Green Cleaning Tips

Controlling Mold in Your Home

Friday, April 29, 2011
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A while ago a friend of mine asked me about mold.  Apparently he was getting mold in the bedroom and didn’t know how to eradicate the problem safely and prevent it from happening again.  Unfortunately (or fortunately), I haven’t had much dealings with mold.  The only time I’ve ever  come face-to-face with it is after [...]

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Four Pantry Staples Every House Needs for Non-Toxic, Green Cleaning

Saturday, April 23, 2011
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If you’re new to green cleaning or new to DIY, homemade cleaners, you may be overwhelmed and unsure on where to start and what products to use.  The good news is, you most likely won’t have to run out and buy anything new as you probably have all the ingredients in your pantry already. What [...]

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Green Spring Cleaning Tips for an Earth Friendlier Home

Tuesday, April 12, 2011
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Ah, spring is finally in the air and you know what that means?  Yes, it’s time for a little spring cleaning!  With our homes being closed up all winter long most are in need of a little (or a lot) of freshening.  With the sun (barely) peeking through our windows, I’ve realized how dusty our [...]

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Cleaning Uses for Vinegar You Probably Never Thought Of

Wednesday, March 23, 2011
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Vinegar is a green cleaner staple, but, there’s probably some uses of vinegar you probably never thought of.  I primarily use it in my multipurpose cleaner, to clean the toilet and to de-clog the drains.  I thought I’d do some research and put together a more comprehensive list of all the things you can do [...]

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25 Ways to Green Clean Your Home for the New Year

Tuesday, February 15, 2011
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Article by Guest Author:  Anna Miller, Staff Writer at Online Degree. With every new year comes a heavy cleaning. Green cleaning is a cleaning method that uses environmentally-friendly products and ingredients to disinfect, deodorize and polish household items and surfaces. In addition to sanitizing, green cleaning also encompasses decluttering, recycling and organizing belongings in the most [...]

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Easy, Effective DIY Dish Soap

Thursday, January 27, 2011

I ran out of dish soap a while back and really didn’t want to run to the store to buy more.  I knew there had to be an easy way to make my own from ingredients I already had sitting around.  I was tired of paying for over-priced soap and yes, having to recycle yet [...]

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Natural Oven Cleaner

Sunday, November 21, 2010

When I first moved into the house I’m living in now, I admit, it was a bachelor pad of epic proportions.  I was a little worried that my green cleaners weren’t going to work, but I had faith.  I wasn’t about to switch now… and then I saw the oven. The bottom of the oven [...]

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Greening Your Cleaning: Other Cleaners

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Part 10:  Other Cleaners There are several other “cleaners” found in your home you may not be aware of.  Here’s a list of some staples that moonlight as stain busters. Remove dried wax drippings from candlesticks using glycerin.  Peel off as much wax as possible, then moisten a cotton ball with glycerin and rub until [...]

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Greening Your Cleaning: Essential Oils

Monday, September 27, 2010

Part 9:  Essential Oils Extracted from plants, some essential oils can kill bacteria and mold.  They’re very strong, so don’t go overboard: one drop of peppermint oil is as potent as 30 cups of peppermint tea.  PRICE: $14 for 5 milliliters online or at health-food stores. Use Essential Oils to Clean Your: COMBS AND BRUSHES: [...]

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