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Martha Stewart: December 2025 | How to Degrease Your Stovetop With a Dishwasher Tablet, According to Cleaning Pros

To degrease a stovetop, use a solid, powder-style tablet that contains enzymes and grease-fighting surfactants, as these ingredients are most effective at breaking down grease and baked-on food, says Alicia Sokolowski, president and co-CEO at AspenClean.

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Reader's Digest: December 2025 | How to Remove Odors from Your Clothes, According to Cleaning Experts

For workout clothes and other sweaty items, Sokolowski likes to start with fresh air, followed by an enzyme-based detergent. Enzymes are proteins that “break down organic compounds, including sweat and bacteria”.

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The Filtery: September 2025 | I Tested 9 Non-Toxic, Natural Stain Removers

Aspen Clean is a family-owned company that crafts non-toxic, EWG Verified cleaning essentials. Their stain-fighting, plastic-free Oxygen Powder is free from fragrances, parabens, petroleum, and other potentially harmful ingredients.

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Homes & Gardens: April 2025 | The Ultimate Guide to Non-Toxic Cleaning Products – What to Make, Shop, Use, and Avoid at Home

Certified sustainable by ECOCERT and EWG, the AspenClean degreaser is made with plant-based ingredients, and scented with essential oils. Alicia Sokolowski, cleaning expert and owner Co-CEO of AspenClean shares, 'The kitchen cleaner is specially formulated to cut through grease and grime on countertops, stovetops, and appliances.'

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New York Post: February 2025 | 9 Baby Laundry Detergents that are Safe Even for the Most Sensitive Skin

AspenClean Unscented Laundry Detergent is another one of the pediatrician’s top picks. The natural detergent is made from sustainable sources, including mineral-derived ingredients and some derived from sustainably farmed palm oil. The bottle is also plastic-free and recyclable, making this an excellent choice for environmentally conscious households.

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The Spruce: February 2025 | The 5 Most Effective Laundry Whiteners to Brighten Your Clothes

Our pick for best eco-friendly option is the AspenClean Oxygen Bleach Powder. We love that it's both highly effective, pet-friendly, and kid-safe. There are no harsh chemicals in the ingredients list, and it's hypoallergenic if you are concerned about skin sensitivities. It's ideal for anyone concerned about the environment as it is EWG verified.

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mindbodygreen: January 2025 | The 11 Best Laundry Detergents For 2025 And How To Wash Sustainably

AspenClean is one of the few laundry brands verified by the Environmental Working Group for its commitment to transparency and health. Their detergents are biodegradable and free of artificial colors and synthetic fragrances (they're scented with organic essential oils instead)—all housed in a recycled plastic bottle.

NBC Select: November 2024 | The Best Eco-Friendly Laundry Detergents, According to Experts

AspenClean’s laundry pods are formulated with essential oils that give them their scents. The pods — which you can add directly to your washing machine — come in a recycled paper package that’s compostable. You can purchase pods as needed or subscribe and save to get the detergent at a discounted price.

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Homes & Gardens: October 2024 | 4 Expert-Approved Stain Removal Products that Really Work – Available at Amazon

When it comes to laundry room essentials, Alicia Sokolowski, president and co-CEO of AspenClean recommends the Unscented Oxygen Bleach Powder and Color Safe Stain Remover by AspenClean for a stain removal product that really works.

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Reader's Digest: October 2024 | The Best Oven Cleaners to Tackle Caked-On Gunk

If you want to keep your oven sparkling without all the chemicals, use this nontoxic oven cleaner weekly or even daily to wipe up spills before they have a chance to harden. Not only is this one of the best oven cleaners, but it’s also biodegradable, derived from plants, and 100 percent natural.

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Reader's Digest: August 2024 | The 9 Best Natural Cleaning Products for a Non-Toxic Home in 2025

AspenClean All-Purpose Cleaner, one of the most natural products on the market, is an excellent cleaning product for the entire house. Like other AspenClean products, this effective cleaner has an A rating by the EWG and is one of a few all-purpose cleaners to earn their “verified” badges.

