A few weeks ago I received a wonderful gift pack from MyBlogSpark and Seventh Generation.
I’ve been trying to buy products without chemicals so I was pretty excited to try Seventh Generation products!
About Seventh Generation (from the website):
Replacing what’s currently under your sink with products that are non-toxic and safe for the environmentis easier than ever with Seventh Generation’s environmentally friendly cleaning products.
Leading the “responsible cleaning” charge for the past twenty years, Seventh Generation has tapped into the disinfecting power of the herb thyme, to introduce an EPA registered line of disinfecting sprays and wipes that kill germs* naturally! The new line of botanical disinfectant cleaners includes a multi-surface cleaning spray, bathroom cleaning spray and wipes.
The disinfectants contain thymol, a component of the herb thyme, and can be used on hard surfaces including counter tops, plastic cutting boards, highchair trays as well as children’s toys. Best of all, they kill over 99.99 percent of germs* naturally and are effective against the Influenza A Virus, including H1N1.
Seventh Generation has partnered with eco-lifestyle consultant and author, Alexandra Zissu, whose new book, The Conscious Kitchen, discusses what’s good for your health, what’s good for the planet and what tastes great. Her book also includes great tips on maintaining a green and healthy kitchen, including:
- Change is Good
Choosing cleaning products without indoor air pollutants like volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, is a simple and effective way to reduce your indoor air pollution. If you’re not prepared to switch everything overnight, start by swapping out the one product you use the most, and moving forward from there. - Think before you spray
Residues from cleaning products can last on a surface for longer than we we’d like to know and travel to areas that we sometimes don’t intend them to. Don’t contaminate your food by prepping it on a surface that may contain harsh chemical residues – rinse cleaning products from food preparation surfaces carefully or use botanical disinfecting cleaners that do not require a rinse step. - Home is Where the Clean Is
Your standard cleaners are good for removing soils and dirt from kitchen surfaces, but to tackle germs you need a cleaner that is effective against microbes like bacteria and viruses. Many cleaners contain ingredients that have antimicrobial properties such as vinegar or hydrogen peroxide, but the germ killing power of these is not necessarily guaranteed. To be sure you are killing germs, use an EPA registered disinfectant. Seventh Generation tapped into the disinfecting power of the common garden herb thyme, to provide a disinfecting cleaner that kills germs* naturally. - Make the Old New Again
Think twice about the items that you’re using to clean and dry your kitchen equipment and dishes. Use rags (like old t-shirts and washcloths) instead of paper towels. If you aren’t prepared to kick your paper towel addiction just yet, use only recycled versions that are unbleached or haven’t been whitened with chemicals containing chlorine and see how long you can make a roll last. - The Writing is on the … Sponge
Be sure to read the fine print on sponges and only purchase those that do not contain antimicrobial pesticides. Remember to store sponges in a dry place and frequently clean them by popping plastic sponges wet in a microwave for two minutes or boiling sponges for three minutes in water. - Mom Was Right, Wash Your Hands
Wash your hands with soap and water before and after prepping food, and always before eating. So much of what can be potentially harmful in a kitchen can be reduced by this simple act that doesn’t require any harsh chemicals whatsoever.
Today I am giving away a Seventh Generation “Disinfecting Cleaning Kit” that includes:
- A disinfecting multi-surface cleaner
- Bathroom cleaner
- Wipes
- A copy of The Conscious Kitchen
- A cleaning caddy made from recycled plastic
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Two rolls of 100% recycled, unbleached paper towels
How to Enter:
1) Leave me a comment telling me one good thing you do for the environment.
2) Tweet this giveaway. Write, “@MissyMaintains is giving away a Seventh Generation Cleaning Kit! Enter here: http://bit.ly/cwjqNr
3) Refer 5 friends to Missy Maintains on Facebook and let me know below.
4) Link back to this giveaway on your blog and let me know.
**2 BONUS ENTRIES: Take the 5 minute Lite Choice Survey! Let me know below and I will check with TLC for a list of names.
I will choose a winner this Friday, April 30th. Good Luck!
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Took the 5 minute Lite Choice Survey { 2 }
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one of the things we are doing is using low flow shower heads
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I love this! And I also think I’m going to try passing it onto my family.
Although- have you ever tried getting someone who isn’t already green or organic to try something new? Soooooo difficult!
What did it for me was watching Food Inc. Man that movie has changed my life! I also had just taken a seminar on how to live organically, and go green a few months before watching that movie.
I love to recycle! In fact, I can get a little OCD about it. But I feel like it’s the one (and easiest) thing I know I can do everyday!
Great post Missy, thanks!
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Ohh I love Seventh Generation. I actually just switched to their dishwasher detergent. I try to do lots of great things for the environment including recycling, and I switched a lot of my cleaning products to environmentally friendly ones. Great giveaway!
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I tweeted too!
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I bought a reusable cup with a straw to use at work for my water. Our cafeteria use styrofoam and I always felt guilty using their cups.
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I always use my water bottle for water at work, or mugs for tea instead of paper or plastic cups
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i recycle and use a brita filter instead of buying bottled water.
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I walk to work!
Thanks!
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I linked ya back
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I take the bus to work every day, that would be my main contribution for a better environment
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I love the environment so I recycle everything!
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I recycle. Even when I lived at an apt without recycling bins, I drove my recyclables to Whole Foods once every two weeks or so.
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i try to less water when i can like 5 mins showers lol
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i tweeted http://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/13052955475
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I take my own grocery bags to the market!
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I’ve just planted 12,000 trees (but I drive a Jaguar- Sorry)
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I adopted a flexitarian lifestyle and eat way less meat than before!
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I took the survey!
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I use cloth bags whenever I go grocery shopping, and reuse ziploc baggies.
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I use a brita filter and a reusable water bottle.
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Very nice point.
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