There really is no better way to usher in spring than by giving your home a good spring cleaning and for us, that means a good spring GREEN cleaning. Before you roll up your sleeves and get started, make sure you have the supplies you need to not only get your home...
Right now, more than 75% of U.S. homes have one common ingredient in the kitchen: peanut butter. While it is a great addition to any sandwich (click here for great ways to elevate the traditional PB&J), the properties of peanut butter actually make it a...
According to a recent post on TODAY.com, Pinterest has declared DIY cleaners as one of the biggest home trends of 2015. Not surprising--after all, more and more people are looking for all-natural, cost-effective solutions for their home and the DIY cleaner is at the...
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?...
Holiday party planning are three words that bring with them a unique mix of stress, excitement and fear. We love parties – giving them, going to them and even cleaning up after them – but the holiday party season isn’t always at the top of everyone’s list of things...
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...
Does this situation sound familiar? Your home and office space need cleaning and you’re ready to hire a professional green cleaning service to maintain a clean, toxin-free environment on a regular schedule. Yes? Good thinking! 5 things to consider when hiring a green...
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...
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...
Is there anything better than spending the sun-drenched summer days lounging outside on the patio? We love getting outside, but after a summer spent under wraps we have to admit that our patio furniture has seen better days. There’s never been a better time to replace...
They taste sour on their own, but add delicious zest to sweet and savory dishes and drinks; their cheerful color & scent has been known to brighten up a dull room; and the sheer versatility they bring to health, beauty, cleaning, and cooking is practically...
The over abundance of chemicals in our food, outdoor air, and even our water has made us cautious about toxins. We use eco-friendly cleaning products to green clean our counters and appliances, we reach for organic produce and fruit in the supermarket, and we’ve even...
When Cutting Costs Is More Expensive Than It's Worth... Accountability. That’s the philosophy we’ve formed our business around, and you can see the evidence of that in everything we do. We hold ourselves accountable to our employees by committing to paying a living...
Mountain water, filtered water, spring water…oh, my! What is fact and what’s fiction when it comes to the great bottled water debate? For years, frugal shoppers have been pointing out that the Evian brand of bottled water is just Naïve spelled backward. While the...
Repurpose, Reuse, Restore Old Clothes If you’re anything like most people, you have a pile of old clothes that you don’t know quite what to do with. Especially if clothes have some sentimental value, it can be hard to part with them and you might be left wondering...