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Knock out all those toxic chemicals and replace them with safer, more cost-efficient and more effective choices!

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Arm & Hammer Baking Soda

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YES! I AM RECOMMENDING BAKING SODA!

What a novel idea, eh?

I've rediscovered this beauty. What is with the idea that we want to pay MORE for cleaning supplies (I've been guilty)? Does it make us feel more important?

Baking soda has to be one of the most versatile products in the grocery store. There are numerous websites devoted to accumulating lists and lists of uses. Insect bites, skin softener, diaper rash, heartburn, rids odor, make modeling clay, and clean almost every surface under the sun.

Updated Mar 4, 2009

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MRS MEYERS Clean Day Surface Scrub

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I SWEAR by this stuff! For some reason they got rid of this surface scrub at the local store, but I'm willing to order online. It works miracles! You know that greasy stuff that accumulates under your (*eek) old electric burner? I've tried everything, until this stuff. Sprinkle it, wet it and lightly scrub. I use it on my counters, stove, sinks and inside my refrigerator. I DO NOT LIE ~ this product is heaven!!!

Lemon Verbena (my fave)
Basil
Lavender
Geranium

Updated Mar 4, 2009

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Charlie's Soap - Laundry Powder

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I've been using this for over a year now and I probably won't ever switch detergents again. For two people (with one whom goes through lots of clothes), two little bags have lasted us almost 6 months. I regret all those repeated purchases of big plastic tubs of chemicals. This comes down to common sense. A 3 lb. bag is good for 80 loads!
Biodegradable
No residue
Coconut-based (via Green Mom Finds)

Updated Mar 4, 2009

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Dropps Online Store

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WHAT A WASTE THE DETERGENT BOTTLE IS! This being something I say everytime I buy one. Did these people hear my private thoughts?

Though they come in a plastic bag (my first thought), 292 of these bags equals one detergent bottle. Sounds good now, huh?
Each packet comes without being all watered down, is good for one load and the outside totally dissolves in water.
Biodegradable, phosphate and chlorine free.
This sounds absolutely fabulous! (via Green Mom Finds)

Updated Apr 1, 2008

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Wash Your Clothes for Free. Without Chemicals.

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Here's the deal, you stick these magnets in your washer and use no soap, which elimiates the rinse cycle also. How? Well, it makes sense.
I remember from my chemistry class that soap does not clean, it's the water. Soap just makes, well, it just kind of makes water wetter, which then enables it to get to the dirt better. Soap doesn't clean, water does. So, if these magnets can chemically do to water what soap does, then there is NO reason it wouldn't work.

The website is very straight-foward with a video that shows how it works. There is also a 90-day money-back guarantee, which I would assume people wouldn't even need. This would cut our cost of detergent and water, while eliminating un-necessary packaging, natural resouces in the production, and chemicals in our water. (via Treehuggr)

Updated Sep 16, 2008

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Aloe Vera Biodegradable Liquid Body Cleanser | Kiehls

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I'm not all for expensive soaps, but Brad Pitt seems to have a bit of integrity when it comes to environmentalism, so I'll go ahead and bite.

This cleanser is 100% biodegradable, paraben/SLS/dye-free and Cradle to Cradle Certified. The bottle is 100% recycled material. Plus, ALL of the net profits goes toward "Make It Right" - an initiative to the construction of environmentally sustainable, affordable housing.
www.makeitrightnola.org (via Ideal Bite)

Updated Nov 26, 2008

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Septarian Geode SoapRocks

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They say the soaprocks bring wonder to daily life. Indeed.

I'm not sure if I'm hypnotized by the beauty or the idea that as they are used, they will erode like a smoothed rock (as pointed out on their website). This would totally be worth 15 bucks. What a great gift idea.

Some ingredients include: aloe, vegetable glycerin, vitamin E and almond oil. There are 28 different "gems" to choose from. Each unique and gorgeous. (via Ideal Bite)

Updated Oct 9, 2008

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Mrs. Meyer's All Purpose Cleaner- Lavendar

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I used to blow right past the Mrs Meyers section at the store because I thought it was more expensive. Low and behold, when something goes further, you get more bang from your buck. My favorite scent is Lemon Verbena, but other include lavender, geranium, basil and scent-free. Biodegradable, non-toxic, no phosphates, no petroleum, no bleach, no fumes.

I won't ever turn back.

Updated Mar 4, 2009

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NOW Foods Parsley Herb 450 mg. - 100 Capsules

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Spring clean just the kitchen? Give yourself the attention that you give your surroundings. I've known parsley is great for cutting bad breath, but it's just too strong for me from the plant. This may be worth trying once. Not to mention is has tons of potassium, vitamin C, Calcium and folic acid! (via Ideal Bite)

Updated Mar 24, 2009

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preserve tongue cleaner

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After watching The Doctors explain that brushing your tongue just swishes around the bacteria and doesn't do a lick about REMOVING it ~ I went out and bought this puppy. Bacteria is the main culprit of bad breath and this effectively removes the stuff sitting on your tongue.

Not to mention it is made from recycled plastic from yogurt cups. Preserve is a company you can feel good buying from!

Updated Mar 24, 2009

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