Friday, April 20, 2007

Shaklee - GET CLEAN and Green

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As I’ve mentioned before, I’ve been a steady user of the distilled white vinegar/baking soda/salt/lemon approach to cleaning for many years. But I recently decided to try the new line of Get Clean household products from Shaklee.

With the arrival of the 2 boxes of Get Clean goods, I must confess, my first thoughts cast a shadow of doubt and concern: Would all the packaging and shipping prove to be worthwhile? Were the clean, fresh impressions that I gleaned from their website an accurate depiction of the actual goods? Happily, the answers are Yes, and without a doubt!
I am truly amazed by their effectiveness and eco-friendliness.
Get Clean not only gets the job done — but it’s a true green find — an entire line of nontoxic cleaners that won’t pollute the air you breathe, or cause harm to Mother Earth.

getclean.jpgThe Get Clean Starter Kit contains a nifty array of practical solutions; each item packs a concentrated punch of cleaning power and each package and dispenser is attractive and well designed. The kit is all-inclusive, with measuring scoops, cloths, sponge, scrubbing pad and even a handy storage/caddy. And the instructions are thorough and easy to follow. As I stood over my kitchen sink, measuring and mixing my new cleaning cocktails, I had a few quiet chuckles as I flashed back on my chem classes from many moons ago.

The entire line is a treat to the olfactory senses, especially after so many years of pouring a vinegar-based concoction on various surfaces. My fave is the Scour Off Heavy-Duty Paste, it’s a heavenly dream whip that wipes out the tough stuff with ease. For an overview of the complete line, simply click to Get Clean.

With further digging, I also discovered that Shaklee also has an impressive history. Founded in 1956 by Dr. Forrest C. Shaklee, they launched one of the first nontoxic, biodegradable cleaners in the 1960s. A decade later, one of the first biodegradable laundry detergents without phosphates, nitrates or borates was introduced, followed by one of the first official Earth Day products in 1990. And in 2000 Shaklee was the first company in the world to obtain Climate Neutral certification and totally offset its CO2 emissions, with a net zero impact on the environment.

Shaklee’s environmental stewardship and socially responsibility creates an attractive business opportunity. 12,000 new entrepreneurs sign up every month. I like what they’re all about — health, harmony with nature, shared dreams, a better world, and doing it right.

Here’s a Quick Snapshot from their Website
getstarterkit.jpg If one person were to switch from conventional cleaners to a
Get Clean Starter Kit it would eliminate 108 pounds of packaging waste from landfills and 248 pounds of GHG emissions, the equivalent of planting 10 trees.

purchase kit or separate items @ shaklee.com/
Get Clean Starter Kit costs approx. $150.



There are 82 comments.

  1. commentsJill Miller Apr 20, 2007

    It’s one thing when you think the eco-friendly products your company makes are great; it’s quite another when sites like The Alternative Consumer agree. It’s great!

  2. commentsJay Banta Apr 20, 2007

    What we have known for 50 years is finally being shared with the world! This is absolutely fantastic!

  3. commentsSusan Lehman Apr 20, 2007

    I’ve been using Shaklee cleaners for 28 years and have always been pleased with the results both cleaning wise and economically. I’ve also been delighted in the focus that the company has placed on the environment … this was well before it was popular and an Earth survival necessity.

  4. commentsAnna Apr 20, 2007

    The Get Clean products are amazing! They are safe, they work, and are so much cheaper because they last so long. Plus, Shaklee is tried and true company that is giving back to the world.

  5. commentsRuth Bieber Apr 20, 2007

    We have been sharing Shaklee Products for 39 years. How wonderful it is to see the sincere and necessary interest in eco-friendly products. Eureka!!

  6. commentsRuth Kneile Apr 20, 2007

    I, too was a vinegar and baking soda girl, and found myself equally pleased with Get Clean. The article pretty well tells my thoughts and feelings all the way. Get Clean products have made a big difference in my family’s health, both for healthy skin and healthy respiratory tract. The difference was so big that I help my friends buy it, too, and we have been very pleased with the way the company treats us all by the Golden Rule. I would recommend these to anyone who cares about their own health and our planet.

