Clean is Good.

Between being frugal and being green, there are many reasons to make your own household cleaners ... the name of the cleaner! This means that when the cleaner runs low, it's easy to replenish. If you want ... for glass cleaner, all purpose spray, disinfectant spray, hardwood floor cleaner, furniture polish, air [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 06:09:00

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MOST COMMON TOXINS TO AVOID

There are many toxic chemicals and other substances we may be exposed to in our daily lives and unfortunately, ... . VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds)—chemicals present in such products as paint, furniture finish ... in many household cleaners and bleaches. It causes a variety of health troubles, from respiratory [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 09:05:39

Window cleaner removes grease stains

Funny About Money has hit upon a super-thrifty solution to getting grease stains out of laundry ... , when she remembered an old household hint: that window cleaner lifts grease from carpets and furniture. So Funny dabbed some rubbing alcohol (the key ingredient in commercial window cleaners) onto her tablecloth, let [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 15:17:44

Going Grubby: The Primal Benefits of Dirt, Dust and Dishevelment

Friend or Foe? Clearly, cleanliness is next to godliness, as they say, in this country ... -killing, and “odor shielding” options. And, of course, we now have a plethora of “green” cleaners ... ) that get kicked up from furniture and other household items we talked about a couple of weeks ago. (Suddenly [more...]

Date: 2008-09-10 15:40:26

Tips on cleaning Leather & Leather Products

by Ethan O. Tanner A good starting point for cleaning leather is to determine if your leather item is finished or unfinished ... and waxes when cleaning leather furniture or garments. Use a damp cloth or sponge to rub saddle soap ... cleaner and rub it into leather furniture in even circular motions. Follow with a leather conditioner [more...]

Date: 2008-11-10 12:32:13

Know the Risk of Traditional Cleaning Products

Environmental Protection Agency Researchers showed that typical homes have 2-5 times more pollution than the air outside. The cause of indoor air pollutions is the toxins created by our household products such as air fresheners, floor and furniture cleaners. These kinds of toxins cause environmental health disorders [more...]

Date: 2008-12-28 12:40:03

Our 6th sponsor for the Christmas Blessings Extravaganza is brought to you by the Family Review Network, Libman, and Weiman! ... for the Holidays Prize Package valued at $100 includes: * Wright's Silver Cream * Perfect Planet Floor Cleaner * Weiman Furniture Wipes * Weiman Granite Wipes * Weiman Stainless Steel Wipes * Wonder Mop [more...]

Date: 2008-11-29 21:15:04

Indoor Pollution Can Be Worse Than The Air Outside

Did you know that the air inside your home can be 10 times more polluted than the air outside? According to treehugger ... in mattresses. Formaldehyde, dioxin, PCB’s, and PBB is used in furniture. Even the cleaners we use ... when shopping. Keep curtains, drapes, and carpets clean or get rid of them and install environmentally [more...]

Date: 2008-06-10 00:26:14

Erik Schedin’s Simple Online Store

An interesting concept from the Swedish designer Erik Schedin, ... sneakers with Furniture cleaner, who knows? Regardless of the reasons for this combination, the Low-cut ... in color and made with quality leather, yet another indication that simplicity coupled with quality [more...]

Date: 2008-08-09 17:12:47

Tis’ the Season to Be Clean! The Giveaway!

Win It!   Weiman and Filterstream have an awesome cleaning prize package to offer one of you fabulous readers!  Here is what you’ll win:  [ ... Weiman Logo Filterstream Logo Wright’s Silver Cream Perfect Planet Floor Cleaner Weiman Furniture Wipes Weiman Granite Wipes Weiman Stainless Steel Wipes DirtTamer Simply head on over [more...]

Date: 2008-11-27 07:08:55

Dirt Beware!!

Cleaning requires a lot of energy and effort. If you use a vacuum cleaner, aside from moving furniture and all, ... , smooth areas, upholstery and rags. This would be a great addition to every household. I wish [more...]

Date: 2008-06-24 09:36:19

LA's First Green General Store

Over in Valley Village, a new store has opened on Laurel Canyon Blvd ... , kitchen gear, cleaners, furniture and more (a light sampling of products is below). An additional bonus [more...]

