Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Simple Green review and giveaway!!! CLOSED



One of today's biggest concerns is keeping our environment safe. For over 30 years simple green has kept our environment in mind by creating cleaning products that are non-toxic and biodegradable. Simple Green products are not only safe for your family and environment, but their products are made to to do their job at perfection. I got to put Simple Green to the test.


The Review:
Simple Green generously sent me a large box of cleaning supplies. By looking through Simple Greens site you will be able to see how many eco-friendly products they have available for you. My biggest worry before trying any cleaning product is how well they will work. It seems many cleaning products leave streaks or have very strong smells. I was relieved to see that the multi-surface cleaner cleaned wonderfully. I actually felt it cleaned better then my other multi-cleaner product. It took all water marks off of my granite and I honestly loved the smell. by the way, I had the (lemon verbena) scent. It smells fresh and more natural then other products I have used. Another product I have used often is the dish washing liquid, which cleans my pots and pans very well. The smell was maybe a little stronger then most dish soaps, which is probably my only complaint.

The other product I was actually thinking I wouldn't use in time for the review, but did twice, was the carpet cleaner. As a mom, we are constantly cleaning spells and stains left behind from our kids. I try hard to keep those stains off of my carpet, but this last week things didn't go too well. My little girl who has entered into the terrible two's snuck juice into the living room and emptied it all over the carpet. She also covered herself in juice, which put me to bathing duty and my husband to getting those stains out of the carpet. As I ran her to the tub, I yelled to my husband to use the Simple Green carpet cleaner. When I came out to check on the results I couldn't even tell where the spill was (except for where it needed to dry). Now that it's all dried you can't even see a mark. My husband was pleased with the results as well.



Overall I was very happy with Simple Green products. They clean as well if not better then other cleaners. Best of all I love how none of their products use ammonia or bleach, which sometimes over powers a fresh smell. Most importantly has to be Simply Greens focus of being environmental friendly. Several of their products have receiving the Green Seal Certification. The Green Seal certifies that Simple Green Naturals products have met product-specific performance requirements (i.e., they actually must work!), product-specific health and environmental requirements. You can read more on this under Simple Greens "press release" tab.

The Giveaway:
One person will win a box full of Simple Green Natural products. This is not just a few cleaning product, you will receive one of Most of their products including dish soap, carpet cleaner, window cleaner, multi-purpose cleaner, hand soap and more from what's available.

To Enter:
Visit Simple Green look around and come back to tell me one thing you like about Simple Green or their products. (This can be something from ingredients, their effort in keeping the environment safer, a product, etc.)

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- Tell me what you are doing to help the environment!

Rules:
Be sure to leave a comment telling me what the entry is for. Leave a separate comment for each entry. Also be sure to leave an email address for me to contact you. A winner will be selected randomly using Random.org. They will have 48 hours to reply or a new winner will be chosen. (No PO Boxes)

Giveaway Ends: July 9, 2009

392 comments:

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thebun said...

Hi: I love that I can use these products around children...no worries.

thebun at personainternet dot com

thebun said...

I just subscribed and confirmed. I look forward to getting to know you.

thebun at personainternet dot com

thebun said...

To be kinder to the environment...I recycle glass, plastic and cardboard. I try not to buy plastic. I use recyclable bags now and you know what? I feel good about it!

thebun at personainternet dot com

janetfaye said...

In 1989, Bruce FaBrizio and Simple Green founded the EGBAR® Foundation. EGBAR is an acronym for Everything's Gonna Be All Right. The foundation is funded by a percentage of Simple Green sales, which goes toward a national education curriculum that teaches children about the environment and how to care for it.

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janetfaye said...

I recycle and I stopped using plastic bags.

janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

elangomatt said...

I like Simple Green products because their cleaners work just as well as less "green" products, but are better for the environment. Thanks for the giveaway!

Unknown said...

"In 1989, Bruce FaBrizio and Simple Green founded the EGBAR® Foundation. EGBAR is an acronym for Everything's Gonna Be All Right. The foundation is funded by a percentage of Simple Green sales, which goes toward a national education curriculum that teaches children about the environment and how to care for it." I think that this is completely awesome not only are we helping save the world from toxic chemicals, but are also helping to educate children about the environment!

Unknown said...

I follow on twitter (breasmommy)
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Unknown said...

I have your button
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Audrey said...

I love that they are so environmental friendly. Thankyou for the contest! :)

Unknown said...

We get so many reactions to the stuff they add to regular cleaning products that it is nice to find products that are "friendlier"

Unknown said...

I like Simple Green's decades long commitment to green products. Pretty impressive.

Tara said...

I love that using their products makes your home safer for your children.

Anonymous said...

Simple Green participates in a number of neighborhood clean-ups during the year.