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Martha Stewart: April 2024 | 20 Essentials for Your Sustainability Starter Kit

These laundry pods promise a fresh, powerful clean with pods made from biodegradable, plant-based ingredients (read: no harsh chemicals for your clothes or going down the drain into the local watershed). These pods are also EWG verified, certified organic by Ecocert, and 100 percent vegan.

Poosh: August 2023 | It’s Time to Replace These Household Cleaning Items

The light, pleasant scent of this do-it-all cleaner comes from organic essential oils, not synthetic fragrances. It cuts through grease and dirt just as well as conventional cleaners.

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Best Products: March 2023 | 25 Natural Cleaning Products That Are Better for You and the Environment

When it comes to making your own all-purpose cleaner, a little of the AspenClean Natural All-In-One Cleaner Concentrate goes a very long way. You can spritz it on nearly any surface (besides untreated wood or stone) for a thorough, eco-safer clean.

SPY: January 2022 | The 10 Best Eco-Friendly Laundry Detergents for Cleaner Clothes and a Better World in 2022

BEST EWG-CERTIFIED

This AspenClean detergent was the first to be certified by the activist organization Environmental Working Group (EWG) and is a safe, toxin-free laundry detergent that is fragrance-free, baby-safe, and hypoallergenic.

Southern Living: December 2021 | What's the Real Difference Between Cleaning Powders, Sprays, and Foams – and Where Should You Use Them?

For surfaces like sinks, inside of an oven, inside of a fridge, bathtub, etc., with more build-up, a scrubbing powder should be called to the rescue and be used as a complement to a spray cleaner, says Chris Solodko the chief operating officer, and Co-CEO of AspenClean

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Reader's Digest: December 2021 | How to Clean and Deodorize a Garbage Disposal

Garbage disposals need to be cleaned just like any other appliance,” explains Alicia Sokolowski, a cleaning expert with more than 15 years of experience as the president and co-CEO of AspenClean

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The Spruce: December 2021 | 8 Things Cleaning Experts Always Notice in People's Homes

AspenClean, recommends using chemical-free products to help cut the dust, as well as creating a regular schedule to follow so that you don’t skimp on the cleaning.

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Martha Stewart: September 2021 | How to Clean Your Celings

Cleaning your ceilings can be a lot of work if you have to lift heavy, cumbersome tools over your head for extended periods of time, which is why Alicia Sokolowski, the president and co-CEO of Aspen Clean

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Moss Lane: August 2021 | The Most Effective Natural, Organic, & Non Toxic Cleaning Products

Aspen Clean Natural Dish Soap Unscented is our top pick in this category, even though any of their scented products are also a good option if you don’t have issues with fragrance.

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Scary Mommy: August 2021 | 20 Natural Cleaning Products For A Fresh Feel At Home

One of the reasons we love AspenClean is that it has a product for just about every surface in your household, and all are affordably priced. If you’re looking to overhaul your chemical-laden cleaners, the Green House Cleaning Kit is a fantastic option because it has 9 key products.

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Good Housekeeping: August 2021 | The 2021 Good Housekeeping Cleaning Awards

The very best products to clean, freshen and disinfect your home. Not all laundry detergents make the cut. Aspen Clean’s plant-based formula was up to the task, putting other green—and regular—competitors in our test to shame.

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Apartment Therapy: August 2021 | This Is What the Ideal Eco-Friendly Cleaner Looks Like

“Bacteria doesn’t grow on clean surfaces, and cleaning with an effective soap and possibly a scouring powder is sufficient to keep the household clean and healthy” AspenClean president Alicia Sokolowski tells Apartment Therapy.

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Martha Stewart: July 2021 | Are You Cleaning Your Home Workout Equipment Often Enough?

Harsh chemicals like bleach, ammonia, and alcohol can negatively affect both your health and the your exercise equipment—especially machines with delicate features like screens, says Alicia Sokolowski, president and founder of AspenClean

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Issuu: March 2021 | Make a clean start to spring

As spring approaches and warmer weather arrives, we open our windows to let the sunshine in - only to close it back again once we realized the mess the house is in.

