Tuesday, October 09, 2012

Seventh Generation Clean House Challenge + Review/Giveaway!

Tuesday, October 09, 2012 Courtney 121 comments



Having a clean house is extremely important.  Cleaning a house without harsh chemicals is even more important, especially with a baby around.   Seventh Generation and Real Simple have launched the "Clean House Challenge" Facebook App.  This app lets you explore a virtual house to find prizes and coupons while also providing you with excellent tips on how to have a clean healthy green home!  You can browse each room in the house and discover little tips, how to care for certain finishes, and even has videos for viewing.  I'm always looking to make sure that I can clean my house without using something that could be toxic.  Which is why we choose to use only natural products, like those of Seventh Generation.


Since the baby is here we have switched a lot of our products out.  My husband was hesitant at first and thought that these products didn't compare to ones that he was used to using.  Have you ever read any of the labels on the products you use?  Those popular disinfecting wipes that you use to clean up messes after your kiddo?  Have you ever read the line where it says keep away from children?  I want a product that is safe for my family, but also does it's job effectively.  Which is why I love the new app by Real Simple and Seventh Generation.  Their experts compiled all these tips for us to care for our homes, families, and of course our planet. 

Once you're done touring the virtual rooms you'll be rewarded with discount coupons for Seventh Generation and a facebook badge to show that you know how to keep a green home!  If you complete every room in the house Seventh Generation will donate 10 dollars (up to $15,000) to 350.org, an environmental organization focused on solving the climate crisis! 

So let's get to cleaning, shall we?  Seventh Generation sent me products from their new home care products.  They have three specialty cleaners that are all Certified Biobased products made from non-toxic, biodegradability formulas. All three cleaners are made with a unique blend of plant-base ingredients and organic coconut oil (I use that for cooking!)  They come in 18oz bottles and are available online for $4.99 each.

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Wood:  Previously I would just use a microfiber cloth on my wood cabinet, now I can use their wood cleaner and know that there's no harsh chemicals in the air for the baby. 

While I don't have granite or stone, I know many have it in their kitchen.  I'm sure this product will be a hit in those homes.

Stainless Steel:  I have always struggled with this.  My husband and I went to the store and looked at various stainless steel cleaners and couldn't bring it in the house because of the long list of warnings.  Seventh Generation has succeeded in making a product that I can proudly bring into my home, use safely, and know that their going to deliver the results I need without harsh chemicals or fumes.

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Seventh Generation's Hand Care Dish Liquid is a USDA Certified Bio-based Product with fragrances from essential oils and botanical extracts. The formula is non-toxic, biodegradable and contains Advanced HerbaVera™ Moisturizing Technology, so it’s gentle on both your hands and the earth.  I don't want something that contains anything that can harm my family, and I am switching to this soap.  You can find  it in 18 oz. bottles online for $3.49 each.

Baby laundry is a daily chore around here.  Babies have such fragile skin and that's why I trust their Natural Laundry Detergent Packs!  They are  USDA Certified Bio-based Product containing no dyes, synthetic fragrances, nor optical brighteners. They can be used in hot or cold water.  You can also find them online for purchasing in two sizes: 30 Count – $9.99 and 50 Count - $14.99.

The Cleanhouse Challenge will be hosted at RealSimple.com, Seventhgeneration.com and Seventh Generation Facebook page from September 13 until October 31. To take the Cleanhouse Challenge, click here.

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I'm adamant about my change in products we use to clean our home.  Just to get you started one lucky viewer will also be receiving the same products I had the chance to review!  Just enter using the form below.  Good luck!
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is a new mommy to the most amazing little girl ever! With the man of my dreams since 2003. She loves sharing updates about her sweet baby, recipes that her family loves, reviews, and giveaways!

121 comments :

  2. Tip: Hang thermal shades on your windows in summer and winter fro energy savings.

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  3. Use reusable bags every time you shop, is my favorite tip!

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  4. Buy energy-star certified appliances
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  5. Reusable bags are a must! a girl worth saving at gmail dot com

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  6. Citrus fruits are great for removing mild stains and odor.

