Go Green In The Home

From Our Home To Yours, Maraline Krey

Cleaning Products & Ideas

Laundry: We've been using Seventh Generation for years, but I reduce laundry soap measurement by 1/2 and add a 1/2 cup of Baking Soda to each load. Hydrogen peroxide works well for me as a bleaching agent for white towels and sheets.

Dishwasher: Seventh Generation Automatic Dishwashing Gel works wonders, but instead of rinse aid we add white vinegar to the rinse aid cup.

Countertops: Struggled with this one because we have natural stone countertops, but really like Earth Friendly Product Furniture Polish (with Olive Oil), leaves a nice shine but no residue, works well on all kinds of countertops. I also love Ecological Cream Scrub by Ecover for cleansing countertops, removes bacteria, mishaps, and stains without scratching.

Sinks: Again, we use Ecological Cream Scrub by Ecover - wonderful product, provides that "real clean" feeling in my sink.

Wood Furniture: Along with Earth Friendly Products Furniture Polish (with Olive Oil) we alternate with Murphy's Oil Soap.

Personal Care

Bath: InnerLight Earth Essence Clay has great health benefits (see writeup on montmorilloniteclay or email me and I'll send it) and Celtic Sea Salt as well, but I spruce them up with a Tablespoon of centrifugal force, organic Coconut Oil, some essential oils and bubble bath - healthy ones: EO is my favorite purchase for bubble bath, perfectly friendly, children love it as wellt, no eye burn, and absolutely wonderful fragrances. Giovanni is an organic line and has the most wonderful scrubs if you don't have the time to make your own.

Shower: Scrub with one of the above if you like before showering, or use InnerLight's Shampoo, and after the shower, rub down with a little organic Coconut Oil, it absorbs, does not leave a residue.

Skin Care: InnerLight's Natural Essentials is an organics based line but rooted in the science of EGF (Epidermal Growth Factor) and BioPeptides, as well as Antioxidants and is just a complete skin care program that works. My other favorite is Gunilla of Sweden, they have a great eye cream, a cell rejuvenator, and other great skin care products.

Hair: InnerLight's Shampoo and Conditioner are so natural you can eat them, quite inexpensive and have a hint of mint that leaves your hair clean, soft and manageable. I personally use the shampoo as a body cleanser and the conditioner as body lotion.

Home Formulated Face Masks: Eath Essence Clay mixed with aloe vera or pure water will pull out the toxins, Avacado pureed/mashed will hydrate, a scrub made up of lemon juice & orange juice (fresh) mixed with sugar until it's thick enough to apply to your skin, becomes a peel, be careful with this, don't leave it on a long time.

HOW TO FIND THE PRODUCTS

Any product in bold we can assist you in purchasing at preferred customer pricing. All other products I usually purchase at Whole Foods, Wild Oats, and most Health Stores can order them.

DISCLAIMER

These products are my favorites and we are sharing what works in my home, it does not mean they will work optimally for you, please use your own judgement when purchasing, Happy Green Shopping! Maraline