One of the busiest rooms in our home? The bathroom. It is a room that gets a full workout—beginning at dawn and ending long after the sun has gone down. It is a room everyone (including most guests) will visit at some time during each day, which can make it one of...
During the month of April, as we celebrate all that is wonderful about our planet, we challenge you to green every room of your house—starting with the room that holds a very special place in our hearts, the kitchen. We love spending time with family & friends...
March, the traditional (dreaded) month to undertake the big spring cleaning is here. You could set aside the weekend, enlist the help of family members and drive yourself and your loved ones crazy attempting to overhaul your entire home from a long, dreary winter; or,...
The Benefits of Using Lemon & Baking Soda to Clean Your Home It’s common knowledge that lemon and baking soda are must-haves for cocktails (lemons-only please), cookies and cakes; but did you know that these two ingredients are also green cleaning powerhouses?...
The traditional beginning to a New Year’s resolution is January 2 and the usual end to your willpower is January 30. This year let’s try something different – make green living resolutions that are so easy to keep you won’t even realize your life is more...
One of the best parts about the holiday season is the return of favorite holiday food and drinks. Whether your taste runs to the traditional – mulled red wine and roast beef– or the sweet and simple – eggnog and honey glazed ham – there is always something wonderful...
It’s tempting to buy a cleaning product for every appliance and room, but did you know that too many cleaning products are actually making your chores harder and more dangerous? Traditional products are sold on the warning that your bathroom, kitchen and floors will...
We spend the equivalent of almost two years in the bathroom over the course of a lifetime, according to Encyclopedia.com. The bathroom has long been considered a refuge from hectic schedules, a place to get away from everyone and be alone for a moment of peace. For...
If you have 30 minutes a day, you can speed clean your home during the week and leave your weekends free for fun activities or just relaxing. Leave the deep cleaning to the professionals, or set aside one day a month to get down and dirty. Keep all cleaning products,...
Chances are there is a super hero in your house at this very moment. Vinegar, disguised as a common ingredient, is actually a super hero with the ability to promote good health, clean your house and even deodorize smelly spaces. We make good use of vinegar in our...
It’s important to consider how we can develop a green lifestyle to support a healthy planet, but keep in mind that one of the most important environments to preserve is our home. If you, like most consumers, buy commercial glass cleaners, oven cleaners and detergents...