Years ago I got sick of using bleach-filled, toxic, soft scrub cleansers to clean my kitchen sink, shower tile, and bathtub, so I researched some natural alternatives. I found that by simply mixing together some baking soda and liquid castile soap,…
Which of These 10 Methods is the Best Way to Wash Your Produce?
It seems like every few months I hear some terrible story in the news about how something as healthy and seemingly safe as produce made people sick, because it was tainted with a nasty pathogen like E. coli or salmonella.…
Spring Clean on the Cheap with These 5 Eco-Friendly Cleaning Ingredients!
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…
DIY Detoxifying Mustard Bath: Soothe Muscles, Fight Colds & Flus, & More
Got a bad cold — or worse — the flu coming on? Perhaps you know someone who’s sick and in need of a little TLC? If so, whip up this zesty and rejuvenating mustard bath. It’s a twist on the…
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…
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…