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i will not give my money to a company that produces 99% toxic products and 1% green, so they can appeal to everyone and take everyone's money. i buy seventh generation cleaning products, and products from reputable green companies that ACTUALLY care about the environment.
Screw Clorox!!!!!

The bathroom cleaner works great, the scent is mild, and the nozzle has a "foam" option which seems to work well on the toilet bowl. The glass and surface cleaner is good on surfaces, but so-so on the glass. That was a bummer for me as I was hoping to reduce waste by purchasing only one container instead of 2. I use the bathroom cleaner in the bath, obviously (toilet, sinks, tub) and the surface cleaner in the bath and kitchen for countertops and hardware. I've gone to just using a vinegar/water dilution for the mirrors and glass.

I have been using the natural dilutable cleaner for 8 months now. We were a trial area for it and I haven't switched back.

I just pour a little in my sink, and then proceed to clean the entire bathroom with it, floors, shower walls, sinks, toilets, ... the works.

I am always looking for a greener way to clean that isn't always baking soda and vinegar . We have a dog who has seizures over several different kinds of cleansers.... so this is a winner in my book.

I don't really see the point in making a cleaner that is 99% natural. Either its natural or it isn't. To me this is just marketing for those who don't know what freen products really are. Why not buy one of the zillions of truly green products that work.

oops, meant to say green, not freen

I agree with saltyc...this greenwashing B.S. from companies who obviously are using the eco trend to make money without cleaning up the other 95% of their act is shameful. Bump them! Big Time. Companies will leach on to and market anything that comes into trend.

I third that! Screw Clorox!

Agreed. I laughed out loud when I saw them on the shelf at my local grocer.

To answer the original question instead of tirading, yes, they work.

these products are as "green" as I can afford to be, and are readily available at the stores I frequent in my small town. As more of us show an interest in more environmentally friendly products, companies will get the message and improve their methods. I'm a mom who cleans several times per week, I have a tight budget, and like to do what I can in small ways for the environment. For now, this is a good option.

sassypiggy, you don't have to justify your use of it.

Re: this thread, indirectly berating or brow-beating the person who asked about the product is really in poor taste. She asked a simple question.

I've been using several different products from various green companies... I also like method products, which are readily available in all targets...

I've heard these also work well (never tried them). While I agree that clorox produces a lot of toxic stuff... I don't think we should shun them... I view buying only their green products as encouraging the mass cleaner manufacturers to go much greener...

Anything that makes green more mainstream is good in my book! Not everyone can (or will be) perfect.

I have only tried the Clorox bathroom cleaner, but I really like it so far.

I am using the bathroom cleaner and toilet cleaner and they both work very well. I have switched to using only them.
I don't have the glass cleaner, as I use a Norwex cloth and water for my glass (which works incredibly well.)

I agree with sassypiggy, genxmom, and dcands. It's a positive change--I'm all for it.

I didn't mean to get all snarky--honestly I forgot a real person asked the question, not that it was just a post about their new line...and I started ranting. Green washing is still annoying to me, though, & vinegar & peroxide with essential oils really does work well--and its a cheaper alternative. I cannot always afford 7th generation's stuff and the like either...

i like the glass and surface cleaner. i'm pregnant, and the smell of most cleaners makes me queasy - especially ones that hint of vinegar. it's working for me!

they work..but i dont like that they dont disinfect...

I was skeptical when I read about them a couple of months ago before the launch. I use some 7th gen, some method and some Mrs Meyers and EO - again a being able to afford it question. But being a HUGE fan of bleach - I used to bleach down everything 10 years ago - I have been trying for about 4 years to switch to less horrible stuff.

I have to say the greenworks surface cleaner works better than the method grapefruit cleaner (big sad face - I loved the smell of the method stuff!). However I recently got the method toiletbowl cleanser and that stuff is fantastic!

If you are in a small town (like where I grew up) the target is still 45 mins away so method is harder to get than the greenworks which is avail at the supermarket. Good for you for even bothering to think about these things and choosing to vote with your dollar!

A good way to save some coin is to figure out what you like and then buy it on AMAZON! Free shipping and usually a big olde discount b/c they come in packages of 2 or 6 or as refills.

I have not used their ingredients for a few reasons, the first being that the best thing for the environment (and us) is the one with the fewest ingredients -- and least amount of processing. Try water and vinegar, and for some things, a little dishwashing soap -- from a company that emphasizes the environment. You are ultimately voting with your dollars and supporting a company when you buy from them.