Green Home Workshop: Toxic-Free Home Cleaning Products

Greener Cleaners that Make Your House Sparkle
Hard water leaves rings on our toilet bowls and crust in our kettles and coffee makers. Our kids and pets leave stains on our walls and carpets. Colds and viruses lurk on our door knobs and countertops. How do we banish lime, remove stains and disinfect our homes without putting unwanted chemicals into our air and water?
Find out from our natural cleaning expert how to move from frustration to action! Roll up your sleeves to make your own cleaners to… Show more take home. Next take our Stain Buster challenge to test a variety of simple recipes on some stubborn stains!
  Workshop Includes
Introduction to RAIN and challenges with cleaning products and techniques
Simple recipes and cleaning techniques
Making simple cleaners to take home
Stain Buster challenge against the toughest stains
 
Your Presenters
Karin Kliewer, Little City Farm
Cheryl Evans, Water Education and Events Coordinator, REEP Green Solution
 
Workshops are Free of Charge
You are welcome to make a donation to help us create healthier homes and sustainable communities in Waterloo Region. Gifts of $20 or more will receive a charitable tax receipt.
 
Parking Information
Parking in the Joseph Schneider Haus lot at the corner of Mill Street and Queen. There is no event parking at REEP House. We encourage you to walk, cycle or take public transportation when visiting REEP House.
 
About This Workshop and the RAIN Program
At REEP Green Home Workshops, REEP third-party experts and industry specialists provide you with the hands-on information on a variety of topics, to get you started. This particular workshop is part of the RAIN program, which promotes an ecological approach to stormwater management. Click here to view the workshops page on REEP website.
 
This Workshop is Supported by:
City of Kitchener’s Local Environmental Action Fund (LEAF), Green Communities Canada, Ontario Power Authority, Ontario Trillium Foundation
 
About REEP Green Solutions
REEP Green Solutions is an environmental non-profit charitable organization empowering our community towards healthier homes and sustainable living. Through innovative programs and services, public education, collaborative research, and community partnerships, REEP provides the tools and knowledge people need to take positive environmental action. Click here to visit our website

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