U.S. Green Building Council's Green Home Guide

Green America's National Green Pages: Green Your Spring Cleaning Green Your Spring Cleaning "Green Tips " are simple steps you can take today to green your clothing, your home, your transportation and more! We encourage you to choose one step to get started and return for additional tips over time. Buy green cleaners at your local natural foods store or via mail order or the Internet. Find green cleaning products in the National Green Pages™ » Make your own cleaners. Read our Real Money article on green cleaning » Use old clothing and sheets for dusting and cleaning rags, rather than paper towels. Install a clothesline in your backyard or basement, and let your clothes dry naturally. Avoid cleaners that contain phosphates as a water softener. If you use mothballs, consider replacing them with a more natural alternative. Eliminate the need for chemical fabric softeners by adding ¼ cup of vinegar to your washing machine’s rinse cycle. Let your houseplants do the cleaning! Monthly Green Tips: