Even though Sunshine Makers, Inc.,  the manufacturer of  Simple Green,  has been making environmentally safe cleaning products for over thirty years—-I’ve never tried them.  I’ve seen their ads in Good Housekeeping and their cleaners displayed on shelves at Walmart, Lowes, Home Depot, and  numerous hardware stores, but over looked them until a few weeks ago.

I become curious when I saw their new line of Simple Green Naturals household cleaning products and contacted the company to request a sample.  I wanted to test their effectiveness compared to other non green brands and their green competition.  I am all about preserving the environment and keeping my family healthy and safe, but if a green product doesn’t work then it’s like throwing your money in the wind.  Well much to my surprise,  the Simple Green team sent me the WHOLE line of Simple Green Naturals household cleaning products to try! WOW!

The Simple Green Naturals contain pure naturally derived ingredients.  The products do not consist of  any synthetic preservatives, colorants, or fragrances.  The ingredients are completely made up from  bio-organics such as chicory, coconut, corn, palm, minerals, salt, and sugars.  The fresh scent in the cleaners are arising out of 100% natural essential oils and plant extracts manufactured in compliance with the stringent regulations of the International Fragrance Association,  ensuring your skin does not become over sensitive by coming in contact with the products.  Furthermore,  Simple Green Naturals are free of animal or animal derived ingredients and are never tested on any cute fury animals.

All this sounds wonderful but do they actually work?

Over the weekend I went on a dirt busting, grime scrubbing, crumb wiping,  floor mopping, scum fighting, dish-washing, and carpet spot removal cleaning fest.  From the bottom of my home to the top was examined for dirt and sprayed down with the Simple Green Naturals cleaning solutions.

Here are the products  I used during my mad cleaning adventure and their descriptions.

Simple Green Naturals Carpet Care

Simple Green Naturals Carpet Care Free & Clear is a very effective and easy to use product for spot cleaning all colorfast and washable carpet, rugs and upholstery. This product is easy to use and fast acting. Simply remove any gross soils from your carpet or upholstered surface, spray Simple Green Naturals Carpet Care directly onto the soiled area. Allow to penetrate the soil for a few minutes, agitate lightly, and blot the spot with a clean, damp towel. You may want to repeat the application on heavier stains in order to completely remove the stain. After cleaning, allow the area to dry completely before vacuuming and then resume traffic. The ingredients in Simple Green Naturals Carpet Care Free & Clear are 100% naturally sourced and sustainable and there is no added scent or color. Simple Green Natural Carpet Care is water based. It contains a non-chlorine oxidizer that breaks down and oxidizes proteins such as food soils, vomit and pet stains. The preservative is derived from chicory root and keeps the product fresh and longer lasting. A plant based surfactant derived from the kernel of palm seeds penetrates oily soils. A mineral based alkali builder increases the alkalinity of the product which counteracts oily and organic soils which are mostly acidic. The packaging of this Naturals product is 25% or more post-consumer content, recyclable PET plastic, and the label is printed with soy based ink. Full ingredient disclosure is right on the label. Simple Green Naturals Carpet Care Free & Clear has never been tested on animals.

Simple Green Naturals Liquid Hand Soap

Simple Green Naturals Liquid Hand Soap is an effective cleaner and gentle to the skin as well. Its easy to use and will not strip the skins natural oils, making it perfect for every day hand washing. The ingredients in Simple Green Naturals Liquid Hand Soap are 100% naturally sourced, and sustainable. Simple Green Naturals Liquid Hand Soap is water based. It contains a plant-derived surfactant to penetrate greasy soils. Plant-based emulsifiers put the oily soils into solution with water so that they are rinsed off rather than re-deposited onto the hands being cleaned. A sugar-based acid works to remove alkaline soils. Basil, sage, clary sage, rosemary and orange oils provide a fresh scent without phthalates. The packaging of this Naturals product is 25% or more post-consumer content, recyclable PET plastic, and the label is printed with soy based ink. Full ingredient disclosure is right on the label. Simple Green Naturals Liquid Hand Soap has never been tested on animals.