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    BAKING SODA TO SCRUB OUT STAINS

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  8. I like using steam to clean my linolium floors.

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  10. i like to use vinegar to clean
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  11. Use newspapers instead of paper towels when cleaning windows.

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  13. hang dry our clothes on nice days to save on energy, and help planted a few trees in our community
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  14. Vinegar gets barf smells up! :)

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  15. The windows in your home can be effectively cleaned with 4 tablespoons lemon juice mixed with a half gallon of water instead of chemical solutions.

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  16. My favorite green cleaning tip is to use brands you trust that are truly natural and organic.

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  17. I love using baking soda! It's soooo versatile - gentle yet gets the job done. :) andquinn520000[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  18. I use plastic grocery bags in mu bathroom. rogerthereferee at junocom

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  19. You can get crayon of just about any surface using just baby oil. Much better than harsh cleaners and it works like magic :)

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  20. I use vinegar and water a lot to clean.


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  21. Vinegar and baking soda will clean just about anything!

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  22. I keep a bottle of soapy water with a few tbs. of vinegar in it for light cleaning jobs. I find I only need a "real" cleaner about 1/3 of the time. I can even squirt a little on my daughters hands if they are messy too& they always seem to be :)

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  24. Baking soda and white vinegar -- will clean almost everything!

    Terri P
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  26. I cut up old towels and use those as rags for cleaning (and then wash them).
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  27. keep the bottles of traditional cleaners for your new homemade ones!

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  28. Diluted vinegar is great in the bathroom!

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  29. I use vinegar and baking soda to clean the stove..they work really great!
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  30. use baking soda when you need some extra scrubbing power
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  31. White vinegar to get rid of laundry stink.

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  32. I use vinegar to clean whatever I can

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  33. I take reusable bags to the store.
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  34. use a clothes line when possible instead of a dryer

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  35. I use vinegar to clean my windows.

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  36. Use washable rags, not paper towels.

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  38. I use vinegar or castile soap to clean everything in my house. No harsh chemicals!

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  39. I use lava soap on stained clothes. lsenko83 at yahoo.com

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  40. I use vinegar to clean my linoleum.
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  41. We use rags rather than paper towels.

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  42. i use baking soda and vinegar as cleaning products. andrealiss@ymail.com

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  43. Use vinegar to get smells out of clothing. And cut up old, stained, or ripped clothing to use for cleaning clothes (old sweatshirts make GREAT dustrags!)

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    *Nicole

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  44. using lemons to clean disposals
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  45. Vinegar is an amazing cleaning solution.

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  46. We used amonia and vinegar when we moved out of our old apartment - It cleaned up all the mold ( one of the main reasons we were moving)

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  47. I use vinegar and baking soda and am loving Norwex microfiber cloths!

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  48. I use wash cloths I bought at the hardware store in place of paper towels. It has cut down on waste and cost. Thanks!
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  49. I use reusable grocery bags, and limiting my use of paper napkins.

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  50. We already use Green essentials cleaning products, but other than that we dont have any particularly green practices.
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  51. I use microfiber cloths instead of paper towels for cleaning off most things.

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  53. I use old cloth diapers as dust rags and try to make my own cleaners from scratch.

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  54. If your baking sheets are grimy, put them in a giant ziploc bag with a couple tbsp of vinegar for a couple hours or overnight, much of the black yuck comes off.

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  55. My best green cleaning tip is to use vinegar or baking soda to clean when possible. They are very versatile and eco friendly
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  56. I always use old towels for cleaning rather than paper towels. It's so easy to just toss them in the washing machine when I'm done cleaning.

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  57. I use vinegar to clean the floor!
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  58. Instead of paper towels, we use reusable cloths. Just throw in the washing machine when done!

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  59. Vinegar makes a great, green cleaner!

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  60. I only use Dr. Organics cleaning products.

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  61. I cut up old t-shirts to use for rags instead of paper towels.

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  62. One of my favorite cleaning products is Simple Green. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  63. I always use old shirts or sweatpants as rags.

