The Vogue of Things Green . . .

One new buzzword that has become popular with the economic downturn is making things “green” or such as having a “green economy” ... -saving ‘green homes’ and the clean-up of the country’s four main rivers. Such an effort ... on, are among such plans. New projects, such as the construction of bicycle roads [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 11:41:37

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9 Easy Ways to Green Your Home

Greening up your home is actually a lot simpler than spending thousands on solar panels for your roof, ... throwing something away. 6 - Choose eco-friendly or green commercial cleaning supplies, or make your own. Vinegar, for example, is a powerful cleaning agent, no ammonia or bleach needed! Consider [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 13:41:19

Natural Cleaning

Today's living simply theme is natural house cleaning. The DH and I made the switch to natural cleaners over the past several years ... masking scent. Unfortunately, for those with chemical sensitivities, it's much more serious ... home-cleaning recipe? Please share!Clean and Green: Natural Homemade House CleanersEartheasy*Image [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 13:42:00

Give the Gift of Clean

Wouldn’t it be great if you could give your friends and family a present that would keep their homes permanently clean and non-toxic? ... containers, a stainless steel water bottle, organic cookies, coupons for green home products ... the importance of making smart green decisions in the home, a soy candle, non-toxic all-purpose cleaner [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 01:21:11

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

Green Clean

With all this talk about green energy, it makes me wonder if they ever have a product that will help me clean my home in a healthier way for the ... to the burden of the environment. Plus, I don't want to spend so much money on my cleaning bill. After all, I am not filthy rich to be able to afford expensive cleaning services or even be able to buy [more...]

Date: 2008-06-17 09:12:57

Marketing Your Cleaning Services To The Right Clients

In growing your cleaning service business, you would need to have a little bit of knowledge on how to create a strategic marketing plan to get ... green” products to clean homes.  Have this alternative in your bid form or inform the clients ... green” products that are hard to find in grocery stores or supermarkets. 3.    Acknowledge the fact [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 00:58:10

Clean and Green

James Stevenson, Pinellas County Extension Educator, Urban SustainabilityOK, cleaning the home is not really everyone’s favorite job, ... cleaners contain substances that can lead to a potentially harmful indoor environment.According ... that the air in industrial cities, perhaps it is time to consider protecting our indoor environment [more...]

Date: 2008-11-03 12:00:00

Looking Back at 2008

I had compiled this list before New Year's on a loose piece of paper (I should have gone digital for green and organizational purposes) ... in order. Switched to green cleaning products Started composting with Bokashi Ken traded ... leave home without them Purchasing nearly exclusively organic products Attended Alternative Build [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 02:10:30

Great Green Giveaway: Ecostore USA

What better way to start the second full week of the new year than with a great review and giveaway for some helpful green home and beauty ... -based household cleaning products are as effective as the leading supermarket brands, and their body ... and plant-based ingredients (making it ideal for washing your and your children’s clothing-no chemical [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 08:38:18

Tips for Decorating Green

Posted by: unique decor on: January 17, 2009 In: Home DecorComment! ... this into your home cleaning and decorating routine. One way to do this is to recycle within ... you can that you get rid of. When cleaning out your home, reorganizing or redecorating, you can give away [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 17:55:06

Tips for Decorating Green

Posted by: unique decor on: January 20, 2009 In: Home DecorComment! ... this into your home cleaning and decorating routine. One way to do this is to recycle within ... you can that you get rid of. When cleaning out your home, reorganizing or redecorating, you can give away [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 00:03:09

Three Kitchen Ingredients as Green Cleaning Products

Natural cleaning products can potentially clear all your fears of chemical exposure during cleaning ... of conventional and chemical based cleaning solutions is making it a preferable option. Instead of keeping your home from being a breeding place of bacteria and germs, chemically produced cleaning products [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 20:56:38

Greening Your Cleaning with Seventh Generation Products

Editor’s note:  We are proud to have Seventh Generation be one of our sponsors, and the following post is one example why. Regular home cleaning contributes to better health for your family and visitors.  Many popular chemical-based cleaning products, however, contain powerful chemical toxins that may negatively [more...]

