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

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Apply healthy indoor air tips in your home

During the dark, drippy days of winter, people spend more time indoors. This is a good time to peek into corners to assess the health of your home ... cleaning. Mold and mildew are common problems in our damp climate. To prevent mold growth, reduce ... or mold will return. Cleaning up mold should be done with soap or detergent and water. Protect [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 02:15:36

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

Water Damage

water damage is a serious problem for home owners. If you have a water leak or even worse a flood you need to contact a professional company ... buildup after water damage occurs. Many homeowners don’t, either. They think a quick steam cleaning or drying fans will do the trick. That’s not always the case. If a carpet, baseboard [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 06:29:02

Review: Greased Lightning Multipurpose Cleaner

Here’s what Mom Fuse “Mommy Reviewer” Colleen from Living Life One Day At A Time had to say about Greased Lightning Multipurpose Cleaner… Review: ... Multipurpose’s claim that it will remove carpet stains as well. My oldest son has a white carpet ... Multipurpose would be able to tackle those stains as well. The result? My son has a white carpet again [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 06:05:03

How to Make Natural Cleaners Work Better

natural cleaners As much as I like using natural cleaners in my home, sometimes they need a little oomph ... a stronger defense against germs. Isopropyl rubbing alcohol is an alternative to harsh cleaners with bleach ... to push the dust around.  All of my other cleaners are safe and natural except for that…” I thought [more...]

Date: 2008-08-07 14:01:19

Amway Gabe

Tobe Steamer Oxiclean Kaboom Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Cleaning Gel ProCaulk Snuggi Empire Key Lime Cove Feldco These are all things, places, ... . Nope. He's singing about replacement windows and new carpet. He really wants us to buy new carpet from Empire. Buy today, installed tomorrow. WE COULD HAVE NEW CARPET TOMORROW, MOMMY!! I knew [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 21:41:35

Clean House, Clean Planet

My girlfriend, who is very environmentally friendly (she puts most of us to shame) ... such as vinegar, club soda, water, liquid dishsoap, etc. Not only are the products natural, hence ... in a spray bottle. That's it. Club soda - go figure.For an all-purpose cleaner:2 Tbsp distilled vinegar1 tsp [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 14:28:00

Utility Closet

Carpeted Pantry   Okay, many thanks for all your input on what I should use to carpet the inside of the utility closet here at home ... of the closet was perfect for this very rough and durable modular carpet.   A very handy carpenter ... with Method cleaning products as a partner, so I have access to a plethora of product from them.   So, here [more...]

Date: 2008-09-26 13:55:06

Home Made Simple, Part Two

Welcome to the second installment of my thoughts on the exciting new home care products now available on store shelves from Procter and Gamble. ( ... .  My absolute favourite use for the magic eraser is cleaning stains/drawings off of walls, they’ll also ... and bathroom cleaning erasers and the new Extra Power Magic Eraser.  At 50% stronger than [more...]

Date: 2008-12-25 06:26:49

10 Dangerous Everyday Things in Your Home

Household consumer products injure 33.1 million people in the United States every year. These incidents cost $800 billion in related expenses from death, injury or property damages [more...]

Date: 2008-12-24 02:29:00

What You Need To Know About Borax Flea Control

by Ferdinand Mekinsy Borax flea control is a good way to assist remove a flea infestation once it has started ... cleaning your carpets after it has had time to set, you can kill fleas in a fairly short period of time ... and foremost, Borax is a toxic chemical that should be treated with respect. If you have children [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 08:24:56

Borax Flea Control - Learn How To Protect Your Pets From Fleas

by Ferdinand Mekinsy Borax flea control is a good way to aid remove a flea infestation once it has started ... cleaning your carpets after it has had time to set, you can kill fleas in a somewhat short period ... and foremost, Borax is a toxic chemical that should be treated with deference. If you have children [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 20:44:01

Pet Advice - Pet News - Pet Photos

Stop Your Pet From Peeving You OffDr. Debbye Turner Bell - CBS Morning ShowEach new year, we make resolutions to break bad habits, but what about our furry family members?Sometimes their behavior can be destructive and annoying. So what can you do?We all love our dogs and cats and think they are the smartest creatures on earth [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 13:08:00

