Cleaning Safety

Housework is an easy, simple job, right? Just sweep floors, wash dishes, do a little laundry… ... are the three accepted methods of cleaning a floor. If it is carpeted, it may need an occasional steam clean ... on the broom or floor area. Some of the chemicals can be fairly strong-even toxic to household pets [more...]

Date: 2008-10-19 13:12:19

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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

Cheap Carpet Cleaning 15

Here’s why: A truck-mounted unit cleans much better than a portable unit for three reasons: It heats the water to a higher temperature ... you reach a water temperature of 250 degrees F. It shoots the cleaning solution into your carpet ... suction to draw the dirt, chemicals, bacteria, pollens and tobacco smoke residue out of your carpet [more...]

Date: 2008-12-28 20:15:05

Detox Your Home

Twenty years ago the word “detox” meant a trip to the drug rehabilitation center. Today it defines the conscious act of cleaning up our insides down to the cellular level. Preservatives, pesticides, chemicals and radiation treatments spur the health-conscious to detoxify their bodies while making life-long changes that will help keep their cells [more...]

Date: 2008-12-24 04:29:49

Refresh'n Dryer Towel

The Refresh'n Dryer Towel is a VERY cool product. It is a chemical free, eco-friendly, recyclable version of Dryel. Product Description (taken from Amazon.com) One Refresh'n Dryer Towel will save you $365 on your dry cleaning costs ... without the need for washing. Non-toxic, chemical free, and reusable up to 25 times, recyclable [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 21:26:38

Acne Treatment What Is Sebum?

salicylic acid treatment is as natural as steeped black willow bark. Of course, would a chemical equivalent ... widely from medicated soap or cream for the next cleaning. Solutions salicylic acid treatment ... . Therefore, it seems that the difference between gently cleaning and disposal of fairly deep layers of skin [more...]

Date: 2008-12-26 06:04:28

Paint it chocolate.

So, we have a holiday weekend and PDM and I finally sat down and had a parley about the wall color in the new-and-improved downstairs tiny bathroom ... on a holiday, and only after I sanitize the equipment my very self with a chemical of my choosing. Not that I don't trust the cleaning staff, but this is ACTIVE TB. Like I said... not really wanting [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 03:55:00

Chemical free cleaning with steamcleaners

The VaporStorm is the best steam cleaner I have seen for the money. 2 Vote(s) [more...]

Date: 2008-11-29 12:56:52

Country Refresh Air Freshener

Hi this is Dan Dillon with Dillon Chemical and thanks for watching our video ... by nursing homes, schools, hospitals, cleaning services, carpet cleaning companies ... of cleaning supplies and janitorial supplies for helping keep your home and office business environments clean [more...]

Date: 2008-12-07 02:25:28

Luckier

"Excuse me..." I spoke to the gray streaked part of a petite blonde woman, who was bent double sweeping debris into a large dustpan ... to her, which bristled with an amazing assortment of cleaning implements. She looked up, her friendly blue eyes ... and dry from chemical bleaching. But those eyes, they hadn't changed. Huge and blue, with [more...]

Date: 2008-12-06 01:41:24

Better Life Review & Giveaway!

Do you dread cleaning the house because you know the second that you start cleaning you will have an instant headache from all the harsh chemicals in ... products. That’s not just a claim; we can back it up. As for traditional solvent-based cleaners [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 18:33:00

More camera-ness

(my mother always tells me kohl is good for the eyes - it is often applied to children in Egypt, ... . I was also able to get an original lens cleaning kit from 1962, and admittedly I am dubious of using the chemical bottle after such a long time, however am pleased to see it is still mostly full [more...]

Date: 2008-11-22 12:37:42

Domotec and Simac Steam cleaners

Domotec Specialist steam cleaners which does great cleaning performance and instant sanitiation with out using any household chemicals & by using steam cleaners the surface can be quickly deep [more...]

