Our Promise to Our Customers

Our Promise

What we commit to,
every single batch.

SOHJI was built on a simple idea — that cleaning products should be honest. Here's what that means in practice.

01
Full ingredient transparency.

Every ingredient has a real name, a real function, and a real reason it's there. No "fragrance." No proprietary blends. No fine print.

02
No synthetic chemistry.

Plant-derived only. No synthetic surfactants, no artificial preservatives, no VOC-emitting solvents.

03
Made in small batches in New York.

Every bottle is hand-filled in New York City. Small batch means we control quality at every step.

04
Glass, always.

Essential oils degrade plastic. Cobalt glass is chemically inert, blocks UV, and is infinitely recyclable.

掃除

The philosophy
behind the name.

sōji  ·  soh-jee
"The ritual act of cleaning. Not a chore — an intentional practice."

In Japanese culture, sōji (掃除) is practiced daily in schools, temples, and homes — not as an obligation, but as a meaningful act in itself.

When you approach cleaning intentionally — with a formula you can read and a scent you actually love — it stops being something you dread.

"A clean space is a clear mind. Sōji taught us that the act of cleaning is a form of care — for your home, and for yourself."
SOHJI is inspired by sōji (掃除) — the Japanese ritual act of cleaning.
How We Source

Every ingredient
chosen deliberately.

Six ingredients. Each one chosen because it earns its place — nothing more.

01
Distilled Water
Pure base

Not tap, not filtered. Distilled removes all minerals and impurities — other water types leave residue on surfaces.

Sourced From — US
02
Witch Hazel
Hamamelis virginiana

With natural alcohol. Disperses essential oils evenly and adds mild astringent action.

Sourced From — US
03
Castile Soap
Plant-based surfactant

Pure plant oils, unscented. Lifts grease and dirt without leaving a chemical film.

Sourced From — US
04
Hinoki Cypress
Chamaecyparis obtusa

Used for centuries in Japanese temple architecture. Warm, woody, antimicrobial.

Sourced From — Japan / Taiwan
05
Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia

True lavender, not lavandin. Antimicrobial, calming. Softens the hinoki and rounds the scent.

Sourced From — France / US
06
Cedarwood
Cedrus atlantica

The warm base note that anchors the blend. Quiet depth that makes the formula smell considered.

Sourced From — Morocco / US
Why it matters

Most cleaners are polluting your home while they clean it.

VOCs — Volatile Organic Compounds — evaporate at room temperature and enter the air you breathe. Most conventional cleaning products contain them, hidden in synthetic fragrances and solvents.

Studies show indoor air can be 2–5x more polluted than outdoor air. Cleaning products are a major reason why.

"The scent in SOHJI is hinoki, lavender, and cedarwood — and nothing else."
2–5×
Indoor air is more polluted than outdoor air, per EPA research. Cleaning products are a leading cause.
400+
VOCs found in common cleaning products. Most aren't required on the label.
0
VOC-emitting compounds in SOHJI. Every ingredient is plant-derived and fully disclosed.
Common VOC sources in conventional cleaners
Synthetic fragrance Ammonia Butyl cellosolve Chlorine bleach Formaldehyde Phthalates Propylene glycol Triclosan
None of these are in SOHJI.