FEELING GOOD AT HOME

“With the cut in interest rates, the savings on your mortgage may be better invested in the home than the bank.”“Buying curtains, putting up shelves and choosing colours really make your house a home.”RENOVATINGAND EXTENDINGWith the housing market so slow, many people are considering renovating or extending rather than moving [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 16:12:00

What You Need To Know About Borax Flea Control

What You Need To Know About Borax Flea Control by Ferdinand Mekinsy Borax flea control is a great means to help remove a flea infestation once it ... , then soundly cleaning your carpets after it has had time to set, you can kill fleas in a somewhat short ... in mind. First and foremost, Borax is a toxic chemical that should be treated with respect [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 08:18:10

Curbly Recession Busters: Cleaning Your House on the Cheap!

The wisenheimers among us might say the best way to save money on cleaning supplies is not to clean. That, however, is not an option. You can be broke and clean. (Just ask any depression-era housekeeper.) In an effort to embrace ... Swiffer Dusters too! Using newspapers to clean mirrors and windows is an old money-saving idea [more...]

Date: 2008-10-28 14:31:22

Pet News - Pet Advice - Pet Photos

Advice for Pet Ownersby Arden Moore - Washington PostInexpensive Pet CareWhen money is less available, humans aren't the only species that suffer. Financial setbacks often effect the companions we love most -- pets. But animal expert Arden Moore can give advice on how to provide your pet with sufficient care without going into debt [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 17:45:00

The Mexican Standoff With My Cats, or The Blog Post That Crowns Me Crazy Cat Lady

It seems I have brand loyal cats that refuse to poop in anything besides Fresh Step litter ... for half the price of Fresh Step, I stocked up. These are tough economic times and I figured cheap ... more, they tinkle and turd DIRECTLY OUTSIDE THE CLOSET. ON THE WHITE CARPET. It’s the feline version of giving [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 20:54:23

Houseplants: Fresh Air From a Pot!

Photo by madaise via Flickr During the winter months, when it is really cold outside, ... up in the house. That is why we see a decline in our indoor air quality during the winter.  For short periods of time, that’s not really a problem.  But, long term exposure to poor indoor air quality can result [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 16:00:52

Spring cleaning?

Maybe if I were SuperWoman, I would be starting my spring cleaning, but, I'm not! ... to make some more of our regular cleaners for everyday use. I have a nice big basket that I lined ... !)Heather's Carpet Fresh2 cups baking soda1 cup corn starch6 drops essential oil - I like lemongrass [more...]

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

Book Review :: Green Goes With Everything

I have been trying to read a novel since the latter part of summer. Usually I read a few during summer and I did, but once back to school time hit this one has been neglected. I find I am reading way more on the internet these days and that has replaced my put my feet up and nestle with a good book time [more...]

Date: 2008-10-26 08:27:15

What IS Kawasaki Disease?

The little known KAWASAKI disease was thrust into the spotlight this week with the tragic passing of John and Kelly (Preston) Travolta ’s 16-year-old son, Jett.  Though his Kawasaki disease is not presently thought to be related to his untimely passing, the media’s mention of his diagnosis of Kawasaki disease (at age 2) [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 20:22:21

Relationship Marketing Series #6, Connect With One Person

By Sonia Simone Even though (with any luck) you're marketing to lots and lots of people, no one wants to be a faceless speck in a crowd. Maybe it's a result of the industrial age. Yes, we like to be in tribes, but tribes are small, intimate things. A tribe might be 8 people or 80, but it's not 80,000 [more...]

Date: 2008-08-04 04:06:22

Franchises Up and Coming?

