Vera Clean Quality Assurance

How Vera is tested and certified, what it’s free of, and how it compares to other cleaners.

Tested and certified

  • TGA compliant

    Meets the requirements of the Therapeutic Goods Administration, which regulates sanitisers and disinfectants in Australia.

  • Tested in Australian laboratories

    Tested against germs and shown to work. No animal testing.

  • Independently certified

    Certified by an outside company, not just tested by us. Tap the certificate to read it.

  • Made by a Perth-based small business

    Plant-based, developed since 2013 and produced with an Australian laboratory.

Vera product certification letter, April 2020
Product certification, April 2020. Tap to view full size.

What’s not in it

Fragrance, alcohol and dyes are some of the most common causes of skin and breathing reactions. Vera has none of them.

No fragrance

Fragrance masks smells and can contain toxic VOCs. Vera is fragrance-free.

No alcohol

Gentle enough for hands, with no strong fumes.

No artificial dyes

Nothing is added just for colour.

No harsh chemicals

Non-corrosive, and made to be used around food prep areas, people and pets.

Before and after testing

An ATP test shows how much organic matter, like bacteria and food residue, is left on a surface. A lower number means the surface is cleaner.

Health inspectors, dentists, and food, healthcare and hospitality businesses use ATP testers to check surfaces. Results are measured in relative light units (RLU).

In a nursing home, surfaces that had already been cleaned with common disinfectants were tested, cleaned with Vera, then tested again. Every reading after Vera was under 10 RLU.

ATP readings before and after cleaning with Vera. Zimmer frame 816 then 4 RLU, wheelchair 957 then 5, lounge chair 1015 then 4, Oxford hoist 576 then 4, door handle 682 then 3.

How Vera compares

Compared to other cleaners, Vera ticks all the right boxes.

Quality Vera Alcohol-based Aldehydes Bleach Chlorhexidine Chlorine dioxide Phenols Quats
Low-tox for people Yes Yes No No Yes Yes No Yes
Low-tox for animals Yes Yes No No Yes Yes No Yes
Gentle on skin Yes Yes No No Yes Yes No Yes
No toxic fumes Yes No No No Yes No No Yes
Non-corrosive Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Still works on dirty surfaces Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes No
Non-explosive Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Fast acting Yes No No No No Yes Yes No

Quats are quaternary ammonium compounds. On a small screen, scroll the table sideways to see every type.

How Vera cleans

Why surfaces stay cleaner for longer.

  • Cleans and sanitises in one step

    Vera kills 99.99% of germs, and lifts dirt and grease so they wipe away easily.

  • Keeps working after you clean

    As it dries it leaves a protective layer that helps stop dust and germs settling again, so surfaces stay cleaner for longer.

  • Less cleaning over time

    Built-up grime comes off over the first few cleans. After that you’ll use less product and won’t need to clean as often.

  • A bottle and cloth for each area

    The Clean Kit is BICSc compliant (British Institute of Cleaning Science). Each area has its own colour, so bathroom germs stay out of the kitchen.

Common questions

Vera is made to be gentle. It has no alcohol, fragrance or dyes, which are the most common causes of skin and breathing reactions. It’s also non-corrosive, non-flammable and leaves no fumes.

Many of our customers have asthma, allergies or sensitive skin. As with any cleaning product, keep it out of reach of children and follow the label.

Yes. Vera sanitises as it cleans and kills 99.99% of germs. That makes it good for bathrooms, kitchens and anything lots of hands touch, like door handles, remotes and wheelchair controls.

Vera is TGA compliant and independently tested. See what was tested.

No. Mixing cleaning products can give off harmful fumes, and Vera works on its own. If a surface has another product on it, rinse that off first.

We also don’t recommend adding essential oils. Vera is fragrance-free on purpose, because fragrance is a common trigger for asthma and sensitive skin.

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