April 27th, 2009

Ms. Clean

With all the talk of hazardous toxins in cleaning products, the old-fashioned vinegar and lemon method sounds pretty good and green to us.

The Eco-Me Home Kit ($42.95) takes scrubbing back to the basics. Created by a former perfumer who wanted to rid her life of harmful chemicals, the do-it-yourself kit comes in a cute fiber storage bag with two spray bottles, a jar, scrub brush, microfiber cleaning cloth and antibacterial essential oil.

Using items from your cupboard like vinegar, water, oil and baking soda, follow the instructions and create your own chemical-free all-purpose spray cleaner, wood polish and scrub cleanser.

Now all you have to do is hire a cleaning lady.

At Land and Sea, 120-317 Seventh Ave. SW, Calgary, 403-264-9866, www.landandseagifts.com