A natural carpet cleaner is what is advertised by many companies in our country claiming to have such products or services. It is a surprise to see the different approaches.

“Naturell” claims to be powered by nature. This sounds good. They have a patented cleaning product made from sea kelp and only natural occurring processes. The EPA has recognized this completely organic product. Naturell was the recipient of their SDSI Champion Award.

Some of the good points regarding the way Naturell cleans your carpet are encouraging. Their process uses 95% less water than most conventional cleaning companies. All the dirt from your carpet is collected in bonnets with no waste water to dispose of. With no detergents used there would be no sticky residue that would remain on your carpet. The carpet dries in less than thirty minutes.

“Naturalist” is another all natural carpet cleaning service. Their system utilizes the natural cleaning properties of citrus along with oxygen. This company also makes the claim of only cleaning with minimal water, but neglects to state how much. The non-toxic process dries in less than an hour without the use of detergents or soaps.

For the natural carpet cleaner that you can do yourself use good old baking soda and vinegar. A mild soap like dish soap will help with most common stains. Use a damp sponge and scrub. If the stain is stubborn add the baking soda and vinegar and let it bubble.

The combination of these two natural and common household products can do wonders. Most of their cleaning ability comes from the reaction between the two. When the carpet is dry you just vacuum away your dirt. Yes this is a little more work that hiring someone, but you get to control the ingredients and there is no waste water.

There are many other natural carpet cleaners but we believe baking soda and vinegar are the cheapest and eco-friendly to use.

Now this is a loaded statement, eco friendly products. In my search to find these products I came across t-shirts, hats and bags all imprinted with the words eco-friendly. But if one looks a little deeper one can locate earth friendly. Recycled and reclaimed is a statement many places are using to draw you in. There are also items out there made of natural parts like palm leaf baskets, wooden masks and 100% wool rugs to name just a few, are these eco-friendly? Is this one way to go green?

There are also stores that advertise they are eco friendly. They generally have a supply of earth friendly products along side things like Better Living Products and Fair Trade Products.  Make sure you know the difference if you truly want to buy eco friendly products. I have nothing against fair trade products because they help support people in developing nations with a fair price for their goods. But that does not mean they are environmental friendly.

Just like the stores that sell eco friendly bags. Yes using a cloth or plastic reusable bag instead of taking that disposable plastic bag the stores give you to bring home the products purchased is good for the environment. Just be sure the bag you use was made out of eco friendly materials. I have seen some made out of plastic with the words eco-friendly embossed on them. Who are they kidding?

Remember it is all of our responsibility to know the difference. It is not a fad to be eco friendly, environmentally friendly or a Green consumer it is a way of life. Do your research. The better informed you are, the better choices you will make. Do not fall for the quick gimmick some marketing agencies use. We only have one earth.

Have you been looking for the closest organic food stores by your home? Some are tucked away because they’re just smaller shops. Others are large and easier to find. Whatever type of organic food store you’re looking for, waytogogreen dot org is here to help you find one.

Whole Foods Market is one of the larger organic food stores.  It has locations littered across the United States as well as in Canada and the United Kingdom. They have their own line of organic products and they also offer a variety of products from a number of companies. They are a great choice if you have one nearby as they are a complete grocery store.

There are other ways to finding your local natural and organic products location. There is a great website that allows you to search by state. Then you just look for the city nearest you. It is organicstorelocator dot com and it is really easy to use.

Another website that is helpful is greenpeople dot org. It claims to be the worlds largest directory of eco-friendly products. It allows you to search for health food stores, beauty products, pet supplies, baby products, and a lot more.

Your local grocery store may offer natural and organic products. The only downfall is that the majority of their inventories are regular products. For a complete selection of natural and organic foods, you’ll have to find the organic food store closest to you.

When bad smells rear their ugly head in your house or car, instead of using typical air fresheners, try an eco-friendly cleaning product. Air fresheners don’t freshen anything. Instead they just cover up bad smells with a concentrated cocktail of poison. Try these eco-friendly air refresher ideas.

Eliminate Bad Odors:
First of all, if there are bad smells in the air, try opening a window. This is the simplest way of trying to freshen the air. Houseplants are another way of removing unpleasant odors. Some examples of helpful houseplants include spider plants, peace lilies, and English ivy. A thriving plant is always a beneficial addition to any home.

Make Your Own:
You can make your own air freshener by taking a small box of baking soda and adding 10-12 drops of an essential oil (lavender, peppermint, or patchouli). Be sure to mix them well and then put some in small dishes. Use throughout the house or office. To quickly freshen up small spaces like the closet, sprinkle cotton balls with vanilla extract and place in a small bowl.

Use Spray Bottle:
Mixing your own spray takes only three ingredients. Put equal amounts water and vinegar into a spray bottle. Then add about 20 drops of an essential oil (lemon, jasmine, or eucalyptus). Shake well before each use and spray away from the face.

With easy tips like these, we can all find a way to go green. Find the tips that match your lifestyle and check back for more information about eco-friendly cleaning products.

When bad smells rear their ugly head in your house or car, instead of using typical air fresheners, try an eco-friendly cleaning product. Air fresheners don’t freshen anything. Instead they just cover up bad smells with a concentrated cocktail of poison. Try these eco-friendly air refresher ideas.

First of all, if there are bad smells in the air, try opening a window. This is the simplest way of trying to freshen the air. Houseplants are another way of removing unpleasant odors. Some examples of helpful houseplants include spider plants, peace lilies, and English ivy. A thriving plant is always a beneficial addition to any home.

You can make your own air freshener by taking a small box of baking soda and adding 10-12 drops of an essential oil (lavender, peppermint, or patchouli). Be sure to mix them well and then put some in small dishes. Use throughout the house or office. To quickly freshen up small spaces like the closet, sprinkle cotton balls with vanilla extract and place in a small bowl.

Mixing your own spray takes only three ingredients. Put equal amounts water and vinegar into a spray bottle. Then add about 20 drops of an essential oil (lemon, jasmine, or eucalyptus). Shake well before each use and spray away from the face.

With easy tips like these, we can all find a way to go green. Find the tips that match your lifestyle and check back for more information about eco-friendly cleaning products. Let us know if you have any tips like these for cleaning products.