  7. commentsHarley Morgan Apr 20, 2007

    What was once known only to a small group of environmental cognoscenti (Basic H) will eventually, inevitably, become mainstream. Now Oprah, and thus the world, knows. Can’t wait for them to find out about Enfuselle and Minerelles - just hope it doen’t take 40 years!

  8. commentsLyse Clement Apr 20, 2007

    What a feeling it is to know that there is an efficient way to do our part and to Get Clean !

  9. commentsMary Ann Brewster Apr 20, 2007

    I have been using Shaklee products for 32 years, half my life. I used to be called a “Shaklee nut”, now I am happy to know that although I haven’t moved, I am now in the mainstream of American thought. Thanks for joining me everyone.

  10. commentsJoanne Estes Apr 20, 2007

    I have used these great products for the last 15 years and have loved them - my grandchildren (all 16 of them!) have never been exposed to chemicals in Grandma and Grandpa’s home! Am so happy the word is getting out!

  11. commentsTonie Apr 20, 2007

    As Maureen said, I like what WE are about ! WHat a company and WHAT a product base. It feels good to be a part of this !

  12. commentsKaren Aguilar Apr 20, 2007

    These products are amazing! Not only do they do what they say they do, but my daughter’s asthma attacks have stopped since I got rid of all my toxic cleaners and switched to Get Clean. These cleaners are truly remarkable in many ways. You’ll never go back! I cannot even go down the soap isle in the grocery store anymore! Thank You Alternative Consumer for your column.

  13. commentsDiana Richardson Apr 20, 2007

    I have used these products for 24 years, and would never use anything else. I didn’t have to worry about toxins and fragances in our home or cottage affecting our 6 children as they grew up. They are very economical and easy to work with, and eveything is sooooo CLEAN!!

  14. commentsMarilyn Pedersen Apr 21, 2007

    I am thrilled to be a part of the company that has been “green” for the past 50 years. Now that the rest of the world is catching up, we can stand tall as we show them why we’ve had clean homes as well as clean consciences for 50 years. Our home has been Shakleeized for 35 years - we are healthy and well - thank you, Shaklee! It’s nice to use products that do what they should do! I wouldn’t trade my Get Clean products for anything else!

  15. commentsSandy Hoffman Apr 21, 2007

    I have used these products for 20 years, and have never had anything but wonderful experiences with them. The Basic H2 is fantastic to take on camping trips, and can be used for anything from washing the dishes to bathing.
    Shaklee goes the extra mile to make sure everything is safe for the environment, and our use.

  16. commentsLinda Nockler Apr 21, 2007

    I was introduced to Shaklee in 1976 with a product called Basic H. I replaced all my cleaning products with Shaklee’s and have never looked back. I have environmental senstivities and Shaklee has been absolutely the best…gets the job done and doesn’t hurt my family or the planet!

  17. commentsVICTORIA RIZZI Apr 21, 2007

    My family has used Shaklee products for over 20 years! I started my business because of the amazing thousands of uses of Basic-H. Every family would benefit from SAFE, NON-TOXIC cleaners and CREATING A HEALTHIER HOME. Children, pets and housewives are at the greatest risk from chemicals used in the home.
    It’s great that Shaklee is offering a FREE membership along with the purchase of certain specials on GET CLEAN! I LOVE THIS COMPANY :o)

  18. commentsVicki Zerbee Apr 21, 2007

    It is great to see these healthy home products get such great recognition. People using this brand for 50 years know of the quality and safety, and getting the results you want from a product. Seeing them on Oprah, along with millions of others seeing them as well, is inspiring. Now we can have some fun and share all of our favorite product uses and testimonies. These products are amazing how well they work!

  19. commentsBetty Nixdorf Apr 21, 2007

    i love SHAKLEE. I love what it stands for. I love helping to save the earth.AND HELPING PEOPLE. SHAKLEE HAS BEEN DOING IT FOR 50 YEARS. I AM PROUD OF BEING A PART OF THAT MIND SET.WORKING AT BEING A HELP INSTEAD OF CAUSING HARM.

  20. commentsBobbie Stasey Apr 21, 2007

    I’d heard from a friend that Basic H worked as a fly spray for her horses. It was worth a try…the chemicals were gagging me and the horse. When it worked as well as and even better than expensive, smelly products, I decided to use it for what it was actually made for. The dog food bowls were a big test. We were used to soaking and scrubbing, but after a small squirt in the water-filled bowl, a swish and the slime was gone. Really!

