Our Formulations
All ingredients in our products are confirmed readily biodegradable, helping to support cleaner water systems, reduce environmental contamination, and minimize hazardous waste. Our formulas are made without PFOAs/PFAS, Sulfates, Parabens, Silicones, harsh chemicals, SLS/SLES, or harsh allergens.
Each formulation has been third-party tested and confirmed human-safe and hypoallergenic, and reviewed by two toxicologists to be considered 'non-toxic.'
Our Packaging
Alter:Bio's Active Dish Soap and Active Surface Spray bottles are made with 30%+ post-consumer High-Density Polyethylene and are 100% recyclable. Our shipping boxes use recycled cardboard and recycled paper, and our postcards are made on recycled paper.
Currently, our proprietary synbiotic solutions work most effectively in opaque packaging as this keeps the synbiotics alive and actively cleaning, while maintaining a 2-year shelf stability.
Our Goals
As the company grows and innovates, we are excited to invest in research and development that explores more sustainable packaging that will maintain the quality and efficacy of our formulas.
We challenge ourselves to do better for our consumer and the planet, while maintaining our high health standards and the efficacy of our products.
The Result
Cleaning solutions formulated without harmful chemicals, designed to help reduce waste — developed by a team that's always innovating on product integrity, design, and functionality.
Our synbiotics create a natural barrier of beneficial bacteria on your surfaces, working continuously to crowd out residue and buildup and keep your home's microbiome in balance.
At Alter:Bio, we believe safer, smarter, science-backed products will change so much more than how you clean. Because we know that in a chaotic, changing world, your home is your sanctuary. We help make your home - and your mind – a healthier, happier place to live.
Meet the Founders
Lauren Taylor & Jeremy Globerson
Alter:Bio started with Lauren Taylor asking a simple question: why couldn't cleaning products be both safe and effective? The deeper she looked, the more she realized the category didn't just need better ingredients – it needed a new definition of what "clean" means.
As people were waking up to the importance of their gut and skin microbiomes, Lauren realized the same thinking should be applied to the home. Instead of indiscriminately killing microbes, cleaning should work with biology, not against it. She partnered with a lab in Los Angeles and spent two years turning the science into a real-world solution.
Then she brought in Jeremy Globerson, a go-to-market leader and investor in mission-driven brands, to build the company around it. For him, this is personal: his father died from a rare cancer linked to a common household product. It upended his assumption that if it’s on the shelf, it must be safe – and as a father of three, he wants better for his family.
Together, Lauren and Jeremy are challenging the idea that cleaning is simply about removing what we don’t want. They know it can be about creating something much better: a cleaner home with a thriving microbiome that improves people’s health. Welcome to The Future of Clean™.
Frequently Asked Questions
What payment methods do you accept?
Our payment processing is set up through Shopify, and we currently accept all major credit cards (Visa, Visa Debit, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, ELC, JCB and Union Pay) and Paypal.
How do I get in touch with you?
For any questions or concerns, please contact support@shopalterbio.com and our team will be in touch.
Please note, we are a startup and have a small team, it may take 1-3 days to respond during our busier days. We will respond as fast as possible, during our working hours of 8am - 6pm EST, Monday-Friday.
Where do you ship? I have a shipping question.
Effective date: June 1, 2025
We are pleased to ship to all 50 states in the USA. We look forward to expanding our business to more countries in the near future. Sales tax may apply based on state laws.
We are dedicated to shipping your order as quickly as possible so you can join our community. Orders will be processed within 2 working days, and shipments are expected to arrive within 5-8 working days. Free ground shipping is offered over orders of $49.
If you need a different shipping method or expedited shipping, please contact us at support@shopalterbio.com and we will do our best to help you with your order needs.
I have a question about my order.
For any order issues, please contact us at support@shopalterbio.com.
Please note, we are a startup and have a small team, it may take 1-3 days to respond during our busier days. We will respond as fast as possible, during our working hours of 8am - 6pm EST, Monday-Friday.
What is your Return Policy?
We hope you love our products as much as we do. In the event of dissatisfaction or damage, please email support@shopalterbio.com within 15 days of delivery, and put your order number in the subject line, along with images of damage or defective items.
Products still sealed within their original packaging are subject to inspection by our team for review. Full refunds, partial refunds, store credit, or exchanges for products are on a case by case basis. Shipping costs are not eligible for refund, and in some cases, return shipping will be covered by the customer or deducted from the order. Please provide a note internally with your order number, name and email, or the original packing slip. Failure to do so will lead to delays with your refund or exchange.Please see more of our refund policy in our terms and conditions.
I have questions about the science behind your products—who can I connect with?
We love science questions and feedback. Please visit our science page and product pages for more information. If your question is not here, please contact us at hello@shopalterbio.com
What are Synbiotics?
We love synbiotics - we love them so much that’s why we made Alter:Bio, for you to try them and love them too. Learn more about Synbiotics on our science page, homepage and product pages.
Similar to how probiotics and microbiome-rich foods (think yogurt, fermented foods) can improve your gut health, our blend of bio-fermented biologicals help to improve your home health. What’s your home health? Think microscopic particles in your air (dustmites, sneezes, germs, mold) and on your counters. Our synbiotics help to break down these particles by eating them and creating a healthier home microbiome.
Sounds nutty? Check out our studies and more information about our efficacy.
Note: while our synbiotics are similar to that found in food, our products are not intended to be consumed.
Is Alter:Bio safe around my children or pets? Do your formulas have allergens? What are your safety standards?
Alter:Bio was designed and formulated with children, pets and the environment in mind. Our formulas have been dermatologist-tested on 200 respondents per product, (HRIPT test) to ensure the formulas are safe for humans, including children. They are also hypoallergenic, for those with asthma and allergies, and safe for those with sensitive skin. Our products have been toxicologist-reviewed to be safe around children, babies, pets and pregnant women, when used as directed. Our products meet European Standards, one of the most rigorous standards in the world for ingredients.
Our products have a neutral ph 5.00 - 6.00.
Our products are free from SLS< phthalates, Parabens, Silicones, Chlorine and PFAs and PFOAs.
Review our product and ingredient pages for additional information.
If you have health concerns, please consult your doctor before using any new products.
Is your website accessible to people with disabilities?
Alter:Bio is committed to making our website accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. We are working toward conformance with Level AA of the World Wide Web Consortium's (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 and Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act. You'll also find an accessibility toolbar in the corner of every page that lets you adjust contrast, text size, motion, and navigation to fit your needs.
If you're having trouble accessing any part of our site, or notice a feature that isn't fully accessible, please email us at support@shopalterbio.com with "Accessibility" in the subject line and a description of the issue. We take this feedback seriously and will work to address it as quickly as possible.
While we do not control third-party vendors whose content or tools appear on our site, we strongly encourage them to meet these same accessibility standards.