Date: 2008-10-30 08:16:35

I Heart Steam Cleaners…

I have a steam cleaner that I use ever once and awhile. Seriously, I should use it more because I love how well it cleans ... . I also think it’s great to use because there are no chemicals involved…just plain ol’ steam is doing the work! I would love to have one of these Ladybug steam cleaners so I could have spotless floors [more...]

Date: 2008-07-18 21:54:55

Greener Alternative to Dry Cleaning Called Wet Cleaning; A Local Article

Picture courtesy of No Dry Clean Beginning this year- I will share some of my local articles from the Quartz Hill Connection- a local publication ...  clothes from the cleaners; you’d think they were clean, right?! Clean, as in non-toxic! Studies ... and are considered toxic. These unhealthy chemicals are known to cause allergies and pollute the [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 07:02:06

Mini Thanksgiving Dinner

Just look at this gorgeous plate: No, it's not the fourth Thursday in November, but this is a Thanksgiving meal ... : I actually made this batch of biscuits since SP had been cleaning the house all day and didn't want to get any chemical residue in the dough. He walked me through each step and the biscuits were [more...]

Date: 2008-11-09 19:38:19

EPA — Report Lists Environmental Progress

Report Lists Environmental Progress Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency A new report has been released that describes EPA’s ... significant strides in cleaning up Superfund sites, increase health and environmental safety through pesticide and chemical evaluation, and avoid pollution through strong enforcement actions in fiscal [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 02:40:27

Power Plant

Back in 1980 NASA started investigating ways to provide clean air in enclosed spaces ... more polluted than the air outside- even in a big city! And seemingly innocuous things like carpets, cleaning ... air. Of course we do our best to bring natural (and chemical free) jute rugs into our home, use eco [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 17:44:06

John Travolta’s Son Jett Has Died

Such horrible, shocking  news I can’t believe it ... which Kelly believed was a result of harsh household cleaning products.  This prompted her to lobby for more detailed labeling on chemical products.  She credits Scientology’s detoxification program [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 23:09:21

Environmental Working Group and Seventh Generation host a Conversation about Chemicals and our Children (with Dr. Alan Greene)-

A few weeks ago I posted about this forum taking place in Boston ... out of". For these we must rely on the Kid Safe Chemical Act (which I've written about many times here ... in current cleaning products, and reports about their safety, precautions and usage. This is a handy [more...]

Date: 2008-11-10 02:02:30

Frankenfood

The recession that is sending us back to farming and growing our own foodstuffs may become a well-disguised benefit ... industrialized society. It’s a common ingredient in cleaning products, waterproof plywood, plastic compounds, cement, ink and fire-retardant paint. Chemical plants throughout the United States produce [more...]

Date: 2008-11-17 21:00:00

Cleaning Up The Victor Plume

So, we’ve been hearing about the nasty chemical plume that has been affecting Victor’s groundwater.  It came from a company in the 80s just dumping their waste.  Normally at this point you would [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 17:18:57

Green Your Thanksgiving

One of the things that always got me all humbug about holidays is the gross amount of waste they cause.. ... try simple non toxic cleaning tricks like lemons, vinegar & hot water - rather then grabbing the usual harsh chemical soaps & sprays that are polluting our water and soil (and your lungs).PS- If ya [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 21:35:00

Eco-Me Giveaway Closed

Eco-me is giving 2 lucky readers a sampling of products! ... do-it-yourself kits that are good for you and the environment, too. We created a line of cleaning kits to help people make their own natural, non-toxic, chemical-free products. In March of 2005 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 02:27:01

Is Canada becoming a dumping ground for toxic toys?

This CBC report doesn’t bode well for Canadian residents ... ...Baby Bottle Chemical Bisphenol A Linked to DiseaseBisphenol A is a chemical present in plastics used to make, amongst other things, baby bottles and ...Cleaning Baby and Toddler ToysWe?re guilty [more...]

Date: 2008-12-06 17:30:05

Go Green? Go NUTS.

