THE SCIENCE BEHIND YOKUU

Why are 1 billion cleaning helpers a natural choice?

Bacteria have an undeservedly bad reputation. The common belief is that something is clean only when there's no more bacteria present.

However, while studying bioengineering, I discovered that 99% of bacteria are good bacteria. And that they've been cleaning our planet for billions of years.

Moreover, the science is clear: overuse of disinfectants contributes to an exponential increase in allergies and other immune-related diseases.

I set out to find a way to harness nature's power pro our cleanliness and pro our health. After 3 years of testing, failing, starting up again, and making the best parts even better, I succeeded. YOKUU is the result of my journey.

And of course non-chemical cleaning has its side effects. When you finish cleaning, the bacteria continue to work for 7 days. And so even the most fanatical cleaner becomes lazy.

I'm sorry about this. But comfort yourself with the thought that your home will be cleaner for longer, and that your cute puppy won't get sick when it eats the kibble next to its food bowl.”

Joris Jansen
Bioengineer and founder of YOKUU

How do we make our hardworking products?

1 billion cleaning helpers continue working for 7 days

Fortunately, there's no union for our cleaning helpers.
Our products are made to restore the natural microbiome at home. In 4 weeks, our probiotic cleaning aids reduce the number of bacteria present (the "bad guys") and allow more beneficial YOKUU bacteria (the "good guys") to do their job - the result is a home that stays clean and healthy for longer. Less allergens, less dust, no more unpleasant odours.

DISCOVER OUR PRODUCTS

Evolution of bacteria (thousand cells per cm2)

Here’s what we put in our products:

Multi-Purpose Cleaner

Unique Bacteria Mix, Citric Acid, Natrium Bicarbonate, Organic Extract Mix, Sodium Citrate, Anionic and Cationic Surfucants, Fragrance and Sodium Carbonate  

Bathroom Cleaner

Unique Bacteria Mix, Citric Acid, Natrium Bicarbonate, Organic Extract Mix, Sodium Citrate, Anionic and Cationic Surfucants, Fragrance

Glass Cleaner

Unique Bacteria Mix, Citric Acid, Natrium Bicarbonate, Organic Extract Mix, Sodium Citrate, Anionic and Cationic Surfucants, and Sodium Carbonate

Floor Cleaner

Unique Bacteria Mix, Natrium Bicarbonate, Anionic and Cationic Surfucants, Fragrance (natural) and Sodium Sulfate

Dishwasher Tablet

Unique Bacteria Mix, Anionic and Cationic Surfucants, Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Sulfate, Sodium Metasilicate, Sodium Percarbonate, Magnesium Stearate, Cellulose

Laundry Sheet

Unique Bacteria Mix, Anionic and Cationic Surfucants, Fragrance, Polyvinyl alcohol, Water, Bentonite, Kaolin and Glycerin. 

Toilet Bomb

Unique Bacteria Mix, Anionic and Cationic Surfucants, Fragrance (natural), and Sodium Sulfare

Allergy Spray

Citric Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate, Unique Bacteria Mix, Sodium Carbonate, Fragrance (natural)

Hand Soap

Unique Bacteria Mix, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate, Sodium Citrate, Ceteareth-25, Maltodextrin, Talc, Fragrance

Body Soap

Unique bacteria mix, Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, Sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate, Sodium bicarbonate, Citric acid, Sodium methyl lauroyl taurate, Sodium citrate, Ceteareth-25, Maltodextrin, Talc, Green tea extract, Fragrance.

Stain Whisperer

Anionic surfactants, enzymes (<5%), probiotic bacteria, sodium percarbonate (White only – oxygen-based bleaching agent)

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