Franchises Up and Coming? January 17, 2009 – 10:22 am While launching a new business or opening up a franchise may seem a formidible task in these tough times, conditions may just prove favorable. Browse any entreprenurial website or publication and you’ll see opportunities abound and despite everything, many franchises are growing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 15:22:26

Winner Of The Nasty House Award

By Alice Chan Find out why Home Staging is a key part of the sales process in real estate. Does your home need an overhaul prior to market listing? Home Staging can bring out the best possible top value in your house. Here's how to utilize home staging and make it work for you. Copyright (c) [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 02:19:05

The Carpet Cleaners

The Carpet Cleaners Carpet cleaning could be a daunting task especially if you're a busy mommy ... damage to your carpet. So why worry yourself when professional carpet cleaners can do the dirty job ... it with water, then dry it again. You need professional carpet cleaners to break down dirt and dust, draw [more...]

Date: 2008-06-19 18:36:10

Eliminating Household Toxins For Good Health

By Angella SpinneyToxins are in many of the common household products that are found on the grocery store shelves ... cleaning agents can contain any number of toxic chemicals. Eliminating household toxins ... to be listed and/or require a consumer warning. Less than 80% of chemicals (used in household [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 01:32:00

Update On Jett Travolta Dies of Seizure Disorder

From Photos of Jett TravoltaJohn Travolta's 16 year old son, Jett Travolta, died today (Jan. 2nd) while vacationing with his family in the Bahamas. Reuters has reported that Jett died from a seizure resulting in a fall where he then hit his head and became unconscious.The family was staying at the Old Bahama Bay Hotel on Grand Bahama Island [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 02:32:00

Wear Green on St. Patrick’s Day - Go Green All Year

Wear Green on St.Patrick’s Day -                                                                                “Go Green”  All Year! March is the month of Green.  Green shamrocks, green clothes, green food and green drinks. We all love to “go green” and be Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, some even dye their hair green in celebration! [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 10:58:37

REVIEW: Greased Lightning

My youngest son is a dirt magnet. Seriously. He leaves the house every morning in clean clothing ... that it will remove carpet stains as well. My oldest son has a white carpet in his bedroom. (Yes ... to tackle those stains as well. The result? My son has a white carpet again! No more stains.Here [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 03:58:00

Choosing floor tile with color or range

In case you haven’t noticed, the posts this week are all about making flooring selections that are not the standard, plain jane selections ... of dark hair on the floor. This makes cleaning maintenance more frequent and more of a headache. The floor ... . With the right grout color, the floor can seem more uniform and less grid-like. When the floor [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 19:18:05

Detailer's Domain: Alpina B7 and Swissvax

This one of many cars that we did in Nov, although its white I figured it deserved to be posted up ... Glass MF Towels Interior: Leather Master Trio Einszett Cockpit Adam's Carpet and Upholstery ... - Menzerna Top Inspection Swissvax Cleaner Fluid Swissvax Divine Wheels and Tires Swissvax [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 07:11:11

Water Damage

water damage is a bad and sometimes a real serious problem for home owners. If you have a water leak or even worse a flood you need to contact a professional company ... after water damage occurs. Many homeowners don’t, either. They think a quick steam cleaning or drying [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 05:57:00

Frugal house cleaning

This article is part of an ongoing series called Money Saving Monday. Each Monday, I share tips and techniques you can use to start saving money ... .  Be careful though, it will whiten any fabric including carpet.  I personally hate the smell [more...]

Date: 2008-09-06 15:04:04

You Cannot Beat Bissell Carpet Cleaning Products

The origins of the Bissell Carpet Cleaning Products are in a family shop, and the need to solve a problem ... a solution. He designed and constructed a carpet sweeper machine that he hoped would put an end ... that they are worth every penny. Many wouldn’t trade their Bissell Carpet Cleaning products for anything else [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 15:32:43

Teen years are difficult years when dealing with seizures

Chronic seizures can present a risk for adolescents, whose bodies and metabolism are changing ... , a source at a Bahamas funeral home told CNN. "Literally dozens of different disorders can cause ... was completed Monday, and the body was cremated that evening, the funeral home source said.Jett [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 02:56:00

Philadelphia Carpet Cleaning Solutions

Philadelphia Carpet Cleaning can be complicated, with so many solutions and methods to choose from. No matter what the job is, whether commercial or residential, Main Line Carpet Cleaners is ready ... . When hiring Main Line Carpet Cleaners you can be assured that our well-trained certified [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 22:55:46

Modular Carpet for the Utility Closet

Hallway Closet   I'm tackling the hallway utility closet and turning it into a walk-in closet storing my surplus of Method cleaning products, ... a pattern for the floor!  Working Class Tile   I'm testing this pattern called WORKING CLASS ... , gray tiles. Corrugated Rib Tile   This one is called CORRUGATED TILE, because I think [more...]

