Chlorox has launched a new line of cleaning supplies — Green Works. They’ve gotten the Sierra Club to paste their logo on the label and they list their ingredients in unusual disclosure. Enviro-Girl decided to give them a whirl — she loves Mrs. Meyers, but was seduced by Green Works’ price — over a dollar less per bottle than her beloved Clean Day. How did Green Works pan out?
First, holy bubbles, Batman! A little product goes a looooong way, so pour with care. A splash in the sink mixed with water created more bubbles than Enviro-Girl knew what to do with. She definitely uses less Green Works than she’s ever used of other cleaners.
The smell is supposedly “natural,” but it smells Industrial Citrus to Enviro-Girl. She’s not a huge fan of the odor, it reminds her of the stuff school custodians used to clean up puke when she was a child. Other people may not find the smell quite as offensive, though. Enviro-Girl has a sensitive nose.
Green Works’ performance is good. It’s not a disinfectant, but killing all those germs is overrated in Enviro-Girl’s book anyway. It cleans up better than Target’s Method line, leaving no residue and certainly wiping away the grime and grease and grit. The toilet cleaner is performing up to par and doesn’t smell as chemical.
Green Works isn’t tested on animals, it’s biodegradable and boasts 99% natural ingredients. Interesting to note that one of those ingredients is “corn based ethanol.” Enviro-Girl isn’t sure what “Cocounut-based cleaniing agents (anionic and anonionic surfactants)” are, so if any readers can clue her in, please do so.
Bottom line: for the price, it’s a good deal and it’s brewed in the U.S.A. Enviro-Girl applauds Cholox for taking a stand and responding to consumer concerns by developing this line, but she thinks it could use a little work in terms of ingredients and aroma. Really? White vinegar and baking soda do just as well. But if you’re looking to buy your cleaning supplies a little (or a lot) greener, skip Mr. Clean and Comet and go for the Green Works line. Your planet will thank you.
