All-natural cleaning products are a fast growing trend. Over the years most people have turned to natural substances like vinegar to clean windows, a lemon and salt to clean a stove top which leaves a nice citrus scent. It’s getting to be common knowledge that baking soda has a hundred and one uses around our homes. But what about all the new natural “green-cleaning” products being introduced to us in the grocery store? Out there in the market place there are dozens and dozens of green alternatives for traditional household products. So... 

Cleaning your home can be time consuming. But if you follow this little guide you can get your home clean and not just clean, clean but green clean in just under 30 minutes a day. Give it a try. Save your self some time. Green Cleaning in Less Then 30 Minutes a Day Day 1 [Monday]: Bedroom and Office tidy-up, pick up books, papers, clothing, etc. dust all surfaces: dresser, baseboard, photo frames, lamps, ceiling fans, shelves change bedding empty garbage clean mirrors Day 2 [Tuesday]: General Dusting start with your windows and other glass surfaces like... 

Every drop counts when it comes to water conservation. Our planet is two-thirds water but only 3% of that is fresh water and less than 1% is fit for us to use. On top of this, much of our freshwater supply is being contaminated by billions of tons of toxic chemicals being dumped into the oceans, lakes, rivers and other natural water sources. These toxic chemicals come from our use of toxic household cleaners, petrochemical based laundry detergents, soaps, shampoos… and this is just in our homes. Think about all the chemicals being deposited into our... 

Homemade cleaners do work. They are non-toxic, safe to use and are milder than commercial cleaning chemicals. They won’t dissolve grime right before your eyes, like magic, but many recipes work just as well if not better than any commercial alternative. Tips to Green Cleaning To save money, buy your ingredients in bulk. To save time, make your recipes in large batches. For safe keeping, store in reusable airtight plastic containers and spray bottles. For fragrance and added cleaning properties, add your favorite essential oil to your recipe. Basic... 

Who can resists the wonderful fragrances of Essential Oils? They not only smell great, many have disinfecting properties perfect for green cleaning your home. Lavender essential oil – Lavender has a sweet, woody aroma that people seem naturally drawn to. It’s been used for centuries in age-old housecleaning recipes and given as thoughtful gifts. Lavender has many useful properties including, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and will give a little boost to your immune system. It is also the most non-allergenic essential oil. So, if you are... 

Green cleaning is natural, safe, inexpensive and easy. Most of these green cleaning ingredients listed here you probably already have in your home or you can purchase at your local grocery store. All that’s needed is a little knowledge on how to use them to be most effective. Just a single shelf can hold all the natural cleaning products to clean your entire home. Here are ordinary, environmentally safe ingredients that can be used alone or in combination to provide you with an abundance of green cleaning power to tackle everyday household cleaning... 

A simple recipe for removing rust stains Make a thin paste of vinegar and salt. Spread the paste on the rust stain in the fabric. Lay the item out in the sun to dry. This will bleach the stain. …or try this as well With the same paste try … Spreading the paste onto the stain. Stretch the fabric over a large kettle. Pour boiling water through the stained area. With both methods allow the item to dry and the check the stain. Run the item through a rinse cycle in your washing machine and check stain again. Repeat treatment if any stain remains.  Read More →

Vinegar is a powerhouse in your laundry room. Vinegar can remove stains, soften water, and boost laundry detergent. 10 Ways to Use Vinegar in Your Laundry Room Clothes softener Just add 1/2 half cup vinegar to the last rinse cycle of your wash to soften your clothes. Reduce lint buildup and keep pet hair from clinging to clothes by adding 1/2 cup vinegar to the last rinse cycle. Reduce static by adding 1/2 cup vinegar to the last rinse cycle. Delicates When washing delicate items by hand, follow the garment’s care instructions and add 1 or 2 tablespoons... 

Eliminate the need for all those harsh, expensive chemical cleaners and use a powerful solution to clean your home with all natural vinegar. You will need: 1 teaspoon of borax 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda 2 teaspoons of vinegar (distilled white vinegar) 1/4 teaspoon of natural dish soap 2 cups of hot water 1 spray bottle Prepare mixture: add baking soda, borax and dish soap into a mixing bowl add vinegar and hot water into bowl stir together until ingredients are distributed evenly throughout the mixture pour into a spray bottle clearly mark your spray... 

A green home is a healthy home; free of toxins with fresh air and a clean environment for our families. A green home is also an environmentally friendly home with reduced energy use, conscience recycling efforts and sustainable living habits. Creating a green home is easier then you think. Reduce your temperature to your water heater by 10 degrees. By reducing the temp, you can save 3% – 5% in your energy costs. Reduce your thermostat by 10 degrees. Even for just the 8 hours your family is out at work or school, will save you another 10% on your energy...