Green Cleaning: Getting Started

Discover what green cleaning is and why you should consider "going green" with your products and methods. Learn which everyday household items act as natural cleaners, how to make your own cleaning products, and more.
Glass container of borax with soft bristled brush and fabric in bucket
How to Use Borax in Frugal and Effective Ways
common household cleaning ingredients
How to Make Homemade Cleaners That Work
Castile Soap
Learn About Castile Soap, Its Green Cleaning Uses, and How to Make It
Young woman cleaning bathtub
All the Reasons You Need to Start Green Cleaning Today
Woman polishing bathroom fixture with blue rag and spray.
This Is How to Safely Use Ammonium Hydroxide at Home
Young woman cleaning kitchen with green cleaning products
Learn Everything You Need to Know About Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Row of washing up bottles
What Is Sodium Laureth Sulfate in Cleaning Products?
citric acid used in cleaning
Learn How to Clean With Citric Acid Safely and Efficiently
Couple looking at a washing machine in a department store
How to Use the CEE Tier Label to Pick an Appliance
Woman washing dishes
Best Environmentally Friendly Dishwashing Liquids
Female hand loading a dishwasher with white plates
Smelly Dishwasher? Here's the Quick and Easy Way to Clean It
white vinegar
All About Vinegar for Green Cleaning
cleaning floors
8 Eco-Friendly, Non-Toxic Solutions for Cleaning Your Floors
Desert Essence Castile Liquid Soap
Top 8 Castile Soaps for Green Cleaning
Eco-friendly cleaning bottle with cleaning supplies in bathroom
The Top Eco-Friendly Bathroom Cleaners