I'll admit I am not the best housekeeper out there. Dust bunnies, cat hair and the debris from my long-lasting post-partum hair loss are often visible in the corners of our house. I do make a point of keeping the sinks, counters and bathrooms clean, though. Dust I can handle, but germs not so much. Unfortunately, the smell of bleach makes me nauseous.
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Serendipitously, Clorox has recently introduced a new eco-friendly line called Green Works. All of these cleaning products feature ingredients that are are sustainable, non-allergenic and biodegradable. Brand name notwithstanding, these contain no bleach. I got to try two products from the new line, the Natural All Purpose Cleaner and the Natural Glass and Surface Cleaner.
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The Green Works Natural All Purpose Cleaner was a pleasure to use. The residual scent is slightly lemony, with a coconutty twinge. Pleasant but not overpoweringly perfumey. And as gentle as it seems, it cut through grease spatter on my cooktop and limescale around my faucets.
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The Green Works Natural Glass and Surface Cleaner features the same scent but also leaves a high gloss shine on glass and polished surfaces. This was a wonder in our bathroom, where we have a huge vanity mirror and also a glassed-in shower. It also worked well on our granite counters.
Both cleaners were as effective as their traditional peers, but it's nice to know that they are made up of plant-based ingredients instead of harsh chemicals. Green Works products are not tested on animals and are packaged in bottles that can be recycled. Most of the products are multi-taskers that can be used on a variety of surfaces. They are widely available and they are very reasonably priced– the whole line retails for between $2.99 to $3.39, which makes them stiff competition for other eco-friendly cleaning brands.
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