As more research is done on the potential harmful effects chemical cleaning agents used in the home can have on a family’s health, more families are opting to use natural green cleaning products. They are surprised to learn that these products are as effective, if not more effective, at removing stains, removing grime, killing germs […]
Natural Deodorizers
We live in a world of smells…some good, some not so much. There are plenty of products out there to help keep the smells of everyday life under control, but in a lot of situations spraying chemicals, burning candles, or laundering the object is just not an ideal option. Before you reach for a harsh […]
12 Uses for Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil is an essential oil that can be used in countless ways. It can be used as an anti-fungal treatment, a topical antiseptic, and can help reduce infection. Tea tree oil is always used topically and is not to be ingested. It’s also not for use on babies six months and under.We’ve gathered […]
Uses for Used Tea Bags
Tea is an all time favorite drink, especially in the south where I live. We just can’t go without our iced tea! Actually, I love tea hot or cold and all varieties! But, have you ever thought about uses for used tea bags? Rather than just throwing them out, check out all the cool ways […]
9 Useful Ways of using Essential Oils in Your Home
Essential Oils, or aromatherapy oils, are oils extracted from plants. They offer a number of beneficial health benefits and are beneficial in cleaning your home. You will be healthier by leaving off the chemically loaded sprays and your home will be fresh and fragrant! There is an amazing array of essential oils and scents to […]
Proper Ways to Wash Dish Cloths and Kitchen Towels
Did you know there is a right and wrong way of washing dish cloths and kitchen towels? Diѕh cloths аnd kitсhеn tоwеlѕ fall intо a diffеrеnt саtеgоrу оf ‘tурiсаl’ laundry. Like сlоth diapers, kitсhеn tоwеlѕ need tо bе wаѕhеd in thеir оwn load оf tоwеlѕ – nоt with jeans, tѕhirtѕ, undеrwеаr and thе like. Kitсhеn […]
Green Alternatives to Dry Cleaning
If you are new to going green, you may not realize that dry cleaning your clothing involves the use of a harmful chemical. It’s a big word called Perchloroethylene or we call it PERC for short. This chemical is petroleum based and has shown to cause severe health problems. The International Association for Research on Cancer […]
10 Uses for Orange Peels
We eat a lot of oranges at my house. But, even if you only have a few orange peels every now and again, did you know they can be used for a multitude of things? Orange peels are natural, organic and eco-friendly and can be used for everything from cleaning to deodorizing to bug repellent. […]
12 Common Uses for Coconut Oil
Coconut oil can be used in so many ways. It has so many uses, there is no way I can list all of them. Coconut oil is all natural and organic! Plus, the best part is that it is so inexpensive! Coconut Oil can replace the array of creams, lotions, potions and cleaning products we […]
Skoy Cloth Review – A Paperless Eco-Friendly Solution!
Are you a sponge user in the kitchen? How about paper towels? I have been trying to be better about using so many paper towels. I am a paper towelaholic if there is such a thing. They are expensive and cause a lot of waste, but darn they are convenient! And as we all know, […]
