When I was pregnant with my daughter, I made the wise decision to toss out my chemical cleaners and go natural. I wasn't thinking so much about the environment at large, but the air space in my home where I live and breath. Those harsh smelling products did a great job cleaning and disinfecting, but I didn't want my unborn daughter to pay the price.
I've since scrubbed with homemade concoctions and every store-bought, earth-friendly cleaner available, but to be honest, I wish they gave me the same results as those darn chemical ones. For example, my mirrors and glass tables always have a few streaks on them now. However, I chalk it up to the price you pay for a healthier home.
So today I was thrilled when I read that consumer demand for environment-friendly cleaning products is sparking a change in the industry. The big companies are now going green and creating natural, chemical-free products with the same effectiveness that consumers expect from conventional ones, according to Chemical & Engineering News. Clorox is paving the way, launching a natural-based line this month called Green Works.
It looks like the day is coming when non-toxic cleaning supplies will be commonplace--a trend that will be both good for the earth and healthy for people. I just hope this also means my dining room table will be streak-free again.
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Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Cleaning Product Industry Going Green
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Have you tried vinegar & water solutions to clean the mirrors?
http://www.uexpress.com/mrhandyperson/index.html?uc_full_date=20050227
http://www.harmoniousenvironment.com/From%20Toxic%20to%20Safe%20and%20Healthy.htm
Also, any word on how Clorox is managing it's emissions while reducing the toxins?
Cat, I have tried vinegar and water, but I didn't use a newspaper to wipe the glass, which is what Mr Handy Person recommends (by the way, thanks for the website info). I have heard that newspaper works better than paper towels, but I guess I failed to try that trick. Now I will.
No word specifically on Clorox working to reduce their carbon foot print. However, some of the big companies like Proctor & Gamble, Unilever and Henkel are leading the charge in that area.
Thanks again for the websites. HarmoniousEnvironement.com is a great resource for homemade cleaning recipes. I highly recommend it to everyone to check it out.
Deanne
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