Do Refill Products Actually Work as Well as Regular Ones?

Let’s talk about the question everyone’s thinking: “Is this refill thing actually going to work… or am I about to waste my time (and a greasy pan)?”

Fair question. And one we take very seriously, because here’s the truth:
A lot of so-called “eco” products out there look great on your counter but fall flat when it’s time to actually clean something. They're watered down and weak.

At Elcove, we had no interest in joining that club.

First, performance is non-negotiable.

We didn’t just say our dish soap works. We sent it to a third-party lab and made them prove it. The result?

Our dish soap outperformed a leading national brand.
(And not just any green brand — we’re talking big-name competition here.)

So yes! Not only do our refills save space, cut plastic, and look cute... they actually get things clean. Because if it doesn’t work, you’re not going to keep using it ,and then what’s the point?

What makes it work better?

Glad you asked. A few key things:

2–3x the active ingredients.
Most “eco” soaps are diluted. Ours are concentrated, so you get real grease-fighting power.
No filler ingredients.
No unnecessary thickeners, dyes, or mystery stuff. Just ingredients that do their job and rinse clean.
Safer for your skin (and your conscience).
No harsh chemicals. Just simple, effective cleaning that doesn’t leave your hands dry or your sink smelling weird.

So why do some refills flop?

Because not all refills are created equal. Many are made to hit a price point, not a performance standard. They want to sound sustainable, but they’re not designed for people who are, you know, actually trying to get stuff clean.

That’s where we come in.

Bottom line?

Refill products can absolutely work as well as (or better than) regular ones — if they’re made right. At Elcove, “refillable” doesn’t mean watered down. It means smartly designed. Genuinely effective. And easy to use.