Cool gardgets for your health
Our living condition is becoming better and better, ... of our health. A new sort of cleaners have been invented for household women. It’s ultrasonic cleaner. It is often employed for cleaning of jewellery, lenses and other optical parts, coins, watches [more...]
Date: 2008-09-06 10:07:07
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Mr. Yuk: He's in my house, is he in yours?
So this is a little embarrassing. On the one hand, I'm pleased with myself for getting the Mr ... , no errors!) Chlorine bleach (brightens whites, removes stains, cleans and deodorizes) Carpet spot ... , and includes this straightforward recommendation: Use greener cleaners & avoid pesticides. Household cleaners [more...]
Date: 2008-10-14 09:22:53
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
Living with less Waste
Recently I enjoyed reading the article "Put you life on a diet" by Misty M. Lees ... out) and then added some more in (in green) so that the list contains 50 things that our household ... fewer household cleaners. Try soap and water, baking soda, or vinegar instead.Make your own safer [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 04:09:00
You Just Can’t Have Enough Green Cleaning Products
No matter how much you want to go green, there may be times when you don’t feel you have that option ... a shower cleaner, bathroom cleaners, glass cleaners, and even carpet cleaners. Other products ... from natural ingredients. Their line of household cleaners are all water based, with several plant [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 01:07:58
How to Buy Green Household Cleaners
Today’s synthetic and solvent-laden cleaner take less effort on your part to do the cleaning, ... container with a good lid, that is marked clearly. Use this as a floor cleaner. It is safe for tile ... and safety information stays with a cleaner. Skin is irritated by Formaldehyde and ammonia, so stay away [more...]
Date: 2008-12-19 09:00:52
steam cleaners meant for household cleaning
steam cleaners are provided with some cleaning heads so the product provides superb results, cleaning carpets, fabrics, work surfaces,tiles etc.steam cleaners use a method of cleaning that is quick, hygienic, and doesn’t use household chemicals. read more [more...]
Date: 2008-06-19 04:21:32
10 Steps to Eliminate Mold Using Young Living Essential Oils
October 22, 2008 in 4 Thieves, Allergy Mold, Aromatherapy, Cleaning Indoor Air, Did You Know?, Diffusing, Educational, Eliminate and Prevent Mold, Find therapeutic grade essential oils, Health, How To, Mold & Fungus, Mold Remove, Nontoxic Household, Thieves Household Cleaner [more...]
Date: 2008-10-22 20:42:28
7 Ways to Improve Your Child’s Allergies
7 Ways to Improve Your Child’s Allergies Dec 21st, 2008 by Dr Dzung Price This is the first of a series of articles full of useful tips to help ... , varnishes, carpeting, plastics, perfumes, air fresheners, household cleaners, disinfectants ... filter) to filter out airborne allergens. Avoid chemical cleaners, including many so-called ‘green [more...]
Date: 2008-12-21 22:11:59
Is Your House Making You Sick? Indoor Chemicals and the Depression Link!
Depression is the most common psychological disorder in the US ... , and sleeplessness. Strong chemicals are released from new homes, household paint, household cleaners, mold [more...]
Date: 2009-01-02 03:48:49
Daily Links: One Show Edition
Since drastically curtailing our cable television, Kris and I have been catching shows via Netflix and the iTunes Music Store ... offers advice on living frugally and pleasantly in an apartment. A couple of these (trash out every ... has some tips on how to make your own household cleaners. Next, Paul sent an article from The New York [more...]
Date: 2008-10-17 00:38:08
Looking For Autism’s Causes At Home
MARBLES stands for Markers of Autism Risk in Babies—Learning Early Signs ... the dust or the types household cleaning products. Aside from discovering our housekeeping habits…… ... noting what household cleaners soaps, beauty products, electronics, and types of paint, each family [more...]
