How 'green' are Method products?

sarahintx05

Since having a baby, I really want to make sure all of my cleaning products are eco friendly and healthy to have in the house.  About half of our house is tile and I'm wondering what the best cleaner would be to use when I mop it.  Currently, I use mostly Method products, but how green are they?  Any recs for better brands?

Califlorida

i use method dishwasher tablets. i also use Meyer and Seventh Gen. cleaning products.  but i mostly use a lot of vinegar.  a vinegar/water mixture can be used to clean floors, tile, countertops, glass... the list is endless.

marriedtoeric

I use mostly Method also (daily shower cleaner, all-purpose cleaner, hand soap, floor cleaner), but last week I picked up a copy of "Green Clean" at Barnes & Noble, and I think I'm going to start using a few of the home-made recipies from the book as my current cleaning products run out.  It seems like a cute book so far, with useful tips and tricks (although I'm only on chapter 3).  Very durable too, it's made from non-paper, so it can get wet without getting ruined.

mrsjjd

I think in general Method is better than the main stream stuff, but not as "gree" as they should be, or they market themselves. I seriously second the use of vinegar. We've started using it for mopping our floors, and it does an awesome job. Also I make a solution of vinegar water and a squirt of Dr. B's for "general cleaning"...shower, counter tops, etc...it works fantastic, and for the toilet, I 1st sprinkle it with baking soda, and then pour in vinegar, close the lid, let fizz, and scrub...

pixieprincss

These are *better* products, but your best bet is to just make your own. They come in plastic bottles which has an environmental cost in production, shipping, and disposal/recycling. They are mostly liquid products which are heavier than dry products and thus require much greater energy use for shipping.

If you MUST buy over making this is a good move to make.  If it was between Method and, say, Clorox GreenWorks, I'd go with Method hands down.But, it isn't the most EF or cheapest option. 

As to making your own- I wrote about it in this blog entry...
https://moregreenforlessgreen.blogspot.com/2009/01/saving-with-green-cleaning-and-beauty.html