Win It Wednesday: Seventh Generation Cleaning Kit

If you are a parent (or even an animal owner), you probably already look for non-toxic cleaning products, but do you also look for environmentally friendly products? The good news is that Seventh Generation uses a herb thyme, with disinfecting power that is both non-toxic and eco-friendly.

The disinfectants contain thymol, a component of the herb thyme, and can be used on hard surfaces including counter tops, plastic cutting boards, highchair trays as well as children´s toys. Best of all, they kill over 99.99 percent of germs* naturally and are effective against the Influenza A Virus, including H1N1.

Yesterday I mentioned the interview with Alexandra Zissu, the author of The Conscious Kitchen. She has partnered with Seventh Generation to help people know about how to make healthy and environmentally savvy decisions. Some of her tips for keeping a green and healthy kitchen include:

:: Change is Good
Choosing cleaning products without indoor air pollutants like volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, is a simple and effective way to reduce your indoor air pollution. If you´re not prepared to switch everything overnight, start by swapping out the one product you use the most, and moving forward from there.

:: Think before you spray
Residues from cleaning products can last on a surface for longer than we we´d like to know and travel to areas that we sometimes don´t intend them to. Don´t contaminate your food by prepping it on a surface that may contain harsh chemical residues – rinse cleaning products from food preparation surfaces carefully or use botanical disinfecting cleaners that do not require a rinse step.

:: Make the Old New Again
Think twice about the items that you´re using to clean and dry your kitchen equipment and dishes. Use rags (like old t-shirts and washcloths) instead of paper towels. If you aren´t prepared to kick your paper towel addiction just yet, use only recycled versions that are unbleached or haven´t been whitened with chemicals containing chlorine and see how long you can make a roll last.

Personally, I love Seventh Generation products since I only want to use non-toxic products, and I feel better buying products that are environmentally friendly. Plus, I’ve noticed that the scent is much easier than the harsh chemical smell that sometimes comes with cleaning products. AND, I truly loved the book, The Conscious Kitchen, and encourage everyone to read  it, too, since it is very eye opening.

Win It:

Thanks to My Blog Spark and Seventh Generation, 1 lucky reader will win a Seventh Generation "Disinfecting Cleaning Kit" that includes a disinfecting multi-surface cleaner, bathroom cleaner, wipes , a copy of The Conscious Kitchen, a cleaning caddy made from recycled plastic, and two rolls of 100% recycled, unbleached paper towels

FIRST: Leave me a comment letting me know how you keep your family safe from chemicals.

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Please make sure you leave a comment for each entry! This giveaway ends Thursday, April 22, 2010 (EARTH DAY) at 11:59 PM MST. The winner will be chosen using random.org. U.S. Residents only.

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Disclosure: I received a Seventh Generation "Disinfecting Cleaning Kit” as part of this giveaway sponsorship. However, this post is my honest opinion about the product and no other compensation was given.

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