  21. commentsSandra Apr 21, 2007

    Just adding my name to the list of satisfied users! Shaklee rocks!

  22. commentsKent Mack Apr 21, 2007

    My wife and I have been using Shaklee products (all of them!) for 13 years. The Get Clean products have saved us hundreds, if not thousands of dollars and given us a completely non-toxic home to raise our 4 children in. I couldn’t believe it when a box of dishwasher powder lasted for OVER A YEAR!!!!!!!

  23. commentsJoan Jansen Apr 21, 2007

    It was so much fun seeing Roger Barnett and his beautiful wife on Oprah. Since, he is the new CEO of the Shaklee Corporation, he gave everyone in the audience the gift of the Healthy Home Kit.
    I am a independent distributor now, because I love the products. Most importantly - I trust the products. An added plus is that they last a very long time!!!!
    Travel the path to pure and we will help one another, and also help save the planet.

    I am glad that I am,
    Joan_distributor

  24. commentsJan Bradberry Apr 21, 2007

    klee.

  25. commentsMaria Teresa Toribio Apr 21, 2007

    Since I’ve been a kid, my family always used Shaklee products. To this day there is no other company out there in MLM that has such great environmental safe products than Shaklee. Shaklee has been having the most safest enivronmental products for the past 50 years. Not even Amay/Quixstar can beat their exceptional versatile products. Amway/Quixstar may have some good products but as safe as Shaklee, I don’t think so. Shaklee is simple and BasicH2 can do many jobs. As with other competitors you need different product for the floor and that same product will not work for your mirrors. Some other companys you need 3-4 different products to do different tasks.
    With Shaklee one product will amaze you on how may uses you can do with it.

    I love shaklee :)

    PS. Shaklee has a great reputation and has been using the SAME NAME for over 50 years. Not like others that had to change their name…

  26. commentsPamela Mulveyhill Apr 22, 2007

    I’ve lived in my house for nearly 26 years and, while my neighbors pumped their septic tanks every year or two, mine has been pumped TWICE - not because it needed it, but because I called to have it checked! The ONLY reason I know that mine is working great while the others’ aren’t is SHAKLEE products. They are the only cleaners used in my home - by me or by the cleaning folks. No scents, no chemicals, and no harm to the environment - SHAKLEE is a WINNER for me and the environment.

  27. commentsjosh Apr 22, 2007

    Shaklee works through independant distributors, or used to, so when folks talk about “sharing”, they’re talking about a multilevel marketing schema; they’re getting paid. I’m not saying their comments are disengenious (Though the one about her daughters asthma clearing up -> that would raise as red flag at Shaklee HQ.) nor am I saying the products aren’t Ok, I don’t know, but 150.00$ v.s. vinegar/baking soda/Simple Green?

    I’d say this many comments means some people in the field of paid distrubutors had some friends respond.

  28. commentsMarie Nemesh Apr 22, 2007

    I was looking for better health and a better way of life when I learned about Shaklee 30 years ago. My chemical engineering husband told me those Shaklee cleaners wouldn’t work, because they did’nt have phosphates. I proved him wrong, and he joined me in my Shaklee business. Thank you Roger Barnett for continuing in Dr. Shaklee’s vision of products made in harmony with nature, and taking care of our environment.

  29. commentsShirley Apr 22, 2007

    I’ve used Shaklee cleaning products for more than 30 years and I wouldn’t think of using anything else in my home. I found that my scent sensitivities were elminiated when I removed all the “smelly” cleaning products from my home!

  30. commentsAlice Coker Apr 22, 2007

    For 20 yrs I have had a Shaklee clean home. And have shared this with many others. The “lady” who said on the show that her son’s asthma improved dramatically after they began using Shaklee Cleaning products was telling the truth. That has happened to thousands of families. Everything is guarenteed, prove it to yourself and if not satisfied just call and get your money back. Shaklee is a win, win opportunity.

  31. commentsRosalie Apr 22, 2007

    I’m afraid Josh did not read the entire list of postings before adding his comments. The Shaklee kit covers safely cleaning everything in your house including all your needed laundry products. I don’t think vinegar could do that. My family has used them for 35 years and they are the greatest bargain of all time. I was looking for a company that represented my way of thinking, and found Shaklee. I am proud to be part of this movement.