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Anonymous said...

I subscribe via email to Catch the Drift.

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Lisa R said...

I was always concerned about chemicals as far back as when I was pregnant 22 years ago. People used to laugh at my concerns, then I had an autistic child. I used to run from the microwave after I turned it on while I was pregnant etc. Now you hear things about that too. So I guess I wasn't so crazy just ahead of the way people thought. Simple green is a great thing for people these days. It is safe from those harsh chemicals. I wish I had this back when.

Paula Myers said...

They are biodegradable and work really well. paulajomyers@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I like that they are eco-friendly.

denise_112`5@yahoo.com

Carol W. said...

I am impressed by Simple Green's detailed safety information for each of its products.

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Carol W. said...

I subscribe by email.

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Aisling said...

I like that Simple Green Naturals provides their ingredient list: chicory, coconut, corn, palm, naturally occurring minerals, salt and sugar, and water. Nothing else. You can't get greener than 100% natural.

Aimee said...

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Aimee said...

http://twitter.com/aimee_irene/status/2473696762

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kenziesmum said...

i learned that with one bottle of simple green all-purpose cleaner you can make 10 bottles of household cleaners!

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kenziesmum said...

i tweeted this giveaway! http://twitter.com/kenziesmum2009/statuses/2473891550

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kenziesmum said...

something that our household does to help the environment is to wash all of our clothes in cold water, never warm and certainly not hot!

zooscapejennifer@rogers.com

makeetis said...

I really like the Simple Green Naturals Multi-Surface Care.
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travellingmomof2 said...

Love to win. No harmful chemicals to hurt the environment or the family.l

Shelley said...

I like that Simple Green was eco-friendly before it became cool to do so.

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Shelley said...

I am a member of Freecycle.com so that I can trade unwanted items with members of my community and keep items out of landfills.

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Aimee said...

http://twitter.com/aimee_irene/status/2484936925

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Aimee said...

http://twitter.com/aimee_irene/status/2484956410

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Anonymous said...

I'm impressed they've been around for 30 years! Their grill cleaner looks appealing. My grill needs some cleaning!

Anonymous said...

my husband and I are currently building a earth-bermed passive solar house. We hope to use the sun, our spring, and stream for water, heat and electric. Just using what's available in nature!

Pamela S said...

I like that not only do they produce a non-toxic cleaner for cleaner that it sounds like really works!! But also that they do quite a bit of community work which is admirable.

Thanks.
pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net

Pamela S said...

Our family does quite a bit for the environment. We recycle all we can. We try to not use disposable items but instead use reusable items. And we also participate once or twice a year in some sort of community project such as cleaning the river banks, or planting trees, etc.

Thanks.
pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net

windycindy said...

I admire how this company was started by a father/son team!
It took them 3 years to make their
products: biodegradable, not-toxic,
non-flammable and non-abrasive!
Thanks, Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

windycindy said...

I also follow you on Twitter!
Many thanks, Cindi
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windycindy said...

I follow you on Twitter and Tweeted this giveaway: http://twitter.com/cmh512/status/2487456769.
Thanks so much..... Cindi
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amanda said...

I love that they are involved in their local community, e.g. several neighborhood clean-ups each year.
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amanda said...

To help the environment I organically farm.
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Lauren said...

I like that they have cleaning ideas for some hard to clean areas (like car engines!) on their website. Gives youideas of how to use their products.

(the spray, BTW, works well with washing soda as a laundry detergent!)

Cheer Mom said...

I like that Simple Green Products are enviromentally friendly. I wished they carried these products in all stores though. It is hard to find them unless I'm at Home Depot.

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Aimee said...

http://twitter.com/aimee_irene/status/2491191957
tweeted

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Aimee said...

http://twitter.com/aimee_irene/status/2491246705

tweeted

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lifekillsrebels said...

I love that they have a cleaner for just about everything. Deck cleaners? Driveway cleaners? Nothing in my house will ever go filthy again!

lifekillsrebels said...

To help the environment, I have been using products that I would have normally just thrown away as supplies for arts and crafts. It saves money and helps the environment.

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MediMonsters said...

I like that they don't have a strong chemical smell. My family is sensitive to strong odors.

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Anonymous said...

I love that you can use them on ground surfaces so that a crawling baby doesn't get sick! Thanks for the giveaway!

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Lisa said...

Simple Green products are not only non-toxic, but they are also non-ionizing and non-deionizing.
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Clueless_Mama said...

I tweeted your giveaway
http://twitter.com/clueless_mama/status/2508303272

sachidewey said...

I like that a percentage of profits go towards environmental education.

LindaD said...

I'm glad to see that in addition to household products, they also have a line of industrial cleaners, which means private workplaces and public spaces can be as green and clean as our own homes.