Date: 2008-10-03 17:59:48

Greenest Cleaning Products

Greenest Cleaning Products Written by Sonya Published on January 18th, ... your home? “It is often difficult to know which cleaning product is “greenest” but there are a few key ... . What should you look for in a green cleaning product? Luhnau recommends looking for the following [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 20:41:15

The magical wonders of Household cleaning products

A new home smell is something that leaves a memory in your mind forever. Starting over in a new living environment is also a great experience ... cleaning products. Maybe Going Green strike your mind?the use of these products have made it safe ... these janitorial cleaning products. Could you believe that rust removers can get ris of rust [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 19:48:54

The positives of using Organic mold removers

After you sign the papers and walk into your new investment the first thing you will notice is that clean smell ... natural cleaning products. Does Going Green mean anything to you?one of the main reasons these products ... your hands and is safe to use on any type of material. There are a lot of home cleaners that are making [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 20:45:22

Moving

If you had a chance to see my quick drive-by-posting the other day, you'll have seen that we have made it here.  We're home now... our new home ... the actual planning of it all; the packing, the cleaning, the home repairs and preparation for selling ... be the last time I would be gazing out our window at the big green back yard where my kids had run [more...]

Date: 2008-11-04 03:36:41

NEW REPORT REVEALS LINKS BETWEEN CHEMICALS

IN CLEANING PRODUCTS TO ASTHMA AND REPRODUCTIVE PROBLEMS Disney Responds Positively to Florida Groups Call to Switch to Green Cleaners ORLANDO — A new report ‘Household Hazards: Potential Hazards of Home Cleaning Products’ released today points to mounting evidence that links exposure to chemicals in cleaning products to a rise in health [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 10:49:29

Going Green: Artificial Lawns for Homes

Artificial lawns for homes accomplish two things other than the obvious ... . Some of these products for example include house-cleaning products made from natural ingredients, CFL lighting ... and age going green. Protecting the environment has come to the surface today and many companies [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 13:24:07

I'll Have a Green Christmas Without You, Chemicals!

dkMommy Spot is hosting an entire week of eco-friendly, chemical-free giveaways to celebrate her week of "Dreaming of a Green Christmas."Some of the giveaways includeA Seventh Generation Home Starter Cleaning Kit (LOVE their products ... Plan Toys Fire EngineBadger Balm Duo (love their chemical-free sunscreen)Down to Earth Toys veggie [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 22:21:00

Go Green in 2009: Home Maintenance

Simple changes around your home can improve its efficiency and ensure it takes less of a toll on the earth ... : You can reduce gas consumption by ensuring your furnace is operating efficiently. Clean or replace the filters every couple of months. Greener: Hire a professional to perform an annual cleaning [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 18:30:41

Do you think magazines influence eating disorders?

I am currently at school, doing my sociology coursework. I am doing whether magazines influence young girls to develop eating disorders ... and salon quality hair at home, on the soccer field, cleaning the toilet…and you have families ... single appliance, window, and pillowcase in your house isn’t Green, you might as well throw [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 19:24:27

Green Product Recommendations

Here are a few of my favorite tried-and-true green home and body products:Organic deodorant is a tough one and takes a lot of trial and, well, error ... , I go to www.spiritbeautylounge.com for non-toxic Acquarella nail polish, Organic Apotke face masks, and Nvey Eco cosmetics.I love cleaning with Method and Mrs. Meyers products from drugstore.com [more...]

Date: 2008-12-26 12:00:00

Compact Florescent Nightmares

More ghoulish pranks from your “environmentally friendly” Marxist Green Monsters: ( ... and turned off your heat or air? Oh in your rush, did you forget to pack the baby??? Did you know that when you return to your home to clean up the mess of shattered bulbs, you cannot use a broom [more...]

