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Which Eco Cleansers Work? Clean and Green - We Put Environmentally Friendly Cleaners to the Test by Armin Brott, Special to Green Home Living If you've ever gotten a headache from a foamy tile cleaner or worried about the environmental effects of your laundry detergent, the new green cleaners may provide a solution. Did you know that the air inside your homes may be as much as five times worse than the air outdoors? And did you know what the average house contains 3 to 10 gallons of hazardous products that can threaten our health and end up in our air and water supply? Well, it's all true. It's no surprise, then, that more and more consumers are looking for environmentally friendly or green alternatives to these and other household products. And manufacturers are responding. There are now effective, low-toxin alternatives to every kind of household cleaner," says Lawrence Comras, President of GreenHome.com, an on-line environmental retailer. "They are safer for your family and for the environment and cost about the same as traditional brands. Sounds good, but the real question is whether or not they'll get the job done. To find out, we tested some of the top green household cleaners on several criteria including ease of use, scent, and performance. Here's how they stack-up: Dishwashing Liquid | Laundry Products | Glass Cleaners Basin, Tub & Tile Cleaners | All Purpose Cleaners | Toilet Bowl Cleaners |