Betty asks…
Saving money on eco-friendly products?
I want to be an environmentally-conscious shopper but I need to watch my spending, too. How can I shop eco–friendly on a budget? What stores, websites, etc. do you recommend?
The Expert answers:
Sometimes we just have to do what we can afford to, when you shop, pick the thing that are packaged with less waste, and recycle as much as you can.
And start feeling good about your self and don’t let people condemn you because of what you can’t do.
Nancy asks…
I’m starting a maid service & need the best eco friendly cleaning products & best vacuums. any suggestions?
The Expert answers:
BATHROOMS: Tile showers or other kind of showers; (Home Depot) ZEP products but for tubs and showers use a tub and tile cleaner.
Sinks and faucets; either ajax or comet
Toilets; Lysol toilet cleaner
Tubs; ajax or comet
Mirrors; Do not use windex because at the moment it may look nice but by the next day the mirrors will look blurry, ugly, i suggest u get a cotten rag wet it, clean the mirror with it then squeegee it, there may still be lines of water, just have a dry rag and clean it with that.
BEDROOMS, LIVING ROOMS, AND OFFICES:
Wood furniture; Pledge wood cleaner, with dry cotton rag.
T.V, Computers, ect; spray windex on dry rag, do not spray the screen, may ruin screens.
Almost everything in these rooms is either wood cleaner or windex, nice and simple.
KITCHEN: Counter tops; All pourpose 409, wipe with wet rag then spray some windex and wipe with dry rag.
Appliences; Stoves, microwaves, ovens- same, all pourpose 409.
Sinks; Ajax or Comet
FLOORS: Tile; Pine sol, or vinegar depending what the people want u to use.
Wood; also at home depot u will find the wood cleaner.
Carpet; Vaccume- Hoover vaccumes work pretty good and they last a pretty good amount of time, the best would be KIRBY, but those cost a grand or two and i dont think u want to spend that much.
Mandy asks…
Harmful eco-friendly products?
Does anyone know besides fluorescent bulbs that they say is eco–friendly because it cuts down on energy bill but at the same time is made of harmful chemical like mercury?
The Expert answers:
There are a lot of “eco-friendly” labels that use the label for “marketing purposes” and trending. Many are not really eco-friendly (just pretending for the sake of more sales and profits). Where these labels are fakes, they are harmful to the environment.
It is up to the person to decide which is a bogus and which is real. Most eco-friendly products can be used several times, practical, and will save you money and waste (such as a washable grocery bags).
Many products may also be labeled eco-friendly if the materials were upcycled, recycled, or biodegradable (easily decomposed for use as organic fertilizer for plants).
Mary asks…
which website can i find people seeking eco-friendly products?
The Expert answers:
We have an absolutely huge section of our site devoted to this and we review them as well.
Mark asks…
CHEAP eco-friendly cleaning products in Edinburgh?
Im looking for this brand of eco–friendly cleaning products: Dri-Pak Ltd
Last time I bought a Glass cleaner in Poundstretcher..now I can’t find it anymore
Checked Realfood – Ecover products..too expensive
Checked Sainsbury Cameron Toll, Tesco and Lidl – none
…Any other ideas?
The Expert answers:
I found some Dri-Pak products at John Lewis. At first there was almost all: white vinegar spray, citric acid, baking soda, limescale remover… Now I think there are only citric acid and some borax substitute, but that’s better than nothing. At Sainsburys there are soda crystals and laudry boost.
I’d like to know anywhere else to buy this products.
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