The Biggest Obstacles to Going Green with Cleaning — and How to Make It Easy

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By Clara

Every January, we feel it.

That little nudge to do better.
To move our bodies more.
To eat foods that make us feel good.
To take better care of our homes, our families, and the planet we share.

Going green with cleaning often shows up on that list. And just as often, it quietly slips back off.

Not because people don’t care — but because it can feel overwhelming.

I want to talk honestly about the biggest obstacles people face when trying to clean green, and why it doesn’t have to be expensive, complicated, or another burden on your plate.

Obstacle #1: “Green cleaning is too expensive”

This is the one I hear most — and I understand why.

Many so-called green cleaners come with premium price tags and pretty packaging that looks eco-friendly… but costs twice as much (or more) as conventional cleaners.

Here’s the truth:

Fancy packaging doesn’t mean a greener clean.

With Pro-Tek, one concentrated cleaner dilutes to about $1.63 per spray bottle.

Compare that to most green brands, which typically cost at least twice that per bottle — and often more.

Going green shouldn’t feel like a luxury. It should feel doable.

Obstacle #2: “I don’t want to buy a million products”

Under many sinks, there’s a familiar scene:
Glass cleaner.
Counter cleaner.
Wood cleaner.
Degreaser.
Bathroom cleaner.
Something for stains.

That’s a lot of bottles — and a lot of plastic.

Pro-Tek was designed to simplify things.

One cleaner.
Diluted differently, it handles:

Windows
Greasy stoves and messes
Stains
Wood furniture
Countertops

One product. One system. A fresher-smelling home without clutter.

Going green often feels easier when you’re buying less, not more.

Obstacle #3: “I’m afraid it won’t disinfect.”

Think you need bleach to disinfect?

Nope! Pro-Tek disinfects without toxic chemicals, when used properly. First, dilute it according to the instructions on your Pro-Tek bottle.

Then follow these easy tips:

Scrub.
Reach the whole surface.
Let it dry.

Here’s why it works:

Scrubbing creates friction, which breaks germs open. Reaching the whole surface means you get to all the areas germs might be hiding. Air drying is the final nail in the coffin for germs. Once exposed, drying out finishes them off.

That’s cleaning smarter–not harsher!

Obstacle #4: “I don’t have time to overhaul everything”

I get this one personally.

This year, I promised myself I’d declutter one small space a week.
Not the whole house. Just one drawer. One box. One shelf.

That’s how I stumbled upon something wonderful: boxes of sample-sized hand sanitizer.

They’re perfect for on-the-go clean hands — slip one into:

Your purse
Your glove compartment
Your desk drawer

They even fit right inside a Pro-Tek box when you place an order.

So for the next two weeks, I’m sending one free sanitizer sample with every order.

Because small, practical steps make green habits easier to keep.

Obstacle #5: “Refills sound good… but shipping feels like a hassle”

I hear this one too.

So we decided to make it easier.

For existing Pro-Tek customers:

Ship your jug or bottle back to us
Get 25% off your refill
Enjoy free shipping back to you
Plus a $10 rebate to help cover your shipping cost

It’s our way of saying: we understand the obstacles — and we want to help remove them.

Making Green Cleaning Simple (and Affordable)

For new customers, we’re making it easy to get started:

Try a pint or quart, get one FREE.

That’s up to $30 savings, making it easier to start without overcommitting. Once you dilute in your spray bottle, Pro-Tek works out to be $1.63 for 16 ounces of all purpose cleaner. Compare THAT to pricey competitors.

A Kinder Kind of Resolution

Going green shouldn’t feel like another chore or another thing to feel guilty about.

Like going to the gym or eating better, it’s about progress — not pressure.

Green cleaning feels good.
You know you’re doing something wonderful for the planet.
You know your home is healthier for the people (and pets) you love.

And with Pro-Tek, it’s healthier for your pocketbook too.

That’s the kind of resolution worth keeping.

— Clara

Clara’s Tip
“When you dilute Pro-Tek, it’s adds up to about $1.63 per spray bottle.”

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Ready to Make Green Cleaning Easy?

If going green has felt overwhelming in the past, this is your gentle invitation to try a simpler way.

For new customers, we’re making it easy to start:
Buy a quart or pint and get one FREE.
One cleaner dilutes to handle windows, greasy messes and stains, wood furniture, and countertops — your whole home, with fewer bottles and less waste.

For our Pro-Tek family, we’re making refills easier too.
Send your jug or bottle back to us and enjoy:

25% off your refill
Free shipping back to you
A $10 rebate to help cover your shipping cost

And for the next two weeks, every order includes a free sample-size hand sanitizer — perfect for purses, glove compartments, desk drawers, and everyday life on the go. While supplies last!

Going green doesn’t have to be perfect.
It just has to feel good.

— Clara

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