We try so hard to eat healthy, exercise, take good care of our children, keep our homes tidy and clean, yet we are surrounded by harmful chemicals that make it harder on us! Did you know that many of the standard home cleaning products can irritate skin, burn the eyes, attack underlying tissues and bone, affect hormones, and hurt vital organs like… Read more →
In my ten years of cleaning homes, I’ve used a lot of different vacuums. I can tell you that most of them just stink. They are either too heavy, too clunky, they kick up dirt, they spew dirt, the suction isn’t good, or the attachments are useless. Because of this, I’ve always dreamed of designing my own vacuum. It would… Read more →
In my efforts to move to a chemical-free cleaning regimen, I decided I would first try to make my own cleaner. We had just gotten a couple boxes of oranges from Florida, and there’s only so much room in the kitchen compost bin, so I was looking for ways to use the excess orange peels. What a perfect experiment! … Read more →
Did you know that you should periodically put ice cubes in your garbage disposal? It helps to clear buildup, without damaging the blades. I came across this article called A Guide to Cleaning Your Appliances and decided I should share the knowledge I gained from it. Plus, they put all their tips in a nicely designed info graphic so it’s really… Read more →
Probably the number 1 question I get asked is, “how do you clean hardwood floors?” Some people use “safe” products like Bona, Method, Murphy’s Oil, etc, which are all find and dandy if you only need to use them once in a while. When thinking about how to care for your beautiful hardwood floors, it’s helpful to first think… Read more →
