Recyclable Dry Cleaning Bags

Springwise: So, you thought the market for reusable bags was saturated? Having found a niche that has yet to be infiltrated, The Green Garmento hopes to help green up dry cleaning. Introduced last month, The Green Garmento is a garment bag made from non-woven [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 14:07:00

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Go green when dry cleaning says CaymanMama.com Press Release Service

A carcinogen called perchloroethylene is used during the dry cleaning process and has been reported to have harmful effects on both dry cleaner ... , that means sending the Calvin Klein and Gucci suits off to the dry cleaners for a heavy starch ... to get that sauce stain out of your favorite party dress is recycled, the captured by-product of various ind [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 21:58:23

Green Tip: Dry Cleaning Only...Think Twice

Did you know that the solvent perchloroethylene or "perc" used in dry cleaning is known to cause a host of health problems and is labeled as a probable human carcinogen?! It is also a suspected endocrine disrupter, meaning it is a chemical that may confuse [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 15:47:00

It May Market Organic Alternatives, but Is Your Cleaner Really Greener?

Alternatives to Dry Cleaning However strong the smell, though, he wanted the antidote to be gentle on the planet. Mr ... -cleaning stores have increasingly sprouted signs reading “organic” or “green,” as environmentally conscious consumers look for alternatives to traditional dry cleaning and its use of the solvent [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 04:51:40

Reusable dry-cleaning bags

So, you thought the market for reusable bags was saturated? ... alternative to traditional dry cleaning.) Website: www.thegreengarmento.com Contact ... Having found a niche that has yet to be infiltrated, The Green Garmento hopes to help green up dry [more...]

Date: 2008-11-11 16:08:48

What Toxins Lurk Beneath Your House? (And Do You Want to Know?)

Wendy Bounds writes: cleaners Last week, I wrote about a growing industry of so-called “green dry cleaners” who use alternatives to the cleaning solvent perchloroethylene — or “perc” — which has been labeled a probable human carcinogen. The EPA is currently requiring a phase-out of perc at cleaners located in residential buildings [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 16:51:18

Keeping Banned Materials Out Of The House

My wife and I have constantly been trying to get rid of toxic materials from our house as part of Our Green Year, and over 230 days into it, ... to the fumes. Some paint thinners and dry cleaning products also contain this. It should always be avoided ... wicks, white paint dust, soil outside homes and even in drinking water. Dry cleaning is very popular [more...]

Date: 2008-12-21 17:30:21

Little ways to save our planet

Psst… The Giving Hands is down, for reasons I’d VERY much love to know. GRRR. ... to do it here instead :) For a start, here’s some green “cleaning” tips: Sprinkle a handful of salt ... a damp cloth to work white toothpaste into the silverware you want to clean, then rinse and dry [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 07:44:55

Get a reusable dry cleaning bag

So you’ve already picked out an eco-friendly dry cleaner, and dutifully take back your hangers for reuse ... , made with recycled cotton duck, organic cotton accents, and a leather label made using textile waste ... the contact info of your dry cleaner. Photos via Jendarling, Reusenik, and Green Garmento [more...]

Date: 2008-12-24 00:48:52

"Dry Clean Only" -- what are my choices?

Thanks to Jacob for the link to this article in the New York Times ... cleaners operating in residential buildings by 2020", which gives you some idea how great ... .Reporter Mireya Navarro explores green claims by dry cleaners, which, it turns [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 17:49:00

Green Me: Spot Shot Carpet Stain & Odor Eliminator

I’m convinced that carpet and children should not co-exist in the same space! ... to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) the main ingredients in most carpet cleaning solutions are perchloroethylene (used in dry cleaning) and naphthalene.  The fumes released can cause dizziness [more...]

Date: 2008-10-04 15:46:23

Keep Your Home Clean By Going Green

Every one's talking about "going green" but would you believe that steam cleaners can be green, too? It's true! Vapor steam cleaners are a natural way to clean without the use of non-environment-friendly ... mite and remove mold and bacteria. This is done using dry steam at high temperatures which sanitize [more...]

Date: 2008-08-02 05:36:47

We Have Soap Nuts Winners!

That would be #31 Danielle - I like the idea of soap nuts- this is the first time I have ever heard about them ... Courtney - I don’t have any “green” cleaning tips. i do love the idea of being more “green” ... as many things as possible, wash in cold water (except for towels), and hang most things up to dry [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 14:27:33

Emily’s Tips

Now, I’m certainly no expert on just what it takes to make it as a SAHM. However, I’m a firm believer in the School of Hard Knocks ( ... Clorox’s new Green Works cleaners.  They power through grease, dried-on egg, marinara sauce, and smell ... flooring, and its clean scent was just what the living room carpet was lacking. One bottle of bubble [more...]

Date: 2008-07-15 16:51:20

Layered Looks, Part 3

Cream cashmere v-neck via Land's End, a giftGold long-sleeved tee via TargetPaisley scarf stolen from my momFleece skirt Express .. ... length!Teal cotton sweater via GapWhite tank top via TargetGrass green pants via LL BeanBlue ... and bracelet deployment, you can barely tell. And winter is high dry cleaning season for me, so any garment [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 13:15:00

Help! Mysterious Leg infection, Amputation next?

Last may, I noticed an eraser size lump on my 3 year old huskies foot. The vet said he had a foot infection and perscribed drugs ... , they ooze bright green puss. A few of the lumps, after expanding and breaking open, dry up and heal ... . When completing the daily cleaning and rewraping of his wound, immediately upon unwrapping him, the wounds bleed [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 17:43:14

Dry Deodorizer Air Freshener Refills

Dry Deodorizer Air Freshener Refills are aerosol canisters that fit the dispenser (AMR 997) ... ; Safety Supply Floor and Carpet Care Green Cleaning Products & Supplies Hand Soaps & Personal ... out our entire website for great deals on all of your favorite cleaning and janitorial supplies. Look [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 18:34:09

Save green by being green

photo by janey henning Being frugal is eco-friendly. Some people don’t realize how frugality and green living go hand in hand ... -powered ones. HOMEKEEPING: Use natural, homemade cleaners, microfiber cloths or reusable cloth materials for surface cleaning and cloth napkins instead of paper; line-dry clothing; and turn off heat [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 05:43:13

Sometimes Cats Need Help With their Grooming

by Jason Greening Most cats are pretty much self-sufficient as far as their cleanliness goes ... . You can help to maintain your cat’s good looks by keeping her hair clean and neat. The best way ... well. It should also be able to relieve dry, flaky skin and thereby make your cat more comfortable [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 23:49:13

My Green Challenge to YOU!!

Hubbs and I are trying to be as "Green" as possible and reducing our carbon footprint as much as we can ... and in the house. They make terrific cleaning rags. They leave streak free windows and mirrors and are lint free, so Hubbs uses them to dry his hands when putting his contacts in his eyes. The uses [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 16:38:00

Careersthatdontsuck.com’s 2009 Career Prediction #4

BIG GREEN THING No self-respecting futurist would create a list of 2009 career predictions without including something about “green” ... appliances/equipment–expect “green-collar” jobs to go mainstream, to be more widely available ... or perform green services–green janitorial/maid services, green diapers, green dry-cleaning, green [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 01:38:30

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