Date: 2008-11-23 07:12:09
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
How to Keep Your Stone Countertops Looking Like New
With unlimited color and texture options, stone countertops have become a leading choice in the kitchen for homeowners who want a modern yet elegant ... and keep it looking like new. The key is to use the right cleaners on the surface so you don’t cause any unnecessary damage. “Using harsh household cleaners over a period of time will break down [more...]
Date: 2008-11-11 03:14:07
With Electrolux Vacuums, You Get Choices
You probably know that Electrolux vacuum cleaners are favorites in many American households because of their long life span, ... to your machine, although vacuum cleaners bought online, through eBay, or elsewhere outside of a franchise ... edge vacuum will offer a trouble-free floor cleaning solution that automatically recharges itself [more...]
Date: 2008-10-25 00:01:36
DIY Window Cleaner: Pro and con
The budget’s a little low after Christmas. I need glass cleaner, but tours of Costco, Safeway, and Target yield the same result: ... stronger. The classic old-time formula for household window cleaner combines ammonia, alcohol, and water ... death in animals. Windex-type cleaners also contain isopropanol, a type of alcohol that, like any [more...]
Date: 2009-01-02 19:12:34
Nov. 11 - Canada: Call for ban on chemicals in cosmetics, cleaners
An article from the Toronto Star. We will be watching closely to see what, if any, actions Health Canada takes: ... , or in common household products such as window cleaners, floor care products, pesticides and carpet cleaners. Among the chemicals targeted by the environmental groups are: Pigment Red [more...]
Date: 2008-11-11 14:43:03
Norovirus Cases on the Rise
Outbreaks of viral gastroenteritis, or “stomach flu,” are sharply on the rise in Pennsylvania, ... and vegetables, and steam oysters before eating them. · Thoroughly clean and disinfect contaminated ... -based household cleaner. · Immediately remove and wash clothing or linens that may [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 22:03:00
Winter Cleaning: Get the Kids Involved
I prefer to do our major cleaning during the holiday break when its cold and wet outside and save Spring time for playing outside and trips to the ... until it shines before we move on to the next space. I’ve been motivated in my cleaning style ... in household cleaners are worse for you than dirt and dust.” Um, yeah… let’s get it clean and chemical [more...]
Date: 2008-12-30 02:07:04
Detox Day 1
In order to start off the new year right, Aaron and I are doing a 7-day detox. Well, more of a modified detox ... for detoxification, is the body's natural, ongoing process of neutralizing or eliminating toxins from the body ... , and chemicals such as pesticides, household cleaners, food additives, drugs, pollution, cigarette [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 22:11:00
Safe and Green Cleaning
With more people turning to natural alternatives, Janese Botham and her husband Larry have launched a range of non-toxic, ... drinkable (although we wouldn’t recommend it), making Safe Care Clean the ideal household cleaner to use ... to be used on any surface including wood, upholstery and delicate LCD monitors. Initially, Janese [more...]
Date: 2008-09-11 17:43:29
Protect Your Lungs from Mold
Allergies can literally make you a prisoner indoors and if your nasal allergies are keeping you inside when you would rather be out, ... . Pet dander, mold, and even household cleaners are considered to be among the major pollutants that are affecting the quality of the indoor environment. Mold is certainly dangerous because [more...]
Date: 2008-12-24 02:54:54
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
How Do I Reduce Dust?
Dust is the plague of many Denver homeowners. It seems to appear out of thin air and gather in your home ... solution that will capture 95% of indoor pollutants automatically, without effort on your part. For pennies a day over the life an electronic air cleaner, you can reduce household dust and airborne [more...]
Date: 2008-11-17 16:51:09
Update: Johann's Howling Howliday Giveaway!
Oh, look what came in the mail the other day? Another great prize for my Howling Howliday Giveaway ... liquid household cleaners (for bath, kitchen, baby's room, tub/tile, the air, multi-purpose ... ! The cleaners are all natural, safe and contain only ingredients like water, surfactants (from coconuts [more...]
