With the warmer weather here, we cannot help but fantasize about summer barbeques, al fresco lunches and lounging on our decks and patios.  But before we can enjoy the weather, the dreaded task of outdoor cleaning must be completed! I know that most of us hate cleaning (or have a penchant for not doing it), but ultimately love the feeling of a clean home – whether it’s an indoor or outdoor space.  Here is a quick how-to guide t .....

 So, you have a stain.  Now what?  As panic sets in, you think about how you can get rid of the messy marking without breaking out the strong stuff.  Here are some great ideas:Baking SodaBake-tastik! Baking soda is a great product for stain removal because it offers gentle abrasion and can lightly 'erase' stains.  Something like scuff marks or crayon on walls can usually be taken off with a pinch of .....

 We know that chlorine bleach is a huge no-no.  Not only is it bad for the environment, but it can burn your skin, it is very poisonous, dioxin and chloroform are by-products and it can create highly toxic chlorine gas if mixed with ammonia.  We have known this for a long time, but we still dream of the good old days when bleach was an easy way to brighten clothing, disinfect just about anything and get rid of stains.The recent popularity of ‘oxy’ cleaners has leveraged off of pe .....

 Grout is always tough to clean.  When tiles are newly installed, they look so crisp and clean, especially if you choose a light shade of grout.Grout is very similar to the pores in our skin—it absorbs a lot of gunk.  Rather than getting pimples like our skin, grout lines simply absorb the dirt and begin to darken.  If you look at the tiled floors in your home, you will certainly see .....

 Choosing your flooring can be a tough choice when weighing options such as function, price and taste.  Whether it is broadloom, Berber, sisal or shag, those of us with carpet in the home need to properly maintain this flooring, both for its longevity and our health, which means going beyond vacuuming.  It is hard to tell when a carpet is truly dirty because dirt can be microscopic and unsuspect .....

Mold— it comes in almost every color and it is pesky, to say the least. It is typically caused by bacteria (that we all have growing in our bathrooms) combined with the hot, humid environment that our bathrooms provide, especially post-shower or bath.  However, there are a few quick, cheap and effective tips you can use to help get rid of mold in your bathroom.To properly care for your bathroom and remove t .....

I know I have written about eco-friendly laundry tips before, however I find this topic crucial since I try hard to prolong the life of my beloved clothing. I spend enough time hunting for the perfect outfit at the best price, so I had better take good care of my stuff. I get asked all the time about how to handle a variety of clothing care issues, so I am going to touch upon eco-friendly laundry again, this t .....

Everybody wants their kitchen and bathroom to sparkle. The eye often goes to the faucet as one of the key indicators of cleanliness in a home. If the faucet and fixtures sparkle, the rest of the kitchen or bathroom is typically good to go. Here are a few tricks on how to maximize the sparkle of your faucets using eco-friendly methods, as well as cleaning the various metal finishes and fixtures properly.  .....

Summertime is here, and boy is it a hot one!  I am always being asked about pest control and how it can be done in a way that is eco-friendly and not harmful to the residents of a home. If you are facing pest problems in your home, there are several natural options for you. If you have a child at home with allergies, please keep in mind that .....

Wondering how to get the best out of your dishwashing efforts? Lets cover how to wash dishes effectively whether by hand or automatic dishwasher while using the gentlest and most eco-friendly products available.I have noticed that my dishwasher has been slacking in performance recently and the dishes are just not coming out .....