There are people and companies that do take advantage of "green" with overpriced and inferior products and services.  It does not really take much additional effort, if any, nowadays to find effective and comparably priced green products and services.  Maybe it is just a matter of going to a reputable store and not some fly by night operation trying to make a quick buck.

Hi all,

If people are interested in Green Eco-Friendly products. I found a site that did all the searching for you.

This is where I do shopping because it is all on one web site for you. www.GreenMallUS.com

Maybe this link will work. www.GreenMallUS.com   Happy Shopping

Boy, I wonder what you've been trying, because I've had lots of luck with green/eco-products. Any of the new Clorox green products, widely available at grocery stores, Target, etc, have worked for me, and are the same or only a few pennies more than the other name brands.

Simple Green, which has been around for years, is one of the best grease cutters and overall cleaners I've ever used. It's a little strong, but if you don't mind that, it's a good one, and lasts a long time. Remember to dilute it for most purposes.

I agree on the paper products, it's really trial and error. Something I've heard repeated at seminars, in articles, etc, is that it's probably more important to recycle and compost paper products rather than insist on using products containing PCW materials. Trial and error, and market demands, will improve paper producs, I have no doubt.

Good luck.

Bill Richardson; please don't insult our intelligence & pretend to be someone else or a kid!

Hi Astraea

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 get all "green"/eco-friendly products.

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Unfortunately, I am not the shopper in the family and do not have much luck with the "green" products for the home.  I do agree that baking soda is an alternative to comet for cleaning some light stains.  I find for many items, you get a inferior product for more money.

My specialties are outside and replacing toxic chemicals with safer products.

Rags are alternatives to paper towels for cleaing and can be bought by the bundle as "shop towels".  If cleaned, the one time purchase will last several years and is well worth the purchase.  If you have short hair animals; your used fabric softener sheets [unless they are alergic] will work for cleaning the hair and also leave a bit of a fragrance.

I hope everyone has a pleasant and safe fourth of July

William

I find that soaking in baking soda is helpful in getting the grease out. And I dilute vinegar for cleaning around the bathroom and such. I tried buying "green" window cleaner, but it streaks like madness! It takes a whole lot of elbow grease to get the windows clean and streak-free.

Boy, "rags" are a blast from the past which which I grew up .. the days before paper towels! What do you do with your rags when they're dirty? If you wash them out for reuse, isn't that using enery & cleaning products that you wouldn't in using paper towels?

I know we're not supposed to "advertise" here, but I'd appreciate if you'd respond privately, to let me know what brands you found to be better for cleaning.