Date: 2008-12-05 17:28:01
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
Lifestyle - Solay Simple Makes Cleaning Easy and Eco-Friendly
solay simple cleaning products We’ve all purchased household cleaners that weren’t as effective as their commercials led us to believe, ... of salt. This natural cleaning agent is mixed with additional non-toxic ingredients like purified water ... of green cleaners also includes a fruit and veggie wash, laundry soap, dish soap and glass cleaner [more...]
Date: 2008-09-26 11:00:00
30 days to Health
JANUARY: 9. Before going to bed, write down 1 – 3 things that you are grateful for. 10. Look under your sink and discard all of your commercial household cleaners, e.g., Windex, AJAX ... elease digestive enzymes; it’s also alkaline. 12. Try using truly, all-natural sweetners: agave (low [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 12:23:40
36 Educational Tips From 70s and 80s TV
Television has always had its share of out-there plots, weird characters and completely unbelievable moments ... don’t solve anything, but that highly explosive bombs made out of light bulbs, duct tape and various household cleaners do. 29. I learned that Richard Dean Anderson is about the only person [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 15:32:48
New Year's Resolutions 2009- Waste Not Edition
Here's our resolutions for lessening our environmental impact, saving money, and wasting less ... Insulating Curtains I'd like to further insulate our windows by adding quilted window shades to keep heat ... ! 5) Make Homemade... ...hair gel, bread, household cleaners, snacks and cookies, etc 6) Compost EVERYTHING [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 15:45:00
Provident Living: Make your own household cleaners
In today's economically challenged times, every penny counts. One way to save money is by making your own cleaning supplies. These homemade cleaning formulas are non-toxic and cost about 1/10th the price of commercial cleaners. SUPPLIESBaking sodaWashing sodaWhite distilled vinegarA good liquid soap or detergentTea tree [more...]
Date: 2008-11-06 18:33:00
Simple Green Simply Greenwashing Consumers for Decades
How safe are household cleaners? One of the first “green” cleaning products I ever used was Simple Green. I would clean carpets, cars, bathtubs, floors, etc. with this green liquid. I even converted my mother to a Simple Green user. As I became “greener”, I switched to homemade cleaning products [more...]
Date: 2008-12-05 04:20:58
20% off at Soleado Casa!
ecochick's personal choice of household cleaners are the ones from Soleado Casa. Their organic, natural cleaning supplies really, really work ... me look forward to cleaning. Almost. For the month of January, if you enter the code JANSALE ... Scrub. Or perhaps a set of four microfiber cleaning cloths. Or you can explore their awesome lines [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 02:11:50
Recycling Facts
photo credit: istock photo The value of recyclables is driven by market demand ... . Bottles containing liquid laundry detergent, dishwashing liquids, shampoos and household cleaners ... for 4 hours. Americans throw away enough aluminum to rebuild the entire commercial airline fleet [more...]
Date: 2008-08-03 09:57:35
Stripping Paint with Simple Green
This article has been mined from the now defunct WeeToySoldiers.com (Reproduced here with permission)Here’s a step-by-step illustration of how to strip the paint off an assembled, painted miniature using Simple Green, a non-toxic, bio-degradable household cleaner. Here is a metal Chaos Dreadnought (for the Warhammer 40,000 game) [more...]
Date: 2008-11-25 18:26:00
Tips on Cleaning a Mousepad
Another reader asks: I know this is a little silly, but can you give me some tips on cleaning a mousepad? ... your next project. And here are some tips that can help you do just that! Just like a mouse, the mousepad ... has a plastic top, spray a bit of your household cleaner on it. Make sure it's a mild kind [more...]
Date: 2008-09-24 18:32:00
John Travolta’s Son, Jett, Dead At 16
Tragedy struck the Travolta family this holiday weekend when Jett Travolta, just 16 years old, ... at the house found the teenager on Friday morning. After being taken to a local hospital he was pronounced dead ... old and was diagnosed with the disease. She blamed household cleaners and fertilizers, and said [more...]
