I think it's saying a lot, for me anyway, to say that a book on housekeeping is interesting and even entertaining. It has lots of great ideas and good suggestions.

There was a lot of good information/ideas in this. My main complaint is the section where she tells us indoor air is more polluted than outdoor air…well some of us are allergic to pollen and can’t keep our windows open

Not very practical for a busy family. This is overly detailed.

Why buy organic fruit and veggies when your household cleaners have more toxins? My goal this summer is to purge all the awful cleaning supplies that I have become to rely upon, and rethink the concept of "clean". We already did the soaps and shampoo and lotions this Spring.

Billed as “a must-have for the 21st century home,” Green Housekeeping: In Which the Non-Toxic Avenger Shows You How to Improve Your Health and that of your Family, While You Save Time, Money, and Perhaps Your Sanity is part self-improvement, part green movement, and part homemaking all in one.

This book was somewhat helpful. I wasn't so impressed by her writing style and some of her advice seemed a little old-fashioned. I did learn a few useful tips for green cleaning in our house.

The first thing I did after reading this book was chuck my plastic cutting board and buy a jug of distilled white vinegar. This book is more than just a list of recipes, it is a manifesto for green living. It includes quite a bit of research about chemicals and their effect on the environment, and why it is advisable to go for the natural alternatives. And it is very thorough. Ellen Sandbeck covers everything from everyday cleaning in the home, to indoor air quality, to fire safety. It would be worth buying a copy to keep on hand for reference.

I expected it to be informative, I was surprised that it was such a god read as well. I suspect the neighbors are curious about the cases of white vinegar I now bring home from the store.

Organic Housekeeping is a smart, healthy, guide-to-living manual. By no means have I read every page in the book, but it is indexed in such a way that if I have a question about something specific (such as what types of laundry detergent to use), I can find the answer. The writing is clear and often witty, and Sandbeck has a refreshing approach to cleaning and organizing (get organized so that "cleaning" is hardly ever necessary). Some chapters offer fairly scary wake up calls as they spell out the specific dangers of many of the chemicals present in our daily lives. Alternatives to many toxic cleaning chemicals are often simpler, cheaper, and much safer than expected. For example, boiling water will kill weeds just as well as pesticides (of course the remedy is easier to use in specific circumstances, such as when trying to kill weeds peeking out of sidewalk cracks).

I would recommend this book to anyone, whether or not they are "into" organic lifestyles.

In her book she doesn't recommend raw milk. I know there are those who disagree on raw milk but from what I've read there is nothing better than raw milk. Today's raw milk is also easy to store without cross contamination. www.realmilk.com

There were also a few other details in the book that I believe she goes to extremes with, but overall I really enjoyed this book. I've taken lots of notes, and after reading it I have started to use a lot more vinegar, baking soda, lemon juice, and basic cleaning tips for when I cook that I didn't really pay attention to before. I'm really enjoying the small chances I've made.

Would definitely recommend it.

this book is extremely helpful for living responsibly.

should scare all the bleach right out of your house.