SPRING GREENING
MAKE YOUR HOUSE SPIC AND SPAN WITH THESE
MOTHER NATURE-APPROVED
CLEANING ESSENTIALS
If the idea of using chemical-based cleaners to rid your home of harmful
dirt and grime seems counterintuitive,
you’re not alone. To answer consumers’
requests for safe yet effecting home cleaning agents, a number of companies
have introduced products that are all-natural, organic or chemical-free.
Below, find some of our favorite green cleaners:
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| Remove stains from baby’s clothes with Mother Natural All Natural Baby Wash, which is free of the harmful detergents, bleaches and alkaline builders that can harm baby’s delicate skin. ($9.99, www.mothernaturalclean.com) |
Load your dishwasher with Seventh Generation’s Free & Clear Automatic Dishwashing Powder for clean dishes minus the leftover chemical residue. ($5.18, www.seventhgeneration.com) |
Clean up after a pet mishap with Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Odor Removing Carpet Cleaner—purrrfect for use on wool, nylon and stain resistant carpet. ($7.99, www.mrsmeyers.com) |
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| Kiss soap scum goodbye with Earth Friendly Products Shower Kleeener. ($4.79, www.drugstore.com) |
Use Sun & Earth Ultra Dishwashing Liquid to not only clean greasy dishes, but to remove pesticides from fruits and veggies, too. ($2.79, www.sunandearth.com) |
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| Tidy up your toilet bowl with Green Island’s Bio-Bowl, a vinegar-based bowl beautifier. ($1.75, www.organiccleaning.com) |
Spray Garden Guys Glass Cleaner, made from a non-ammonia-based formula, on mirrors, windows and glass for a streak-free shine. ($7.99, www.garden-guys.com) |
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| Spritz Citrus Magic All Purpose Cleaner anywhere you need to remove dirt, grease, grime, soap scum, crayon, heel-marks, fingerprints….you get the picture. ($3.99, www.drugstore.com) |
Keep a bottle of Earth Friendly Products Uni-Fresh Air Freshener in the bathroom to disguise odor. ($3.91, www.drugstore.com) |
Wipe down dirty surfaces with perx organics Citrus Blend Towelettes. The convenient and cute dispenser makes it a natural for the house and car. ($4.99, www.drugstore.com) |
