Eco-Friendly cleaning products Mom-tested, Mother Earth-approved
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Here are some great suggestions for eco-friendly products that are both mom-tested and Mother Earth-approved.
Spring cleaning with eco friendly products
Clara M. from Painesville, OH
Although I have been doing SPRING CLEANING, for many years, I would like to know if anyone out there has any suggestions for products to use that are effective, inexpensive and yet safe for my family and the environment.
Steph D. from Stow answers
Hi Clara! That’s wonderful that you want to use eco-friendly products!! Since I had my son, I try to do the same. I suggest Seventh Generation cleaning products…they are inexpensive and do a good job. I have used the laundry detergent, all purpose spray, dishwasher detergent, and they all work pretty well. My favorite eco-friendly products though are Mrs. Meyers Clean Day…they are a bit pricy, but they smell soooo good that it makes cleaning enjoyable. I especially like the Gardenia scent.
Lisa W. from Navarre answers
I like a product called Simple Green. I buy it at Lowes in a gallon jug and dilute it in a spray bottle for household use. Full strength for greasy messes. Smells nice, like sassafras.
Rebecca K. from Yellow Springs answers
Check out this book:
http://www.amazon.com/Haleys-Cleaning-Hints-Graham-Haley/
Johnna B. from Fort Branch answers
Target sells a line of products called Method (also available online). All of the ones I’ve tried I really like. They all smell great and clean great and the prices are very close to the other cleaning products. I’m sure there are lots of others, too. Hope you find something you like! Thanks for helping our environment!
Jessica E. from Lakewood answers
Dr Bronner’s Peppermint Soap. LOVE the stuff!! It cleans well, is completely environmentally safe and non-toxic and free of “greenwashing” unlike some other supposedly green products out there. I use it for everything – my floors, counters, high chair, bathroom, I even bathe my dogs with it. Smells wonderful too – makes the entire house smell like peppermint. It’s cheapest when ordered in bulk online.
Heidi S. from Mount Sterling answers
I use Green Works from Clorox. It will clean up just about any mess and cuts thru grease with no problem. You may have to let it sit a minute or two on some spots, but it works beautifully! I have old Formica counters in my kitchen and they stain very easily. I just spray on let it sit about a minute, and the stains wipe right away. It’s completely plant and mineral based, biodegradable, and the package is recyclable. It doesn’t contain any bleach, and the best part is that it only costs about $2.50 a bottle. They have a complete line so you can find a cleaner for just about every room in your house.
Courtney R. from Columbus answers
I would suggest picking up the book “Clean House, Clean Planet.” In it are a ton of alternative homemade cleaning products for every area of the house (kitchen, laundry, bathroom etc.). Solutions are super easy to make and less expensive.
Please comment below to share your favorite eco-friendly cleaning products with the rest of the community.
