Vaska is the producer of green, botanically based laundry products. Launched this month, Vaska's environmentally-friendly products are available at more than 900 Target stores in addition to Duane Reade stores in New York City. Vaska is the healthy alternative to highly toxic and synthetic detergents currently on the market.

I received two samples of products from Vaska's home laundry product line: Herbatergen and Oxygenbleach.

Herbatergent liquid laundry detergent uses real lavender and potent botanical cleaning agents to clean clothing and linens effectively without harmful chemicals. I used this to clean the bed sheets, and they felt and smelled amazing after the wash! Herbatergent is available in Light Lavender or Scent Free, and is free of the traditional chemicals that damage fabrics and cause skin irritation. $9.99 for 48oz and $15.99 for 96oz.

Oxygenbleach is a natural, chlorine free bleach that makes whites sparkle and keeps color garments bright. I used this to clean a regular load of whites and a separate load of darks. The whites came out looking noticeably fresher than I remember, and both loads came out completely clean and free of stains and odors. Oxygenbleach's ingredients include hydrogen peroxide, plant based surfactants and filtered water. $6.99 for a 48 oz bottle.

Vaska is among a select number of companies that have earned recognition by the US Environmental Protection Agency's Design for the Environment Program. In 2008, Vaska was awarded "champion" status - the highest level of recognition under the EPA's Safer Detergents Stewardship Initiative.

To see the complete list of Vaska products and to learn more, visit www.vaskahome.com. Highly recommended!

I did receive samples as compensation for this post. However, the opinions expressed are my own and not influenced by the free product.

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