This is a post for those that look at your friends who don’t clean with harsh chemicals, and wish you could do the same thing. You like the thought of ditching harsh chemicals from your home, but it all just seems too overwhelming. Where do you start? What do you use instead? Can you really keep it up? I know… Read More
4 Ways To Get Rid Of Bad Odors Naturally!
When we want to get rid of bad odors, we immediately think: ‘Fragrance,’ don’t we? We think, ‘If I can cover this smell with a better one, I’ll be happy’. Did you know that you don’t have to just COVER UP bad smells, but that there are ways to ELIMINATE them? Norwex can help you GET RID of Bad Odors….Naturally!… Read More
The Story of Bottled Water: by The Story of Stuff
It’s Earth Week! This video probably would have been better suited for World Water Day, but it’s message is powerful regardless of the day. I LOVE the simple and clear video explanations by the people at The Story of Stuff… so clever. This is The Story of Bottled Water. To sum it up, bottled water is : Destructive, Expensive, Misleading, and… Read More
Homemade Bleach Alternative
Before summer is over and clothes-line drying weather comes to an end, I have to share one of my favorite laundry recipes! Bleach used to be a regular cast member in my laundry saga. I added a good sized glug to every load of whites, to whiten and brighten and keep them from looking greyish. I don’t use bleach to… Read More
The Dangers of Triclosan in Household Cleaners, Soaps, and Personal Care Products
Did You Know? Federal health regulators are now questioning triclosan – the germ-killing ingredient in 75% of hand soap products – and whether it is as effective and harmless as we think. Later this year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will perform a review on the safety of triclosan, which will determine whether it should continue to be used… Read More
Use THIS, Not THAT! Norwex Window Cloth vs. Window Cleaner
Today we’re going to explore the dangers of Window Cleaner. This is one chemical cleaner that has always irritated my body. Not only is it a hassle to play “beat the clock” as you attempt to clean every corner of the window before the spray drips to the bottom, but the smell is so strong, I was always putting off… Read More