The more I do the research, the more evident it is becoming to me the importance of “being green.”  So, when Mom Central asked if I’d like to review the new Green Works Wipes, I said yes!  Because who couldn’t use some help to get clean, and better yet, in a more natural and healthy way?  I often worry about the chemicals that I use to clean the kitchen counter tops with, or the bathtub, or anything that we touch. What does it leave behind that could harm Savannah? Green Works is striving to help to bring natural back into the cleaning.  They use renewable and sustainable resources, ingredients that are biodegradable (the wipe can be disposed in a compost if you want!), and are not testing on animals. It’s also safe to use on many various surfaces from sealed granite, to chrome and appliances.

The wipes arrived quickly and I set off to clean my bath room (I waited to clean just for this occasion!).  I’ve used other cleaning wipes before and I was curious how they compared. So, I cleaned one half of counter top, one sink, and half of the mirror with Green works, and the other half with another brand.  First thing I noticed was the smell, it wasn’t strong and actually pleasant!  Often, the smell of products quickly lead to a migraine for me, but this one was very subtle.   Then, I noticed the difference in the material, which is more fibrous, cloth-like, and thinner than the other wipes. In short: it cleaned just as well as the other cleaning wipe except the mirror. I had to scrub harder to clean the toothpaste spots, but it didn’t leave streaks. I’m pleased with the results and definitely will continue to use these to protect and clean our home.

My only negative experience was that it took a few frustrating minutes to get the wipes “started” in the dispensor. You’re supposed to take the very center and pull one up, but about 3 others kept trying to come up with it, therefore getting stuck several times. Finally, I got it working correctly so we should be good to go for next cleaning time!

Have you started going green yet?