upon looking under the sink today, i realized what it takes to keep a home clean, healthy and smelling good. not too much! i must say that i cannot imagine what other people use in their homes and how much of it they use.
on a daily basis, we use minimal cleaning products. a spray to clean up after a messy little one, something for those finger prints left behind on virtually everything in the kitchen and the weekly cleaners for the bathroom, etc.
so, what is under your sink and what does it do for you? besides being tested on animals and laden with chemicals, does the effects on your family and the environment outweigh the shiny, perfumed facade in your home? hum, a tricky one.
this is what we have used for years. tried and proven. they all smell great, are non-toxic, safe around the little one and don't impact our eco-home.
earth friendly products: parsley plus (this all surface cleaner smells absolutely wonderful and is perfect for tabletops, counter tops and cleaning up the fridge)
earth friendly products
citra-solve (this concentrated cleaner can be used almost anywhere. we use it on the stove, to remove anything sticky or greasy, the floors, and to clean up in the bathroom. concentrated formula allows you to dilute it in a spray bottle with water or use it full strength on those tough jobs. a little bit goes a long way)
citra-solve
dr. bronner's: sal suds (one of the oldest formulas that i can think of and another wonderful addition to your cleaning repetriore. great smelling pine formula is concentrated and can be used in almost any outlet of a home. great for washing floors, cleaning toilets, laundry and many more. a bottle can last a long long time. plus, this product has some good folk behind it. people with good vibes, good agendas and a really great line of products. we also use the liquid castile soaps for bathing. nothing like a blast of peppermint soap to wake you up in the morning. they even sell the stuff by the gallon. yup, they are the real deal. you gotta dig a company that has been rockin' that vibe for 60 years.)
dr. bronner's
so, three basic things to keep a clean home. add in some natural detergents for clothes and dishes and you are set. it isn't rocket science and not to mention, it isn't expensive. clean with less and live with more.
ps (that kooky scientist above is none other than ole dr. bronner himself. we are up to support any dude that chills like that)
2 comments:
i love dr. bronner! in college we wrote the company fan mail and they sent back a bunch of posters and insane writings.
there's a documentary out there i haven't seen yet -- http://magicsoapbox.com/ -- about the good doctor.
-jberk
p.s. i accidentally posted as the library, but i meant to be me. the above comments are neither endorsed nor supported by the allentown public library who has no opinions on cleaning products whatsoever.
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