Date: 2008-07-15 21:38:00

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

Home-Made All-Purpose Cleaner

Commercially made all-purpose cleaners do a good job wiping away dirt and germs from your counters and appliances, but they leave behind chemical cleaning agents like alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEs), which ... and then used in multiple cleaning recipes.So my Thrifty Green Thurday tip of the week is to make [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 14:53:00

Green? Let’s Go White!

According to many experts White Vinegar has 1001 uses.  It can be used in cooking and cleaning as well as gardening and home remedies ... very, very inexpensive and can be purchased at almost any grocery store/ farmer's marketplace ... , and germs, due to its level of  acidity. Cleaning with white distilled vinegar is a smart way to avoid [more...]

Date: 2008-07-28 19:39:57

Green Eco Real Estate

Building and buying homes that are energy efficient and environmentally conscious is what seems to be on a lot of peoples minds ... variable speed dehumidification controlled, electronic air cleaning, heat pump system * Extra-sealed air conditioning ducts * TVs and other electronics that automatically power down when not in use [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 15:17:22

The positives of using Household cleaning products

Being able to sign the contract on a new home is a wonderful feeling ... remover can destroy rust without using toxic chemicals. Its pretty cool how a non acidic product ... Green remind you of something? most of these cleaning products are safe to use. Toxic chemicals [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 16:06:51

Jessica Alba Opens Her Green Home To In Style Mag

When Jessica Alba was pregnant earlier this year, ... is covered in non-toxic Mythic paint. Additionally, Alba also has a salt-water pool, organic blankets, and non-toxic cleaning products. For baby, a crib and changing table made with sustainable wood [more...]

Date: 2008-10-22 15:38:18

Book Review: 'Clodagh: Your Home'

"Clodagh: Your Home, Your Sanctuary," by Clodagh and Heather Ramsdell (Rizzoli, $50) ... , relying on woods or stone in walls or furniture. The rooms are designed with a sense of balance ... and feng shui beliefs as a way of enhancing a healthy lifestyle, along with green cleaning tips [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 20:39:05

Go Green in 2009: What to do when you leave your house

I've spent the past couple of days discussing the things you can do around home to 'greenify' your lifestyle, from cleaning and organizing to conserving water. However, being environmentally friendly only starts there. Once you leave your home for the day to carry on with your daily business [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 18:30:41

10 Ways To Maintain Or Improve Your Home Value

We are always looking for ways to increase, or at the very minimum, maintain our home value ... a few days and do some ‘deep cleaning’ or call in a maid service.  Clean out some of those closets ... the house.  Although this is not necessarily all Green, they are important none the less. For the most [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 22:00:50

New Company Offers Green Spray-Paint Service for Dead Lawns

All those banks trying to sell off foreclosed homes with dead, brown yards have a new, convenient, ... us all a lift around here.” Terlouw, who formerly had a window-cleaning business, said he got the idea ... service for foreclosed homes. From RecordNet, via BoingBoing: For between $175 and $225 per yard [more...]

Date: 2008-10-05 11:30:17

Where have I been?

Well first off, I have been working. I loss one of my staff, so I am busy working hours in my home doing things like this....... ... meatloaf today. I have people that don't like to eat veggies so I pulverized a zucchini,onion,green ... on it. Opps.Then another reason I couldn't blog was......................................I was cleaning house.No [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 01:29:00

there are things in that paper which nobody knows but me.

i just got home and opened the door to the smell of cat spray and blurted out 'i'm beginning to think i don't deserve good things' ... and cleaning and probably after i have shampooed the carpets ten times. okay, lets get the happy ... my mental health with it's floral green flooring and freezing single paned windows. ever read [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 09:00:00

Top 6 Clean Green Cleaning Tips - Cleaning Your House The Natural Way

Six Tips from The Chicago Tribune for cleaning your home the green, natural way: Baking soda, borax, white vinegar and lemons. That’s all you need to start “green cleaning” this spring, a cheap, healthy and environmentally ... that do not contain chlorine or phosphates. Products include Bioshield Dishwasher Concentrate, Earth Friendly [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 08:34:02

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