Who knew that going nuts could be so much fun, and good for the environment too? ... lifestyle change would be to use Soap Nuts for almost any cleaning task at hand including the following ... as an environmentally friendly alternative to manufactured, chemical detergents . A few nuts [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 16:49:30

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

Amethyst Care & Maintenance

Everyday caution Remove gemstone jewelry when you're going to be doing work or exercise, or when you're doing dishes and housework ... to avoid damage. Cleaning amethyst jewelry You can clean your amethyst jewelry with a soft bristle brush and warm water, but avoid harsh chemicals which may damage the stone. Ultrasonic cleaners [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 05:22:31

Ecollo in review: Squeaky Clean

Just because you love having a clean home or workspace doesn't mean you have to subject yourself to the multiple chemicals contained in your ... is inexpensive and can be used for a variety of purposes including in your laundry and on your carpet ... typical off-the-shelf cleaning products, especially when you consider the jury is still out on how [more...]

Date: 2008-10-09 20:50:47

Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Dry Cleaning

Have a stain that you just can’t get out? Think twice before heading to the dry cleaners. 95 percent of conventional dry cleaners use a toxic chemical called perchloroethylene ... as well as other articles relating to eco-friendly dry cleaning Find a progressive cleaner – seek [more...]

Date: 2008-11-24 23:22:52

Catastrophic Chemical Spill Hits Israel’s Yarkon River

After a major fire in the Sano Plastic Factory in Hod Hasharon (makers of many of the cleaning products and supplies you can find in Israeli supermarkets), the effluent from their chemical operations and the residue from fighting the fire was discharged [more...]

Date: 2008-11-12 15:13:19

Ah, the lovely aroma of. . . pet mess

A relatively frequent question we get here has to do with conquering odors ... or teenager’s room. How to get rid of it without the help of chemicals? I think I’d have to put it into a few ... , or it may just mean cleaning a certain area or spot more frequently. Also make sure your cleaner [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 19:19:45

Evacuations begin in Texas ahead of Hurricane Ike

HOUSTON — The frail and elderly were put aboard buses Wednesday and authorities warned 1 million others to flee inland as Hurricane Ike steamed ... Louisianans were still cleaning up from Hurricane Gustav, Cameron Parish residents were told ... -old retired plant operator at Dow Chemical Corp., boarded up his house a mile from the Gulf [more...]

Date: 2008-09-11 05:28:47

Philips Sonicare R710 HealthyWhite Power Toothbrush

Philips Sonicare R710 HealthyWhite Power Toothbrush Rating: [ ... more plaque Quadpacer and Smartimer ensure a thorough cleaning every time ProResults brush head provides ... . And you get all this without any messy chemicals or trays. With HealthyWhite, whitening [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 08:01:38

Pitt Researchers Create Nontoxic Clean-up Method for Potentially Toxic Nano Materials

I could hardly pass up this interesting piece of research coming out of the University of Pittsburgh ... development of safe and natural methods—with HRP or other enzymes—of cleaning up carbon nanotube spills ... electricity in electronics or energy-conversion devices; and are sensitive chemical sensors, Star said. (Star [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 22:19:11

Please help me get my pot clean!

I have a large stainless steel pot that has burned on popcorn. And for THREE MONTHS (!!!) I've been trying to get this pot clean again. It's an expensive pot and I don't want to throw it out.I think I've now tried just about every 'green' cleaning technique in the book, and nothing has worked. I don't want to use nasty chemicals [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 00:07:00

The Most Efficient Humidifier: Areca Palm

It’s important to keep indoor humidity at an optimum level (between 45 to 65 percent) ... a mechanical humidifier to add moisture to the air, but these devices require constant cleaning ... palms in it. These palms release copious amounts of water into the air, and remove chemical toxins [more...]

Date: 2008-11-08 20:32:12

The Most Efficient Humidifier: Areca Palm

It’s important to keep indoor humidity at an optimum level (between 45 to 65 percent) ... a mechanical humidifier to add moisture to the air, but these devices require constant cleaning ... palms in it. These palms release copious amounts of water into the air, and remove chemical toxins [more...]