The Georgia Straight: November 2020 | Best Home Cleaning Service in Vancouver 2020

For those who have difficulty finding the time or energy to clean, a reliable and trustworthy cleaning service can be a life saver. In this year’s Best of Vancouver awards, the Straight’s readers voted AspenClean into first place in the category of “Best home cleaning service”. This is the company’s fifth consecutive Best of Vancouver win.

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EcoCult: July 2020 | Your Guide to Finding the Effective and Non-Toxic Laundry Detergents

AspenClean Laundry Detergent has been rated as one of the safest laundry detergents on the market in The Guide to Finding the Effective and Non-Toxic Laundry Detergents. The Guide helps you navigate the complexities of detergent formulation, indicates what chemicals to avoid and gives you safer suggestions.

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Home Stratosphere: June 2020 | Home Stratosphere

AspenClean has been creating healthier, green cleaning alternatives since 2004. Uniquely, this company is an off-shoot of the company’s original professional home cleaning services which you can still request and hire if you live in Canada.

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Toronto Life: June 2020 | Toronto Life

“Now that we’re back at work, we’ve changed our protocols to keep safe: we used to work in teams of four, and now it’s teams of two or three for proper distancing. We have to wear masks and face shields all the time; we wear gloves, too, and wash our hands between tasks.

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Leaf Score: May 2020 | The Best Eco-Friendly Liquid Laundry Detergents

AspenClean’s Unscented Laundry Detergent is the only laundry liquid currently to earn a coveted Verified rating from the Environmental Working Group. This company makes a range of household cleaning products, all of which earn at least an A rating, and most a Verified rating from the EWG.

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Happy Magazine: March 2020 | Happy Magazine

AspenClean is launching a collection of nine cleaning products that meet the Environmental Working Group’s criteria for health, ingredient disclosure and transparency. These are the first cleaning products to earn the EWG Verified mark.

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Environmental Working Group: March 2020 | EWG | Environmental Working Group

WASHINGTON – Today AspenClean announced its collection of nine cleaning products that meet the Environmental Working Group’s rigorous criteria for health, ingredient disclosure and transparency. These are the first cleaning products to earn the EWG VERIFIED™ mark.

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Wide Open Eats: February 2020 | Wide Open Eats

Aspen Clean is another cleaning product line that carries non-toxic products. Not only are the ingredients 100% vegan, but the bottles are made from recycled plastic.

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Eat.Pray.Travel.Teach: February 2020 | Eat.Pray.Travel.Teach

In my journey of finding the best non-toxic products, I have noticed that just because a product has a really great advertising budget does not mean they are the best products. Most of the products have a D rating (A-F scale) on the EWG website.

Providence Journal: December 2019 | Providence Journal

For windows, Gay Browne, author of “Living with a Green Heart: How to Keep Your Body, Your Home, and the Planet Healthy in a Toxic World,” uses Aspen Clean’s Natural Glass Cleaner. Leaving no window streaks (only a lime scent), the product is made of biodegradable, plant-derived ingredients.

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The Washington Post: December 2019 | The Washington Post

Leaving no window streaks (only a lime scent), the product is made of biodegradable, plant-derived ingredients. For more house-cleaning products, Browne recommends taking a look at the Environmental Working Group’s top-rated products list.

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The Georgia Straight: October 2019 | Best of Vancouver 2019

Voted on by the Vancouver public, AspenClean is awarded the Best Home Cleaning Service in Vancouver for the last four years running!

BC Living: November 2018 | BC Living

Take a read of BC Living's Perfect Presents for Babies and New Parents where they present a roundup of great presents that moms and dads will actually appreciate. AspenClean is featured as the home cleaning service of choice due to our eco-friendly products and exceptional cleaning services.

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The Georgia Straight: September 2018 | Best of Vancouver 2018

Voted on by the Vancouver public, AspenClean is awarded the Best Home Cleaning Service in Vancouver for the 3rd year in a row!

