When you hear about probiotics in cleaning, you might visualize good bacteria breaking down grime, and you’d be right. But there’s a missing piece of that picture when shopping from other probiotic cleaning brands: prebiotics. These natural sugars are the secret fuel that makes probiotic cleaning not just effective, but long-lasting. Without them, those helpful microbes wouldn’t have anything to eat—or a reason to keep working.
Clean Habits products use a patented blend of Pre + Probiotics to create a smarter, safer clean. This duo is what powers our Synbio Technology®, and it’s why Clean Habits keeps cleaning long after you do. That’s right, our unbelievable five-day clean all starts with the unsung hero, prebiotics.
What Are Prebiotics?
In cleaning, prebiotics act the same way they do in your gut: they feed beneficial bacteria. In our case, they’re derived from inulin, a natural sugar extracted from chicory root. When you use a Clean Habits product, these sugars activate dormant probiotic spores (called bacillus ferment on the label). Once awake, the probiotics begin producing enzymes that break down fats, proteins, and organic grime at the microscopic level.
Think of prebiotics as the “starter pack” that launches our 5-D Clean™.
Why They Matter on Surfaces
Here’s the difference. Traditional cleaners use synthetic surfactants that clean fast, but they quit fast, too. Clean Habits uses eco-conscious surfactants to lift visible dirt, but it’s the prebiotics that keep the cleaning going behind the scenes.
By feeding probiotics over time, our formulas:
- Support a balanced, healthy surface microbiome
- Decrease bad bacteria by outcompeting them
- Help prevent odors and grime buildup
- Continue working for days, not minutes
It’s an active, living clean—not just a wipe-down.
Where Are the Prebiotics in Clean Habits Products?
Inulin is a prebiotic in our products. This sugar is extracted from chicory root. Prebiotics are part of our proprietary Synbio Technology® and are paired with the probiotic strain listed as bacillus ferment. Together, they’re the dynamic duo behind every Clean Habits clean.
You’ll find them working hard in popular products like our:
- Clean Habits® Pre + Probiotic Floor Cleaner Concentrate
- Clean Habits® Pre + Probiotic Drain Cleaner Concentrate
- Clean Habits® Pre + Probiotic Laundry Detergent + Washing Machine Cleaner
- Clean Habits® Pre + Probiotic Pet Stain + Odor Remover
All of these are Green Seal™ certified and meet the strictest EU Ecolabel safety standards.
The Best Probiotic Cleaners Include Prebiotics
At Clean Habits, we’re not here to mask dirt or blast it with chemicals. We’re here to change what clean means by introducing you to smarter ingredients that work without compromise. Prebiotics from inulin are a crucial part of that equation. They don’t just clean your home—they help maintain a healthier ecosystem on every surface.
Shop the Clean Habits collection online and discover what a prebiotic-powered clean really feels like. We are also available through a growing list of retailers, including Walmart, Vitacost, Kroger, and Mother’s California Market.