  32. commentsGloria Talbert Apr 23, 2007

    I’m very proud to a part of the SHAKLEE FAMILY.
    It makes you conscience of the earth and the welfare of people’s health.

  33. commentsTerrance Apr 23, 2007

    After spending over $3000 on doctor bills, after co-pay, on a new born we switched to the cleaners as well as other products and saw a dramatic change in or familys health. The following year we spent less than $500 for the entire family. Real savings plain and simple.

  34. commentsJoann Apr 23, 2007

    Hey Josh — you obviously have not used the Shaklee products, but that’s OK. We were all there at some point. I have (had) terrible allergies, and struggled with my breathing for years — all year round, sleeping on sveral pillows, using puffers, taking medication etc. Well, no more, and Shaklee is the reason why. I have not spent a penny on medical drugs or products for years, and will NEVER go back! On top of the cleaning products, I also use the nutritional products, and am now a grandmother of 7, take NO drugs of any kind, and just had my blood pressure taken — 110 over 71. I NEVER want to go back to the way I felt at 35 — that was 20 years ago. Try the products for yourself, and you will feel the same way! Go for it! Life is very good ! !

  35. commentsKathy VanderHeijden Apr 23, 2007

    Shaklee found me 32 years ago. We had 2 little ones under the age of two, and I was looking for something safe to wash our babies’ clothes. Starting with Basic-H and the laundry powder, I’ve never looked back. The Basic-H works wonders and leaves our house smelling fresh and clean. (Clean doesn’t have a particular scent.) The laundry products worked like no other and left no perfumed odor. Safe. Effective. Saved us money. All important for a growing family. Yes, we tried the other products, one by one and love all of them. Using products from a company with the integrity of Shaklee becomes a responsible thing to do.

  36. commentsShirley J Welder Apr 24, 2007

    My husband & I have used the Shaklee Cleaning Products for over 35yrs! The basic H 2 is wonderful, he rubs it on his skin before he goes fishing and the bugs & mosquitoes never bother or bite him!! Also we spray it on our garden veggies & fruit trees and our fruit is always nice, firm and good as the bugs & worms won’t touch them as long as they have the basic H2 on them!! Big green cabbage worms will just curl up and fall off when they are sprayed with the basic H2 and water!! This is in addition to all the other good uses that have been mentioned!! We will never be with out our Shaklee cleaning Products as long as Shaklee makes them and we are here on this earth!! A-Men

  37. commentsJoyce Fleck Apr 24, 2007

    We found Shaklee 28 years ago when we moved io to Tucson, AZ. That is when I stopped having to go down the grocery store cleaning and laundry products section holding my breath and blowing my nose because of the toxic odors. I’m sure you know what I mean. Do yourself and our Planet a favor “Get Clean” and breath easy…
    Joyce Fleck

  38. commentsElizabeth Hardy Apr 24, 2007

    I started using Shaklee cleaning products 23 years ago to combat allergies and they helped me control my allergies. I tell all my friends about them. The new products are great.

  39. commentsTracey Shockey Apr 25, 2007

    I am SOOOOOOO proud to be with this company!

    I am a single mom of two kiddoes and Shaklee and GET CLEAN have allowed me to stay home with them….it is WONDERFUL!!

    I love sharing this with people!

    :)

  40. commentsJo Hawck Apr 26, 2007

    After 40+ years using the Shaklee products and regaining my health I didn’t think they could come up with much new that would catch the interest of so many people so quickly. The Get Clean Kit is a must if we want to preserve our world. It may only be one step but it can mushroom into a big step because it really works. Everyone should give it a try. I have used the cleaners for ecological reasons as well as the fact they don’t harm my hands, lungs, washer, dryer or any surfaces I have used them on.

  41. commentsVICTORIA RIZZI Apr 27, 2007

    when you RESCUE DOGS like I do plus have several of my own, you really APPRECIATE GET CLEAN! I help support many dog rescues by using GET CLEAN as a FUNDRAISER :)

  42. commentsLea Apr 27, 2007

    I am so glad so many people are finally finding out about Shaklee and their great products. My family has been in Shaklee for 30 years - using and sharing the products. What a great company! It’s exciting to see all the buzz about Shaklee.

