If you share a house with a dog or cat, you're likely dealing with some unwelcome side effects: pet hair on rugs and furniture, as well as dust bunnies in corners. Do you have this problem? If so, what do you do to counter it?
Good news! For those of us who do all of the
house cleaning without help from maids or cleaning services, we're saving more than money. We might also be extending our lifespans!
I just discovered a moth infestation in our kitchen. While I can handle a lot of creepy crawly things, finding moth worms in my nut mix is not okay. It turns out that in warmer climates, infestations like this are very common.
If your coffee grinder is coated with coffee bean residue, or if it's suffering from dull blades, there's an easy solution. Grind up a cup of uncooked white rice in your coffee grinder. Not only will it clean the grinder, it will also sharpen its blades.
Back in January, I had the opportunity to
review Clorox's Green Works cleaning products. While many people (including myself) were initially wary of a natural cleaning line put out by Clorox, I was won over by the fact that the products were 99 percent natural, contained no harsh cleansers or artificial scents, and did the job with a minimum of fuss or expense. Further, I was impressed by the fact that the
Sierra Club endorsed these products.
Not so long ago, I told you about some of the ways you can use baking soda around your house. Now, I've got some great uses for another
eco-friendly product: white vinegar. Not only is white vinegar eco, it's also cheap: You can buy a gallon of white vinegar for less than $3.
Mrs. Meyer's has just released a new collection of
basil-scented aromatherapeutic household cleaners, including shower cleaner, window spray, automatic dishwashing liquid, scent diffusers, bar soap, and toilet bowl cleaner. Prices range from $4.99 to $34.99.
Baking soda doesn't just keep your fridge smelling fresh. It has oodles of uses around your house. You might know some of them already, but I bet you don't know all of them.
If you're concerned about your or your family's laundry habits, take a look at this list of tips for eco-proofing your laundry routine. Whether you're curious about laundry detergents, water temperatures, or green choices for washing machines, I've got you covered.
- Wash your laundry in cold water.
Even though my fiancé and I have wildly different cleaning styles (he, slow and methodical, me, more tornado-like), we still try to clean at the same time, Not only do we bond over the time spent sorting recycling and vacuuming, but we both understand that the other is putting in a good and sincere effort. I actually enjoy our little cleaning sessions . .
