The phrase sounds a bit forced. "Sustainable pressure washing." Sort of like attaching "green" to every verb or noun, slapping it on a product label and counting on undiscerning consumers. But in this case, there's something to the claim. Green Earth Technologies has...
Our friends over at the Eco News Network shared their Green Cleaning tips for our Earth Month Tip #6. They call it "taking the chemical free pledge." I can get behind that. I just scrubbed out my shower with Seventh Generation Shower Cleaner. I don't feel I need to...
Most homes are afflicted by musty smells or strange odors at some point or another. Especially if you live in an old apartment or a basement, chances are you’ve dealt with an unpleasant stink. But Apartment Therapy has a great suggestion for how to deal with these...
We’ve all seen the heartbreaking videos of laughing pelicans drenched in black oil and heard about the disastrous environmental impact of the oil spreading through the Gulf. And luckily, for those of us who are sick of watching and listening, there are plenty of ways...
Are you fastidious about cleaning? Some people (my dear mother is among them) take the cleaning of their homes very seriously. If you are such a person, you will no doubt find interest in the recent news that the Soap and Detergent Industry (or SDA, which we wrote...
It's going to be in the 70's this weekend here in Vermont. Weather like that heralds Spring's official arrival, which means it's cleaning time. Here's a few around-the-house Spring cleaning chores you should consider tackling in the next few weeks: 1) Clean Your...
As I move through the years I find myself believing less and less in "coincidences." Things happen for a reason. For example, just last week I was reminiscing to my co-workers about the cat my family used to have when I was much younger. He was a friendly tabby named...
Ever wonder if those cleaning products labeled "natural" are actually natural? Well wonder no more. The Natural Products Association has extended its certification program to include home care products. This means that consumers can now look for the Natural home care...
Do you hold your breath when using a cleaning product spray? I definitely do. Despite the fact that Seventh Generation has their headquarters in my town, I don't heavily discriminate when it comes to purchasing cleaning products. I do, however, find myself wondering...
What does the H1N1 virus fear the most? If you guessed "a vaccine," "the World Health Organization" or "Purell," you are wrong. No, the unfortunately-named Swine Flu's greatest enemy is a hand-held vacuum-cleaner. The new Raycop is no ordinary Dust-buster (it retails...
