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How many times have you said you're killing yourself trying to keep your house clean? You might have been joking, but you're closer to the truth than you think if you're using expensive commercial cleansers. Karen Logan, an environmentalist with years of experience developing and selling her own line of eco-friendly cleaning products, reveals the secret of using simple, ordinary ingredients life baking soda, vinegar, soap, lemon juice, and salt to make safe, inexpensive cleaners.
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73 of 73 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was thrilled to stumble across Karen Logan's book shortly after my son was born. I started to avoid cleaning because I detested using most household cleaners due to the harsh chemicals. I was also very concerned about my son's second-hand exposure or worse - possible direct contact. Karen's book educated me about the hazards of commericial cleaners and then taught me how to make my own simple and safe cleaners right in my kitchen. This information showed me that harsh cleaners are unnecessary and more important what natural products would produce similar results. Making my own products is also entertaining and educational for my toddler who is now able to "help" clean and I don't waste precious naptime on toilet bowls and bath tubs! Her receipes are very easy to follow and are effective!!! I gave away all my commericial products almost two years ago and have not gone back to one of them. It's so comforting to know that my family is no longer exposed to harmful cleaners and we are doing our part in protecting the environment.
68 of 70 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Well, I am officially converted. I never in a million years thought I'd make my own cleaners, but here I am....and loving it! Karen Logan does a good job of making a clear, readable book with easy recipes and honest assessments of the hazards of typical household products. I got this book because my husband is so sensitive to chemicals and very allergic. He was recently sent into an allergic fit from toilet cleaner, and I decided to look for a better way!
The book has tons of recipes which are pretty much some variaion on combining liquid soap, water, vinegar, and/or baking soda with some essential oils. At first I was rolling my eyes at the tons of tiny variations...then I used the cleaners and was impressed. I was particularly impressed with her Ant Stay Away spray, the glass cleaner, and the toilet scrub. She gives her cleaners cutesy names, which is annoying, but just ignore that and try them. Logan also gives some good old fashioned cleaning instructions, which may be a big help to some people.
The recipes have an effectiveness rating, as compared to the typical products you would buy. The price and product comparisons are in US Dollars and are US products, but that is no big deal for UK readers, really.
I highly recommend it!
The book has tons of recipes which are pretty much some variaion on combining liquid soap, water, vinegar, and/or baking soda with some essential oils. At first I was rolling my eyes at the tons of tiny variations...then I used the cleaners and was impressed. I was particularly impressed with her Ant Stay Away spray, the glass cleaner, and the toilet scrub. She gives her cleaners cutesy names, which is annoying, but just ignore that and try them. Logan also gives some good old fashioned cleaning instructions, which may be a big help to some people.
The recipes have an effectiveness rating, as compared to the typical products you would buy. The price and product comparisons are in US Dollars and are US products, but that is no big deal for UK readers, really.
I highly recommend it!
32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Karen Logan offers practical ways to save money and be environmentally friendly. None of the tips are strange or difficult to incorporate into everyday life. I ordered an extra copy to lend out to friends. For a great housewarming gift, I give this book and a bottle of essential oil. Everyone loves it!
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Good for some basic eco friendly homemade cleaning recipes
This book is a bit American, in that it refers to products by thier American names, and it takes a bit of research to work out what they are. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Phoenix
Clean house, Clean planet
this book contains lots of useful cleaning tips and ideas to avoid using chemicals for cleaning. rather costly book for information that can be obtained easily over the internet.
Published 23 months ago by Lisa Gordon
Great tips, great book, great price
This book was recommended to me by my OT because I have so many allergies, I am so pleased I went ahead and got this book, it is excellent full of great ideas and so far I have not... Read more
Published on 9 Nov 2009 by PurplePoet
If only better organised
This is a practical book and quite useful, it has worked so far and I have been pleased with the results. Read more
Published on 10 Feb 2009 by Chief M
Saving my life
I was stuck at home, off sick for 4 LONG weeks with a massive chest infection. Being a chronic asthmatic, this was not good! Read more
Published on 17 Dec 2007 by Janet D
Excellent tips on non-toxic cleaning.
At the back of the book, there is an offer, if you send an SASE you'll get a free recipe card. Good luck! I sent for one for me and my daughter a long time ago, and no luck! Read more
Published on 16 Nov 1998
An easy to use, cheerful guide
This is a great guide to how rid yourself of nasty household cleaning products. The alternatives are often much cheaper, easy to make, just as effective (though one occasionally... Read more
Published on 24 Jun 1998
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