  43. commentsKathi Sikich Apr 28, 2007

    I am a cancer survivor and am very aware of toxins. I love Get Clean! No annoying fumes! I don’t need to buy any other cleaners. And so economical! Wow!

  44. commentsCarrie Lee Apr 29, 2007

    I understand Josh’s concern about a multi-level marketing “schema”. However, multi-level maketers don’t rely on their product to make money, they rely on the people they sign up to “sell” to make their money. Yes, if I sign someone up, I do get a percentage of their sales. But that’s not why those of us who sell Shaklee signed up. We chose to sell Shaklee because it is a product we can believe in. And we’re not just about cleaners either. Don’t forget our nutritional supplements and skin care lines as well. Shaklee’s Minerelles (TM) line of cosmetics is one of few, if not the only, cosmetic line that can say that no animals were used in the testing of their product. So you see Josh, it’s not just about the money; that’s a side benefit. Those of us who use Shaklee use it because we believe in it; the money is a nice bonus.

  45. commentslaura Apr 29, 2007

    I love all the get clean products, I am so glad that i do not have to smell any toxic fumes in the house where I live. I also love the scour off because it smells so good and smells like cherry pits. I am very vulnerable to toxic cleaners, when shaklee updated the cleaning products, i was so excited. I love all shaklee products in general I been using shaklee products ever since i was a baby.
    “SHAKLEE RULES THE WORLD IN CLEANING PRODUCTS”
    They really do the job and you don’t have to smell any of the nasty toxic fumes that I really do not like, therefore, I am a non toxix freak. I hope that everyone can clean up the environment and stop using toxic cleaners and use non toxic cleaners since it is way way better for us, for your health as well as the planet!!!

    “GO SHAKLEE”

  46. commentsCrystal Apr 30, 2007

    I was introduced to Shaklee as a kid and now 20+ years later I am a distributor helping others to appreciate Shaklee. GO SHAKLEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  47. commentsTim Apr 30, 2007

    GET CLEAN IS GREAT!!!!! Email me if you would like more information on the products I use everyday in my earth-friendly home. I have been using Shaklee cleaning products for 22 years, my home is clean, I love the products and how they work. Shaklee GET CLEAN everyone should have in their home. I am a distributor helping others get information about Shaklee. to continue helping planet Earth one person at a time.

  48. commentsBobby Taylor Apr 30, 2007

    I have been using Shaklee basic h for half a year now and I am blown away by how great it is. I wished I would have know about this 25 years ago! It is the only product I have ever used in my life that is truly amazing.
    From sparkling glass and mirrors to cutting through bacon grease, there is no limit to what basic H can do!!

  49. commentsJoan Jansen May 1, 2007

    When I first started using the Get Clean Starter Kit, it was a learning process. The amount that you use is so much less than other products. Ofcourse, I got use to that fast and glad to not have to buy more cleaning, laundry, dishwasher, etc. products very often!!
    When I washed my walls with the Basic H, I literally thought that it was magical. It sounds strange, but the walls and counters all seem to have a wonderful ‘energy’. It is like being really clean..for the first time.
    i see pure-

  50. commentsIrene May 2, 2007

    Like a lot of posts I have seen here, I have been using shaklee a long time ago. (1979 ) I was invited to a friends home. She and her husband were excited about Shaklee cleaning products . They did some fun demos with the products. I saw that they were concentrated and I was impressed with how they worked so I ordered some. The other reason I chose to do that was that I had young children and I was concerned with the danger of some of the toxic stuff that was under my sink. (I did not use that word then though ! )
    Since then I have continued to use the Shaklee products. I especially love the Basic H. My kids tease me about it, I use it for everything!!!
    Yes, I did decide to tell others about the cleaning products and then the other products. I found all the the products they had were excellent so here I am still a happy consumer and still love telling people our story. I am proud to say that we are a family in business with Shaklee. I am truly proud to say that! The company was green before it was fashionable to be green. I love THAT!
    Loved the Oprah Show on living a Green Life and how we all can make a difference by making small changes.
    Roger and Sloan Barnett are introducing Shaklee to the World. Thanks to them for sharing their concern for the earth and for the global family.
    Irene

  51. commentsMaria Bosak May 2, 2007

    The Shaklee company has lived with the philosophy of doing only GOOD in the world for over 50 years. It is wonderful to see all there products get the recognition they deserve. I joined this company because the business plan is the strongest I have ever seen and then fell in love with the products. It is an amazing feeling to be able to help people, while making a great income. Being a business owner never felt so good. I left the corporate world after 12 years as a VP and I would never go back. I just hope that someday Josh gets to experience the feeling of doing only GOOD each day and teaching others how to do the same………..

