Comments on: Greenness is next to Cleanliness http://greenlagirl.com/greenness-is-next-to-cleanliness/ Urban environmental lifestyle blog in Los Angeles Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:11:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Christiana http://greenlagirl.com/greenness-is-next-to-cleanliness/comment-page-1/#comment-390110 Christiana Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:24:03 +0000 http://greenlagirl.com/2006/05/21/greenness-is-next-to-cleanliness/#comment-390110 I have some old cleaning products; tilex, soft scrub, yada yada, left over from roommates past. I don't know what to do with them. They're half used so would it be better to finish using them up. Or is there some safe way to dispose of the liquid and recycle the bottles? I have some old cleaning products; tilex, soft scrub, yada yada, left over from roommates past. I don’t know what to do with them. They’re half used so would it be better to finish using them up. Or is there some safe way to dispose of the liquid and recycle the bottles?

]]> By: Siel http://greenlagirl.com/greenness-is-next-to-cleanliness/comment-page-1/#comment-79239 Siel Fri, 27 Apr 2007 06:09:57 +0000 http://greenlagirl.com/2006/05/21/greenness-is-next-to-cleanliness/#comment-79239 Spin dryers sound cool, but I sorta feel like I could just line dry all the way instead of buying a spin dryer to dry my clothes most of the way and then STILL having to put them on the line to dry. We have nice weather here in SoCal, so I can just skip to the lin dry part -- Both Mrs. Meyer's and Simple Green sound great. I think Mrs. Meyer is in many Whole Foods :) Usually, I try to find an eco-friendly cleaner that works that I can find at a nearby store, then I stick to it. Right now, I use a combo of Seventh Generation, Begley's best, and Trader Joe's stuff -- Spin dryers sound cool, but I sorta feel like I could just line dry all the way instead of buying a spin dryer to dry my clothes most of the way and then STILL having to put them on the line to dry. We have nice weather here in SoCal, so I can just skip to the lin dry part –

Both Mrs. Meyer’s and Simple Green sound great. I think Mrs. Meyer is in many Whole Foods :) Usually, I try to find an eco-friendly cleaner that works that I can find at a nearby store, then I stick to it. Right now, I use a combo of Seventh Generation, Begley’s best, and Trader Joe’s stuff –

]]> By: Jessica http://greenlagirl.com/greenness-is-next-to-cleanliness/comment-page-1/#comment-79064 Jessica Thu, 26 Apr 2007 05:12:25 +0000 http://greenlagirl.com/2006/05/21/greenness-is-next-to-cleanliness/#comment-79064 You should look into Simple Green (http://consumer.simplegreen.com/index.php). As they say, they are, "All purpose household cleaning products that are non-toxic, biodegradable, and environmentally safer." I've been using just the basic all purpose cleaner for years. Great for counter/table tops and anything else. We always used it to clean our guinea pig's cage because it was non-toxic. You should look into Simple Green (http://consumer.simplegreen.com/index.php). As they say, they are, “All purpose household cleaning products that are non-toxic, biodegradable, and environmentally safer.” I’ve been using just the basic all purpose cleaner for years. Great for counter/table tops and anything else. We always used it to clean our guinea pig’s cage because it was non-toxic.

]]> By: christina http://greenlagirl.com/greenness-is-next-to-cleanliness/comment-page-1/#comment-61663 christina Thu, 01 Mar 2007 02:03:59 +0000 http://greenlagirl.com/2006/05/21/greenness-is-next-to-cleanliness/#comment-61663 hi! i love mrs. meyer's cleaning products, too. they have several different scents. also, i have a dryer, but i use my drying rack from gaiam.com instead. we live in los angeles & get plenty of sun! hi! i love mrs. meyer’s cleaning products, too. they have several different scents. also, i have a dryer, but i use my drying rack from gaiam.com instead. we live in los angeles & get plenty of sun!

