Organic Housekeeping: In Which the Non-Toxic Avenger Shows You How to Improve Your Health and That of Your Family, While You Save Time, Money, and, Perhaps, Your Sanity

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The cleaning agents and personal care products commonly marketed to and used in American homes contain not only some very dangerous, toxic chemicals, but they also create an "overly clean," chemically bombed-out house that compromises immune systems. And with more than fifty million Americans suffering from allergies and other autoimmune diseases -- not to mention the developing and fragile immune systems of children and seniors -- large numbers of people are actually being made sicker and sicker by their homes.

Learn to live a clean, healthy, more economical way with Ellen Sandbeck, the nontoxic avenger. In this must-have book for the twenty-first- century home, this passionate, witty advocate of all things organic will teach you how to maintain every part of the home -- from living room to septic tank, kitchen floor to bathroom sink -- using safe, simple cleansers and quick preventative measures as well as the most effective organic products on the market to get the job done.

Learn time-saving, preventative housekeeping, such as taking thirty seconds to clean the shower while you shower. Take care of bathroom stains with baking soda and vinegar rather than commercial, toxic bathroom "bombs" peddled to you with such force by manufacturers. Need whiter whites? There is no bleaching power on earth stronger than the sun. Snow clean your fine rugs. Choose fruits and vegetables from the relatively pesticide residue-free list. Clean felt-tipped pen stains with vodka. Make furniture shine with olive oil and lemon. Your house will also smell as great as it looks.

My house has never been cleaner. In addition to tips on what household items work on which stains, she provides compelling synopses of relevant research that supports "green" housekeeping. Sandbeck provides a witty resource for cleaning any home. I found the study on wooden versus plastic cutting boards especially compelling, along with the information about cleaning produce with a combination of vinegar and hydrogen peroxide. Two thumbs up. Since reading this book, I've managed to replace nearly all of my conventional cleaning supplies with vinegar, baking soda, borax, and hydrogen peroxide.

It could transform one's way of living. this is a very well written and informative book about all cleaning products and use of natural environmentally sound alternatives. Green Housekeeping. It exposes how dangerous and toxic most cleaning products are, and shows how easily we can keep sanitary and sweet smelling houses without too much hard labor. The author writes with humor and is easy to read, keeping information simple and easily understandable. A good interesting read and packed with worthwhile information.

I had borrowed the same book from a friend (she paid $18.00) and I enjoyed it so much that I decided to purchase one. Thank you I did for less than $3.00 and in great shape. I will Never pay full price for book again.

It also would've been nice to have had a key with all the supplies recommended for each chapter. Even though the chapters seem disorganized, its saving grace is a decent index, so you can get the info you need. While the book alerts the reader of all the toxins chemical cleaners provide, it offers them in an informative manner, not in a way that would make you feel guilty if you used them. It covers a myriad of topics besides household cleaning; eco-conscious fabric/material/building choices, natural personal hygiene, safe lawncare/gardening, home safety, etc. I didn't feel like this book was preachy, which is something alternative living books tend to do. It's not that big a deal, it just would've made it more handy. Growing up using chemical cleaners, and not growing up with anyone who is chemically sensitive, I never thought about going through life without needing the stuff.

I found the book thorough, entertaining, and reasonable. I was not a big fan on how each chapter was set up though. This book was a real eye-opener. All in all, this is an approachable, helpful guide that just may change your life and make you think about your choices in the future. I picked it up as I am about to embark on owning a new home and trying to maintain it in an eco-friendly (and inexpensive) manner. For instance, while the theme may be "laundry," all the laundry info just seemed tossed in without any organization. This would make an awesome housewarming gift.

In order to get an idea of the supplies you would need in order to upkeep your home, you basically need to read through each chapter and just write down the supplies she frequently refers to (there's only a handful of products she refers to throughout the book so she could've even annotated them at the beginning of it).

This book is excellent, if you are looking for an easy approach to going organic in your home. Her tips are simple and attainable. The author is witty and not afraid to tell you like it is.