Better Cleaning Products
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Many people make their own cleaning products for household chores which is awesome but it's just not me, at least not yet. However, that doesn't mean that I want my home soaked in toxic chemicals. I prefer to choose green cleaning products that I can feel good about. Only difference is that I want them already made for me. I love fast, functional, and easy so grab-n-go is more the way I roll. This is why I am so excited about this months post. Most of the products on my list below are green certified, some are not, but all have high rankings from the Environmental Working Group. Finally, I (and you too) can have the best of both worlds.
I almost feel like you need a PhD in chemicals to truly understand what goes into many of the products, which is something I don't have so I needed some help. I found an amazing resource in the Environmental Working Group website a.k.a. EWG.com. The EWG has an amazing website which ranks thousands of cleaning products from A to F.
Below you will find off-the-shelf products that rank well on the EWG and are available for purchase via Amazon. Many of these cleaning products may be available in your local stores but there isn't much for shopping where I live so I focused on items that could be purchased online.
My criteria for selecting the best cleaning products for a safer home was:
Finally non-toxic (or at least less toxic) cleaning products that don't make me shiver with concern!
Remember to use caution when kids clean and be sure they use the right tools that are safe to use. Keep in mind that many household cleaning jobs don't require any chemicals at all such as vacuuming, sweeping, picking up, and clearing the table.
Safer Cleaning Products
Here is my top hit list for amazing non-toxic (or at least less toxic) cleaning products that have an "A" rating on the EWG and are available in your neighborhood because you can buy them right on-line! Oh... this is so exciting!
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Are you looking for a way to get the kids to help with chores?
This is an awesome chore chart! Check it out on Amazon here or at NEATLINGS here
Did you know the #1 indicator of if your kids will grow up to be successful adults is whether or not they did chores as a child?
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DISINFECTANTS
Seventh Generation is the ONLY disinfectant that scored an "A" on the EWG. However reviews for this product claim it cleans well but it smells awful so I wanted to give you a second option.
If you worry that the smell of the Seventh Generation may be too much then my next recommendation is Windex Disinfectant.
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"A" on the EWG
Green Certified = YES |
"B" on the EWG
Green Certified = NO |
"A" on the EWG
Green Certified = NO |
Not listed on EWG
Green Certified = NA |
CLEANING WIPES
Oh how I love cleaning wipes they are such an easy go to cleaning item. I keep one under the counter of every sink in the house. Easy to grab and wipe counters down in a pinch. My typical goto has been Clorox Wipes but not anymore as they score a "D" on the EWG. Time to change to Aunt Fannie's!
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"A" on the EWG
Green Certified = NO
Available in 4 fragrances all ranking an "A"
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"B" on the EWG
Green Certified = NO |
KITCHEN
The Fit Cleaner is available as an Amazon add on item. AspenClean is made by a company in Canada and their entire line scores well on the EWG. Hopefully their entire line will be available via Amazon Prime in the future.
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"A" on the EWG
Green Certified = YES |
"A" on the EWG
Green Certified = YES |
BATHROOM
Finding products specific to the bathroom was a little tough but if cleaned with other items such as the all purpose cleaners, window and glass cleaners and disinfectants you may get away with only the toilet bowl cleaner. Although GreenSheild ranks well it does come with a hefty price tag.
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"A" on the EWG
Green Certified = YES |
"A" on the EWG
Green Certified = YES |
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For the record I am not someone that loves chores or housework in fact it is quite the opposite I am not a very "domestic" gal but I love my children to all ends and because of that I strive to teach them everything they need and to cultivate contributing, confident, can-do kids!
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