Date: 2008-06-28 01:40:57

Greenguard: Testing Children’s Goods for the CPSIA

   [ This is the third in a series of posts by Susan Maphis covering the impact of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) ... , furniture, window treatments, mattresses, cleaners, electronics, and products used in the classroom [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 01:22:27

Keep It or Toss It

Clean out cleaning productsAll you need to handle most household messes is dish washing liquid, dish washing detergents (though you shouldn't store the powder or tablet versions too near moisture sources like pipes), furniture polish and one of each of these cleaners: floor, window, abrasive and all purpose. Then cut [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 15:38:00

Quick and easy upholstery cleaning tips

Does the idea of a soggy sofa leave you wishing for other alternatives to hiring Fort Worth upholstery cleaners? ... cleaners relied upon steam which soaks into the fabric and underlying padding of the furniture ... your furniture more prone than ever to further stains. Tame the Toxins – Avoid upholstery cleaners [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 15:43:49

Dyson DC15 "The Ball" Vacuum Cleaner Review

Several years ago James Dyson revolutionized the vacuum industry with the release of a new line of vacuums that do not lose suction over time ... and effective carpet cleaning kit.When considering purchasing a Dyson vacuum cleaner, we highly ... is simply wonderful at removing unwanted pet hair from furniture upholstery. The animal, which is typically [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 20:35:00

Interior Design Tips: Caring for Antique Furniture

Today i would like to share with you some thing that you can do at home to care for your antique furniture and maintain them over the long term. [ ... are never spray any aerosol cleaners directly on a finish. This will over time eat away at the finish ... you need to consider is what is your climate? a lot of the heat is steam heat, it pulls [more...]

Date: 2008-10-20 08:37:44

Things That Must Go (and a Warm Biscuit Giveaway!)

The good news is that Warm Biscuit is sponsoring this weekend’s Things That Must Go Giveaway by offering a $50 ... , consider the drum set. And if your husband happened to get you, say, a carpet steam cleaner for Mother’ ... the kids, in addition to their regular cute, vintage bedding, curtains, furniture, jewelry [more...]

Date: 2008-06-28 06:22:58

GAS FIREPLACE

Spending time with family and friends, getting warm and cozy around the hearth is something many Canadians look forward to during the colder ... from furniture and draperies. - Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface ... cleaners, and always refer to manufacturer's instructions when cleaning glass components [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 22:34:00

Just £1.50 for Aquo Refill Pack Kitchen - Cleaning

£1 ... packaging waste. Against CO2 emissions All spray cleaners are mostly water, which is heavy duty ... for home delivery, such as garden furniture, kitchenware, household items, electrical appliances, home [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 19:33:32

My Scrap Studio

Hi everyone! Thought I'd take a break today from template sharing & show you my creative space instead ... . most of the furniture I use are from them) I love the Frederick desk because it's large enough ... cleaners, glossy accents + my postage stamps. On my desk, I got a paper/letter standing thingy [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 08:51:16

Concrete: great, but sloppy

Concrete: great, but sloppy July 22nd, 2008 | Category: Hardware With the exception painters, ... a little cleaner and easier.Original post by Sal Vaglica diy jewelry bathroom notebook led antenna ... improvement home theater furniture planner tube amp amplifier website aquarium alarm electronic cabinet [more...]

Date: 2008-07-22 18:10:00

Here’s A Hint

I have a 9 year old son, so it’s difficult to keep things clean around my house. One thing that suffers the most is the carpet and furniture ... to get out. So, when I was asked what I wanted for Christmas, my answer was a steam cleaner. Ideally, I’d like one of those Ladybug steam cleaners because I’ve heard nothing but great things about them [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 21:35:19

Amazing green enzyme cleaner

Amazing green enzyme cleaner August 25th, 2008 | Category: ... audio diy electronic projection screen tube amp alarm home improvement refugium table tile furniture ... Plants co2 home security sewing punk speakers to the rescue plans clothes home jewelry screen printing [more...]

Date: 2008-08-25 08:00:00

How To Care For Your Leather Furniture

Leather is the most durable fabric used for furniture today ... . More serious spills such as blood, urine, grease, wax or ink should be removed using a leather cleaner ... a year. You should be using a professional leather cleaner and then seal it again with the protector [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 08:32:05

How To Clean Upholstery Without Causing Damage

Upholstery, like your average suit that needs to make a trip to the dry cleaner, will sometimes get dirty to the point where a little extra elbow grease is needed. But many types of furniture or related house objects may react to cleaning substances in the wrong way [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 05:25:21

Beating Upholstery and Carpet Cleaning Woes

My mother is obsessed with fixing house interiors. So is my brother and it seemed this obsession has rubbed off me ... carpet or upholstery cleaner. Related Articles April 22, 2008 — On Hiring Helpers (3) September ... is still key. I mean with upholstery stains. :) Spills on furniture especially on those covered [more...]

