There are a lot of things you can clean with vinegar, but it is not a miracle all-purpose cleaner. Be careful when using vinegar to clean these: 1. Granite, marble, and stone countertops and floors Vinegar can damage and etch natural stone. Use water or a stone cleaner on your […]
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Wonder why apples eaten straight off the tree taste so much better than ones at the supermarket? Do you believe it when supermarkets tout their “fresh” fruits and vegetables? The truth is that many produce you buy at the supermarket is not so fresh. Spinach and lettuce can be up […]
Whether you are buying green cleaning products or making your own, remember to avoid these green cleaning mistakes. 1. Falling for greenwashing. Research the green cleaners that you buy through a third party organization. There are no regulations for companies that claim “green”, “natural”, “ecofriendly”, etc. Don’t be tricked by […]
There are a lot of misinformation out there regarding green cleaning. When something becomes trendy, everyone will try to find a way to make money from it. Consumers are willing to pay a premium for anything “green”, “organic”, “natural”, or “environmentally friendly”. It can be almost impossible to discern between […]
Indoor air pollution is an often overlooked problem. The buildings we live in are energy efficient, trapping cold air or warm air inside when we turn on the AC or heater. This lack of air flow from the outside air causes pollution to build up inside our home and work. […]
Chlorine bleach is one of the most common household cleaners, yet it can be the most dangerous. Most poison control calls involves exposure to household bleach. Children exposed to bleach are linked with negative impacts to their health. There was a study on the effects of bleach on school children in […]
When people think of air pollution, they would think of it being outdoors. Did you know that indoor air pollution is actually one of the worst toxic pollution problem? We spend most of our time indoors, constantly exposing ourselves to extremely harmful toxins. Indoor air pollution can include, but […]