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  64. I use the antibacterial microfiber cloths

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  65. to use green products as much as possible..something with lemon especially
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  66. i use baking soda
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  67. I like to make my own laundry detergent

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  68. I use baking soda & vinegar for cleaning. It works wonders :)

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  69. olive oil and lemon juice wood cleaner
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  70. Water and vinegar to clean a lot.

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  72. Vinegar and water makes a great cleaner and will kill pet odors quickly.

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  73. I use rags instead of so many wipes and paper towels

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  74. My tip is using baking soda instead of a harsh cleaner to clean your toilet.

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    Lisa Garner

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  75. I use vinegar to help remove lime buildup
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  77. Use newspaper for cleaning windows!

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  78. vinegar!

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  79. jamielovesweeping@gmail.com

    Vinegar cleans mirrors - for real.

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  80. Use reusable bags
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  81. Vinegar and water have been proven to clean better than almost all commercial cleaners.

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  82. I use newspapers instead of paper towels to wash windows
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  84. Instead of paper towels, I use reusable cloths

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  85. I like to clean with old rags to recycle and they can be re-used too!
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  86. I clean with diluted vinegar!

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  87. I try to use as many natural cleaning ideas as I can vinager, newspapers,baking soda,lemons.if you keep things clean all the time then you shouldn't need all the heavy duty chemical cleaners.

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  88. We have stopped using paper towels and just use rags and towels around the house! They clean better and its better for the environment!

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  89. I've finally started bringing my own shopping bags. (CoreyOlomon at gmail dot com)

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  90. I use vinegar, salt, baking soda, and lemons for cleaning as much as I can.

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  92. We are a huge vinegar and lemon juice cleaning family. Safe, non toxic and works great.

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  94. I use vinegar, baking soda, and citrus fruits as much as possible for cleaning. The smell is wonderful and it is afe for the kids. Also, to keep bathing suits bright when going in chlorine pools, pour 3 cap fulls of white vinegar in sink full of cold water and let the suits soak for about 20 minutes. Colors stay brighter longer.

    Michelle jonassen
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  96. my email tzufelt01 at gmail dot com

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  97. I use vinegar and water for windows and newspaper so that i do not get lint, when it is dry i recycle the paper still

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  98. using white vinegar

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  99. I use white vinegar for just about everything (does a great job on cleaning the inside of dishwashers!).

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  101. I like using Vinegar

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  102. We use vinegar for alot of cleaning and we also recycle newspaper to clean the car windows with :)

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  103. hg says: I like using vinegar for cleaning. Also vodka is a great natural cleaner.

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  104. vinegar and water cleans glass wonderfully! dananeagu391@gmail.com

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  106. we use vinegar to clean our tile floors
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  107. I sprinkle baking soda mixed with broken up dried lavender on carpets before I vaccum. It leaves them smelling wonderful.

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  108. i use vinegar and baking soda for cleaning and use old towels or t shirts instead of paper towels

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  109. I reuse plastic shopping bags as garbage bags in small garbage cans in bedrooms and the bathroom. I also use them for recycling.

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  110. We try to avoid one-time use only items like paper towels when cleaning!

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  111. Use reusable bags every time you shop

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  112. I love using vinegar and water to clean my windows! Its a great alternative to buying harsh chemicals cleaners! Aritenour1979@AOL.com.....Debbie ritenour

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  114. I use the microfiber cloths for cleaning almost all surfaces....no products needed. You just have to make sure that it's just barely damp and don't put it in the dryer after washing. Great for the flat top ranges that can be a nightmare to keep shiny. Thanks for the great contest!

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  115. I always use reusable cloths to clean. Less waste

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    We use baking soda at our house

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  117. I learned the wonders vinegar as a cleaner can do. Lieutcrunch27 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  118. vinegar & baking soda for just about everything.
    Thanks for the contest.

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  119. I've learned that vinegar, baking soda, lemons, and salt can clean so many things for a tiny fraction of the cost of expensive cleaners filled with chemicals
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