I've known about the Shaklee Corporation for years because my mother (who has Multiple Sclerosis) is a huge fan of their vitamins. When Shaklee representative Becky Rapinchuk (also of the Clean Mama blog) asked me if I might be interested in trying some of the cleaning products from Shaklee's Get Clean line a try, I was happy to take her up on the offer.
I am always trying to find the best, non-toxic way to clean our home. I've tried all kinds of products through the years - everything from Mrs. Meyers to Clorox Greenworks to basic vinegar and baking soda routines, and I have struggled to find something I am 100% in love with for cleaning our home.
I have to tell y'alll, in all honesty, I am super impressed with the performance of the Get Clean products I tried!
The Basic H2 is probably the best-known of the Get Clean line, and with good reason. A little bit of the concentrate can be used to mix up window cleaner that works out to be about $.01 per 16 oz. spray bottle, or it can mixed to make an all-purpose cleaner that is about $.03 per 16 oz. spray bottle. Additionally, Basic H2 can be mixed up as a degreaser (works out to $.17 per 16 oz. spray bottle). This stuff really, really works, too. It's no secret that I am not the neatest person in the kitchen, but I have yet to come across anything that the Basic H2 couldn't handle. The Scour-Off paste is super effective, and just as with the Basic H2, you only need a little bit to do a lot of work.
With a toddler and preschooler in the house who both make liberal use of art supplies when creating masterpieces, I always need something powerful to take care of stains in the laundry (not to mention the other stuff I launder regularly). Such a treat to find a non-chlorine laundry booster (Nature Bright) that works!
Finally, as anyone who has a little one who uses the potty full-time knows, we always, always have need for quick clean-up products in the bathroom. I've been using rags soaked in vinegar, and while those work fine for the most part, sometimes it's nice to have a convenient container of wipe-up wipes ready to go. Becky sent me some of the Get Clean Germ-Off Disinfecting Wipes, and I have LOVED these! Perfect for the bathroom, the kitchen, and every other place that needs a quick swipe of disinfection (doorknobs, phones, etc.).
Here are some of my favorite things about Shaklee's Get Clean line:
- They have been "green" before it was cool, and Shaklee was the first to be certified "Climate Neutral™ (totally offsetting our carbon emissions resulting in a net zero impact on the environment)"
- All Shaklee products are free of phthalates, GMOs, toxins, and BPA
- Fragrance-free options for cleaning products (since I've begun focusing on non-toxic cleaning, I find that fragranced cleaners irritate me)
Additionally, I have to brag on Becky for a minute. She has been over-the-top helpful, friendly, and wonderful to work with! She has responded to every email with lightening speed, and she has provided me with loads of information. She's a mama with kids at home who understands the quest for a more non-toxic home, and she is devoted to helping others on the path to cleaner living. Just today, she was telling me a little more about Basic-G - a product, though not non-toxic, is EPA registered and is a powerful germicide that kills germs up to 72 hours on surfaces (including Type A and H1N1 strains of the flu!). Read more of Becky's experiences with Basic-G here and here.
Becky and I would both like to see you give the Get Clean line a try. Becky is offering one lucky reader something that we are all looking for these days - help with disinfecting in the form of one container of the Germ-Off Wipes.
To enter this giveaway, just leave a comment here telling a little about your experiences with non-toxic cleaning or a Shaklee product that you might like to try (here's the link to Becky's distributor page).
Winner will be chosen at random on Thursday, November 5th.
