Archive for 'Cleaning Products'

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 [...]

It’s officially that time of year. Springtime. Time to go outside — garden and breathe a bit of fresh air. Sweet. Also time to clean the cobwebs from their corners — both in my mind and in my home. Come spring, I seem to go on a feng shui tear. De-cluttering closets and re-organizing [...]

Need to feel better or at least greener about cleaning those nasty floors of yours? Take heart neat freaks, Method now offers the greenish omop as an alternative to the very un-green, Swiffer.
omop has some nice attributes:

sex appeal with ergonomic design and packaging
refill cloths made of corn fiber not petroleum based materials, compost-able and [...]

With all the new, earth-friendly cleaning products on the market now, I decided to try something new when I ran out of distilled vinegar yesterday — so I picked up Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Window Spray with Lavender Scent. The 20 oz spray was $8.99 at Ricky’s. It smells great, works well, has [...]

This specially formulated furniture consists of olive and orange oils to protect, clean and care for your wood while bringing out its natural beauty. The natural formula contains cleansing conditioners which help loosen and gently remove fingerprints, smudges and dirt – it is perfect for use on furniture, cabinets, paneling and vinyl.
Large 22oz. (650ml) bottle [...]

Seems like a long way off, but at least it’s in the works. By 2023, dry cleaners in California “will need to replace perchloroethylene, or perc, a solvent used in dry cleaning, with safer alternatives already available on the market.”
In certain situations, phase out needs to be completed by July 1, 2010.
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The IQAir HealthPro air purifier is expensive, but according to reviews, it is the best option for people with severe allergies. This air purifier is designed for rooms up to 900-square feet and is the brand chosen by the Hong Kong Hospital Authority as the only room air cleaner powerful enough to be used [...]

Dust mites are a major contributor to home allergies and asthma. One way to cut down on dust mites on floors and in carpeting is to use a Hepa Vacuum Cleaner to trap dust mites inside the vacuum cleaner bag or container instead of exhausting them back into the room. Here are a [...]

Should a cleaning product actually encourage you to get dirty? Perhaps not, but the impulse to slop up my kitchen counters has been irresistible ever since I discovered Method products which are made by two seriously earth-conscious guys in San Francisco. Bet you thought that “clean” smells like vinegar or pine or ammonia. Not so, [...]

Ilse Crawford’s, The Sensual Home, is one of my most cherished books about how to care for your home. Although published several years ago, it’s a real find — beautifully laid out, and filled with useful information. I reference this treasure all the time, in part because I was raised on Ajax, Comet, Mr Clean [...]

For a breath of fresh air, try herbs around your home instead of so-called air fresheners. The fragrance from herbs affects the nerves in our nose to trigger various parts of our brain — affecting emotion, intuition and creativity. For a dose of relaxation — add thyme, lavender or chamomile to warm water and [...]

I haven’t been to the dry cleaners in years. That “after-smell” on my clothes was so nauseating that I switched to a wardrobe that could be cleaned more simply. According to Greener Choices, over 80% of dry cleaners use perchloroethylene, or perc, a solvent which is associated with environmental and health risks. Perc has [...]

Check out this portable Meditation Bench. Made from sustainable beech or ash hardwood, with a durable clear coat finish and foldable legs. Add a pillow & it makes a cool gift, ($67).
I was drifting from room to room while visiting greenhome, and I uncovered 2 other must haves…a hemp and flax shawl (in bilberry, [...]

EM America has released Earth Shine All-Purpose Cleaner, manufactured with Effective Micro-organisms technology. Promoting sustainable technologies, Earth Shine is made with 5 all-natural ingredients; it contains no preservatives or colorants, and is sold in fully recyclable packaging.
It really is “all-purpose” — it can be used on all food prep surfaces as well as floors, [...]