Simple Green Naturals Dish Washing Liquid

Simple Green Naturals Dish Washing Liquid is strong enough to hand wash even the grimiest pots & pans, but gentle on the skin. This product has an appealing fresh citrus scent and just a few squirts provide cleaning for a sink full of dishes. The ingredients in Simple Green Naturals Dish Washing Liquid are 100% naturally sourced, and sustainable. Simple Green Naturals Dish Washing Liquid is water based. It contains coconut derived surfactants that penetrate greasy soil and cut through fats. Coconut-derived emulsifiers and a fermentation of grain sugar solvent put greasy and fatty soils into a solution with the water. A coconut derived sequestrant breaks the bond of soil with surfaces. A sugar based acid helps to remove alkaline soils. The product is thickened by a neutral mineral salt. The natural scent is a combination of extracts and essential oils of grapefruit and eucalyptus with no phthalates. The packaging of this Naturals product is 25% or more post-consumer content, recyclable PET plastic, and the label is printed with soy-based ink. Full ingredient disclosure is right on the label. Simple Green Naturals Dish Washing Liquid has never been tested on animals.

Simple Green Naturals Glass and Surface Care

Simple Green Naturals Glass & Surface Care is effective for use on glass and reflective surfaces. It is easy to use. This ready-to-use glass cleaner can be simply sprayed onto a glass, reflective or other hard surface and wiped clean with a lint free paper towel, a non-abrasive lint free cloth or clean microfiber cloth. This product will provide the best results when used on a cool surface. The ingredients in Simple Green Naturals Glass & Surface Care are 100% naturally sourced and sustainable. Simple Green Naturals Glass & Surface Care is water based. It contains plant-based surfactants that penetrate oily soils such as air pollutants, tobacco tars, auto smog, fireplace & candle soot. It contains corn and coconut-derived sequestrants that break the bond of the soils with the non porous surfaces. The scent is a combination of rosemary, spearmint, grapefruit and orange oils, providing a fresh scent with no phthalates. The packaging of this Naturals product is 25% or more post-consumer content, recyclable PET plastic, and the label is printed with soy-based ink. Full ingredient disclosure is right on the label. Simple Green Naturals Glass & Surface Care has never been tested on animals.

Simple Green Naturals Multi-Surface Care

Simple Green Naturals Multi-Surface Care is designed for cleaning hard surfaces such as counter-tops, tables, walls, fixtures and appliances. This product is easy to use. Simply spray onto the hard surface you want to clean, scrub lightly if necessary and wipe with a clean damp sponge, cloth or microfiber. The ingredients in Simple Green Naturals Multi-Surface Care are 100% naturally sourced and sustainable. Simple Green Naturals Multi-Surface Care is water based. It contains plant based surfactants that penetrate oily soils. An alkaline mineral builder increases the alkalinity of the formula so that it works better at removing organic soils such as food and oils. It also contains a preservative derived from chicory root that keeps the ingredients fresh and longer-lasting. The scent comes from extracts and essential oils of lemongrass, citrus, tonka resin, armoise essence, bois de rose, citral, litsea cubeba, geraniol palmrose, lavender, rosemary, thyme and soybean oils that provide a fresh scent without phthalates. The packaging of this Naturals product is 25% or more post-consumer content, recyclable PET plastic, and the label is printed with soy based ink. Full ingredient disclosure is right on the label. Simple Green Multi-Surface Care has never been tested on animals.

Simple Green Naturals Bathroom Cleaner

Simple Green Naturals Bathroom Cleaner is designed for use on soils such as water borne minerals and soap scum that are commonly found in the tub, toilet and sink. The product is easy to use. Simply spray, mop or wipe onto a surface and scrub if necessary. For best results, rinse or damp wipe with clean water. The ingredients in Simple Green Naturals Bathroom Cleaner are 100% naturally sourced and sustainable. Simple Green Naturals Bathroom Cleaner is water based. It contains a sugar-based acid that works to remove alkaline soils typically found in bathrooms. It also contains plant based surfactants, which penetrate oily soils such as body oils, lotion and other bath oils that mix with soaps and minerals to produce soap scum. The scent is derived from pure extract and essential oils of rosemary, spearmint, grapefruit and orange which provide a fresh scent with no phthalates. The packaging of this Naturals product is 25% or more post-consumer content, recyclable PET plastic, and the label is printed with soy based ink. Full ingredient disclosure is right on the label. Simple Green Naturals Bathroom Cleaner has never been tested on animals.

