cleaning

Simple Green has long appealed to consumers looking for a household cleaner that seems less hazardous than, say, Fantastik or Formula 409. And the manufacturer cultivates an image of an eco-friendly product. But Simple Green isn't simple. And critics complain it isn't so green, either. The...

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The toxic, foul-smelling chemicals in nail polish remover are so strong they can dissolve plastic. So it's no wonder that this cleaner is useful for tackling some difficult jobs around the house. I've personally wielded the brightly-colored formulas to banish stubborn scorch marks from...

Toothpaste cleans and polishes your teeth and freshens your mouth but it can also be added to your arsenal of cleaning supplies to polish, shine and freshen a whole host of other things. For these applications, skip the fancy toothpastes and stick with the white paste kind. Here are 17 alternative...

Isn't paying lip service to the environment a standard part of every college application essay? Prepare to put your money where your mouth is, as the following green cleaning products make a serious economic and ecological impact. Tree huggers tout baking soda and vinegar as replacements for every...