Date: 2008-09-29 00:03:45

Putting Our Kitty to Sleep

Yesterday we put one of our 8 1/2 year old cats to sleep ... just about every corner and piece of furniture in our home. We threw out four living room chairs ... . We used Nature's Miracle and all sorts of other cleaners, but the more we cleaned the more he seemed [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 17:10:00

Thanks, But I'll Just Do It Myself

A word about Steamboat Springs & Stagecoach, CO. In the poetic words of husband: "we're gonna die here ... . The nearest Ikea is in Utah, so you have to order the furniture online and have it shipped, a huge pain ... . Walmart's faux plants look like green construction paper leaves glued to brown pipe cleaners. E could [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 22:47:00

Hillsdale Furniture Oak View 24″ Backless Swivel Counter Stool

Hillsdale counter stools are designed to combine traditional style with practical design ... cleaners as they may damage the finish Tags: used pool table, pool tables, pool table USD 239.00 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 17:26:18

Jeff Koons at Booker T. Washington HS

Inflatable Flower and Bunny (Tall White, Pink Bunny) ... the next day. Koons often uses existing objects - blow-up toys and vacuum cleaners; right now, cranes and steam engines - in his work. He traces some of this back to days spent in his father’s furniture [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 23:33:47

Prunes

My fluffy duvet is completely flattened thanks to a midnight visit from a freshly potty trained 2 yr old who was not wearing "protection", ... cleaners mutilated the fluffyness, and now it looks like I draped really expensive fabric over my bed ... at me to take a shower and get my sweaty arse of off the furniture. So no more bullets for you. BUT OH [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 19:11:00

Speaking of lamps…

There has been much to-do, recently, over various Government plans to make incandescent bulbs illegal ... of my furniture. Some of them go back ten years.But, electricity savings? Get serious. If you stay up all night ... about electricity usage, it would address hair driers, vacuum cleaners, clothes driers, refrigerators, or air [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 18:30:29

Understanding Labrador Retrievers - My Labrador is Eating the Furniture!

Several new owners of Labradors are not use to the fact that these cute little puppies have a natural tendency to nip and bite at our hands and arms ... to describe the oral obsession of a Labrador Retriever is to think of them as vacuum cleaners. Oft times ... . It is a good idea to de-fluff your pillows, remove sofa cushions, and discard any loose toys [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 09:45:00

Do You Have Stage Fright?

As a home stager, I am called by real estate agents and homeowners to help prepare their properties for sale. While it is impossible to say how long the house would have taken to sell had I not been involved, I firmly believe that the changes implemented have made a difference in the DOM. I could quote national statistics of staged vs [more...]

Date: 2008-09-23 22:46:50

Going Green in the Office

While many of us are recycling (where I live, if you don’t put recycling out, they won’t take your garbage), changing to more efficient light bulb, turning the thermostat down a couple degrees in the winter and other various energy saving techniques in our homes, have you thought about taking those practices to work? [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 06:00:04

Imagine What Comes After Green

The greatest opportunity of our generation: that's what could be waiting for us, after we leave "green" behind. Saving the biosphere and spreading sustainable prosperity is going to take a lot more than doing things in a more environmentally-conscious manner; it's going to demand we remake much of our material civilization [more...]

Date: 2008-07-14 22:20:38

Watkins Natural Plant-Based Cleaners by Linda Carter

**Due to higher than usual orders, Watkins liquid laundry detergent and toilet bowl cleaner are temporarily unavailable ... years ago, Watkins made a huge mistake. Well, at least that's what I thought. The entire cleaning ... few are still available but not listed in the catalog).Instead, all the "new" cleaners were chemical [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 14:00:00

Glass FURNITURE One of New Household Appliances (Dec, 1933)

view additional pages Glass FURNITURE One of New Household Appliances Electricity is harnessed to operate this can opener ... are interchangeable to fit space. Boon to manicurists is this motorized buffer and nail cleaner ... miniature bar. What more appropriate than that glass walled houses now winning wide popularity should [more...]

