Green This! Volume 1

Greening Your Cleaning

By: Deirdre Imus

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Paperback | 1 April 2007 | Edition Number 1

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Change the way you clean and keep your family's home wholesome and healthy with the help of expert and activist Deirdre Imus.

We all grew up thinking chemical smells like bleach and ammonia signaled "clean." But as Deirdre Imus reveals, some of the chemicals we use to maintain our homes are doing us and our families much more harm than good. In Greening Your Cleaning, the first in her Green This! series, Deirdre shows how cleaning house the environmentally responsible way can be as effective and often cheaper than the more traditional, toxic, means. This volume includes:

Simple, efficient cleaning methods for every room of the house
Spotlights on everyday products (all purpose cleaner, glass/window cleaner, laundry detergent) and the toxic ingredients you should be wary of
Summaries of the latest research on the toxic effects of ordinary chemicals
Resource lists of widely available "green cleaning" products and retailers

Filled with tips and testimonials, Greening Your Cleaning will show you how to streamline your cleaning products and practices, and how easy it is to make "living green" your way of life.

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"Packed with practical insights and solutions to protect our families. Deirdre Imus asks the provocative question, 'Is the way we clean really good for us?' Read on to find the startling answer." -- Mehmet C. Oz, M.D., author of You: An Owner's Manual

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Why green?
A New Meaning of Clean	p. 3
Our Most Precious Natural Resource
Going Off Autopilot
Less Is More
My Commitment	p. 13
The Web of Life
The Imus Ranch
Greening Hackensack and Beyond
Expanding the Mission
Toxic Interruption: Chlorine/Chlorine Bleach/Chlorine By-products
The Facts	p. 31
Knowing the Dangers
Breaking It Down
Protecting Our Children
Health Problems Associated with Environmental Toxins in the Home
Understanding Indoor Air Pollution
The Science of Housekeeping
Different Shades of Green
Toxic Interruption: Petroleum Distillates
One change at a time
The Home	p. 63
Nesting
Some Cautionary Notes
Improving Your Indoor Air Quality
Back to the Basics
Flooring
Toxic Interruption: Dioxin and Triclosan
The Kitchen	p. 89
Eating In
The Kitchen Sink
Countertops
Doing the Dishes
Other Kitchen Essentials
Toxic Interruption: Ammonia
The Bathroom	p. 111
Ventilation
Cleaning Tubs and Showers
Toxic Interruption: Phthalates
Cleaning and Deodorizing Toilets
Bathroom Floors and Mirrors
Unclogging Drains
Toxic Interruption: Formaldehyde
The Bedroom	p. 129
Your Sanctuary
Vacuuming and Dusting
Closets
Cleaning and Deodorizing Carpets
Bedding and Linens
Toxic Interruption: Phenols
Living Areas	p. 147
Home Sweet Home: Deodorizing Naturally
Polishing Up
Cleaning Drapes and Upholstery
Toxic Interruption: Butyl Cellosolve
Pest Control
Keeping Your Pets Clean and Healthy
The Laundry Room	p. 167
The Art of Laundry
The Basics: Washing ana Drying
Softening Fabrics
Stain and Spot Removal
Ironing and Starching
Dry Cleaning
Toxic Interruption: Alkylphenolics
The Green Revolution	p. 183
Resources
Green Cleaning	p. 189
Retailers	p. 193
Reading Labels	p. 197
General Terms Used in This Book	p. 199
Glossary of Chemicals	p. 203
A Note on Sources	p. 217
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