Having a pet is a joyful experience; one that will likely be cherished for many years to come. The demand for pets has exploded in recent times, as many people embark on the all-important quest to find their new fur friend. There’s an abundance of joy that comes with caring for an animal, and most… Read More
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How to Tell If You Have Fleas In Your Home
Let’s face it, fleas are annoying to both pets and humans. There is a higher chance of having fleas in your home if you have pets living with you. You’ll notice these insects as they hop around on the carpet, your pet’s bedding, or on and around your pet. Black specks or particles on the… Read More
How to Sanitize Your Home Without Harsh Chemicals
By regularly cleaning your house, you might assume that you’re providing yourself and your loved ones with a sanitary, healthy living environment. Many people assume that the most effective way to kill bacteria, remove grease and otherwise create a pristine indoor space is with the use of harsh chemical-based products purchased from a local or… Read More
21 Uses for Sodium Bicarbonate
Sodium bicarbonate, more commonly referred to as baking soda, is used for baking far and wide. Its main functions are to make the dough rise by making carbon dioxide. But did you know that baking soda actually has a much wider range of applications? We’ll explore the other ones here! 1. Treating Heartburn Baking soda… Read More
Top 10 Cleaning Toxins and Natural Alternatives
What’s the price of a clean home? You might believe it’s simply the time and effort spent making every room spotless, however, there’s a hidden cost in using certain household cleansers due to their health risks. Toxic cleaning products often contain harmful chemicals such as synthetic fragrance, ammonia, phthalates, triclosan, chlorine, parabens and sodium hydroxide,… Read More
4 Ways to Clean Your Home Without Chemicals
By Guest blogger, Ashley Lipman Most of us desire a fresh, clean home without filling our lungs with chemicals or crowding our cabinets with a myriad of plastic bottles. We prefer a healthy home that doesn’t hurt our health or the planet that we inhabit. Here are a few solutions to achieve the clean home… Read More
How Often Should I Clean That?
Summer is here and in case you missed the spring cleaning memo, it’s not too late to grab some rubber gloves. While some areas your home obviously need routine cleaning, other areas are a little less clear and they may not be scrubbed and scoured for extended periods. The infographic below from HappyCleans addresses all… Read More
How to Clean Your House in Under an Hour!
The reality is, cleaning your home from top-to-bottom will take more than one hour. But, the mere thought of spending an entire day cleaning can be a huge turn off; hence, you’re likely to do zero cleaning. However, the below infographic from Half Price walks you through, step-by-step, how to achieve a clean(er!) home in… Read More