]]> By: Corey K. Tournet http://greenlagirl.com/greenness-is-next-to-cleanliness/comment-page-1/#comment-60301 Corey K. Tournet Sun, 25 Feb 2007 17:15:59 +0000 http://greenlagirl.com/2006/05/21/greenness-is-next-to-cleanliness/#comment-60301 One cleaning tip is to use a spin dryer to spin out the water. Conventional tumble dryers are responsible for about 5-10% of household energy costs. Spin dryers use less than 1/100th of the electricity per load. In addition, they remove more laundry detergent from the fabric and are much gentler on the clothes, so your clothes will last longer and look nicer. You can read more about spin dryers at http://www.laundry-alternative.com/drying.htm One cleaning tip is to use a spin dryer to spin out the water. Conventional tumble dryers are responsible for about 5-10% of household energy costs. Spin dryers use less than 1/100th of the electricity per load. In addition, they remove more laundry detergent from the fabric and are much gentler on the clothes, so your clothes will last longer and look nicer. You can read more about spin dryers at http://www.laundry-alternative.com/drying.htm

]]> By: Siel http://greenlagirl.com/greenness-is-next-to-cleanliness/comment-page-1/#comment-4833 Siel Thu, 25 May 2006 07:57:22 +0000 http://greenlagirl.com/2006/05/21/greenness-is-next-to-cleanliness/#comment-4833 Thanks everyone :) I'm not ready to mix my own cleaning supplies yet, for the same reason I'm not ready to bake my own bread yet. But for now, I've added your eco-cleansing suggestions to the post :) Keep the recommendations coming! Thanks everyone :) I’m not ready to mix my own cleaning supplies yet, for the same reason I’m not ready to bake my own bread yet. But for now, I’ve added your eco-cleansing suggestions to the post :) Keep the recommendations coming!

]]> By: Todd http://greenlagirl.com/greenness-is-next-to-cleanliness/comment-page-1/#comment-4790 Todd Tue, 23 May 2006 21:00:29 +0000 http://greenlagirl.com/2006/05/21/greenness-is-next-to-cleanliness/#comment-4790 My partner and I have been trying to "grren" our cleaning. Recently we got ourselves a Parmesean cheese shaker and put baking soda with a few drops of essential oil in it (we like the grapefruit). I can't believe how well it cleans - better than Softscub - and it smells great. We also discovered some oilve oil mixed with white vinegar makes an excellent cleaner for wood. My partner and I have been trying to “grren” our cleaning. Recently we got ourselves a Parmesean cheese shaker and put baking soda with a few drops of essential oil in it (we like the grapefruit). I can’t believe how well it cleans – better than Softscub – and it smells great. We also discovered some oilve oil mixed with white vinegar makes an excellent cleaner for wood.

]]> By: morganlf http://greenlagirl.com/greenness-is-next-to-cleanliness/comment-page-1/#comment-4775 morganlf Tue, 23 May 2006 02:45:27 +0000 http://greenlagirl.com/2006/05/21/greenness-is-next-to-cleanliness/#comment-4775 7th Generation makes great toilet bowl cleaner and dish soap. Love their products! 7th Generation makes great toilet bowl cleaner and dish soap. Love their products!

]]> By: GreenGOP http://greenlagirl.com/greenness-is-next-to-cleanliness/comment-page-1/#comment-4774 GreenGOP Tue, 23 May 2006 02:22:38 +0000 http://greenlagirl.com/2006/05/21/greenness-is-next-to-cleanliness/#comment-4774 I've been using the 7th Generation paper products for years. Not exactly snuggly soft, but we all need to make sacrifices... I’ve been using the 7th Generation paper products for years. Not exactly snuggly soft, but we all need to make sacrifices…

]]> By: Jasmin http://greenlagirl.com/greenness-is-next-to-cleanliness/comment-page-1/#comment-4739 Jasmin Mon, 22 May 2006 15:26:47 +0000 http://greenlagirl.com/2006/05/21/greenness-is-next-to-cleanliness/#comment-4739 Better yet, make your own air-freshener out of essential oils and water to cut down dramatically on packaging resources. Better yet, make your own air-freshener out of essential oils and water to cut down dramatically on packaging resources.

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