Clorox Green Works Natural Glass and Surface Cleaner

In March 2008, Clorox launched a new line of green cleaning products derived from 95-99% natural, sustainable and biodegradable materials, which are not tested on animals. This line includes Clorox Green Works Natural Glass and Surface Cleaner, General Purpose Cleaner, Toilet Bowl Cleaner, Dilutable Cleaner and Bathroom Cleaner. The 99% natural Glass and Surface Cleaner uses no phosphorus or bleach, instead using corn-based ethanol, a coconut-based cleaning agent, glycerine, soda ash, filtered water and essential oils. Clorox received a prestigious endorsement from the Sierra Club, as well as recognition from the EPA for "safer chemistry" and the Good Housekeeping seal of approval.

There are several reviews for the Clorox Green Works Natural Glass and Surface Cleaner on the Clorox website. Aside from one consumer who found the product to be a little streaky, four other consumers gave the product a 5/5 rating. "It works wonders on my new glass/ceramic stove top," said a reviewer from Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Another anonymous reviewer adds, "I got this product not expecting it will clean as good as other brands that contains toxic chemicals, but it actually works very well!" There are other reviews posted on www.amazon.com that are very favorable as well; alluding to the "great smell" and "fair price."

Of course, not all consumers are wholly satisfied with the Clorox Green Works Natural Glass and Surface Cleaner. One reviewer on the Clorox website reported, "I'm surprised that people thought that this was streak free. I've washed my windows three or four times now trying to get the streaks off." A similar report was published at the Associated Content website, where a reviewer mentioned that she "wiped that mirror about 50 times and there were still some small streaks left behind on the glass, no matter what," which she surmised was due to the coconut-based cleaning agent. A consumer at www.ecohuddle.com said that she preferred the Seventh Generation products and didn't like that it "foamed up when sprayed on glass," which had her scrubbing to get the glass clean. Lastly, there are some concerns that the Clorox products aren't 100% environmentally sound, with a few questionable ingredients. Critics suggest that, while better than petroleum-derived products, their coconut-derived and corn-oil-derived ingredients may still be responsible for rainforest habitat destruction.

"I'm thrilled to see a major manufacturer like Clorox begin to take a leadership role in the green cleaning movement," says TV host Kathy Peterson. "Not only is it important that we all start thinking about using products like Green Works, but it's also great to know that companies like Clorox are giving consumers natural, effective options for all of their house cleaning needs." The Clorox Green Works Natural Glass and Surface Cleaner is available at just about every grocery store or you can purchase a 32-ounce bottle for $3.63 at www.amazon.com. The reasonable price is a far cry from many of the other green glass cleaners, which sell for $4-$5 per bottle.

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