The other day the sun was shining, the temperature was rising, and I had the urge to do some deep cleaning. Now, considering that spring cleaning fever doesn’t strike but more than once a year, I decided to take full…
Healthy Ways to Clean During Cold & Flu Season
If the flu strikes your family, it’s time to do some green cleaning to prevent it from spreading to other family members! Of course, you’ll be busy caring for that sick loved one, so here are a few easy solutions…
Make Your Own Natural Cleaning Kits to Give as Great Gifts!
Are you looking for a last-minute gift for your friend or loved one that seems to have everything, but aren’t sure what to get? How about a giving a green cleaning kit? OK. Before you think I’m crazy for suggesting…
Frightful Chemicals in Your Personal Care, Home, and Cleaning Products!
Yes, hair-raising movies and spooky Halloween decor might send a chill up your spine, but you should be just as frightened of some of the ingredients found in your personal care, home, and cleaning products! I know I was when…
EWG’s New Cleaning Database is Now Available!
Ever wish you had a guide that would instantly tell you if a cleaning product passes or fails in terms of its safety? Wish you could look up ingredients to see how safe and eco-friendly they are? Well, now you…
10 Smashing Reasons to Give Vodka a Shot! (No Mixed Drinks Included)
What else can you do with Vodka besides make a White Russian? Lots! Vodka has many practical household and personal care uses from all-natural beauty potions to green cleaning solutions to jewelry cleaning. Check out these 10 smashing reasons to give…
Green Cleaning News: Method Acquired by Ecover
Ecover, the well-known European green cleaning manufacturer, has acquired the San Francisco-based company Method, making it the largest green cleaning company in the world! But, don’t worry. If you’re a fan of Method’s eco-friendly, stylishly designed cleaning and personal care…
Optical Brighteners: Fight the Chemical Glow!
What does hair conditioner, your favorite white t-shirt, food packaging, and laundry detergent have in common? They all could potentially contain optical brighteners! Optical brighteners are a pesky class of synthetic chemicals with negative health and environmental effects that manufacturers love adding…
Get a Load of These Eco-Friendly Laundry Tips
Mounds of clothing is what I often see when I crack my laundry room door open. Sometimes I pretend it’s not there, close the door, and move on with other things. You see, I’m not always in the mood to…
Love Doing Laundry Again with DIY Laundry Products
I actually get excited about doing laundry – yes, you heard me right! – when I get a chance to use my own natural products for literally pennies. Now I know what you’re thinking. I must have all kinds of…