Spring has sprung! Time to open the windows, let the fresh air in, and buckle down on some serious spring cleaning. Instead of reaching for several toxic and expensive store-bought cleaners to get the job done, did you know that…
Make This Powerful Antiseptic Aromatherapy Room Spray to Keep Germs at Bay
Got people sneezing and coughing near you? Don’t get sick! Disinfect the air with this easy-to-make, powerful antiseptic aromatherapy spray. I find it super useful during cold and flu season and it’s great to use while traveling (just be sure…
Top 3 Essential Oils to Disinfect the Air, Boost Immunity, and Treat Colds & the Flu
Today while I was in Pilates class, which is in an enclosed room with no real fresh air moving through, someone close by had a few good rounds of sneezing and she didn’t get a chance to cover. Now, it…
5 (Often Overlooked) Green Cleaning Tips to Stay Healthy During Cold & Flu Season
Well, here we are again in the midst of cold and flu season. And as you read this, viruses are probably trying to make themselves at home right now. (Gives me the willies just to think about it!) No doubt…
Make These Eco-Friendly Cleaning Kits for Thoughtful Gifts!
Are you looking for a last-minute gift for your health-conscious friend or a loved one that seems to have everything, but aren’t sure what to get? How about a giving a green cleaning kit? If you think a cleaning kit…
Harmful Fungi May Be Lurking in Your Dishwasher
As if there isn’t enough to worry about in maintaining your household in a safe and green manner, now there is one more thing to be concerned about. Your appliances may be harboring dangerous fungi that’s hard to kill and…
5 Green Cleaning Products You Can Make with Baking Soda
Did you know that you can use baking soda for more than just baking? Baking soda, which is also called sodium bicarbonate, has many household uses, too. Due to its alkaline nature and high pH, this inorganic salt is great…
Tea: A Great Antimicrobial For Household Cleaning
Did you know that you can use tea for cleaning? As strange as it may sound, the polyphenolic compounds in tea from the Camelia sinensis plant — specifically green, black, and white tea — have antimicrobial actions, which make them perfect for…
Freshen Up Your Cleaning Routine with Lemons!
Did you know that lemons are great for eco-friendly cleaning? Due to their low pH and citric acid content, lemons are fabulous at safely bleaching, disinfecting, removing soap scum, eliminating hard water stains, and more! In fact, many cleaning manufacturers…
Easy Green Cleaning Recipes for Earth Day
Earth Day is all about learning ways to protect the earth and one easy way to do that is with green cleaning. Eco-friendly cleaners are not only gentle on you and planet, but also safer than conventional cleaning products. And…