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What are your favorite eco-friendly cleaning products?

Biokleenlaundry_2 Several months ago my family used up the last of our planet un-friendly cleaning supplies -- Windex, Soft Scrub, Cascade, All, etc. -- and went the non-toxic, biodegradable route. It took some trial and error to find a dishwasher and laundry detergent we liked, but other household cleaners came easy. Turns out we're pretty loyal to the brand Biokleen. I have loved every single Biokleen product we've tried. Their powdered dishwasher detergent is amazing, and you only need a tiny amount, which means it lasts forever. Ditto on the powdered laundry detergent -- love it. You know, I used to use liquid detergents exclusively. But after learning that liquid detergents mostly consist of water thus adding extra weight and packaging, it just made sense to switch. We also use Biokleen's Bac-Out stain eliminator and are now trying their Spray & Wipe All-Purpose Cleaner. (And I'm really not a spokesperson for the company. I just feel that they deserve a lot of kudos for making excellent, eco-friendly products. Plus, the company is located just over the river in Vancouver, Washington!)

Other cleaners I like:

Greasy kitchen counters: Ph12.6

Kitchen floor: vinegar & warm water

Dishwashing liquid: Biokleen

Toilet bowl: vinegar & baking soda or borax

Bathroom scrubbing: Biokleen or borax

Windows: vinegar & water or Ph12.6

After typing out 'borax' above, I decided to go get my box and take a good look at it. It might not be the most environmentally-friendly choice after all. Borax comes in powder form. It is a natural mineral that is mined, which doesn't score high points on the green scale. While it might be greener than Comet, it still can be toxic if ingested and it doesn't appear to be biodegradable. So now I'm not at all happy with borax, but I still have 1/2 a box left.

Ph12.6 is just ionized water, meaning it has a high level of alkaline. It cuts through grease like nothing I've ever used. It costs $15 per bottle, not cheap, but a little goes a long way and it seems to last forever.

What are your favorite planet-friendly cleaning products?

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