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one: why green?

1 A NEW MEANING OF CLEAN

Our Most Precious Natural Resource
Going Off Autopilot
Less Is More

2 MY COMMITMENT

The Web of Life
The Imus Ranch
Greening Hackensack and Beyond
Expanding the Mission
Toxic Interruption: Chlorine/Chlorine Bleach/Chlorine By-products

3 THE FACTS

Knowing the Dangers
Breaking It Down
Protecting Our Children
Health Problems Associated with Environmental Toxins in the Home
Understanding Indoor Air Pollution
The Science of Housekeeping
Different Shades of Green
Toxic Interruption: Petroleum Distillates

two: one change at a time

4 THE HOME

Nesting
Some Cautionary Notes
Improving Your Indoor Air Quality
Back to the Basics
Flooring
Toxic Interruption: Dioxin and Triclosan

5 THE KITCHEN

Eating In
The Kitchen Sink
Countertops
Doing the Dishes
Other Kitchen Essentials
Toxic Interruption: Ammonia

6 THE BATHROOM

Ventilation
Cleaning Tubs and Showers
Toxic Interruption: Phthalates
Cleaning and Deodorizing Toilets
Bathroom Floors and Mirrors
Unclogging Drains
Toxic Interruption: Formaldehyde

7 THE BEDROOM

Your Sanctuary
Vacuuming and Dusting
Closets
Cleaning and Deodorizing Carpets
Bedding and Linens
Toxic Interruption: Phenols

8 LIVING AREAS

Home Sweet Home: Deodorizing Naturally
Polishing Up
Cleaning Drapes and Upholstery
Toxic Interruption: Butyl Cellosolve
Pest Control
Keeping Your Pets Clean and Healthy

9 THE LAUNDRY ROOM

The Art of Laundry
The Basics: Washing and Drying
Softening Fabrics
Stain and Spot Removal
Ironing and Starching
Dry Cleaning
Toxic Interruption: Alkylphenolics

10 THE GREEN REVOLUTION

three: resources

GREEN CLEANING

RETAILERS

READING LABELS

GENERAL TERMS USED IN

THIS BOOK

GLOSSARY OF CHEMICALS

A NOTE ON SOURCES