Date: 2008-11-11 04:22:39

Free Love. Overpriced Furniture.

(click ads for closer look) Yet another advertiser forcefully crams sex into the sell. Well, it's been used to sell NYC real estate development, non-toxic floor cleaners, ugly protective sunglasses, pheromone-infused hair gel, chicken dishes from an Indian restaurant, low-cost car [more...]

Date: 2008-07-10 20:44:09

Hillsdale Furniture Scottsdale 30″ Backless Swivel Bar Stool

These attractive backless counter stools are graced with a flower motif in the back and a durable, neutral fabric seat ... D -Suited for Residential Use Only -Recommended care: Dust frequently using a clean, specifically treated dusting cloth that will attract and hold dust particles. Do not use wax or abrasive cleaners [more...]

Date: 2008-11-06 08:36:03

What To Do When In Doubt Of Cleaning Upholstery Correctly

by Chris Channing The upholstery one owns usually isn’t the target of a cleaning regimen- but sometimes even furniture gets dirty enough that a real ... in question. The first step in cleaning upholstery is to do damage assessment. On average, a vacuum cleaner ... . Instructions on which cleaning solution to use should be on the upholstery tag. When [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 05:16:18

Sparkle, Sparkle, Little Floor....

Sure, you vacuum, you sweep, you mop... but when is the last time you really gave any thought to the correct way to clean your floors? ... can be updated. Carpets: Many of our homes have carpet on the floors - We do (although I longingly dream ... hardwood.) To keep your carpet looking great, it's important to vacuum regularly (daily in the traffic [more...]

Date: 2008-07-21 21:44:15

Some Assembly Required

With 5 young nephews and a mother who’s the Gadget Queen, my brothers and I spent a good part of the holidays assembling stuff. ( ... from toys to appliances to furniture and I just want to say — what the hell?”When did we sign up to become bicycle manufacturers and furniture builders? And for the same price as you used to be able [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 05:00:28

Removing Cigarette Smoke Odor From Couches

Dear Home Ec 101, I recently purchased a sofa and loveseat from a lovely couple who listed the furniture on a popular online auction site ... , but you can’t Kilz a couch, sadly. With a couch, it’s going to take some work. If you have a carpet and upholstery cleaner, good deal. Use it to clean the couch with a mixture of about half vinegar and half [more...]

Date: 2008-12-09 15:07:14

Hillsdale Furniture Sedona 30″ Marble Swivel Counter Stool

This swivel barstool has style and flair. Intricate scollwork, contoured legs, and an elegant marble inset add refinement ... for Residential Use Only -Seat Height: 30″ -Overall Dimensions: 46″ H x 18.75″ W x 21″ D -Recommended ... dust particles. Do not use wax or abrasive cleaners as they may damage the finish. Assembly [more...]

Date: 2008-10-31 02:04:56

The Original Berlin Ohio

The town of New Berlin, Ohio was originally laid out in 1831 by Samuel Bachtel and was situated on the Plain Township and Stark County line ... to North Canton in January of 1918. William H. "Boss" Hoover was a prominent citizen of the community at the time that owned a tannery, but soon changed his focus to manufacturing vacuum cleaners [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 10:14:00

How I Organize All Our Stuff!

Are you ready to join the party? Show us all ways you organize your things around your home and link to your blog at Thrifty Decor Chick.This half bath had no storage at all- it even has a pedestal sink. We added a wall cabinet and the floor cabinet that fits behind the door. It stores hair accessories, cleaners, and toiletries.I [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 19:35:00

The 5th Horseman of the Apocalypse

Where the hell has she been? is something quite a number of you have been asking.  Let’s recap: croup (Knute), sinuses (Puppy & I) ... cleaners in that it kills the germs, but without the ability to find your child three sheets to the wind ... A $300 Hooker is a fabulous deal.”  It’s also a furniture [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 04:08:38

A World Out of Balance: Autoimmune Disease

LIVES DERAILEDExcerpted from The Autoimmune Epidemic: Bodies Gone Haywire in a World Out of Balance -- and the Cutting-Edge Science that Promises Hope~~~~~~~~Most of us, at some juncture in our lives, have played out in our minds how devastating it would be to have our doctor hand down a cancer diagnosis or to warn us that we are at risk for a [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 05:15:00

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