Greening your cleaning

1. Why green?

1. A New Meaning of Clean

Our Most Precious Natural Resource

Going Off Autopilot

Less Is More

2. My Commitment

The Web of Life

The Imus Ranch

Greening Hackensack and Beyond

Expanding the Mission

Toxic Interruption: Chlorine/Chlorine Bleach/Chlorine By-products

3. The Facts

Knowing the Dangers

Breaking It Down

Protecting Our Children

Health Problems Associated with Environmental Toxins in the Home

Understanding Indoor Air Pollution

The Science of Housekeeping

Different Shades of Green

Toxic Interruption: Petroleum Distillates

2. One change at a time

4. The Home

Nesting

Some Cautionary Notes

Improving Your Indoor Air Quality

Back to the Basics

Flooring

Toxic Interruption: Dioxin and Triclosan

5. The Kitchen

Eating In

The Kitchen Sink

Countertops

Doing the Dishes

Other Kitchen Essentials

Toxic Interruption: Ammonia

6. The Bathroom

Ventilation

Cleaning Tubs and Showers

Toxic Interruption: Phthalates

Cleaning and Deodorizing Toilets

Bathroom Floors and Mirrors

Unclogging Drains

Toxic Interruption: Formaldehyde

7. The Bedroom

Your Sanctuary

Vacuuming and Dusting

Closets

Cleaning and Deodorizing Carpets

Bedding and Linens

Toxic Interruption: Phenols

8. Living Areas

Home Sweet Home: Deodorizing Naturally

Polishing Up

Cleaning Drapes and Upholstery

Toxic Interruption: Butyl Cellosolve

Pest Control

Keeping Your Pets Clean and Healthy

9. The Laundry Room

The Art of Laundry

The Basics: Washing ana Drying

Softening Fabrics

Stain and Spot Removal

Ironing and Starching

Dry Cleaning

Toxic Interruption: Alkylphenolics

10. The Green Revolution

3. Resources

Green Cleaning

Retailers

Reading Labels

General Terms Used in This Book

Glossary of Chemicals

A Note on Sources