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THANK YOU FOR ALL THE COMMENTS! Congratulations to our winners!
Debrah M. from Manchester, MO
Alicia W. from Clarksville, TN
Gioya F. from Bronx, NY
Jackie D. from Greenwood, SC
Maria S. from Overland Park, KS
Could you use a “green” makeover of your household cleaning products? In celebration of Earth Day, we are giving away a collection of household cleaning products to five lucky winners! This will include everything from paper towels and bath tissue to sponges, trash bags, laundry detergent and spray cleaner. Just tell us why you’re inspired to give your home a greener clean by May 10th. We’ll pick five winners at random from the comments below.
Here’s the rundown on some of the products that will be featured in each gift package:
365 EVERYDAY VALUE®
Our 365 Everyday Value products will clean your clothes, your dishes and your home – all without emptying your pocketbook. Plus, we’ve made some recent improvements in our line of paper products, like using 100% recycled paper and whitening without chlorine. Our household cleaning products have your home, and the environment, in mind.
GREENSHIELD ORGANIC
Greenshield is currently the only USDA Organic line of household cleaning and laundry products. Their product line is made with palm oil sourced from environmentally responsible farms in South America, and their primary materials supplier is a small, woman-owned and -operated business.
BETTER LIFE
Better Life makes a unique line of 100% plant-derived formulas that clean surfaces with more power in less time. Plus, their hypoallergenic ingredients are a safer alternative for people, pets and the planet. Better Life makes household cleaning products without solvents, silicones, VOCs, ethoxylates, petroleum-based ingredients or harsh surfactants.
TWIST
Twist makes a complete collection of naturally spongy, plant-based, scrubby cleaning marvels. From handmade sponges made from dye-free cellulose sourced from certified-sustainable tree farms to loofahs grown on vines and a commitment to environmentally conscious production. Twist products clean well, respect the planet and look good doing it.
ECOVER
Ecover products, made with powerful plant-based and mineral ingredients, are for anyone wanting to make a shift in their cleaning habits. It takes a lot to lure you away from your tried and true conventional brand, we know, and you don’t have time for cleaners that don’t clean. Think of Ecover as a fantastic line of cleaning products that also happens to be a safer alternative to bring into your home!
So tell us, what would it take for you to make the switch from conventional household cleaning products to greener choices? Add your comment by May 10th for a chance to win!
THANK YOU FOR ALL THE COMMENTS! THE CONTEST IS NOW OVER AND WE WILL BE ANNOUNCING THE WINNER SHORTLY!
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Comments
I think it's great that you're offering this as a prize. When I go to the grocery store, I buy these products. When my boyfriend goes, he'll buy whatever is on sale. I'm slowly trying to convert him to a greener alternative.
04/25/2011 8:24:18 AM CDT
My husband and I have made the transition over the years to eating more organic, but we have not yet made the transition into our cleaning. It has been one step at a time for us. I would love to try the products you are giving away though, to finally make the change for our cleaning routine.
05/01/2011 10:58:42 AM CDT
I would love to try these new products. I'm always looking for an alternative to the abrasive, harsh cleaners that I grew up around.
05/01/2011 11:20:03 AM CDT
I would make the switch to green products if the products proved to be effective and were comparable in price to conventional products. I have looked to go green many times, but those two elements never fell into place, so the switch didn't seem to make sense.
It would be my dream to have a truly clean, green household!
05/01/2011 12:12:58 AM CDT
I am always looking to try new, natural products and add on to what I already do that I feel is healthier and safer for the environment, my family, and even our dog!
05/01/2011 6:33:04 PM CDT
Our resources are limited and if you are committed to living green, then a good place to start is at home. Becoming familiar with products that are environmentally friendly is worth the time and effort. Its even worth investing the extra cost for these products when you know that you are helping to keep in business a company that has a proven track record of being environmentally conscious and invest in sustainable solutions. Just knowing this is enough for me to switch over from conventional cleaning products to "greener" cleaning choices.
05/02/2011 11:53:01 PM CDT
Well I just got back home from college, so as a thank you to my parents, I'm cleaning/decluttering the house. What better way to do so than with environmentally-conscious products?
05/02/2011 11:42:08 PM CDT
I really care about where we live.This earth.
