After the whole Ecover/dioxane “scandal,” I decided I’d look for another laundry detergent option. Honestly, I’m not too upset about Ecover. I still think they are a great company and they have great products, but if you’re going to go green, try to go as green as you can get, right? (more…)
Today’s tip from Green Chic: Saving the Earth in Style is all about laundry.
Using bleach on your whites is not the eco-friendly way to go.
“Bleach is caustic and can be fatal if swallowed. It can also react with other chemicals to produce dioxins. Try hydrogen peroxide to get your whites whiter and all that.”
According to DIY, here’s how you do it:
“3 percent hydrogen peroxide is super for removing bloodstains, especially if they are fairly fresh. It also is a wonderful bleaching agent for stubborn stains on white clothes. Combine 1/2 cup hydrogen peroxide and 1 teaspoon ammonia for an unbeatable stain-removal combination. Make sure to use 3 percent and not the kind you use to bleach your hair!”
Thanks to Carrie at Sourcebooks, I now have three copies of Green Chic to give away. Find out how to enter and post your comments after the jump.
I like to use rags when I clean, because they can be washed and used over and over. But when cleaning certain bathroom surfaces, sometimes you don’t want to reuse your cleaning cloth, you just want to toss it. (more…)
You know those hints you hear about making your house smell homey, like boiling cinnamon sticks or baking cookies? method’s Gingerbread Spice Aroma Spray is like all that homey goodness in a can. (more…)
I hate to clean, I put my feet on the furniture, I’m prone to spilling things, my pets are messy and yet, I have a hard time getting other things done when the house is a mess. So, when I clean, I want to use products that are safe, reliable, easy to use, and effective.
Here are my top three picks:
During the holidays, I was a little slow about posting reviews of products I’ve been testing out. Over the next few weeks, we’re going to play catch up, so I thought it might be a good idea to post something about how I test products and what my review policies are. If you’re interested, keep reading. (more…)
Dr. Oz (You, The Owner’s Manual is one of my favorite books) was on Oprah today to promote his new book and talk about longevity and anti-aging techniques. A lot of his tips for a healthy house sounded familiar, and he had a few new ones too. It’s a great reminder that going green is good for your health. (more…)
Ecover does it again with their Glass and Surface Cleaner. It’s fresh and lightly scented and does a great job at cutting grease and soap scum residue. (more…)
