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.
The 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
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.
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I was a distributor many years ago when my children were little. I used to order smallish amounts and suddenly they changed their policies and you had to become a super salesman with large orders so I quit. Plus their skincare etc is far from natural! Since then many cleaning products can be purchased that are safe to use without having to be part of a MLM company,try to sell to everyone you meet and pay high shipping costs.
The voice of rationality! Good to hear from you.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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
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
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.
Stacy – if you ask Shaklee for the ingredients, they should get them to you. I got them just a few weeks ago.
lindsey,
re: comments from mary b and turk porno –
(good catch on your part, btw)
hmmm…twins, separated at birth?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
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
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
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!!
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!
Its great to see that people are taking action against the harmful chemicals that are in our homes and environment.
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
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!
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!!!
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.
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.)
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!
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.
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.