Comments on: Eco Tip – Green Cleaning

By: Patti-Jo

Patti-Jo — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 17:52:56 +0000

Yes, I have tried the Clorox Green Works cleaner. I have found these to be toxic to me. The odor is strangely strong, and just SMELLS toxic! It’s really too bad!

By: Mary Hunt

Mary Hunt — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:20:13 +0000

My friend Pat has three acres of lavender, she mixes the dried flowers with backing soda and cornstarch for her carpets.

By: Condo Blues

Condo Blues — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:54:42 +0000

I like making my own cleaners too. Instead of using furniture polish when I dust, I use a feather duster. If I need an extra oomph or need to clean computer monitors/electronics I use a microfiber cloth.

By: Lizzie

Lizzie — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:37:15 +0000

I have to confess I don't love cleaning in any way, shape or form, but upon occasion I do get inspired. I'm very intrigued by these suggestions! I read a newspaper story just today about people making their own cleaning products but that was more to save money than to be eco-friendly. I do recall the use of vinegar and lemon, however. For some other GREAT ideas, check out Super Natural Home by Beth Greer, who's an expert in providing healthy, natural ways of doing things. This book is VERY comprehensive in helping us all green up our homes and get rid of the toxic substances that are seemingly everywhere. Step by step, choice by choice, we can make a difference and this book shows us how to get where we want to go. (One of the things I like best is that she'll pose the problem and then do more than just wring her hands about it. She gives you possible solutions! I love that.

By: mother earth aka karen hanrahan

mother earth aka karen hanrahan — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 22:38:22 +0000

so many folks are reactive to the cleaning products from mainstream sources – it’s pretty mind boggling.

By: Hilary

Hilary — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 08:20:20 +0000

You could give Melaleuca a try. They have been selling natural, concentrated products for many years. I started using them just over a year ago, and love them.

By: Jeanne of Ecolabel Fundraising

Jeanne of Ecolabel Fundraising — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:26:49 +0000

Interesting about the lemons on the countertops. May have to try that. Like growing plants, I’m just not naturally blessed to be able to understand what may and may not work!

By: Diane MacEachern

Diane MacEachern — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:42:04 +0000

Hmmm – I still don’t bother polishing my furniture with olive oil. I just dust it. It seems happy. I’m happy! But maybe this spring I’ll try it. Thanks for the reminder.

By: Green Mom’s Carnival: Green Spring Cleaning | Tiny Choices

Green Mom’s Carnival: Green Spring Cleaning | Tiny Choices — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:01:06 +0000

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By: 10 Ways to Green Your Bathroom | Green and Natural Parenting

10 Ways to Green Your Bathroom | Green and Natural Parenting — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 10:00:41 +0000

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By: Liz

Liz — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:35:14 +0000

Check out http://www.womenandenvironment.org where there is a party kit you can download to host your own Green Cleaning Party with friends where you can all make safe, natural cleaning products from the ingredients you’ve mentioned: vinegar, baking soda, borax, etc. This is what it took for me to finally make my own cleaners, rather than just thinking about it and continuing to pay high prices for the natural stuff at health food stores – buying in bulk and mixing it up with my friends!

By: Cleaners, Cleaners and Even More Cleaners - The Dirty Story « For My CH.I.L.D - Change in Little Doses

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 17:47:39 +0000

[...] http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2008/02/12/eco-tip-green-cleaning/ – Another way to save money and feel great! [...]

By: mama k

mama k — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 19:00:35 +0000

I linked back to you today. I tried the baking soda in the carpet this week and mmmm it smells so nice. I used lavender, vanilla and rose EO for my bedroom carpet and candy cane in the living room. That candy cane EO blend is my all time favorite. It just makes me so happy! LOL mama k's last blog post..Linky Love

By: Adriana

Adriana — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 17:35:40 +0000

Oh, Tiff, I love the scented soda idea! My mom (who is allergic to many things) keeps asking me to get her some vacuum deodorizers, and I keep telling her she doesn't need to chemicals in those. I am going to create a jar of scented soda for her (she loves lavender, so I'll have to find a goos combination that includes that) Adriana's last blog post..Can You Speak Romantic Language?

By: Tamar

Tamar — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:28:58 +0000

Ooh, thanks! Especially for those dishwashing soap recipes – I have been searching everywhere. I mean, do I really want bleach (among other chemicals) all over the stuff we EAT off of? Ew.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 20:59:11 +0000

Great recipes–thanks! Joy just wrote a green cleaning blog over on http://www.greenbabyguide.com that has some more green cleaning tips.

Also, I’d like to respond to Sarah’s comment, above, about Clorox’s supposedly green cleaners. I was recently shocked to find out that Clorox owns Burt’s Bees, a well-known “natural” and phthalate-free company. I do love Burt’s Bees products but haven’t tried Clorox Green Works.

Rebecca’s last blog post..Thrifty Solutions for Greener Cleaning

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 06:35:49 +0000

Love making my own products. It's such a freeing feeling knowing you made something that doesn't smell chemically and actually works well! And super cheap!!! And you never run out when you need it the most! Love the furniture polish one. I'll have to try that. I haven't oiled my furniture in forever. Not with anything natural. Does it get really oily and slippery? And how long does it last in the bottle or do you have to make it fresh everytime? Thanks!!! Sarah's last blog post..Future HGTV Design Star!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:03:22 +0000

Have you tried the new Clorox Green Works products? I don’t know if I should believe the hype (although I am pleased that a big company is at least trying to be greener).

By: Elisabeth

Elisabeth — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 22:31:24 +0000

Adding to the cloth diaper comment…I just came across a new product from Bum Genius…a BPA/phthalates free diaper wipe solution: http://www.cottonbabies.com/product_info.php?cPath=110&products_id=1300

Elisabeth’s last blog post..Bebe au Natural

By: Brooke

Brooke — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:29:23 +0000

Vinegar and baking soda can be really good for getting stains out of cloth diapers too, I just pour in some baking soda and put vinegar in the bleach dispenser. I’ve also recently fallen in love with Dr.Bronners soap. Since my boyfriend is allergic to almost every scented detergent out there, now I can wash my clothes in Bronners and actually get that nice minty smell. It worked so well it even got the smoke smell out of the outfit my daughter came home from the hospital in, that was in our house when it caught fire (in a dresser touching a wall that is completely burned and gone now actually) after soaking overnight. We also love Ecover products for the dishwasher, I really hated washing dishes before we bought their products because they would never come clean, but Ecover works great and they now even have a product similar to jet dry that works awesome too.