Heavy Duty Scouring Scrub

I recently spent a week cleaning out my father's house with a couple of friends. Each of us identifies as a "Green" person, but felt, due to the state of the home, that we may have to sacrifice our normal green standards for performance.

In the end, I admit, we did break down and use mainstream products for some of our most difficult tasks. It made me feel extremely guilty. I wish I had had time to do research on a better alternative!

Today, I stumbled upon a blog posting for Scour Off Heavy Duty Paste.

According to Karen Hanrahan of Best of Mother Earth:

Got something really tough to scour off ?? Try a cleaning paste that smells a little like something between bubble gum and cherry Kool-Aid. Gentle in that it won't scratch, but mighty in that it works really well!

Every single person I know who I have shared this product with is equally astounded by it. You need a very small amount to get the job done. Pick your very toughest stain and let this green alternative scouring paste take it on!!

It does appear as if Karen gets a piece of the action over at Shaklee [the header includes the text: Karen Hanrahan Mentoring YOU to Health Success! ~ 708.482.0678], so I'll order some of the cleansing paste for my upcoming move, and let you know what I think!

Update: In my research today, I've come upon a few more posts containing products being recommended and sold by Ms. Hanrahan. If you're interested in more of the products she's selling, see her blog about tub cleaning, No More Ring Around the Bathtub.

BATHROOM: Shower Cleanser

Natural Citrus Shower Cleaner by Seventh Generation. 7G has a whole range of bathroom cleansers. They replace traditional chlorine-laden cleansers with more natural alternatives. It's safer for you, and safer for the environment. The benefits:
Non-toxic, Biodegradable, No chlorine, No petroleum based solvents, No glycol ethers, No phosphates, No acids, No caustics, No dyes, Natural Citrus fragrance

KITCHEN: Dishwashing Liquid

Free & Clear Dishwashing Liquid by Seventh Generation. This vegetable-based dish cleanser is in my kitchen now, and I was surprised that it works to clean even burnt-on food (not that I burn food!) as well or better the petroleum-based brands
I have used for years! The difference: Non-toxic, Biodegradable, Hypo-allergenic, No dyes, No fragrances, No petroleum based cleaners, No phosphates, Safe for septic and greywater systems, Not tested on animals.