Navigating your way through the maze of laundry detergents and softeners can be daunting, if not impossible. The search for nontoxic alternatives has taken on greater importance in a time when customers are more environmentally aware and chemically sensitive than ever. Sadly, not all “green” labels provide complete information. This list reveals our picks for… Read More
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Eco-Friendly Ways to Disinfect Laundry
With countless reasons to incorporate green cleaning habits into your household routine, why not start with your laundry? The laundry hamper, washer, and dryer are where clothing articles can accumulate bacteria and germs on their journey to the laundry room. Fortunately, various measures can be implemented to ensure laundry day is as effective and eco-friendly… Read More
Dirty Laundry: Tackling the Truth on Tide®
by Ava Anderson Tide® announced that as of September 2013, they will be reducing the amount of 1,4 dioxane in two of their laundry detergents–Tide Original Scent® and Tide Free & Gentle®. Great news folks – or is it? Hold the spin cycle…reducing? Why not eliminating?! 1,4 dioxane is a byproduct of the manufacturing (ie: ethoxylation)… Read More
Dirty Secrets Revealed: We’re Dishing on Laundry! Part II
Did the dirty gossip get you hooked? If so, then you’ll be pleased to know in Dirty Secrets Revealed: We’re Dishing on Laundry! Part I, we didn’t reveal all of the secrets. There’s one more… and it’s juicy! Thanks to a gentleman by the name of David Steinman from the Green Patriot Working Group (GPWG)… Read More
Secrets Revealed: We’re Airing Out Your Dirty Laundry!
It is time to get dirty! We are dishing the dirt on your laundry and Ron and I are determined to help you clean up your act! If you are unaware of the potential dangers hiding behind those brightly colored laundry boxes, masquerading summer breeze scents and whiteners & brighteners that are potentially harming your… Read More
MOLD: The Latest Research in Treating and Removing Household Mold
By guest blogger, Jennifer East Mold is a common toxin, present to some degree in up to 70% of US buildings, and a rise in extreme weather events including flooding is causing even more homes to be affected by potentially harmful fungal growths. Mold thrives in any damp area of a building home and, if… Read More
Natural Household Cleaning: 10 Best Green Products You Can’t Miss
An increasing number of consumers are opting for natural cleaning products to create a cleaner and healthier environment at home. This informative guide delves into the top 10 eco-friendly and hypoallergenic green cleaning products. Ranging from elegant soap dispensers to potent vinegar cleaners, these products offer a wide array of solutions to cater to diverse… Read More
What Water Damage Insurance Typically Does and Doesn’t Cover
If you’re a homeowner, you need insurance policies. You must have them for safety and, while many aren’t cheap, they’re a wise investment. If an unexpected event should occur leading to home damage, you’ll feel relieved to have these policies in place. For instance, you can obtain water damage insurance. Water damage can happen in… Read More