The Joy of Green Cleaning by Leslie Reichert Review and Giveaway

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I had the opportunity to review a copy of The Joy of Green Cleaning by Leslie Reichert over the weekend, and boy did I learn a lot of great cleaning tips.  With a new daughter at home and being a cancer survivor, I am wary of many of the cleaning products on the market.  I don't want to expose my family to unnecessary and harmful toxins, if there is a greener cleaning product out there.  Leslie's book is a collection of over 70 DIY cleaning recipes, that help moms like me learn how to make greener cleaning supplies at home, that actually work.  

Leslie Reichert, "The Cleaning Coach", is a nationally-recognized green homekeeping expert dedicated to educating people on keeping their homes, schools and work areas "green". From obvious dangers like toxic chemicals under the sink to hidden hazards that can be found in the office, Leslie helps teach simple steps to keeping families and pets safe from hidden toxins and health risks.

The first recipe I tried out was the All-Purpose Liquid cleaner, which can be used on counter tops and floors. It was easy to prepare and I had all ingredients laying around the house.  That is what is great about this book, you don't have to spend a lot of money to make safer cleaning products, and usually you will have most of the needed ingredients in your pantry. I was especially happy to see a section on nursery care.  Having a newborn at home, I have been buying expensive cleaners that are supposed to be healthier and less toxic.  But, now I can save money by making my own products at home.  I made the high chair cleaner, the baby toy cleaner and the baby tub cleaner.  I estimate that I saved over $30 dollars just by making these DIY products at home. 

Other DIY recipes I tried included:

Daily Counter Cleaner
Green Powder Scrub -- similar to Ajax
Tub and Tile Scrub
Bathroom Powder Scrubber
Toilet Bowl Powder
Foamy Drain Cleaner
Hardwood Floor Cleaner

The Joy of Green Cleaning is broken down into these sections, so you will find a recipe for just about every area and surface in your house:

Daily Kitchen Cleaners
Metal Cleaners
Bathroom Cleaners
Floor Cleaners
Furniture Care
Laundry Care
Nursery Care
Other Green Ideas
Resources and Information

I have to say, the products I created above worked better than other cleaners I paid top dollar for at the supermarket.  And, they didn't leave a strong chemical smell.  I always hated cleaning our hardwood floors --which are throughout the entire house -- because I would either have to open the windows and let the house air out, or go downstairs for a few hours until the smell was gone.  Now, I can quickly whip up a bottle of cleaner, clean the floors, and walk around the area right after I was done.  And, the floor looks clean, without a waxy buildup or spotting.   

If you want to experience a better way of cleaning your house, while helping the environment, why not buy a copy of Leslie's book today.  The book is available in .pdf form, or can be bought as a hard copy.  And, as an added bonus, Leslie is offering my readers $5 off anything on her site, including the e-book and hard copy version.  All you have to do is use the coupon code "5off" at checkout.  So, what are you waiting for? Head on over to Leslie's site today and enjoy the savings. 

You can learn more about Leslie by visiting her blog and website.  And, while you are at her website, don't forget to sign up for her monthly newsletter for even more great green cleaning tips and tricks!

About the Author:

Leslie Reichert's mission is to teach and encourage others in the "art" of green homekeeping. Leslie is a green consultant whose wit, insight and humor has raised the "green" awareness in all of us. Leslie writes for a number of websites like "The Daily Green" and is also featured as the green expert for Examiner.com in Boston.  Leslie is the founder and president of The Green-Clean University, offering programs and products for green lifestyle management.

Leslie's warm and energetic workshops and trainings serve to improve awareness with simple steps that make a home safer for everyone. Her speaking skills put a room in an enthusiastic and open frame of mind about "thinking green". Clients such as National Grid and Mass Maritime Academy along with many women's groups have used her material to remove toxins in the home and the work place. Leslie is also a TV personality, appearing on Green HouseABC News, and is the author of the book "The Joy of Green Cleaning" which is available internationally at Amazon.com. Leslie has worked on a live stage with celebrities such as the Hearty Boys, Paula Deen and Ming Tsai. Her goal in life is to change the world- one spray bottle at a time! 

---GIVEAWAY---

Leslie has graciously donated another e-book for one lucky reader to win in my giveaway.  It is easy to enter.  Make sure you complete the mandatory entry first.  If you skip this entry, your other extra entries will not be counted.  This giveaway will close on February 10, 2011 at 11:59PM EST.  After that, I will use random.org to choose a winner.  The winner will have 48 hrs. to respond back to my email in order to claim the prize.  If they fail to respond back, then I will be choose another winner.

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Disclosure:  I was sent a .pdf version of Leslie's book to try out in order to write an honest review.  My views stated are mine and mine alone.  I was not compensated for this review.  Leslie will also be providing another .pdf version of her book to one lucky reader in my giveaway.