Jolene said...

i think it's very cool that they participate in neighborhood cleanups.

Aimee said...

http://twitter.com/aimee_irene/status/2516992111

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Christina said...

I have used Simple Green for a few years because I want a product that is natural, safe to use around my child and dogs, and does not harm the environment. I have never tried the carpet cleaner and would love to see how well it works. Thanks for teh contest!

Marianna said...

I love that they have been made in America for over 30 years! I love to support products made in the USA!

Aimee said...

http://twitter.com/aimee_irene/status/2518852146

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Gloria's Bits and Pieces said...

I like Simple Green because we have to take care of this planet of ours and all take part! It's environmentally safe!

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Unknown said...

I like that the products are environmentally friendly and actually work.

Gloria's Bits and Pieces said...

I recyle cans and bottles and reuse plastic bags and plastic food bags to help the environment! I also use only cold water to wash clothes, and only use a couple inches of water to bathe.

kngmckellar@hotmail.com

Cori Westphal said...

I like the cleaning tips sections. Tons of great ideas! I learned that you can use lemon scented simple green to clean light colored carpets. Crazy!

Cori Westphal said...

I use reusable bags and I have the super awesome Mystic Wonders laundry system so I no longer buy laundry products!

Unknown said...

I love their website! it is very clear and easy to navigate, and they give useful and descriptive information about their products. Plus they give other extra informations, like cleaning tips!

heaventrees said...

I like it that Simple Green offers outdoor cleaning products as well, such as the Simple Green Deck & Fence Cleaner. I could use that for sure.

1993wel said...

I like that these products are safe to use around kids and pets and that they come in a variety of scents.

erma said...

I love the idea of being able to clean my house with natural products.
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CinemaSista said...

One thing I like is how you can save money, that you can make several household cleaners with one bottle of the all-purpose cleaner. =)

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CinemaSista said...

I tweeted!

http://twitter.com/CinemaSista/status/2534737198

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Aimee said...

http://twitter.com/aimee_irene/status/2535313367

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Meet the Browns said...

I like that many of their products come in concentrate form--this creates less waste :)

Katie
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CanAmBlond said...

Hmm, there's a lot to like about Simple Green, but I guess the best is that their cleaners are non-toxic, and I know for a fact they do not aggravate my youngest sons allergies like other cleaners do. Thanks for the chance to win!

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CanAmBlond said...

I'm already a subscriber, thanks again!


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sharonjo said...

I am a Simple Green fan. I even give this product as gifts to others. I learned that these products are made using 100% natural essential oils and plant extracts! Thanks! senekers@comcast.net

sharonjo said...

I try to recycle & reuse as many products as I can. I also share with others and try to pick up litter! Thanks! senekers@comcast.net

Marlene McGarrity said...

I like that the Simply Green Products are non-toxic and biodegradable making them good to use around family and also good for the environment.

We're buying a new house and it has to be scrubbed from top to bottom so I would love to win!

Kate said...

They seem to be concerned for both the environment and the communities within the environment! Neighborhood clean-ups, and the products are eco-friendly.

Thanks!!

strycker@slu.edu

Unknown said...

I love the simple Green products because they are not only good for the enviornment they also work really well and they have a great smell. I have personally used the all purpose cleaner and I works awsome.

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Tattooed Dork said...

I love that through their LIVE GREEN | LIVE CLEAN program they donate over 1M gallons of Simple Green® products each year.

Tattooed Dork said...

To help the environment we are using less and reusing more. We've also started walking more.

Jennifer said...

I really like that you can purchase refills instead of a new bottle. Handy!

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K said...

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Sheilacakes said...

I like how they are availiable world wide. I would love to try the carpet cleaner. The cleaning tips are ah-some too!
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JaniceJ said...

I have used Simple Green for a while now and love their products, I haven't trip the Carpet Cleaner, so would like to try that.

wendy wallach said...

I have asthma so it is important for me to tay away from harsh chemicals. I like that these products are natural and not made from the types of chemicals that make me sick.

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JaniceJ said...

I recycle, have a garden, try to save water, changed my light bulbs.

checkers said...

For more than 30 years, Simple Green has been producing environmentally friendly cleaning products that are non-toxic and biodegradable.
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Kimberly said...

I love simple green because I don't have to worry about let my little guys on the floor after cleaning. I know it's just clean.

Anonymous said...

I like that its non-toxic and biodegradable.

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trixx said...

I love that with one bottle of Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner, I can make 10 bottles of household cleaners!

trixx said...

We wash our clothes in cold water & try to line-dry them to help the environment!

Unknown said...

i really love the pet odor and stain products and would love to try it. this is an incredible environmentally conscious and friendly giveaway! hats off to you!

