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by Annie Berthold-Bond (Author) "I began doing research into practical nontoxic care of the home because I was sick from being exposed to pesticides..." (more)
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Better than Heloise's Hints for A Healthy Planet.... -- Library Journal, July, 1990

For those concerned about the environment, and the growing population with chemical sensitivities, Annie Berthold-Bond has the solution - actually 500 of them - in her book Clean & Green. Using her thoroughly researched and personally tested formulas for easy-to-make, nontoxic and nonpolluting household cleaning aids, it is possible to eliminate the health hazards of standard commercial products. -- Ontario's Common Ground Magazine, Spring 1993

In a remarkably easy-to-use format, Berthold-Bond tells how to clean effectively using simple, natural ingredients such a baking soda, Borax, lemon juice, vegetable oil and vinegar. She makes a convincing argument that cleaning with natural products can be handier, cheaper and just as effective as the alternative. -- Home, March 1991

It is a gold mine of ideas for cleaning everything imaginable. -- Natural Health, March/April 1994

The result of her years of experimentation is not only an encyclopedia for environmental cleanliness, but also a laundry list of solutions of solutions for everyday puzzlers. -- Garbage Magazine, March/April 1991

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485 ways to clean, polish, disinfect, deodorize, launder, remove stains, even wash your car, without harming yourself or the environment. Recipes based on harmless, nonpolluting, renewable ingredients. 160 pages, recycled paper/vegetable ink, paperback.

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 162 pages
  • Publisher: Ceres Press; Updated edition (January 1994)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1886101019
  • ISBN-13: 978-1886101012
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
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149 of 151 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Good information, but way too much for a beginner, April 18, 2000
This book is good. BUT...there are way too many recipes with no explanations for the beginning green cleaner.

I was a little lost in the vast forest of different ways to clean everything. Also, there are no detailed instructions on just how to mix together the ingredients. As Karen Noonan Logan points out in "Clean House, Clean Planet," there are times (especially when mixing baking soda and vinegar) when you must put the ingredients in a specific order for the cleanser to work.

Don't get me wrong, this *is* a very good book! Chemically sensitive people and those who already make their own cleansers will find it a valuable source. But, for the beginner, it would probably be better to get "Clean House, Clean Planet" first because it has detailed instructions, some chemistry lessons and effectiveness ratings.

After you become more familiar with how green cleaning works, this book would be an excellent addition for more recipes and ideas.

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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Fair Book, a bit unfriendly, May 24, 2006
Clean and Green by Annie Berthold-Bond

My third choice of the three I purchased. The author uses borax, zeolite, kitty litter, alum, and washing soda not chemicals of choice to use in standard household cleaners. The only one of these are used in the others is washing soda in laundry soap. It is not an easy read not due to content but font choice and the way the recipes are presented. A Little short on instruction and technique. There are tons of them however 485 aprox recipes or suggestions, she numbers them. All this on only 161 pages!! It is a good book to have but the other two would be a better choice to get started. I rated Clean Home Clean Planet first choice and Naturally Clean Home second above this one.

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars No excuses!!, February 19, 1999
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I bought this book a couple months ago and loved it. I showed it to two friends and they want one too! I love making and using my own household cleaners and feel really good about using them. Non-toxic, Earth-friendly cleaners are so easy and inexpensive to make, there's no excuse for anyone to use all those nasty chemicals!
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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent reference book
Someone was just asking me about green cleaning - I've owned this book for over 15 years. It is an excellent book with great ideas that we have been using all that time. Read more
Published 2 months ago by LA

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Comprehensive Cleaning Guide Out There
Annie Berthold-Bond has provided the definitive green cleaning guide on the market today. This is an easy-to-follow instruction guide for making every type of household cleaning... Read more
Published 3 months ago by C. Provence

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Eco-friendly Resource
I purchased a copy of this book many years ago and still use it. Over the years, I've purchased additional copies for family and friends. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Rita A. Logandro

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great "Green Cleaning Book"
I disagree with the review that this book has no "recipes" on how to use everyday household cleaning items, example: Chapter 9 is about metal cleaning. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Marie Wagner

5.0 out of 5 stars Clean and Green
I got this book as a gift for my stepfather. He loved it so much he ordered copies for all his friends.
Published 19 months ago by Karen

4.0 out of 5 stars great book, but supply your own common sense
This is a great book, with lots of helpful ideas on ways to clean naturally (and effectively--always important!). Read more
Published 21 months ago by bored99

3.0 out of 5 stars Missing web addresses
This is a good book but none of the companies she mentions have web addresses which would be very helpful.
Published on March 31, 2007 by Shirley Gorman

5.0 out of 5 stars lots of info
This was a big help and had everything I needed answers to.
Published on March 25, 2007 by R. Pavusa

4.0 out of 5 stars Very informative although difficult at times to follow
I've had this book for quite awhile, actually for a year now and find that it is an excellent reference for green cleaning. Read more
Published on September 25, 2006 by Mediterranean Maven

4.0 out of 5 stars Info for M. Windsor and others who don't know
Grape seed oil is a good source of vitamin E. Both vitamin C and E are used as preservatives because they are anti-oxidants (prevents oxidation or rotting). Read more
Published on August 21, 2006 by Peggy

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