Date: 2008-11-08 20:32:12

Gift List: The Homebody.

1. organic cotton blanketKnit of soft organic cotton, grown without harmful herbicides, pesticides or other chemicals.2 ... your bed (or just spell something fun!) with our Monogram Pillowcases. Graphic letters printed on clean ... seeds that mold to the body's contours. So Post-Modern -- and no weird sloshing! To heat, just pop [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 14:44:00

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

Ladybug steam cleaners

If you are looking for a way to clean your floors, upholstery, drapes and other things, you can do that by using a safe and chemically free way by using Ladybug steam cleaners. Just follow the preceding link to the web site of Green and More for more information on this environmentally [more...]

Date: 2008-12-13 03:55:35

A Closer Look at What Ailed Jett Travolta

   Kelly Preston has said that she believes toxic cleaning products in her family’s home caused her son’s health problems early in life ... . Even what these chemicals leave behind can cause problems, so hold off on using so many cleaners.” [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 12:54:20

Working for a Healthier Planet...

The San Francisco Chronicle is the first to report on NRDC’s petition to the FDA requesting for the ban of the chemical BPA from all food products ... for the questionable results of epidemiological studies before moving forward with cleaning the water… Plenty [more...]

Date: 2008-10-21 19:58:20

Amy Smart Visits Method’s Eco-Friendly Pop-Up Store

Actress Amy Smart stopped by the Method pop-up shop in Chicago on Sunday with her family to pick-up a bunch of eco-friendly cleaning products. They filled up a few reusable “Plastic Bag Rehab” tote bags with goodies ... off their toxic chemical cleaners as part of the store’s “toxic turn-in” in exchange for a free method [more...]

Date: 2008-10-07 15:41:00

Are Dirty Solar Panels a Big Problem?

Solar’s got a few dark secrets: Sometimes toxic materials are used in panels and sometimes chemicals get dumped in the manufacturing process ... and dampen its energy output. OCS Energy’s answer is an automated cleaning system, dubbed SolarWash ... the first commercially available automated photovoltaic panel cleaning system.” It uses nozzles [more...]

Date: 2008-11-03 17:36:48

Keep Your Pets Safe This Christmas

Leading veterinary charity, PDSA, is urging pet owners to do a ‘pet safety audit’ of their homes this Christmas to identify and remove any dangers, ... into contact with a dangerous substance. Detergents, disinfectants, cleaning products, bleach ... are extremely poisonous to cats and dogs. They are attracted to the sweet taste of a chemical called ‘ [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 10:35:03

All-Purpose Work Boots Still Appeal

(NewsUSA) - Rubber boots may be the workhorse footwear of today, but they had a surprisingly ostentatious start ... with food workers, foundry workers, farmers and industrial chemical workers who use them to protect ... . The company also makes boots with specialized soles such as self-cleaning soles and soles that grip [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 18:45:45

Keeping Your New Car Looking New

There are multitudes of products on the market today, designed and marketed to bring back the original color, ... that we get ridiculous with the cleaning and polishing products and procedures, some preventative care ... causing damage to the surface of your vehicle on a chemical level.  Again, a weekly car wash [more...]

Date: 2008-11-23 19:55:48

The Stalinist EPA

When, more than a decade on, the Environmental Protection Agency still hasn’t completed an assessment of the carcinogenic threat level of ... science and what isn’t.” Perchlorate is another chemical where the EPA has been shamefully and deliberately lax. As the story goes on to explain, if you thought cleaning up other parts of the Bush mess [more...]

Date: 2008-11-11 16:10:00

To AyeRight vinegar was just something you put on your chips

'Shelves in even our local stores are awash with chemical items to make our sinks brighter, our whites whiter, and our wallets lighter, along with a host of other cleaning promises.Living in Nairn, most of us are only too aware ... from the sewer pipe on our East beach. There is a slight filtering/cleaning process that goes on in between [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 13:29:00

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