Powered By Nature

Are you ever wary of trying "all natural" cleaning products? To be honest, sometimes I am. I try and live as natural and eco-friendly as possible but I have had some not so great experiences going green in this regards so sometimes I steer clear of this stuff. Ecover was so confident that they have the natural solution to household cleaning (including dishwashing and laundry) that they let me try their stain remover out. So far, so good. I removed splashed green bean and peaches puree from my son's khaki pants with no problem whatsoever and it sounds like this stain fighter is up for ever tougher challenges:

Got stains?  Grass, grease, mud and blood are no object for our power-packed Stain Remover.  The built-in brush starts the job on stubborn stains before the washing machine even gets going.  

I did LOVE the built in brush feature! Generally I spray and then have to rub with my fingers or rub the fabric together for quite a while-- this was much easier and I am sure helps in the stain removal process. Want to be more eco-friendly in your home? Check out Ecover and let me know what you think. You can buy it online here. They too have a blog you can follow, a facebook page you can visit or follow them on twitter.

Cleaning Made Fun

People safe, Pet safe, and Planet Safe. How good does that sound? Well I don’t know about the rest of you out there, but it sounds great to me. I never really thought of cleaning being fun until I met my match with GreenShield Organic from Greenology Products. Now don’t get me wrong I said cleaning is FUN not EXCITING!!! Either way Greenology’s product is USDA Organic approved, trust me it’s the real deal. I really wanted to put this product to the test so I went to the 2 most bacteria growing rooms in a house-- the bathroom and the cats litter box. I only had to use about 6 sprays of the all purpose cleaner on both my bathroom and cat little box and both were clean and smelled fresh with only 6 sprays each. I was very impressed with this product most of the time I have to use up a quarter of a bottle of multiple cleaning supplies to get both of those clean and smelling decent. Greenology not only has residential cleaning supplies for every room in your house but they also have commercial supplies as well. If you don’t believe me check out the product for yourself and put it through your test, I know it will pass with flying colors.

Sun & Earth

Sun & Earth carries a whole line of natural cleaning products and detergents that perform great, safeguard health and are non-toxic/ earth friendly. All of their products smell heavenly and no wonder—they are made of natural ingredients like coconut oils, orange oils and aloe. Safe for sensitive skin the hypo-allergenic detergents are a perfect fit for my overly dry, chapped skin. I was doubtful at how well their products would work considering the makeup was so natural so I put them to the test—the best way I knew how—my gym clothes! Yikes! I used the Unscented Laundry Detergent and dryer sheets and much to my amazement they were so fresh and fluffy without that greasy feeling that often coats my workout pants when I use dryer sheets. You can also see that my better half is using the spot stain removing pen on workout pants and the stain came out that has been set in for multiple washes! They are a favorite so we were so excited that these products worked so well. You can feel good using these products knowing your skin is safe and the environment will thank you. Check out their website for a whole assortment of products like dishwasher detergent, dish soap, glass cleaner and hand soap.

Cleanliness!

Who doesn’t love a clean house? It is almost a full-time job in itself to keep your house spic n’ span, laundry done, everything sanitary and add to it keeping your waste level down while doing it, not to mention the costs associated with solutions and supplies. I have recently become more and more aware of how wasteful keeping clean is. A paper towel here, another one there—tons and tons of chemicals polluting the air in my home. I have found a great solution and can not stop talking about it. E-Cloth! I have tried other re-usable cleaning supplies in the past have always been let down by their performance. Nothing I have tried compares to these Eco-friendly, handy, reusable assortment of cloths, mops and other keep-it-clean supplies. I have a few things that I find particularly hard to maintain like my stovetop, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and my floors (especially the cat hair). So here are my reviews and some pictures:

Furniture Pack: Made for deep cleaning on all furniture including wood, leather, glass, chrome and fabric. I tried this one on my wood headboard. I am extremely careful with this wood being that is maple that is only lightly treated. My expectations were totally surpassed with the fantastic job this thick cloth did. Just add a little bit of water to make it damp and wipe away. It did not leave that furniture polish film either—such a keeper!

Bathroom Pack: Chemical Free cleaning for all hard surfaces. Amazing. The thick absorbent cloth was perfect for my travertine shower walls. The polishing cloth wiped everything from the mirror to the chrome of the faucet clean. I love not having to spray and breathe chemicals while I am cleaning. Not to mention, I used to use 4 different cleaning products in the bathroom alone!

Kitchen Pack/ Range Stovetop pack: Awesome on stainless steel, worktops, glass, chrome, granite and wood. This is by far the room I clean the most often and use the most often. There are two cloths in this pack—a general purpose cloth and a glass & polishing cloth. I cleaned my stovetop, countertops and wiped up the faucet—everything. I am in awe about how great these work.

Mop—First off WOW. This is the sturdiest, highest quality mop I have ever seen. Everyone should own one of these. I have stone floors in my bathroom and kitchen and the rest of the house is wood flooring. It is hard to keep these clean and having pets, I have to clean it often. This mop has a very sturdy handle and well-crafted design to fit under the couch, coffee table, bed and it was SO soft that I used it to easily wipe my woodwork.

Is it normal to get so excited about cleaning products? I have to admit cleaning is almost a hobby and I REQUIRE a clean house so if these products impress me then they are worth checking out—the initial investment is worth saving on all those products, the safety of your family and ease of cleaning!

Plant Based with No Nasty Chemicals

EcoStore USA was kind enough to let me sample some items from their great line up of PLANT based, non-toxic household products and even baby products! Their products contain “No Nasty Chemicals”, no strange additives and no harsh ingredients. I was a little skeptical at first because I chose the dishwasher powder and laundry detergent. In the past, I have chosen items filled with nasty chemicals, strong scents etc… to try and get everything as clean as possible. I was so pleased with the results of the cleaners. Last night I did a load of towels using the laundry powder and to my amazement they came out fresh smelling, soft and still very absorbent without using all those crazy elements that going into most cleaners. Now here is the great part—you too can find these naturally eco-friendly household products at some big name stores (Meijer and Duane Read) or you can simply order online. In the meantime, please learn more about keeping your family safe by following their newsletter or find them on facebook or twitter.