Green Cleaning

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Articles, Hints & Tips

National Research Council: EPA Should Pursue Cumulative Risk Assessment of Phthalates and Other Chemicals
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency should examine whether combined exposures to chemicals known as phthalates could cause adverse health effects in humans, says a new report from the National Research Council.
GREENGUARD Environmental Institute Launches Development of a Health-Based Product Emissions Standard for Indoor Environments
GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) announced in November 2008 the initiation of a comprehensive product emissions standard for indoor products.
EPA's DfE Label on a Product: What Does It Mean?
EPA allows safer products to carry the Design for the Environment (DfE) label. This mark allows consumers to quickly identify and choose products that can help protect the environment and are safer for families.
Natural vs. Synthetic Products?
Should you only choose “all-natural” products? It might seem like the right thing to do.
Laundry Water Softening - How to Do It
Use baking soda to soften your laundry water.

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Reviews

Restore Furniture Polish
Can an environmentally friendly polish match the performance of leading brands?
Ladybug XL Steam Cleaner
The Ladybug XL Steam Cleaner is a great steam cleaner that will allow asthmatics to clean virtually every surface in their homes, with plain water and without using chemicals.

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Tools

Eco Concepts High Performance Carpet Pre-Spray
Low foaming, spot and stain pre-treatment that is environmentally preferable.
Verilux Sanitizing Light Wand
Uses UV-C light to kill dust mites, mold, and disease-causing microbes such as bacteria and viruses.
Shaklee Basic H2 Organic Super Cleaning Wipes
All-purpose, non-toxic biodegradable wipes that reduce residue and streaks.
Shaklee Soft Fabric Fragrance Free Dryer Sheets
Soften fabrics, prevent wrinkles, and reduce static cling without fragrances, or toxins.
Method Le Scrub Bathroom Cleaner
Non-toxic mildly abrasive cleaner that gently removes tough stains in your bathroom.

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Books & DVDs

Green Up Your Cleanup
Handbook of advice and recipes that will help you eliminate toxic chemical cleaning agents and replace them with more healthful or natural solutions.
Squeaky Green
The Method guide to detoxing your home room-by-room.
Green Clean
Step-by-step guide to ecological housekeeping.

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EPA's Design for the Environment

DfE helps consumers find products that are safer for families and the environment.

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ENERGY STAR

ENERGY STAR helps consumers be more energy efficient, save money, improve the environment, and fight climate change.