Baby Care Product Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodnest.md) - [Baby Essentials Cleaning Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-feeding-essentials.md) - [Hypoallergenic Laundry Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypoallergenic-liquid-laundry.md) - [Eco-Friendly Baby Care Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecopeacos-bath-bundle.md) - [Enzymatic Dishwasher Detergents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enzyme-dishwasher-detergent.md) - [Free-From Laundry Detergents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinobi-detergent.md) - [Biobased Cleaning Pod Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dropps.md) - [Gentle Family-Safe Disinfectants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puracy-1.md) - [Free-From Household Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multi-surface-eco-cleaner.md)