Brian E. said...

Thanks for the giveaway...
One of the best features of Simple Green is that it is readily decomposed by naturally occurring microorganisms i.e. it is biodegradable; also it is non toxic to grass, landscaping, etc. so if you are using it to clean something in your yard or driveway, you don't have to worry about splashing it on the plants...in fact you can dispose of any extra SG / water solution by just dumping it on your lawn !!!

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disneyfanheather said...

I love that their products are environmentally friendly and non-toxic so that they are safe to use around everyone and pets.

disneyfanheather said...

We recycle newspapers, water bottles, and soda cans. We also use reusable totes when grocery shopping!

Kathy said...

I use simple green but it would be nice to win some free products. I like the fact tha Simple Green is safe to use anywhere and it works!! I have had good luck cleaning everything even the spills on my carpet.

Unknown said...

I love that they offer industrial products as well, such as the Simple Green d Pro 3 One step germicidal cleaner and deodorant. As a student nurse, I know the importance of a good product to help fight off the spread of such things as Staph, E Coli, and HIV to name a few. All with being nontoxic and pleasant smelling. Great line.

Liz Mays said...

I love how they did the product comparison so that you can see the benefits so easily.
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Diana D said...

I've only used the all purpose cleaner and it was most effective for cleaning the tub. This is a fabulous giveaway. Thanks for the opportunity.

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Unknown said...

When used according to directions, Simple Green is septic safe. It will not affect the good bacteria or enzymes that keep a septic system free flowing. Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this giveaway!

Unknown said...

I am now working on doing my part to help the environment by using reusable grocery bags, use greener cleaning products, recycle and compost and try to conserve gas by driving much less. We have a front loader washing machine and we never use the dry cycle on the dishwasher. Thank you for the chance to win!

Anonymous said...

I would love to try the carpet cleaner. As a mom, I really don't want my kids rolling around on chemically cleaned carpet!

artmarcia said...

I knew Simple Green was good for the house, but didn't know they had automotive products as well. According to their website: Extreme Simple Green is a cleaning and degreasing product that is extremely powerful, but doesn't harm the high-end surfaces found on motorcycles, aircraft, ATVs, sports cars, race cars, RVs, watercraft, bicycles, and more!

artmarcia said...

I have quite a few of the canvas shopping bags to cut down on plastic bags.

Anonymous said...

Linz said:

Refills bottles can be bought for spray bottoms when empty. Spray bottles I find are always a dream to work with. Super giveaway !
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NesieBird said...

I love Simple Green. The fact that it cleans so well and is less toxic are major selling points. It's great stuff.
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Unknown said...

I like that their producta are made from 100% naturally deroved ingredients. garrettsambo@aol.com

Jennifer said...

I love that they are non-toxic. A family member was diagnosed with cancer recently and I have been reading about all the toxic chemicals we ingest and how harmful they can be.

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lilyk said...

I like how Simple Green products are environmentally friendly.

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Anonymous said...

I think it's really neat they have dog and cat stain removers and odor removers.
Thanks for doing the giveaway!
-Leslie
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carolpie said...

I like that they are natural and so I can use them around my family and animals and feel good about it. I love that they have no bad chemicals.

carolpie said...

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carolpie said...

I try to use cloths instead of paper towels and we try to use products that are petro free and no chemicals as much as we can.

jay said...

I like that it is environment friendly and it is a product that I can remember my mom using when I was young.
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Kathy P said...

i love that the site gives you cleaning tips.i would really love to try their dog and cat pet stain and odor remover we have 3 dogs and 2 cats and this sounds great

dandmrobbins said...

Simple Green is not harmful to the environment. Since I'm on a septic system and well water, I'd feel better about not polluting my own water.

Kathy P said...

i recycle and just bought a front load washer to save energy and water :)

cindiizzy said...

I love that their products are natural and safe for my household.

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Unknown said...

We are trying to be green at my house. We have started off by recycling more. My 6 year old son LOVES this ("I want to save the earth mom" he says). I was like you, not sure if this stuff cleans as well as other products, so I have been hesitant in trying it. My favorite part is that the products are green, plain and simple.

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teresa said...

Love the products- Less nasty chemicals filling our lungs...

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RE said...

I love they are eco friendly! I also was not aware they made carpet cleaner. Thanks!

Karen said...

I like that the Simple Green products are non-toxic, especially with my grandchildren around.

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ZESTYWONDERLAND said...

The most important thing about them that I love is that they are non-toxic!


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ZESTYWONDERLAND said...

I plan my errands to save gas, use my own shoopper bags, turn off the hot water heater when it's not needed & recycle.

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Aimee said...

http://twitter.com/aimee_irene/status/2562493018

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