I have been using castile soap around my home for about 10 years now. I loved it then and I love it now. I use it straight up for all kinds of cleaning and I also use it as a base for several of my favorite green cleaner recipes. I like that the same product I use to scrub my toilet and wipe down my walls is the same product I use to clean my carpets and wash the dishes. I also use it in the bath, on my hair, in the garden, and on my food even. How is that for simple and easy?! The best part … [Read more...]
Eco Friendly First Aid
In this day and age, there’s no shortage of venues that could benefit from an Eco-friendly revamp. The medical community, while invaluable to our society, is certainly one of them. Though it’s far from my place to accuse doctors and nurses for being wasteful, I think we can all admit to having treated our own boo-boos without much regard for the health and well being of our earth. Don’t worry – I don’t blame you for it! The environment is probably the last thing that crosses your mind when … [Read more...]
White Vinegar For Household Cleaning
If you are looking for a safe, non-toxic cleaner and overall household helper, white vinegar is a near perfect solution. This humble substance can be used in a variety of ways to clean and disinfect your home. I love to fill my sink with hot water, pour in some vinegar and a cloth rag, and give the house a through cleaning. I love the smell and wish it would last longer... it just smells so clean without the smell of noxious chemicals. Here are some ideas for how to use vinegar in your … [Read more...]
Green Cleaning
Today when I made my bi-weekly trip to Whole Foods I decided to replenish my cleaning supplies. So what type of 'green" cleaners do I like? Here was my shopping list: Dr. Bonners Peppermint Liquid Soap Dr. Bronner's SAL SUDS Mountain Green Glass and Surface Cleaner Baking Soda Peppermint Essential Oil I use the baking soda and essential oil to make secnted scrubs for tough jobs like soap scum in the shower, the toilet, or cleaning my oven. I also like to use white vinegar for … [Read more...]
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