Comments on: Greener Cleaners Roundup

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:46:50 +0000

I use only Charlie’s soap for regular laundry and Allen’s naturally for my diapers (it was recommended) and I love the way both products work! Agree about Costco powder – had to use it at Mom and Dad’s and it was all over! Oh and I love that the Charlie’s and Allen’s are unscented!

By: Darla

Darla — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:35:05 +0000

Just curious, have you tested/tried Charlie’s soap all purpose cleaners, or the Charlie’s soap laundry detergent? If you have, I would love to hear about your experience- If you haven’t, I’d love to send you some samples if you’re interested.

Great Blog!

By: Michele Lujan

Michele Lujan — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:55:24 +0000

I love that they have refillable pouches. I have always thought every company trying to be “green” should do this. I felt so wasteful recycling a perfectly good bottle. I even made my own cleaners in the old bottles, but I’m glad to see someone is finally doing it.

By: Leila

Leila — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:36:16 +0000

One of my favorite reference books for green cleaning is Clean House, Clean Planet by Karen Logan:
http://www.amazon.com/Clean-House-Planet-Karen-Logan/dp/0671535951

By: Kate

Kate — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:04:16 +0000

Shaklee has wonderful green products… they are not only toxin free, but the company itself is a green company and the products save you a ton of money. Some of these green cleaners are great, but once you buy bottle after bottle, in plastic containers… well, you get where I’m going with this.

By: Wendy D

Wendy D — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:15:41 +0000

I would agree on the costco cleaner in the big bucket.
It didn’t seem to quite dissolve and I would find the detergent still on the clothes as well.
I am using Ecos from Costco.
Have you tried that?
We absolutely love it.
It doesn’t take much to clean (half a lid) and now that I have a front loader I use half as much as I did before (1/4 a lid), which is hardly any at all and now it lasts even longer.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:41:35 +0000

I have just discovered some great new aromatherapeutic cleaners that have no dyes, work GREAT and smell out of this world. All the ingredients in them are food grade and non-toxic. The line includes an all-purpose and floor cleaner, a glass cleaner, a sink, tub and tile cleaner and a yoga mat sprat, which can also be used as an air freshener and hand-sanitizer. There are three scents: lemongrass/eucalyptus, lavender and peppermint–and they infuse their products with the high-vibration energy of yogic chanting, a unique and unusual aspect!
Check them out: http://www.blissfulhomeproducts.com

By: Sheri (Green and Crunchy)

Sheri (Green and Crunchy) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:23:43 +0000

So many green cleaners out there, yet I find none are as effective as my homemade stuff. I can make a whole spray bottle for pennies and it leaves my house sparkling.

Very cool that you were able to test so many brands! That’s quite a lineup on your countertop :)

Hope you’re well!

By: Elisabeth LaMouria

Elisabeth LaMouria — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:01:41 +0000

Thanks for the post! We use baking soda in our wash all the time, I also use vinegar in a pinch for cleaning. I used to make all my cleaners until I found Get Clean (http://integrity.myshaklee.com/us/en/category.php?main_cat=HomeCare&). The Basic Hs Organic Concentrate makes 48 galons and only costs $12.15 – less if you are a member. I use it on everything and it really cleans well. These products were on Opra and ended up on her favorite list. (http://www.oprah.com/slideshow/oprahshow/oprahshow1_ss_20070420/10)

By: Kristen's Raw

Kristen's Raw — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:50:56 +0000

Informative post! Thanks!!! :) I find myself always trying to green cleaners, just to go back to vinegar, water, borax…