Clean Green

By Kamala Nair; photos by Gregor Halenda
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MT logoThey're better for the environment, but do they really work? Yes! With just a little elbow grease from moms across the country, we found a great bunch of natural cleaners that passed the test (without costing a fortune).






Babyganics Glass CleanerGet gorgeous glass
Enter: Babyganics Glass Cleaner. Exit: those endless tiny handprints. ($5; babyganics.com

"It left my windows completely clear and streak-free. I'll be buying it in the future."
 -- Silvia Mullen, mom of Sofia and Isabella, 2 1/2, and Aidan, 6 months, Chandler, AZ

















Method WipesThe quickest fix
Method Wipes earned raves for cleaning dried-up mac and cheese and sticky syrup in a single swipe  -- and for devising a package where only one sheet comes out at a time. ($4; methodhome.com

"I love that they're biodegradable (some traditional wipes aren't), so I don't feel guilty about tossing them."
 -- Lindsay Romney, mom of Alexis, 3, and Thomas, 10 months, Fruit Heights, UT















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