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Domino: August 2018 | Domino

AspenClean is listed as a Best Natural Cleaning Product by domino.com

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BC Living: April 2018 | BC Living

Take a read of BCLiving's Easy Ways to Spring Clean Your Pet Routine. Whether it’s food, grooming or vet care, this guide presents the easy ways to spring clean your pet routine. AspenClean is featured as the home cleaning service of choice due to our pet friendly products.

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CTV Vancouver: April 2018 | CTV Vancouver

AspenClean was featured on CTV Vancouver's Noon Show. Presented by pet lover Darcy Matheson, AspenClean's Natural Home Cleaning and pet friendly products were featured on the Pet Spring Cleaning Guide

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The Naughty Nutritionists: March 2018 | The Naughty Nutritionists

AspenClean makes an appearance on TNN's top 8 Non-Toxic Cleaning Products.

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Dr. Zen: February 2018 | DR Zen

Read Dr. Zen's article on the top natural cleaning products as ranked by the EWG. AspenClean has received straight "A"'s from this renowned third party watchdog.

CTV Vancouver: December 2017 | CTV Vancouver

AspenClean was featured on CTV Vancouver's Noon Show. Presented by pet lover Darcy Matheson, the Whole House Cleaning Kit was featured in the 2017 Holiday Pet Gift Guide.

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The Georgia Straight: September 2017 | The Georgia Straight

The Georgia Straight delivers an award-winning editorial package of features, articles and reviews. Every September, the Vancouver public are asked to vote for their top choice across a range of categories. We are honored to be among the winners in 2017, awarded Best Home Cleaning Service in Vancouver for the 2nd year running!

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CTV Vancouver: June 2017 | Darcy Matheson - 6 Services to Make Pet Ownership Way Easier

Pet lover Darcy Matheson appeared on CTV News Vancouver to outline some great solutions to making pet ownership easier. AspenClean were featured as a pet-friendly choice for cleaning.

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Daily Hive Vancouver: June 2017 | Daily Hive Vancouver

Pet lover and animal columnist Darcy Matheson featured AspenClean in her Daily Hive article on ways to make your pet ownership easier. AspenClean was Darcy's top pick for a pet-friendly cleaning service in Vancouver.

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Blush Vancouver: June 2017 | Blush Vancouver

AspenClean were featured as one of the top five Vancouver environmentally friendly cleaners in this article by Nikolina Djuric.

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Green Moxie: March 2017 | Green Moxie

Read AspenClean's article on The Seven Toxic Cleaning Chemicals You Should Avoid.

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CTV Northern Ontario: January 2017 | CTV Northern Ontario

AspenClean were mentioned on CTV News Northern Ontario by Robert Orlovski from Green Living Enterprises. Robert outlined a number of ways that Canadians can reduce their environmental footprint in 2017.

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Modern Mix Vancouver: January 2017 | Modern Mix Vancouver

To encourage her followers to keep a clean home for the new year, Vanessa from Modern Mix Vancouver reviewed AspenClean's natural home cleaning services and products.

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One Smiley Monkey: January 2017 | One Smiley Monkey

Angela from One Smiley Monkey wrote a review of the AspenClean home cleaning service and products. The article also features a contest to win an AspenClean Gift Certificate for readers to enter.

Home With Aneta: December 2016 | Home With Aneta

Family and mom blogger Aneta Alaei tests AspenClean products in her home. Her in-depth article discusses the ways that she uses the cleaners around the house as part of her busy family-oriented lifestyle.

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Enter Here Canada: December 2016 | Enter Here Canada

Jenn Gill from Enter Here Canada wrote a review of AspenClean's products and their advantages over common chemical-based cleaners in the home, particularly in relation to children and pets. The article also features a contest to win an AspenClean Gift Certificate for readers to enter.

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The Georgia Straight: November 2016 | The Georgia Straight

The Georgia Straight delivers an award-winning editorial package of features, articles and reviews. Every September, the Vancouver public are asked to vote for their top choice across a range of categories. We are honored to be among the winners in 2016, awarded Best Home Cleaning Service in Vancouver!

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Bits N Bites With Tina: November 2016 | Bits N Bites With Tina

Bits N Bites with Tina is a popular Calgary blog covering lifestyle, family topics, product reviews, and travel. AspenClean's Whole House Cleaning Kit was given a great review by Tina! Click here to read about her experience with our products.