Date: 2009-01-03 03:14:05
Turns out, advertising stereotypes men too
We all know advertising preys on the worst gender stereotypes: Only men drink beer, of course, and women dominate the laundry detergent and household cleaner demographic. Feminists ... a cliff. The punch line? "Why we insure women only." You can watch the commercial here: Many [more...]
Date: 2008-06-16 16:25:00
Using Leatherman Tools for Home Improvement
by Peter Wilson All home improvement jobs require tools in order to complete the job satisfactorily ... , sponges and household cleaners. If you are doing a project on the outside of your home ... , compass, hammer, awl, wood tile and a grout float. If you have wallpapered walls and have noticed [more...]
Date: 2008-08-27 10:31:13
Vacuum Cleaners News - Vacuum Cleaners Parts
Colonist Tom Oreck leads fight against English account The Tennessean, TN - Jan 11, 2009 His company, which manufactures and sells vacuum cleaners and cognate household products, moved here in stages ... & Co. as a chief designer on appliances such as sewing machines and vacuum cleaners. Smiley [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 21:02:43
Green Cleaning Products?
Charing Ball researches what the household cleaner” Simple Green” is made of, and discovers that Simple Green is not that simple and contains a toxic chemical agent. The first ... green household cleaning products may not be such a bad idea.Possibly related posts: (automatically [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 16:55:27
The Things People Have Said…
We've all had them. Thoughtless, insensitive and sometimes, the downright rude comment or question ... the unknown chlorine levels in that glass of tap water I had while pregnant, or household cleaners I may [more...]
Date: 2008-10-24 17:00:30
Childproofing Your Home
Childproofing Your Home Every year about 2-1/2 millions children are injured or killed by hazards in the home ... from gaining access to medicines and household cleaners, as well as knives and other sharp objects. Use Safety [more...]
Date: 2008-11-05 04:35:28
Dream Steamer.
I got a new household item this weekend: a steam cleaner for carpet. It is amazing! I would highly recommend anyone who lives with carpet make this purchase. They aren’t that expensive, and are lots of fun to use. You fill the clean water tank with hot water and cleaning solution [more...]
Date: 2008-09-01 22:31:30
Liberal With the Facts (by Don Boudreaux)
Here are two letters that I sent recently to the Wall Street Journal: 24 October 2008 To the Editor: Robert Inlow writes that " ... - and its creation of inexpensive washing machines, vacuum cleaners, disinfectants, and other household appliances [more...]
Date: 2008-10-28 23:16:25
When Clutter Kills: Man Trapped By His Own Pile Of Junk And Dies
It is true there are various degrees of hoarding. Some may have a shoe fettish with a closet big enough to make Imelda Marcos jealous ... , and thought the idea of stockpiling household sale items, particularly things like cleaners, non [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 01:39:06
SpaceCraft Virus
His science assignment entailed making a functioning model of a spacecraft virus ... , neck and head of the virus model. Then based on Aaron's concept description, Mom used duct tape ... that working, Aaron used other household goodies, such as glitter piper cleaners and cotton balls [more...]
Date: 2008-11-12 21:57:00
Corneal Abrasion (Scratch)
The most common types of eye injury involve the cornea — the clear, protective "window" at the front of your eye ... from antifreeze to household cleaners. Because the cornea is extremely sensitive, abrasions can be painful [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 05:36:34
Thirdhand Smoke Alarm
A recent New York Times headline warns parents to be on the lookout for "A New Cigarette Hazard: 'Third-Hand Smoke ... in household cleaners), toluene (found in paint thinners), arsenic (used in pesticides), lead (formerly [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 23:44:00
Nasty, nasty chemical cleaners: the top 10 criminals
Undoubtedly, any one of us could look in a cupboard and under the sink and find bottles and cans of household cleaners that contain the harshest and ... and/or burn skin, eyes, mucous membranes and the respiratory tract Carpet & Upholstery Shampoo – [more...]
Date: 2008-11-21 08:44:44
