NeiNa's Cleaning Tips

You’ve out-washed and out-disinfected both Mr. Clean and the Brawny Man combined (safely, too). In your efforts to be environmentally friendly and eliminate unnecessary chemicals from your cleaning products, you might have decided to also eliminate things you don’t need in your home right now. You know, like your   winter clothes,   skis,   snowboard, extra cooking tools, and whatever it was you even   had   in your attic (but obviously still can’t give away).  MakeSpace, and keep up with the go-green trend.   Schedule a   MakeSpace   pickup and pack the extra stuff you find around the house. We’ll transport everything to our secure, temperature-controlled storage facility. Unlike storing stuff in random boxes in your attic, with MakeSpace, you’ll never forget what you’ve packed because we’ll create an online photo catalog of your items. Really need those extra cooking utensils for a dinner party you’re hosting? Si...

Wash your pillows with hot Dust mites and dead skin cells are just plain rude for taking up considerable bed space and not even offering to pay rent. Get rid of these freeloaders by   regularly washing their favorite hangout: your pillows. Fill a sink or washing machine with hot water. The hotter the water the better, as this will kill dust mites without the need for harsh chemicals like bleach. Now add a mild detergent followed by the pillows (minus any pillow protectors). Then manually agitate for a few minutes or let your washing machine do its thing. Rinse thoroughly, and press excess water out of the pillow. Just be sure   not to wring or twist the pillow (especially if it’s feather-filled) as doing so will ruin its comfy shape. Hang to dry, or tumble dry on a low setting. Finally, fluff to reshape, and rest easy. Annie B. from The True Find also recommends considering   a pillow made of natural materials   such as wool, down, kapok, and buckwheat....

“Going green” isn’t reserved solely for your free-spirited aunt who lives off-the-grid in an Ecocapsule in Portland. It’s now everyone’s responsibility to help keep our environment in as good of condition as it can possibly be. Being a friend to Mother Nature is easy, and one of the best ways to do so is by employing more eco-friendly cleaning habits. Green cleaning can lessen water and air pollution, reducing health problems like allergies, headaches, nausea, skin irritation, and respiratory issues. You can also live out your dream of being one of Captain Planet’s Planeteers as you slow down the progression of climate change and ozone depletion. The power is yours! Turns out, it’s easy being green. And to make your whole home sustainable, the best place to start is with your cleaning products. Whether you buy a commercial cleaner or make your own, you’ll have the added peace of mind of knowing exactly what ingredients are working for you as well as for the environme...