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Toronto Star: May 2016 | Toronto Star

Beginning in 1892, the Toronto Star is now Canada's largest daily newspaper. AspenClean was featured in their Mother's Day article, discussing the best ways to give Mom the gift of time. Read the article here.

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Green Calgary: April 2016 | Green Calgary

Since 1978, Green Calgary has been a leading urban environmental charity supporting Calgarians in living a more sustainable life. AspenClean was featured in their Spring Cleaning in a Greener Way blog post, highlighting our natural cleaning services.

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Social Common: April 2016 | Social Common

Social Common delivers authentic content geared toward the millennial mom. Natalie and Catherine from Social Common discussed their top picks for Mother's Day gifts on CHCH Morning Live, including AspenClean gift certificates!

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Today's Parent: March 2016 | Today's Parent

Today's Parent rounds up their favorite top family-friendly picks from this year’s 2015 Product of the Year Canada awards.

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Leaping Bunny: February 2016 | Leaping Bunny

The Leaping Bunny Program was initiated by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics (CCIC). It serves to clearly label and promote trustworthy, animal-friendly companies. AspenClean's Glass Cleaner was highlighted in their February Newsletter, as part of their favourite cruelty-free Spring Cleaning products.

Vista Magazine: December 2015 | Vista Magazine

Vista Magazine highlights the people, movements, and trends making an impact in the world of natural health and organic living today. AspenClean was featured in their Winter 2015 issue. The article discusses the success of AspenClean's natural products, and our A-rating from the Environmental Working Group (EWG).

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IHR Consumer Trust Award: December 2015 | IHR Consumer Trust Award

AspenClean was the winner of Integrated Health Resources Consumer Trust Award for our line of healthy, all-natural cleaning products. They singled out our Glass Cleaner with organic lime, the Kitchen Cleaner with organic bergamot and grapefruit oils, and the SuperScrub Powder with tea tree and lavender essential oils.

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Walmart Live Better: December 2015 | Walmart Live Better

AspenClean’s president Alicia Sokolowski was featured in Walmart’s Live Better magazine among other professionals with some great spring cleaning tips and tricks for your home.

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Style at Home: April 2015 | Style at Home

Mary Levitski from Style at Home had the best of both worlds and shares her experience with AspenClean products and home cleaning service. She picked up a few tricks herself from our pros and loves our SuperScrub powder.

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Social Nature: April 2015 | Social Nature

SocialNature strives to help people make greener choice. After CHFAWest, they selected us as a show highlight they tried out our Kitchen Cleaner with organic bergamot & grapefruit essential oils with the Microfiber cloth.

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Vancouver is Awesome: April 2015 | Vancouver is Awesome

Vancouver is Awesome was at CHFA West to report for Vancouver is Awesome. The largest tradeshow in Western Canada for health and organics, we are pretty pleased to be in the top 5 picks.

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iFood Real: April 2015 | iFood Real

Olena from iFoodReal was happy to include us in her April Organic Finds and make us a part of ridding her home of toxic chemicals.

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5 Minutes for Mom: April 2015 | 5 Minutes for Mom

Susan was pleased with both the all-natural products and service AspenClean provides. “I also am a strong believer in “outsourcing” some of your housecleaning work. Too many women feel like they have to do EVERYTHING… including all the housework.

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One Smiley Monkey: April 2015 | One Smiley Monkey

Angela from One Smiley Monkey spoke of her favourites from the CHFA West Show held at the Vancouver Convention Centre April 11-12. Already an avid AspenClean user herself, she was pleased to know our Essential Oils are now Organic!

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GTonge 1: March 2015 | GTonge 1

What do you do to live a greener lifestyle? GTONGE1 wants to know and also reviews our non-toxic products. A favorite of theirs-Glass Cleaner with Organic Lime Essential Oil. Don`t miss the contest for Green Living Show in Toronto as well.