    If you think Shaklee is hot now !! You haven’t seen nothing yet………we are just getting started. We are out to change the world, one person as a time………….wanna come with ?
    Drop me a line………..let’s change your world.

  52. commentsPat Phillips May 2, 2007

    Our family was introduced to Shaklee 28 years ago because of the 30 day money-back guarantee that if we didn’t feel better in 30 days we could return the unused portion of the food supplements for a full refund. In 30 days we wanted more! We felt great and became a Shaklee home. Now we have a successful Shaklee business and Get Clean has opened so many doors to a better life.

  53. commentsKerry May 7, 2007

    We have been involved with Shaklee for over 25 years. We were introduced just after we had purchased a boarding kennel and grooming salon. We began using the cleaning products in the kennel and to bathe the dogs. Basic H is amazing for their skin and fur. People’s too!!What fantastic results - fleas gone, and safe products. Since then, we have sold the kennel and gone “full time” with Shaklee, now teaching and training The Freedom Project to people all over North America. What a blast!

  54. commentsChris Jun 17, 2007

    My mom started using Shaklee in 1983 because she was sensitive to cleaners and detergents. I spent my childhood wondering why we didn’t use the cleaners in the pretty containers that I saw on the TV ads. I switched to Tide, etc., as soon as I moved out.

    Fast forward to 2007: Now I’m thinking about my impact on the environment and my environment’s impact on me. I reuse and recycle, I’ve switched to CFLs, I’m conscious of my water, electric, and gasoline usage, and when I went searching for products that would be less harmful to me and my planet, Shaklee was the answer. (If I saw it on Oprah, it has to be good, right?) It turns out that Mom had the right idea all along.

    (And when I realized that I would be recommending the products to just about everyone I know, I figured it only made sense to get the money for myself instead of sending all that business to someone else.)

  55. commentsHoward Jul 6, 2007

    I, too, am a convinced user and distributor of these great products. Like others who have posted, I have had asthma since childhood. Through use of the Airsource air purifier and the Get Clean products, I have not had any symptoms. I do have an interesting story about the Scour Off paste: we have a nice diningroom table that belonged to my wife’s grandmother. It started getting those awful white marks from hot dinner plates, and nothing will make them go away. I even tried the “salt and mayonnaise” trick, but it did not work–so I figured the table was ruined and the Scour Off paste couldn’t make it any worse… well, it made the white spots go away. My wife was impressed; we use Basic H for just about everything.

  56. commentsCathy Jul 30, 2007

    I insist on Organic Spices and All Natural Cleaning Products for my family too. I am excited to announce that 139 years of offering quality products at affordable prices continues
    at http://www.The EarthsFriend.com

    I know this is self promotion- but I really am excited!!!

  57. commentsDawn Sep 2, 2007

    I’ve been using shaklee probably 4 years now. It’s been the best that happened to me. I want everything clean & natural for me & my pets.Now I have both since my animals eat naturally too! I never would’ve found it if I hadn’t been introduced to shaklee! Taking care of yourself comes first but ou7r animals are special too.
    thanks!

  58. commentsBill Sep 4, 2007

    The more I consider the timing of Shaklee and its product line, the more I am convinced that their product development and market placement is perfect.
    With nations becoming more affluent and health care costs rising, more people than ever are readdressing their own responsibilities in maintaining their health.
    Shaklee has been creating and developing their product line for over 50 years. It really is good.
    The global “Green Movement” is expanding as we sit here. People want to take care of themselves and their families. They also want to live better life styles without worrying about questionable unknowns. Thus a honest compensation plan is installed.
    Shaklee really is perfectly positioned for todays market.
    Bill
    http://www.4BetterLiving.net

  59. commentsErik Sep 7, 2007

    Its great to see that people are taking action against the harmful chemicals that are in our homes and environment.

