Good Green Spring Cleaning
I know you have a lot on your mind. Easing global warming, ending world hunger, peace on earth and oh yeah; a nice clean house. The question just might be how to do it in a greener way. This can be a difficult one to tackle we want our homes to actually be clean and that has historically meant bleach, ammonia and tons of other chemicals that I can't even begin to spell.
I'll be honest I'm still on the learning track with this one. But I am phasing out all those harsh cleaning products for ones that are a little easier on the old earth.
For basic all around cleaner try Mrs. Meyers all purpose cleaner, it's biodegradable and has no phosphates. It works on countertops, walls and floors.
If you need to detox. Try Method detox kit, it comes with a nice variety of Method products so you can try them out and see what floats your boat. I personally use Method products they are easy to find, work well and they sell them at Target.
Moving to the laundry room, I like Seventh Generation. It cleans your clothes well and can be used in both high-efficiency and standard machines. It smells pretty good too.
There are a lot of products out there that are safer for you and the environment, you just have to read the labels. Look for things that are bleach free, non-toxic, phosphate free, biodegradable without dyes. You get the picture. Let me know what you use, I'm always looking for new stuff to try out. By the way, don't forget about good old vinegar and water to clean your windows
About this blog
Roxanne Kotzman is a Daily News Photo Department veteran of nine years. When she and longtime friend Stacy Long
discovered their love all of all things environmentally responsible, they launched Happy Monkey Planet and jumped head-first into the vibrant eco-community.
Wow, so much to learn! But initially the idea is a pretty simple one: Let's change the world through information, education and action.
Rox & Stacy are a lot like you: ecologically minded but sometimes just plain overwhelmed when charged with the task of making a far-reaching difference in the environment. They have jobs, families, homes, lives and pets.
But what if doing better was a simple as a light-bulb change, a reusable canvas grocery bag, recycling that soda can or a cold-water wash?
These eco-chicks just hope to have a little fun, learn a little more, share a lot of information and maybe make the planet a happier, greener, cleaner place.
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