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LadyH
April Baby Girl is Here!
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Anyone "green" their cleaning?
I am reading a book on it now.
I was wondering where the best (most cost effective) place to shop would be.
Message edited 10/8/2008 5:42:19 PM.
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maiden
Whoa!
Member since 5/08 1814 total posts
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Re: Anyone "green" their cleaning?
Do you mean use more natural products?
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| Posted 10/8/08 6:20 PM |
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andreat
LIF Infant
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Re: Anyone "green" their cleaning?
On a related note, I saw green cleaning products at Costco for the first time. It was Kirkland brand but it was packaged alot like Seventh Generation. I saw laundry and dish detergent.
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| Posted 10/8/08 6:42 PM |
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TheDivineMrsM
2 girls 4 me!
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Mama mama mama....
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Re: Anyone "green" their cleaning?
started using vinegar instead of bleach on my bathroom... does that count?
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| Posted 10/8/08 7:34 PM |
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siffleuse319
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Re: Anyone "green" their cleaning?
So far, I've found that smaller health food grocers have the best prices. They're still more expensive than the synthetic and chemical agents. But I've been going to the local mom & pops for this, not the chain stores. Maybe try online too...I haven't done that yet, but it's worth a shot.
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| Posted 10/8/08 8:57 PM |
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OStewarts
LIF Adult
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Re: Anyone "green" their cleaning?
I just started using "Bon Ami" to scour the bathroom. It's in the regular cleaning section of any grocery store. It's in a round, gold canister with red on it. I saw it for years but never paid any attention to it because the package was a little dated, and I had no idea it was free of harsh cleaners, perfumes or dyes.
It was .79 cents  and I am using it in lieu of Comet.
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| Posted 10/8/08 11:01 PM |
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Beth
The Key to your new home....
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Beth
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Re: Anyone "green" their cleaning?
I buy green cleaning products now
mostly for my pets health
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| Posted 10/8/08 11:37 PM |
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MikesWife
Wanting...........
Member since 1/06 6887 total posts
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Karen
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Re: Anyone "green" their cleaning?
I like Seventh Generation. I usually buy it at Target.
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| Posted 10/9/08 6:33 AM |
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Gertyrae
Peace out Homies!
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Gerty ®
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Re: Anyone "green" their cleaning?
I use either Method or Seventh Generation...I also use BonAmi for scrubbing the shower.
I've used absolutely no chemical cleaners in the house for over two years now.
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| Posted 10/9/08 7:46 AM |
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VickiC
Rocking the party
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Vicki
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Re: Anyone "green" their cleaning?
I use Clorox Green Works for the Toilet bowl. Otherwise, I've made my own concoction for the other house cleaning I do with baking soda, vinegar, Dr. Bonner's soap and water. I'm trying to go more green in my cleaning, but I still have a few things to use up.
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| Posted 10/9/08 8:32 AM |
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KvsGrl
Round 2!!
Member since 1/07 1202 total posts
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Samantha
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Re: Anyone "green" their cleaning?
We have been using green products for years. I am allergic to the chemical agents used in most cleaners.
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| Posted 10/9/08 8:41 AM |
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JldDolphin
Member since 1/07 6929 total posts
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Jen
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Re: Anyone "green" their cleaning?
I've been using Method products. They smell great too. I buy them at Target. I also use vinegar to clean.
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| Posted 10/9/08 9:25 AM |
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JenBenMen
party of five
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Jen
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Re: Anyone "green" their cleaning?
I did,....more for DS than the environment
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| Posted 10/9/08 9:35 AM |
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LadyH
April Baby Girl is Here!
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Re: Anyone "green" their cleaning?
Thanks everyone -
I am reading that book "green this" and I really wasn't aware that there are so many chemicals all around my home (my DH loves chemicals - he kind of rolls his eyes when Green conversations come up) 
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| Posted 10/9/08 9:49 AM |
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SweetTooth
I'm a tired mommy!
Member since 12/05 20105 total posts
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Re: Anyone "green" their cleaning?
I use mostly method products, and a few seventh generation. We recently bought some clorox green works suff. We get it all at Target.
I also use reusable cloths in the kitchen instead of paper towels. I am going to be buying cloth napkins instead of using the paper kind.
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| Posted 10/9/08 9:58 AM |
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maiden
Whoa!
Member since 5/08 1814 total posts
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Re: Anyone "green" their cleaning?
We use Seventh Generation. I have seen it on sale only once, I think at Right Aid.
We also clean the hardwood and tile floors with the Shark steam cleaner. It works great! Some like the Bissel too.
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| Posted 10/9/08 8:49 PM |
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Re: Anyone "green" their cleaning?
I use the Method hand soap and LOVE it! Once our dish soap runs out I'm going to try the Method brand.
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| Posted 10/10/08 7:38 AM |
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DandN
Twins are here!
Member since 3/06 3597 total posts
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Deirdre
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Re: Anyone "green" their cleaning?
We use vinegar and water on just about everything. We have a bottle of cleaner by 7th generation that we use sometimes - but generally we just use vinegar and water.
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| Posted 10/10/08 8:24 AM |
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hunnybunnyxoxo
this is what it's all about
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Lisa
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Re: Anyone "green" their cleaning?
no, and not sure if plan to..
i like feeling that all the chemicals in the products i buy are literally burning and killing any germs and bacteria..
i know baking soda and vinegar are supposed to be great cleaning products but cant bring myself to do it...
i need bleach!!!!
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| Posted 10/12/08 7:28 AM |
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