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Change the way you clean and keep your family's home wholesome and healthy with the help of expert and activist Deirdre Imus.

We all grew up thinking chemical smells like bleach and ammonia signaled "clean." But as Deirdre Imus reveals, some of the chemicals we use to maintain our homes are doing us and our families much more harm than good. In Greening Your Cleaning, the first in her Green This! series, Deirdre shows how cleaning house the environmentally responsible way can be as effective and often cheaper than the more traditional, toxic, means. This volume includes:

• Simple, efficient cleaning methods for every room of the house
• Spotlights on everyday products (all purpose cleaner, glass/window cleaner, laundry detergent) and the toxic ingredients you should be wary of
• Summaries of the latest research on the toxic effects of ordinary chemicals
• Resource lists of widely available "green cleaning" products and retailers

Filled with tips and testimonials, Greening Your Cleaning will show you how to streamline your cleaning products and practices, and how easy it is to make "living green" your way of life.

Average Customer Rating:

More talk, less cleaning

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Were to begin... I agree with all of the negative comments of this book. Basically, if you like to be preached at and like vague instructions this book is for you. It is completely redundant and could have been half as long (maybe less). The title is not only uncreative but inaccurate. She is focused on using natural, nontoxic chemicals for health benefits but not necessarily trying to reduce waste thus also helping the environment. My definition of "green" includes both. For example one suggestion is to buy sponges in bulk and trash your sponge weekly! There are ways to disinfect your sponge "naturally" so you don't have to be so wasteful! Also, I have another thing to add about essential oils. People can still have reactions and allergies to essential oils. Just because something comes from a natural source does not automatically make it safe or nontoxic. Between "Toxic Interruptions" and blanket statements like: "I don't approve of [microwaves]." I was completely irritated while reading this book. Just send your $11 to the Imus Ranch and use your tax deduction to buy a different book!

Greenify your home	Customer Rating:
This book is very helpful for becoming a green household. Lots of tips and warnings about chemical usage.

Lifestyle changing book!

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I consider myself very informed on the various chemicals and toxins that infultrate our daily lives. I was given this book as a gift with the giver stating that they thought I would just like to use it as a reference since I would likely be aware of most of the information shared in the text. On the contrary...I learned more than I could have ever imagined. Imus does a fantastic job of making us aware of just how toxic our cleaning products are by going through extensive research on each chemical contained in popular cleaning products. My eyes were opened - wide! I finished the book and the following day boxed up all of my chemical supplies and gave them away. I plan on giving this book to everyone I love. I believe that the changes she advocates will make my newborn have a much cleaner and healthier life. This is a must read for any health conscious individual.

Great Book	Customer Rating:
Book arrived on time and was in the described condition. Would recommend this seller

Good, but sometimes vague

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To start off, this is a good book and I am impressed with what Deirdre is doing. I am sure her efforts to help hospitals and other companies go green is one of the most important jobs out there. Her style is readable and she has some great ideas for all types of cleaning. However I sometimes found the information vague. For example in the laundry section she mentions stain and spot removal alternatives, and says that hydrogen peroxide can be used on whites to remove stains. She then adds "Just make sure that you dilute the hydrogen peroxide thoroughly." But there is never information on what is thoroughly. Is that a 1:1 (water to hydrogen peroxide) ratio or a 5:1? This seems to happen various times. Also, just so you know, she mentions in the very beginning that she isn't going to give you recipes because you are probably a busy person who doesn't have time for that. However, I did like that she shared what products and brands are safe and effective. I was hoping for a book with more specific recipes and stuff, so it wasn't exactly what I was looking for. Also, just a side note, she tends to recommend her own line quite often. Which makes sense, since she is trying to make a living, but it kind of bugged me. To be fair though, she did thoroughly praise Biokleen as one of her favorite lines that she would use if she didn't have her own.