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What to Look for When Shopping for Household Cleaning Products

Posted on May 24, 2009 by Reenita Malhotra.

Going green is as much about renouncing your old ways and habits as it is about choosing green products and services to fit your lifestyle. If natural cleaning products are the way you want to go, then it’s high time you let go of the brands that you might have been loyal to for years. If you are like most people, you are probably wondering which brands are worth investigating as you attempt to shift to your new green lifestyle.

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Take stock of your household cleaning products

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Use Natural Products to Clean Your Home

Posted on Feb 23, 2009 by GLI Editors.

Most people believe that keeping the home clean maximizes health. While this might be true in theory, research shows that clean houses are increasingly co-related with lowered immunity in families. The reason is that most conventional household cleaning detergents release chemicals called Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) that can be extremely toxic..

So don’t let yourself feel too good about relaxing on the couch after a day of scrubbing and dusting. Chances are that you could be breathing in airborne micro-toxins that damage your health over the long term.  So much for the assumption that a clean house makes a healthy house!
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GTR: Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products for Healthy Homes with Ecover

Posted on Aug 21, 2008 by Sean Daily.

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GreenTalk Radio Host Sean Daily discusses the constituents, ethics, effectiveness, and availability of ecological household cleaning products with Kipling Rutherford-Sameshima, Marketing Associate with Ecover.
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Homemade Drain Cleaner

Posted on Jul 17, 2008 by GLI Editors.

It happens to all of us.  At some point, the kitchen or bathroom drain gets clogged and water backs up, sometime unleashing very unpleasant odors.

Instead of reaching for that bottle of standard drain cleaner under the sink, try this natural version that works just as well, without the potential for planetary harm and personal injury…
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Natural Cleaning Recipes

Posted on Apr 27, 2008 by GLI Editors.

Why spend a fortune on cleaning products that introduce toxic chemicals into your living space? You can use simple ingredients, such as baking soda, lemons, and vinegar to make effective cleaners that work in every room of your house.

Besides being a snap to make, homemade cleaners cost mere pennies!
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Soap Up Safely with Natural Detergents

Posted on Apr 15, 2008 by GLI Editors.

Laundry detergents—despite the harsh, chemical cleaning agents that make them work—are a household necessity. Clothes, sheets, curtains, and towels all need regular washes to keep them hygienic and functional.

Thankfully, there are eco-friendly alternatives to the conventional plastic containers of syrupy detergent…
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