I have to keep it nice for all the animals(creatures) and my kids and his friends and their friends.....their kids....next generations to another.I want this earth to be here forever so I use earth friendly products all the time.I hope all the people in next generation will do the same to keep this earth beautiful.
05/07/2011 2:20:41 AM CDT
We are a family of six. Our kids are 2 4 9 and 10 and our youngest, Phoenix, was diagnosed with IGG and IGA Specific immune deficiency when she was just 6 weeks old. It was at that point that I started diving into research about organic eating and cellular health. It was not easy to make my husband and others understand why we needed to change our habits at first, but he and the rest of our family and friends finally started to get the point and see how important it is for EVERYONE! So now our eating is on track and recently we even got great news that my daughters Immunoglobins are all in a normal range, but I realized we are still cleaning with these toxic products. I am worried about spending money on products that won't work and that is not an option when footing the grocery bill for an organic only family of six! help us cross over from the dark side! ;^)
04/22/2011 10:36:07 PM CDT
Just this month I purchased some green cleaning products at Whole Foods.
04/22/2011 10:34:32 PM CDT
I want to clean green to keep my family & the planet healthy!
04/22/2011 6:10:31 PM CDT
I always try to use green cleaning products like all-purpose cleaners, detergents etc. There are some amazing green cleaning products out there by the way. I would love to take the next step and try trash bags, paper products etc!
04/22/2011 6:11:41 PM CDT
It's just the right thing to do. Switch now already!
04/23/2011 10:34:46 PM CDT
I've already tried to start making the switch by making my own diluted vinegar cleaner. I even attempted to infuse it with fresh lavender but it ended up smelling kind of weird! Back to the drawing board... I'd love reliable products that I know won't go bad in a short amount of time.
04/25/2011 9:49:50 AM CDT
Trying to make small steps into leading a more green lifestyle. Would love to try the green cleaning products in my home to maker it a safer place for my children.
04/24/2011 8:49:51 PM CDT
You clean green because there isn't an excuse not to. It all ties in to healthy living for you, your family, pets and friends that come to visit. It's all worth it long term and it doesn't have to break the budget either.
04/24/2011 12:43:37 PM CDT
Would LOVE LOVE LOVE to win! I try to make my own cleaning products at home using olive oil, vinegar, baking soda, and castile soap. It really is super easy and I usually make my products that last for weeks. But there are certain products I just have to use the store bought kinds for (for example, toilet bowl cleaner). The products I don't make myself are always "green."
04/25/2011 9:42:33 AM CDT
What would it take for me to make the switch from conventional household cleaning products to greener choices? I am already using 90% greener choices like vinegar, baking soda, Mrs. Meyer's and Dr. Bronner's. But, I have yet to learn more about spot removal from clothes and carpets. So I guess it would just be for me to take the time to read about how to remove spots without using conventional cleaning products. I want to contribute my part toward allowing our planet to heal and recover and continue to provide for us and nurture us.
04/24/2011 6:31:59 PM CDT
Cleaning is a drag, so anything that 1) gets the job done faster and 2) smells great would be wonderful. Many green cleaning products have item 2 covered (they smell great) but sometimes for the level of grime I'm cleaning up they're just a little on the wimpy side. I'd love to see more green cleaning products that have the same grime-fighting power as the traditional products.
04/25/2011 11:10:20 AM CDT
Great selection of food and health items at Whole foods, love that store.
04/25/2011 11:16:35 AM CDT
Love to visit my son and stock up on the wonderful health itmes at whole foods
04/25/2011 11:17:26 AM CDT
What would it take to make me switch? Nothing! I already use salt, vinegar, lemons, and baking soda with some good scrubbers
04/28/2011 3:30:14 AM CDT
What would make me switch is seeing that the green cleaners do an excellent job.
04/28/2011 3:39:49 AM CDT
Would love to try to go all green as I have major sensitivities to fragrances plus 2 small nephews and a baby niece who like to come and play with our golden. Would be nice not to worry about chemicals.
04/27/2011 6:32:33 PM CDT
I cleaned my bath a year or so ago with regular cleaning supplies and not only did I get a headache, but my nose burned for days. That was it for me. We switched to green cleaners immediately!
04/27/2011 7:13:56 PM CDT