Get Clean
Whether it’s due to planetary or personal health concerns, the introduction of a pure little newborn, or a combination of these factors, I’ve seen a lot of families and friends go green when it comes to food and household products. So on the latter, I’m thinking that the amazing Get Clean Starter Kit is going to be my new go-to housewarming, wedding, baby shower, or I-love-that-you-want-to-save-the-planet-too gift (didn’t I just write today about loving clutter-free, consumable gifts?).
The Get Clean Starter Kit includes everything you need to get your house spruced in an eco-minded, efficient, and economical manner. The household, dish, and laundry cleaners are formulated using natural, biodegradable ingredients free of chlorine, phosphates, and other planet- and family-unfriendly materials, and the packaging, wipes, and dryer sheets are recyclable. The cleaning system is particularly efficient and economical in that the liquid cleaning products are concentrated (you either only need to use a small amount or dilute certain products with water), and in that the products come in larger containers, the contents of which are poured into smaller, refillable dispensers. The system also comes with a cleaning caddy to help you organize and tote all of your cleaning gear easily around the house.
We’ve been using the Get Clean Starter Kit exclusively for the last couple of weeks and the system is, in fact, fabulous. The products are highly effective, have a nice, mild natural scent, and we are thrilled about the reduction in packaging waste. I have long dreamed about hiring someone to clean my house, but it’s amazing how the stylish orderliness of this system’s carrying caddy actually inspires me to go scrub the bathroom.
Comments
Great review, but do you have any insight as to whether or not the cleaning products actually work. If so, how effective are they?
As the owner of a house cleaning service I have tried a variety of green cleaning products (Method, Imus, Holy Cow, etc.)and I've seen mixed results. Some products smell great but struggle with the cleaning aspect, and vice versa.
Posted by: Maids Express | February 5, 2008 12:03 PM | Reply to this comment
Dear Maids Express: Thanks for commenting. Yes, as indicated in the above review, we've found the clearning products to be very effective and efficient. One especially nice thing about the concept is that by providing concentrate, the user can dilute or not dilute as is best effective for them. Although we've followed the directions re: dilution ratios and it's worked perfectly well.
Posted by: Editor | February 5, 2008 3:02 PM | Reply to this comment
Hi, Maids Express,
Not only are these products effective, but most have no scent, which is a boon to people like me who have asthma. Any extra scent in the environment is a possible trigger, and you don't want your home to have clashing smells like a scented candle shop anyway. I just wanted to point out that it's good for folks with sensitive noses.
Posted by: Criss Ittermann | April 22, 2008 9:30 AM | Reply to this comment
I have been using the Get Clean products for a year, and just love them. The easiest way to order is to go to my web site at www.shaklee.net/greenideas
Posted by: David | May 30, 2008 12:32 AM | Reply to this comment