When I wrote an article on the importance of using safe cleaning products around kids a few months ago, I was pretty appalled at some of the toxic ingredients found in common household cleaners. So I made the switch to safe cleaners and right now I’m scrubbing my house down with Get Clean products from Shaklee Corporation. I’ve been very pleased with the results.

So here’s what makes Get Clean different from your basic bleach-infused products on the shelves at your local grocery store. Shaklee was one of the first companies to create a biodegradable household cleaner and they create all their products with the health of the people using them as the main focus. They use only the purest natural ingredients in their products (and they also operate with a net zero impact on the earth, which is always a plus) so you can rest assured that if your child licks the floor (and seriously, he might, as nasty as that might sound), it isn’t going to make him ill. It’s really reassuring to know that you’re doing what you can to keep your child healthy.

You won’t find Shaklee on the shelves at Target-you have to head over to their website at http://www.shaklee.com/. But it’s worth the extra effort and time. You’re getting safe, effective cleaning products that work just as well as those harsh chemical-filled kinds but are good for your family and the environment. For me, it’s a no-brainer.