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I’ve been deemed crunchy by many of my friends and family members. And I’m actually ok with that designation because, the reality is, we are learning more and more about the potential health hazards posed by many of the cleaning products we use in our homes. I switched to green cleaning products during my first pregnancy and have mostly eliminated those considered toxic from my home (I still have a few stragglers I’m trying to get rid of in my garage).
A large percentage of the cleaning products in our home are by Seventh Generation. The company is committed to providing consumers with safe, environmentally-responsible products while maintaining social and environmental responsibility. They are also one of the most transparent companies out there right now. Every choice made to use a Seventh Generation product saves natural resources, reduces pollution, and keeps toxic chemicals out of the environment. I’ve had the opportunity to work with the company on several occasions and even spent some time talking with the founder and CEO of the company earlier this year.
This year, Seventh Generation is asking you to nominate the person that has been inspirational to you by making their home, community and/or environment safer and healthier. Now through May 31, enter Seventh Generation’s Search for Mother Nature contest to win a $5,000 green home makeover. The winner and his/her nominee will win a year’s supply of Seventh Generation products. Seventh Generation will also donate $2,500 to an organization working to make the world a safer place. The top six finalists will receive a year’s supply of Seventh Generation products. For more information, or to enter the contest, just visit their site.
I’ll leave you with Ivette Melendez’s (Seventh Generation’s Mother Nature inspiration) “Five Golden Rules of Cleaning”
Rule 1: Go Top-to-Bottom.
Whether it’s a room or a bookcase, clean from the top to the bottom and you won’t have to go back and pick up any stray dirt or errant dust that falls as you go.
Rule 2: Go Back to Front.
Always clean from back to front for similar reasons. If it’s a room, start in a rear corner and work toward the door. If it’s a cabinet, begin in the back and clean out toward the edge.
Rule 3: Work Clockwise.
Pick a starting spot and work in a steady clockwise direction. Working systematically in this way will ensure that you don’t forget anything and won’t have to spend any time thinking about it!
Rule 4: Don’t Use or Do More Than You Need To.
Always start with a small amount of cleaning product and use more as necessary for tough spots and other challenges. Using more than you need to start only creates more work when it’s time to rinse everything off!
Rule 5: Look Before You Leap.
If you’re cleaning something you’ve never cleaned before and/or using a product for the first time, you’ll save a lot of premature hair loss by always testing things first to make sure you won’t cause any damage.
Win It! One of you will win a Seventh Generation Cleaning Kit which will include the following:
– Ivette’s top three cleaning tools (pocket scraper, microfiber rag and scouring pad)
– Seventh Generation disinfecting wipes
– Seventh Generation Natural all-purpose spray
– Seventh Generation Natural dish liquid
– Seventh Generation Recycled paper towels
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In Seventh Generation’s Disinfecting Sprays & Wipes, the germ-killing ingredient is thymol! Thanks for the chance.
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Way cool mission statement!
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I learned not to buy furniture that’s been treated for stain resistance. These treatments use unhealthy chemicals that can pollute your home’s environment!…UGH
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I learned this: Americans assume that chemicals used to make ordinary products are tested for safety — but often they are not. Seventh Generation has partnered with the Safer Chemicals, Health Families Coalition to create the Million Baby Crawl campaign. The Million Baby Crawl allows consumers to join tens of thousands of Americans calling on Congress to strengthen federal laws regulating toxic chemicals used in products ranging from household cleaners to baby bottles. Take ActionLearn More
I learned that “Every day the average person comes in contact with 60,000 different types of germs” Ewww.
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I learned that their paper towels, toilet paper and napkins are made from 100% recycled materials!!!!
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I learned about botanical disinfectants and the best way to disinfect my home.
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The women who own and work in the business earn wages that average 50% more than their non-coop counterparts, and receive health care and paid vacation benefits that are unheard of in the residential cleaning business.
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Pretty neat to have a natural product that kills germs so well!
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