As the push for “green” products has excelled around the nation, homeowners continue to look for the top “green” products for their home and “green/eco friendly” ways to clean them. Reducing carbon footprints and recycling things in our homes are now common practices among many people. Appliances have been a big part of helping homeowners go “green”. Therefore, many homeowners turn to Energy Star rated products that are proven to be good for the planet and easy on the wallet. So, to help you search for the top “green” items for your home, we have searched and found the top rated “green” products that every homeowner can benefit from and we have coupled them with “green/eco friendly” recipes to clean them. Toptenreviews.com has surveyed thousands of appliances for the home and rated them on functionality, features, appearance, and warranty coverage.
Top rated “green” products for the kitchen:
Top Energy Star rated dishwashers
- 1. Samsung DMT800RHS
- 2. Kitchen Aid Classic Series
- 3. Samsung DMT300RFS
- 4. Frigidaire Professional
Make your own “green/eco friendly” dishwasher detergent
You’ll need: 1 cup washing soda, 1 cup borax, ½ cup kosher salt and ½ cup citric acid (unsweetened lemonade pack).
Mix together in a tightly covered jar or can. Use 1 tablespoon per load. You can add vinegar to your rinse dispenser for even better results.
Top Energy Star rated electric ranges
- 1. Whirlpool RF263LXTQ
- 2. Frigidaire FFEF3015LW
- 3. Kenmore9021
- 4. Kenmore9011
Make your own “green/eco friendly” stove top cleaner
You’ll need: ¼ cup vinegar, and 1tsp liquid castile soap. Cut grease first with vinegar and wipe away. Add 2 cups of water to a spray bottle with vinegar and soap and shake vigorously. Spray on cook top to clean and wipe away.
Top Energy Star rated over the range microwaves
- 1. Whirlpool WMH217XV
- 2. Sharp R-1874
- 3. GE PNM1871SMSS
- 4. Electrolux EI30BM55HS
Make your own “green/eco friendly” microwave cleaner
You’ll need: vinegar and tea tree oil. This is an easy way to clean your microwave. Simply place a bowl of straight vinegar with 15 drops of tea tree oil in the microwave and heat for 2 minutes. This makes the inside particles loosen to easily wipe away.
Top Energy Star rated side-by-side refrigerators
- 1. Samsung RSG309AARS
- 2. Kenmore Elite 4100
- 3. LGLSC27935ST
- 4. Whirlpool Gold GSS26C4XXW
How to keep your fridge deodorized in a “green/eco friendly” way
Things you’ll need: baking soda – place an open box of baking soda in the fridge and it will soak up all those bad smells naturally. Or, you can use freshly ground coffee spread evenly on a plate. Leave in the fridge for 24 hours before removing. You can also mix your coffee grounds into the soil in your plants or garden as a natural fertilizer.
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