Green Cleaning For Dummies

by Elizabeth B. Goldsmith

An authoritative guide to reducing household exposure to hazardous chemicals Thousands of household products contain toxic ingredients. Today, more and more people are seeking more natural cleaning methods to reduce their exposure to harsh chemicals. From the kitchen and bath to the living room and laundry, Green Cleaning For Dummies provides readers with green solutions to every common cleaning chore. Focusing on organic, nontoxic, sustainable alternatives to conventional cleaning products, it's packed with suggestions and tips for effective cleaning, and even offers green solutions for sprucing up patios, garages, vehicles, and the exterior of a house.

Genres: Nonfiction

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Meryl]

There wasn't much here that I haven't already read online. Basically, vinegar and baking soda, which is great, but just not new to me.

[Kevinhoytjr]

Excellent

[Anne Greenfield]

This book is a great resource if you wanted to get your house cleaner safer

[Kate]

"Want to go green as you clean? This authoritative guide provides expert, proven advice on cleaning your home with organic, nontoxic, sustainable resources. From the kitchen and bath to the living room, laundry, and even your garage, you get green solutions for every common cleaning chore.

*Discover a new way to clean -- learn how natural methods can save you money while improving your health and the environment
*Get ready to go green -- prepare your house and assemble cleaning tools
*Protect your famioy -- know the right cleaner5s to avoid (and which ones you can make yourself)
*Tackle your inside spaces -- get green cleaning solutions for every room in the house and improve the efficiency of your appliances
*Go the extra mile -- go beyond cleaning with ways to conserve energy and reduce waste"
~~back cover

And I think there were only about 5 ingredients called for in the whole book. Amazing!

[Derek]

I always feel a bit sheepish reading "Dummies" books. The line seems rather silly. But for a clear, concise introduction to a topic the dummies books are often a good way to go. Goldsmith explains the importance of environmentally friendly household cleaning (something on which I was already sold), and covers a variety of options for the materials and the ways to apply the principles. The book is a good place to start.

[Kathy]

A little too preachy to start... What I was looking for was found in Chapter 6 - recipes to make my own green cleaning products. I've been trying to switch to more chemical free, natural cleaning methods but I'm still learning.

[Andrea]

I liked this book better than Green Goes With Everything, but some parts were very repetitive.

[Steve]

Good collection of tips on how to clean your home with environmentally friendly items like backing soda and vinegar.

[Stacy]

Full of excellent, useful information!

[Yahaira Hernandez]

Did not provide the information I was looking on with regards to green cleaning.