Simple Green Naturals Floor Care

Simple Green Naturals Floor Care is designed for safe and effective cleaning of all types of flooring including laminate, porcelain tile, slate, finished wood, linoleum and more. This product is easy to use. You can simply spray onto sections of the floor and damp mop up, or wipe up with a microfiber pad. For best results always go over with a clean water damp mop or pad. This will insure a thoroughly clean and streak free finish. The ingredients in Simple Green Naturals Floor Care are 100% naturally sourced and sustainable. Simple Green Naturals Floor Care is water based. It contains a sugar-based acid which bonds with alkaline soils to remove them from the surfaces upon which they were previously bonded. A plant-based foaming agent provides agitation and also has a detergent-like cleaning ability. The sugar derived alkalizer provides alkalinity in the formula to counteract and aid in the removal of acidic soils. It does not interact with the sugar-based acid in the formula. This creates a floor cleaning product that handles a wider variety of soils. This is appropriate for floors where both alkaline and acidic soils commonly occur. It also contains a plant based surfactant that penetrates oily soils. The scent is derived from extracts and essential oils of fir, Valencia orange, patchouli, rosemary, and amyris oils and oakmoss, providing a fresh scent without synthetic chemicals or carcinogenic phthalates. The packaging of this Naturals product is 25% or more post-consumer content, recyclable PET plastic, and the label is printed with soy based ink. Full ingredient disclosure is right on the label. Simple Green Naturals Floor Care has never been tested on animals.

I know this review is wordy, but at the end of it your going to have the opportunity to win the whole Simple Green Naturals household cleaning products line,  so please stick with me a few more minutes!

What I am about to tell you might sound disgusting,  nevertheless it’s true and part of being a mom to a toddler who is unpredictable.  I was in Walmart shopping for my daughters bedroom decor (hint..big surprise for you in a few weeks) and my son was playing around  in the cart.   He suddenly turned to look at my hubby and projectile vomited all over himself plus his car carrier.  I was worried and mortified all at the same time.  I hurried out of the store, rushed him home and gave him a bath.  He was fine,  but his carrier was a smelly gross MESS.  I removed the fabric and padding, through it in the wash and proceeded to clean the car seat carrier frame with the Simple Green Naturals Dish Washing Liquid.   The dishwashing liquid cut the potent odor and cleaned the carrier back to its original condition—-impressive!

I also tested the Simple Green Naturals Dish Washing Liquid on pots, greasy pans, and plates.  It makes more suds than other green brands I have used, leaves the dishes clean, has a pleasant scent, and was gentle on my hands.  I would say it most certainly works!

How did the other Simple Green Naturals perform?

• The Simple Green Naturals Carpet Care removed a small mud  and juice spot on my rug.

• The Simple Green Naturals Liquid Hand Soap left my hands feeling clean,  but was gentle.

• The Simple Green Naturals Multi-Surface Care worked wonderfully on my counter-tops and appliances.   I also used it to wipe down dirty fingerprints on my walls.

• The Simple Green Naturals Bathroom Cleaner cleaned the soap residue off my bathtub, worked great on my toilets, and did not over power me with a harsh scent like other scum removers.

• The Simple Green Naturals Glass & Surface Care cleaned my windows and mirrors without leaving streaks.

• The Simple Green Naturals Floor Care was used on my laminate kitchen floor and hardwood floors.  It cleaned the floors without leaving any tacky residue or greasy film  behind.  It gave a nice streak free finish and freshened the room with a mild spruce scent.  This was my favorite product!

I will be incorporating all the Simple Green Naturals household cleaners in my cleaning routine.  They are effective, eco-friendly, and reasonably priced. I recommend the products to anyone who desires  green cleaning solutions to demolish dirt, is environmentally self conscious,  and concerned with the health and safety of their families.

Information about the EGBAR Foundation.

In 1989, Bruce FaBrizio and Simple Green founded the EGBAR Foundation. EGBAR is an acronym for Everything’s Gonna Be All Right. The foundation is funded by a percentage of Simple Green sales, which goes toward a national education curriculum that teaches children about the environment and how to care for it. Funds also support community clean-up projects, and most recently, partnerships with The Catalina Island Conservancy and The SEA Lab. These partners also focus on improving children’s understandings of environmental issues and supports actions toward improving the environment around us. With the support of Simple Green, as well as the generous donations from people all over the world, the EGBAR Foundation is making a difference by teaching everyone to “Think Globally, Act Locally.”

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(product description quoted from Amazon.com)

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