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The Pink Millennial: March 2015 | The Pink Millennial

The Pink Millennial is a blog on fashion, beauty & lifestyle and Amber Desilets is Going Green! Her journey with AspenClean started at the Green Living Show where she included us in her annual contest.

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Do The Danial: March 2015 | Do The Danial

Daniel reviews and really loves how AspenClean has eco-friendly and Canadian-made products that are also powerful! Read what he has to say plus don't miss his giveaways for The Green Living Show in Toronto.

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Kitchen Counter Chronicles: March 2015 | Kitchen Counter Chronicles

Jen from Kitchen Counter Chronicles is taking on a Go Green challenge from the Toronto Green Living Show for March. She is using AspenClean products and reviewing them as she goes. She is also having weekly giveaways up until the show and has some great tips on getting you children involved with cleaning!

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Marketing Magazine: March 2015 | Marketing Magazine

The 2015 recipients of the red-stamp of approval were revealed and AspenClean is among the winners. Marketing Magazine discusses the award and which products earned the title.

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College Street Closet Life Section: March 2015 | College Street Closet Life Section

AspenClean was delighted to have Erin McKay, who runs the blog College Street Closet write about our products. She has 2 dogs and feels safe using our products around them. She is also running a contest for the Toronto Green Living Show, be sure to check it out!

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VanCity Buzz: February 2015 | VanCity Buzz Lifestyle Section

AspenClean was pleased to be featured on VanCity Buzz by Vancouver television and web producer, Darcy Wintonyk. As one of five featured companies, AspenClean was profiled as a great pet-friendly cleaning service available in the Vancouver area.

Huffington Post Canada: December 2014 | Huffington Post Canada Living Section

AspenClean was thrilled to be reviewed and recommended by Huffington Post correspondent, Theresa Albert. Specifically, Ms. Albert's article is focused on natural, healthy cleaning options, and confirms that all of our natural cleaning products meet her list of requirements for natural cleaners.

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Vitamin Daily: May 2014 | Clean Sweep

Figure out how to best conduct your spring clean with the Vitamin Daily. Get recommendations on the best cleaning products on services to sweep that winter grime away. Vitamin Daily recommends AspenClean as the professional cleaning service to go to!

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YoyoMama: May 2014 | DreamClean

YoyoMama reviews the AspenClean cleaning service. Read about how AspenClean helped clean out the gunk left over by winter, and YoyoMama's Heather Lockner shares her thoughts on the serivce.

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Zoomer Magazine: May 2014 | 5 Spring Cleaning Tricks and Tips

AspenClean shares some valauble spring cleaning tips and tricks with our friends at Zoomer Magazine! Find out how to bust the dust!

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Savvymom: May 2014 | The List: 11 Eco Ways to Live Well

Savvymom included AspenClean's All Purpose Cleaner as part of their list on eco-friendly ways to live well.

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The North Shore Mama: March 2014 | Spring Cleaning with AspenClean

The North Shore Mama tests out AspenClean's Glass Cleaner- and loves it! AspenClean and North Shore Mama team up for an awesome giveway.

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Calgary Herald: March 2014 | How to keep your life free of toxic household chemicals

Alicia Sokolowski speaks with the Calgary Herald about producing an all-organic line of household cleaning products.

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Modern Mama: March 2014 | Modern Mama Prize Pack

Modern Mama included AspenClean's cleaning services as part of her first prize winner package!

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Savvymom: February 2014 | Named finalists for Small Business BC's Successful You Awards

Small Business BC has named the top five finalists per category for the 8th Annual Successful You Awards.

Whole Foods: April 2012 | Free AspenClean product swap today!

Today from 1-3 at any whole foods, you can bring your chemical cleaner in exchange for one free aspenclean product.

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Metro: April 2012 | Earth Day events in Vancouver this weekend

AspenClean, a local company that produces 100 per cent natural, eco-certified cleaning solutions, is teaming up with Whole Foods for a free product exchange.

Inside Vancouver: January 2011 | This Week's Featured Vancouverites

Insider Vancouver profiles AspenClean owners Alicia Sokolowski and Chris Solodko and discusses their favourite things to do in Vancouver.