Archive for June 25th, 2009

Going green today is just about as hip as sporting the latest designer fashions from Milan, Paris, and New York. Everyone is doing it, talking about it, and flaunting participation in it. And with such a great cause, this is a trend I hope doesn’t go out of fashion anytime soon.

While it’s simple to replace our regular lights with CFL’s or switch to reusable shopping bags, one of the biggest questions remains – what can we do about products we still desperately NEED yet have an exponential environmental impact?

The folks at Marcal were way ahead of the green trend when they realized this almost 60 years and began making household necessity paper goods – toilet paper, paper napkins, paper hand towels, facial tissues, etc -  by using paper collected from street curbs (ie those blue recycle buckets).

Forget what you used to think about recycled paper goods – Marcal’s products are far from those tough brown napkins we grew up using in elementary school. Since they’ve been doing this for 60 years, they’ve been able to perfect the practice of manufacturing recycled paper products – fulfilling customer’s demands for the perfect mixture of both softness and environmental friendliness. And although typical organic, all natural, or recycled products tend to be significantly more expensive, Marcal’s line is economically sensible as well, allowing you to Go Green while you $ave Green. Nice work Marcal.

For this and many other green products, visit CleaningProductsWorld.Com’s special Eco-Friendly Section .

Though we don’t encourage mixing your own chemicals to make cleaning products, you can however benefit from getting creative with some of your favorite natural cleaners. Here are five easy to make cleaning products that you and your family can use to cut down on cleaning costs and clean more naturally:

Antibacterial Wipes

First, cut out old, worn sheets into small squares. Seal them in sandwich bags with isopropyl alcohol. Great for taking along while you’re out hiking or camping! Plus you can wash them in your washer and reuse them whenever you need.

Dishwasher Cleaner

To remove odors and deposits, pour a packet of unsweetened lemonade mix into your soap drawer and run through the hot water cycle. It’ll be clean and smell fantastic.

Stainless Steel Cleaner

Pour club soda onto your stainless steel countertops or appliances and wipe with a soft cloth. Rinse with warm water and then let dry. It’ll be sparkling!

Microwave Cleaner

Place 1 cup of water an one sliced lemon in a microwave safe bowl. Boil in microwave for about 20 seconds. Wipe clean.

All-Purpose Cleaner

Add a few drops of dish soap to a mixture of ¼ cup vinegar and 2 cups of water. It’s safe, non-toxic, and great for cleaning children’s play areas. Plus the dish soap gets rid of the vinegar smell. For a fresh twist, add a few drops of lemon juice.