Clean Choice Awards 2013: Household Goods
A clean home starts with nontoxic cleaning and household products such as these.
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If You Care Parchment Baking Paper
Feel good about keeping this parchment paper in your pantry – made with natural silicone and chlorine-free, this product is a win for both your health and the environment. Plus, it works wonders in keeping your food from sticking! $5, ifyoucare.com
Seventh Generation Granite & Stone Cleaner
Keep your countertops shiny and streak-free with this biodegradable, phosphate-free spray. Even better, this citrus-scented cleaner also helps protect your surfaces to reduce scratching! $5, seventhgeneration.com
Full Circle Walnut Scrubber Sponges
Say good-bye to your old scouring pads – these two-sided sponges made with both walnut shells and cellulose will do heavy-duty scrubbing while still being gentle enough to use on most nonstick pans. $4 per 2-pack, fullcirclehome.com
Earth’s Berries Soap Nuts
Known as soap nuts, these woody-looking wonders are actually berries grown in Southeast Asia, and they create suds similar to regular detergents. Simply pop into a cloth bag and toss into your washer to wash on warm for a nontoxic laundry solution. $11 per 8.8-oz bag, earthsberries.com
Ecover Automatic Dishwasher Tablets
You don’t need chlorine or toxic chemicals to get stuck-on food off your dishes – these tablets have serious cleaning power while still being biodegradable and free of artificial fragrances. $7.50, ecover.com
Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Basil Surface Scrub
A tough-acting cleaner in a powder form that won’t scratch your surfaces, this fresh-scented scrub is a great heavy-duty cleaner to have in your arsenal. Use it on anything from stainless steel to tiles, porcelain and more. $5, mrsmeyers.com
Caldrea Essential Collection Blackcurrant Mint Kitchen Diffuser
We cook a lot over here at Clean Eating, so we know all about stubborn kitchen odors. We’re big fans of the elegant scent of grapefruit, orange and mint – plus, it’s a gorgeous addition to your countertop! $20, caldreaessentialcollection.com (Also sold at Target locations.)