Comments on: Green Cleaning 101: Day One http://simplegreenorganichappy.com/2008/05/green-cleaning-101-day-one/ Green living, playful parenting and the pursuit of happiness Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11:14:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Robin http://simplegreenorganichappy.com/2008/05/green-cleaning-101-day-one/#comment-33 Robin Mon, 10 May 2010 01:40:28 +0000 http://simplegreenorganichappy.com/?p=35#comment-33 1. I still use it for the floor. I actually switched to a locally-made all-purpose cleanser for degreasing (I can buy in a bulk container and get refills from a refill station, so less plastic). I diluted Dr Bronner's to the point that you didn't have to rinse. <br /><br />2. Borax is a naturally occurring mineral. It's considered eco-friendly because it doesn't create the same issues as chemicals when going down your drain and entering the water cycle, or create chemical by-products during processing. I have very sensitive skin which breaks out into hives with chemical cleansers, but I have no problem handling borax with bare hands. You should still keep it out of the reach of children.<br /><br />3. I DO have a new fave... I will be posting about it later this week :) 1. I still use it for the floor. I actually switched to a locally-made all-purpose cleanser for degreasing (I can buy in a bulk container and get refills from a refill station, so less plastic). I diluted Dr Bronner's to the point that you didn't have to rinse.

2. Borax is a naturally occurring mineral. It's considered eco-friendly because it doesn't create the same issues as chemicals when going down your drain and entering the water cycle, or create chemical by-products during processing. I have very sensitive skin which breaks out into hives with chemical cleansers, but I have no problem handling borax with bare hands. You should still keep it out of the reach of children.

3. I DO have a new fave… I will be posting about it later this week :)

]]> By: Beverly http://simplegreenorganichappy.com/2008/05/green-cleaning-101-day-one/#comment-32 Beverly Mon, 10 May 2010 01:24:56 +0000 http://simplegreenorganichappy.com/?p=35#comment-32 A few quick questions...<br />1. Do you still use Dr. Bronner's soaps? I'm considering making the switch, but I don't get how it can be used for so many different things. Also, if you use it as a cleaner, don't you have to rinse?<br />2. Isn't Borax a chemical?<br />3. Do you have any new faves? A few quick questions…
1. Do you still use Dr. Bronner's soaps? I'm considering making the switch, but I don't get how it can be used for so many different things. Also, if you use it as a cleaner, don't you have to rinse?
2. Isn't Borax a chemical?
3. Do you have any new faves?

]]> By: Lori Spagnolo http://simplegreenorganichappy.com/2008/05/green-cleaning-101-day-one/#comment-329 Lori Spagnolo Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:56:01 +0000 http://simplegreenorganichappy.com/?p=35#comment-329 Hey Robin!<br /><br />I'm with you all the way on green cleaning. As a former environmental professional and now a wah mom, I know that we can regulate all the industry we want and it won't mean squat if we don't all make the right personal choices.<br /><br />I've found a fantastic way to go green and save money...and MAKE money by partnering up with a green manufacturing company. THEIR STUFF ROCKS! Check out my website at www.GreenMomsMakeMoney.com<br /><br />Thanks for your help in keeping us on the green track!<br /><br />Regards,<br />Lori Hey Robin!

I'm with you all the way on green cleaning. As a former environmental professional and now a wah mom, I know that we can regulate all the industry we want and it won't mean squat if we don't all make the right personal choices.

I've found a fantastic way to go green and save money…and MAKE money by partnering up with a green manufacturing company. THEIR STUFF ROCKS! Check out my website at http://www.GreenMomsMakeMoney.com

Thanks for your help in keeping us on the green track!

Regards,
Lori

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