Clorox Green Works

[MamaRBH]

What's your thoughts on this??

Of course I'm initially drawn to the "green" idea... but then I'm thinking...can clorox really put together something safe??

[AlainaFrederick]

Clorox and Green in the same sentence is like the biggest oxymoron there is

I just can't see buying the green products of a company that makes such awful nongreen products....

I'd much prefer my good 'ole vinegar, soda, and water

[MamaRBH]

I agree..polar opposites...clorox and green. I guess I wonder more how do they get away with making people think it's safer? I was lucky enough to think past the pretty "green" label... but so many others won't.

I'm going to see if I can do a search and find out the ingredients......

ETA: Here's what their website says.... the biggest flaw is that THEY are defining what Natural means.

When we created Green Works™ natural cleaners, we defined natural using three core principles. The ingredients must come from renewable resources, be biodegradable and free of petrochemicals. Our stringent standard sets the bar for natural cleaning very high, but we think it's worth it.


A natural resource qualifies as a renewable resource if it is replenished by natural processes at a rate that's equal to the rate of consumption by humans. The plant and mineral-based ingredients in Green Works™ cleaners use materials that come from a resource that is renewable.


A biodegradable material is something that has the ability to safely and relatively quickly break down biological into the raw materials of nature and disappear into the environment. Much of the ingredients used in Green Works™ natural cleaners are biodegradable helping to minimize the impact on the environment.


A sustainable product is something made from renewable resources, which means they can grow back quickly and can be harvested with minimal harm to the environment. Our goal with the entire line of Green Works™ natural cleaners is to use materials that are renewable.


Petrochemicals are chemical products made from raw materials of petroleum. Green Works™ natural cleaners minimize the use of petrochemicals and are 99% petrochemical free.


Animals were not used to test the safety and efficacy of Green Works™ natural cleaning products.

You wanted a natural cleaning product that worked. And we listened.

[rgrindle]

Originally Posted by MamaRBH

The plant and mineral-based ingredients in Green Works™ cleaners use materials that come from a resource that is renewable.

Okay, what are the other ingredients?

Originally Posted by MamaRBH

Much of the ingredients used in Green Works™ natural cleaners are biodegradable helping to minimize the impact on the environment.

Exactly how much is "much?"

Kinda vague...

[utopia760]

just use vinegar - we all kow it is green and basic and cheep and works! so use it and never switch!

[almadianna]

clorox still test on animals.
those "green" products still have dyes.
there are tons of better options.

[jyurina]

yeah- I see those and see a marketing ploy-like all us tree hugging hippies are stupid!!

[phathui5]

While I'm glad to see mainstream companies responding to consumer demand and taking a step in a greener direction, I'm going to stick with my Seventh Generation and Ecover stuff for now.

[turtlewomyn]

I picked up the green works toilet bowl cleaner at target today.:

Here are the ingredients listed: Citric acid, lactic acid, coconut-based cleaning agent (nonionic surfactant), essential lemon oil, filtered water and natural thickener. Contains NO phosphorus. Contains NO bleach.

It smells really good. My toilet bowl looks clean.

[tracyhos]

Originally Posted by turtlewomyn

I picked up the green works toilet bowl cleaner at target today.:

Here are the ingredients listed: Citric acid, lactic acid, coconut-based cleaning agent (nonionic surfactant), essential lemon oil, filtered water and natural thickener. Contains NO phosphorus. Contains NO bleach.

It smells really good. My toilet bowl looks clean.

: here too!
I got their toilet cleaner awhile back too. I liked the citrus smell. I thought it worked well and isn't chemical-y smelling like pretty much any other bowl cleaners are...although, I heard Method is coming out with a toilet cleaner. I might have to try that next...

[burke-a-bee]

I won't use the products because Clorox tests on animals.

[sweetcheeks]

Originally Posted by turtlewomyn

I picked up the green works toilet bowl cleaner at target today.:

Here are the ingredients listed: Citric acid, lactic acid, coconut-based cleaning agent (nonionic surfactant), essential lemon oil, filtered water and natural thickener. Contains NO phosphorus. Contains NO bleach.

It smells really good. My toilet bowl looks clean.

I'll join the : club b/c I have the toilet bowl cleaner also. The only other available "green" toilet bowl cleaner I've been able to find in town stained my toilet bowl blue (I don't know what was it in but if it did that to my bowl, it couldn't have been that "green") so the Clorox one is the better alternative for me. Vinegar and baking soda just don't cut it in my toilet bowl.