  60. commentsTracey Nov 12, 2007

    I am a relatively new user to Shaklee compared to the other posters, just around four months now. I am not a distributor and don’t plan to become one, but I love the Get Clean products. They are by far the best natural/organic/green products I have ever used, and beat vinegar and baking soda hands-down. They also seem expensive up front, but because they are so concentrated, the bottles last for a long time and actually end up being less expensive than what I was buying before. I have learned many new uses for my H2 from this post, so thanks!

  61. commentsSuzanne Nov 25, 2007

    I am a cancer survivor,wife,and mother of three beautiful boys 8,6 and 4. Our 4 year old also has asthma. We completely changed our way of living and thinking (within the last 9 months). I started a cleaning company back in August and only use these wonderful products. I try and educate people as I build up my business . I buy the products solely for my cleaning business and home use.My clients are thrilled and are extremely happy with their homes after we clean. Now they are asking for product info and would like to have a bottle or two around for when we are not there.

    I love being apart of the shaklee family and I loved the November 20th airing of Oprah. I have had many calls from satisfied clients approving.

    -Take care all HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

  62. commentsButch Dec 2, 2007

    I’ve used Shaklee cleaning products for over 20 years and they are absolutely AWESOME. While other companies are hustling to be “green”, Shaklee pioneered it in 1960 with the first biodegradable cleaner! Great on dirt, great for the family and the planet!
    Way to go Shaklee!

    Butch

  63. commentssandra Jan 4, 2008

    I would really like the sheet on the uses for Basic H. I used to have one, but have lost it.Specifically I am interested in the use of Basic H on removing wall paper.
    Thank you

  64. commentsTerry Carter Jan 20, 2008

    I have been using Shaklee products for over 10 years and absolutely love them. More and more I’m seeing just how important the get clean products are in addition to shaklee supplements I’ve always taken.

  65. commentsEarthly Green Enterprises Jan 25, 2008

    We know that a well-balance diet and proper exercise can have a positive impact on our health/wellness. But, we forget about the exposure to toxic and carcinogenic chemicals that, in many cases, are invisible to the naked eye – some that are in fatal. It is great to know that someone took the time/effort to offer a product that is safe for us and our environment.

    Let us work together in building a better life for this generation and the next.

    Earthly Green Enterprises:
    http://www.earthlygreen.org

  66. commentsmary b Jan 27, 2008

    I just wanted to comment about Josh’s mention of Shaklee distributors getting paid to “share” Shaklee…this is true but I am curious what is the problem with making honest money by selling quality products? If Shaklee was a scam it would have been put out of business 50 years ago. Shaklee exists because of amazing consumer loyalty to a fantastic product and honorable company. And another thing: many people who use Shaklee are NOT distributors– they are Shaklee members who faithfully love and use the products and don’t get paid anything for telling people what a great buy they are.

    My mom raised us on Shaklee vitamins and non-toxic cleaners, so I know their worth and value. I recently re-discovered Shaklee and became a distributor. So yes, I am paid to share Shaklee and I am proud to be able to sell a line of products that can transform lives as well as take care of our planet. Go Shaklee!

  67. commentsNewB Jan 30, 2008

    I just found out about Shaklee from Oprah (then later that my grandmother has been using it for years.) I just ordered 2 cleaning products to start with. Though I am convinced that non toxic cleaning is the way to go (because I have had to work closely with cleaning chemicals and been affected by some) my husband is a skeptic. He doesn’e believe that they will be cost effective (especially eith shipping costs) or that regular cleaners like Clorox or Pledge or you-name-it could be dangerous to the our health or to the little ones’. Where can I find independant scientific studdies to to show him that all this non toxic health benefit stuff is not just a scheme to sell product or to scare the public away from “traitional” cleaners to by these “new” enviornmental and “vouge” ones.

  68. commentsStacy Feb 18, 2008

    I noticed that Shaklee does not list all the ingredients in their Get Clean products. Also if you email them they won’t give you a complete list. I find that disturbing. They say they’re safe but won’t divulge their ingredient list due to “trade secrets”. Shaklee’s also owned by a pharmaceutical company. I don’t trust a company is safe just because they say they’re safe.

