If you're in the market for eco-friendly cleaning products, there are plenty to choose from. And a lot of them are very good. But I was excited to discover this relatively new brand, based right here in the great state of Minnesota, called Simply Neutral. What sets this company apart from the competition is that they sell a waterless (i.e. concentrated) version of their products in order to reduce shipping weight - and hence the related creation of carbon dioxide emissions.
I met the owner, Maggie at the Living Green Expo this past spring. Turns out she's a former house cleaner who kept having bad reactions to the products she used to clean people's homes. She searched high and low for something that kicked butt on household grime but didn't make her skin break out...and she finally decided to create her own line of cleaning products.
I bought a few products to try out and I have to say, I am a total convert! The products not only work well but they smell fabulous too! The citrus/tea tree scent is just the right blend of essential oils to leave your room smelling great without being overpowering. And the stainless steel cleaner works wonders on my fridge! You can buy a premixed version if you want, but I love the concept of the waterless version - you buy the spray bottle with just about an inch of cleaning concentrate in it - then you go home and fill it up with water. When you use it up, pick up a bottle of concentrate that makes 6 refills. Works for me!
Wanna try it for yourself? Leave a comment on this post and you might win a waterless Value Pack that includes an all-purpose cleaner, a no-VOC glass cleaner and a non-abrasive cleansing scrub. The contest will run through Tuesday, June 23rd. (one comment per person please and you must have a U.S. shipping address.)
If you don't win but would still like to try these great products, they are offering a BOGO (that's buy one, get one free!) promotion: When you buy one all-purpose cleaner, you will get a no-VOC glass cleaner or stainless steel cleaner free. Indicate which free product you would like in the "special instructions" box during checkout. This special deal runs through Tuesday, June 30th.
And if you live in the Twin Cities area look for Simply Neutral at: Twin Cities Green, Linden Hills Natural Home, Eastside Food Coop, Fresh and Natural in Shoreview and Plymouth, Natural Built Home and Sunny Day Earth Solutions.
The winner of a Simply Neutral Value Pack is Renee who is about to move and wants to start fresh with eco-friendly cleaning products in her new house! Congrats Renee!!
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Would love to find something locally made that works!
Posted by: Lisa @ Corporate Babysitter | June 17, 2009 at 09:34 AM
WOW That is a great idea waterless!! These sound AWESOME!! ;-) Thanks for sharing them.
Posted by: Mara | June 17, 2009 at 10:22 AM
I Love eco-friendly stuff!!!
Posted by: Jessica F | June 17, 2009 at 11:26 AM
I would love to enter the contest for a chance to try these out! Thanks!
Posted by: Michelle | June 17, 2009 at 11:38 AM
Love that these products are made locally! I'll definitely check them out.
Posted by: Nikki | June 17, 2009 at 11:39 AM
I am really trying to switch over to all eco-friendly products. I would love to try these!
Posted by: Ladybug | June 17, 2009 at 12:45 PM
I am always looking for new eco-friendly products to try. Just love the idea.
Posted by: bdrnem | June 17, 2009 at 06:26 PM
These products look great! Good luck to all@
Posted by: Bree Nelson | June 17, 2009 at 10:37 PM
I would love to try these products.
Thank you!
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Posted by: Janet F | June 18, 2009 at 04:15 AM
I'd loooove to win this stuff!! YAY!
Posted by: Kim | June 18, 2009 at 04:39 AM
I so love hearing about products with a great story of how they came about. Thanks for sharing--I'd welcome the opportunity to try these.
Posted by: Jessica | June 18, 2009 at 05:23 AM
I would love to try out some new eco-friendly cleaning products! The waterless idea is brilliant!
Posted by: Shanna | June 18, 2009 at 06:46 AM
awesome giveaway. thanks for the chance. hope I win.
Posted by: sejal | June 18, 2009 at 07:58 AM
We have a baby on the way in just 6 short weeks, and I'd love to get my hands on some green cleaners for the house!
Posted by: Tiffany | June 18, 2009 at 07:59 AM
I'm always looking for eco cleaning products, thanks for the tip!
Posted by: Lo | June 18, 2009 at 08:15 AM
I've never heard of this company - thanks for the tip!
Posted by: Karen | June 18, 2009 at 09:32 AM
I would love to give these a try!
Posted by: Kristie | June 18, 2009 at 10:37 AM
I'd love to try these out.
Posted by: Krista | June 18, 2009 at 10:40 AM
These sound great!
Posted by: Katie | June 18, 2009 at 10:42 AM
I would love to try their products!
Posted by: Shannon | June 18, 2009 at 04:05 PM
THey sound great, I'd love to try them.
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Posted by: Sara B. | June 18, 2009 at 06:00 PM
Always love to try new (green) products!
Posted by: Heather | June 19, 2009 at 06:42 AM
I'd love to try these! They sound great!
Posted by: Bree | June 19, 2009 at 05:19 PM
Thanks for the fantastic giveaway! I would really like to try these cleaning products from Simply Neutral -- I'm always looking for new safe and eco-friendly cleaners.
Posted by: Aimee W. | June 19, 2009 at 11:13 PM
These products looks great! I especially would love to try the glass cleaner on our sliding glass doors...the kids' fingers, dog's nose, etc always seem to be all over those doors!
Posted by: Annmarie | June 20, 2009 at 05:48 PM