[turtlewomyn]

Originally Posted by tracyhos

: here too!
I got their toilet cleaner awhile back too. I liked the citrus smell. I thought it worked well and isn't chemical-y smelling like pretty much any other bowl cleaners are...although, I heard Method is coming out with a toilet cleaner. I might have to try that next...

I picked up the method toilet cleaner, it was over four bucks. I put it down when I found the clorox (that was only two or three).

[moderngal]

I won't use their products because they test on animals and I prefer to give my money to companies that are trying to be ethical (ie Seventh Generation and Ecover).
But I won't knock Clorox too much. My mom (the anti-treehugger) is using these products and IMO, less chemicals is better for all- even if it isn't quite the way I'd like. I think more people like my mom are more likely to use something like this because it's Clorox brand- and I'd rather that be the case than people using chemicals, KWIM?

[Sandi_lea]

can clorox really put together something safe??

Clorox and Green in the same sentence is like the biggest oxymoron there is

I just can't see buying the green products of a company that makes such awful nongreen products...

I agree..polar opposites...clorox and green. I guess I wonder more how do they get away with making people think it's safer? I was lucky enough to think past the pretty "green" label... but so many others won't.

I agree!!! This is what I posted back in January

Green Works by Clorox ????

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I just went to Walmart to pick up my
medicine and what do you think I saw
but a big display of Green Works by
Clorox. What do you all think about it?
I have a hard time trusting that these
big companies are putting out green
cleaners. They list there ingredients
but that doesn't mean that there aren't
other things in there that are nasty.
There is no law requiring them to list
everything.
And besides they are
still making and selling the nasty stuff.
So why would anybody in there right
mind want to buy these so called green
cleaners when the companies are still
making and selling the nasty stuff. It
defeats the meaning of "being green."
Because when you buy these so called
green cleaners you are still supporting
the company that sells the nasty stuff.

Sorry for the rank but it makes me soooo
mad. All this antibacterial bulls** and
the belief that you have to disinfect
every little thing irkes me. I quit using
chemicals to clean with and being a
germaphobe 2 years ago and I have feel
great and haven't been sick. Not even
a cold.

And all I got was flamed!

I'm glad to see someone else bring this up.

Thanks,

Sandi

[LilMama23]

While I'll still continue using my vinegar and baking soda, I guess it's a good idea that people are using less chemicals, no matter what they actually are using, kwim?

I wouldn't buy the Clorox products, but I'd be happy to see my family members that use harsh chemicals switch over to these instead. Of course, I'd be happier to see them switch to none at all ...

[Best Feeling]

Originally Posted by AlainaFrederick

Clorox and Green in the same sentence is like the biggest oxymoron there is

I just can't see buying the green products of a company that makes such awful nongreen products....

I'd much prefer my good 'ole vinegar, soda, and water

Ditto.

Originally Posted by moderngal

I won't use their products because they test on animals and I prefer to give my money to companies that are trying to be ethical (ie Seventh Generation and Ecover).
But I won't knock Clorox too much. My mom (the anti-treehugger) is using these products and IMO, less chemicals is better for all- even if it isn't quite the way I'd like. I think more people like my mom are more likely to use something like this because it's Clorox brand- and I'd rather that be the case than people using chemicals, KWIM?

Another ditto.

I think we are going to see more and more old pollutin' companies turn "green." Not because they particularly care about the environment but because it is good marketing. I have to say I'm glad that green is becoming "trendy" and more mainstream, even if big companies turn it into profit. I'd rather they profit from that than from other nasties.

I think pretty soon there is going to be a social stigma attached to NOT being green. Yay!

[slymamato3]

I didn't read all the replies, sorry if someone already brought this up.
Sure it is great that these companies are making "green" products, but that doesn't cancel out the nasty ones they continue to produce. The only reason they make them is to make more money. They are still crappy corporations hiding behind there supposed environmental concerns. JMHO

[MamaRBH]

Oh, I agree sly.... that's why I started the thread. I looked at the bottle and thought, "Huh? That's not even possible. Too little, too late." Ya know?

I also knew if I mentioned it here at MDC I would get some great replies.

I'm so new to learning about living more green as far as cleaners and food is concerned... so I am constantly seeking knowledge.