Date: 2008-09-22 15:32:50

karma and gratitude: 6 events in 3 months

Every two weeks, since October 14, I have experienced a plumbing problem ... staff.  The shower knob was missing and not repaired until I called the building owner. I communicated that I did not have any hot water to the office and to the manager. The first time I was told to let [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 08:53:11

Contest Round-Up - 12/20/08

Don’t forget to check out my Contests page during the week for even more great giveaways! And if you have any blogging giveaways that you would like included on this page, please fill out the submission form on the Contact page or send an e-mail to contests(at)momstakeonthings(dot)com.  Thanks!  [more...]

Date: 2008-12-20 16:30:21

Gatorade verses PineSol

This picture is sourced from somewhere in google images. I got it in an email from a peer. Thank you! This post got a bit of attention this past April and I felt it deserved a re-post, sortof in the spirit of blog post recycling and all! Don't know about you, but the image above really horrifies me [more...]

Date: 2008-07-16 13:38:21

Love is in the air…..Or IS it???? Healthy Air = Healthy Hearts

www.normangitzen.com FEBRUARY………….Love is in the Air………….Or IS it??????? heart mheartmheart When one thinks of February, one thinks of matters of the heart…. LOVE IS IN THE AIR! Are you aware that what is in YOUR air can affect your heart? Most of us know that air pollution health affects are far reaching… [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 10:56:33

The Necessity of Eliminating Household Toxins

The Necessity of Eliminating Household Toxins By Angella Spinney | December 17, ... to deaden the sense of smell. Household cleaning agents can contain any number of toxic chemicals ... and/or require a consumer warning. The National Research Council estimates that less than 80% of chemicals [more...]

Date: 2008-12-17 23:22:01

Colors For Your Health: Plants

Colors For Your Health: Plants By evad in Home, Science, News, ArticlesPrint this page ... of seemingly innocuous household sources like cleaning materials, your furnace, and even your house ... , cleaning products, or other synthetic materials, we are surrounded by harmful toxins. Toxins [more...]

Date: 2008-06-10 16:58:46

Top Pet Medications

Top Pet Medications January 18th, 2009 Powered By CbproAds Top Pet Medications The development of medications for pets has increased rapidly in recent years. Pets are becoming a part of the family, and general advancements are being made in medicine. It makes sense that more resources are being devoted to pets [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 16:01:51

The Necessity of Eliminating Household Toxins

The Necessity of Eliminating Household Toxins Posted By Angella Spinney on @ 1: ... of the home and family. Carpet cleaners can also contain an array of chemicals. Some of the most ... ingredients are not required to be listed and/or require a consumer warning. Less than 80% of chemicals [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 01:18:29

You Cannot Beat Bissell Carpet Cleaning Products

The origins of the Bissell Carpet Cleaning Products are in a family shop, and the need to solve a problem ... by word of mouth, and carpet vacuum cleaners were born. The modern Bissell upright vacuum cleaners ... . Most of these carpet vacuum cleaners also have cunning designs to cope with stairs and other hard [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 18:05:49

You Cannot Beat Bissell Carpet Cleaning Products

The origins of the Bissell Carpet Cleaning Products are in a family shop, and the need to solve a problem ... by word of mouth, and carpet vacuum cleaners were born. The modern Bissell upright vacuum cleaners ... . Most of these carpet vacuum cleaners also have cunning designs to cope with stairs and other hard [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 14:10:23

The Whole Deal™ on Homemade Cleaning Products

The whirlwind of the holidays (and my own post holidays travel schedule) ... .  Pots and pans in my sink, spots on all my mirrors and a sadly neglected wall-to-wall carpet ... out carpet stains, freshening up the carpet and dog beds, and I’m sure there are countless other uses [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 13:00:36

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