  69. commentsLisa, Colorado, Work at home coach and recruiter/ Green Cleaning MOM Feb 24, 2008

    This company has helped me in so many ways. I have been able to convert my entire home and life to a safer and healthier one from my family and I. And I have been able to contribute to our family household finances, by helping with our car payment and bills everymonth. Soon it will be the housepayment and eventually retire my husband from his long hours at his manangement job. I don’t know other companies that can help you do that as fast as this one can. This is a wonderful company with great product and lots of integrity.

  70. commentsPartners For Healthy Living Mar 7, 2008

    Are you ready to GO GREEN? This article is accurate, but it doesn’t tell the whole story. Over 1 BILLION bottles have already been saved with this product line - in less than 1 year!

    Click on name above if you want to learn more and get some fabulous tips on what else you can do to help the environment and your family’s health.

  71. commentsturk porno Apr 3, 2008

    My mom raised us on Shaklee vitamins and non-toxic cleaners, so I know their worth and value. I recently re-discovered Shaklee and became a distributor.

  72. commentslindsey Apr 24, 2008

    okay, i’m a pretty faithful reader of the AC, but the rash of happy testimonials here both bugs me and freaks me out a little. shaklee company - it’s nice you want grassroots marketing, but think about toning it down a notch please if you want to be more effective. right now it looks like someone from the company alerted 800 ‘independent distributors’ that they just got a favorable post on TAC and everyone came over immediately to ‘testify’ as happy consumers. it’s a huge turn off.

  73. commentslindsey Apr 24, 2008

    also, why did mary b and turk porno make verbatim posts?

    “My mom raised us on Shaklee vitamins and non-toxic cleaners, so I know their worth and value. I recently re-discovered Shaklee and became a distributor.”

    blech.

  74. commentsm Apr 25, 2008

    lindsey,
    re: comments from mary b and turk porno –
    (good catch on your part, btw)

    hmmm…twins, separated at birth?

  75. commentsnance May 2, 2008

    Stacy - if you ask Shaklee for the ingredients, they should get them to you. I got them just a few weeks ago.

  76. commentsSteve Bendure May 12, 2008

    I’ve been a Shaklee Customer and distributor since 1986, it’s a great way to “Green Up” your life. Shaklee is the originator of Green Clean, they say they were Green before Green was Cool. I liked them so much I became an independent Distributor.

  77. commentsDarline May 20, 2008

    Shaklee has great products for asthma & allergy suffers. Nutreferon & Liver DTX
    For those wanting to get better contact me at the website.

    For those wanting to make more money. This is the only business you can start for only 39.95

  78. commentssally Sep 21, 2008

    I have heard that the Get Clean Basic H2 wipes are good to use to prevent bug bites has anyone found this to be true

  79. commentsKeri Sep 21, 2008

    Shaklee freaks me out. I had never heard of their products until I started working in an office full of Shaklee nuts about 4 years ago. Since that time I have noticed that the women in the office who use/sell Shaklee products are crazy about it to the point that it is like a cult of product pushers. They really scare me.

  80. commentsChris Kelly Oct 3, 2008

    Stacy, Shaklee was started by Dr. Shaklee, when he died in the late 80’s the family continued running it, but then couldn’t and the company was sold (it was public at the time and then went back private when it was sold I believe). I think then is was owned by a pharmaceutical company that wanted Shaklee due to all the assets in the Patents and Intellectual Property value, but they didn’t really RUN the company super well. In 2004, a Holdimg Company bought Shaklee and Roger Barnett became the CEO - he is the head of the Holding Company. We’re still privately held, but not by a pharmaceutical company anymore…thankFULLY!! :) It’s a great company! more scientists and PhDs than any other companies in nutrition!

  81. commentsLee Mar 24, 2009

    Thanks so much! I’ve been using vinegar and baking soda for years now. I just booked a Shaklee Get Clean party. After reading your post and the comments, I am so excited to be rid of the vinegar! Kind of funny that I had to explain to one woman during my pregnancy that I smelled like pickles from the cleaning, not the cravings. Can’t wait to share these products with my friends!

  82. commentsdeb May 20, 2009

    For those skeptical about allergies clearing up when switching to natural products, you need to watch http://t2sweb.com/Movies/toxic_brew_movie.html very scary. I don’t care which natural product you use, just make sure it is what is says it is. I found Shaklee to be honest.

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