Cleaning House - the healthful way

After my posts on non-toxic, chemical-free living I've received a few questions on cleaning products.  Below is the list I of products I recommend based upon research & availability (I can get all these products at my local Target or Wal-Mart)

Whenever possible I use a microfiber cloth & water (they make microfiber cloths specifically for glass, granite, stainless steel, dusting, etc.)

When I need to scrub, I use:

• baking soda
• lemon juice
• vinegar
• Liquid Castile Soap

(baking soda & vinegar together make a good scour agent, 

lemon juice is a good whitener, 

vinegar also has good antibacterial properties, 

castile soap mixes with vinegar/lemon juice & water when a little suds is needed)

For those who don't want to make their own products or just prefer the concept of brand name products, the following are all non-toxic and fragrance free.

• Method multi-surface wipes, free of dyes & perfumes
• Method multi-surface cleaner, free of dyes & perfumes
• Seventh Generation Free & Clear Natural All-Purpose Cleaner
• Seventh Generation Free & Clear Natural Glass & Surface Cleaner
• Seventh Generation Free & Clear Natural Multi-Surface Concentrated Cleaner

Dishes:

• Seventh Generation Free & Clear Dish Liquid
• Method Smarty Dish dishwasher detergent tabs
• Seventh Generation Free & Clear Automatic dishwasher detergent pacs

Hands:

• Seventh Generation Just Clean liquid hand soap
• Method Go Naked free of dyes & perfumes liquid hand soap

Laundry:

• Seventh Generation Free & Clear Laundry Detergent
• Method Free & Clear Laundry Detergent
• Mrs Myers Clean Day Scent Free Laundry Detergent
• OxyClean FREE stain remover
• baking soda or vinegar for fabric softening
• Method Squeaky Green Free + Clear Dryer Cloths