Green house cleaning

My house is a disaster right now, so naturally that has me thinking about one thing: hiring a housekeeper.

There isn’t wiggle room in my budget for it these days, but if hiring a cleaning service is on your to-do list consider going green.

I know of two services in Spokane that use only earth-friendly products—Maid Naturally (509-994-3685; www.maidnaturally.com ) and Nature’s Housekeeping (509-570-4284). FYI—Maid Naturally also sells its products, some of which are pictured above, and the owner of Nature’s Housekeeping has a master’s degree in interior design with a special emphasis on designing sustainable healing spaces.

Using eco-friendly cleaning products not only helps the earth, it’s also gentler on the workers who spend eight hours or more a day exposed to the otherwise harmful chemicals.

Anyone know of another green cleaning service I missed? What products do you use to clean your home? Do you have a recipe for homemade cleaners that you’re willing to share? Any other tips for creating less waste while we clean house?

Photo credit: www.maidnaturally.com