Safely eliminate odors without using harsh chemical products: A small box or cup of baking soda in the back of the refrigerator, freezer, or cupboard will rid unpleasant odors. Sprinkle baking soda in the bottom of garbage cans to eliminate odors. Remove odors from just about anything such as containers, by rinsing out with hot water and baking soda. If odors still strong, repeat and let sit overnight. Remove odors from carpets and rugs, sprinkle with baking soda. Let stand for … [Read more...]
Kitchen Cleaning Tips
Oven/Range Hoods Once a year you should de-grease the vents of your oven/range hood. Wipe vents with a sponge and straight vinegar (do not dilute). You can also soak them in the sink or bucket with 1 part vinegar and 3 parts very hot water. After cleaning your oven to help prevent grease build up - wipe it down using a sponge on the entire surface with a mix of half vinegar and half water. Refrigerators: You can prevent mildew build up on the rubber sealsif you wipe it down with a damp … [Read more...]
Remove Stains Without Chemicals
Removing Stains using Green Cleaning Solutions Carpet Stains: Mix 2 tablespoons of liquid soap with 3 tablespoons of vinegar and one quart of water. Work the solution into the carpet stain, careful not to soak the carpet. Blot with a clean cloth and repeat if needed. Clothing stains: Blot the spot with paper towel then dampened with a solution ½ baking soda and ½ vinegar, then wash. Antiperspirant or Deoderant stains: blot the stain with a solution of ½ baking soda and ½ vinegar. Then … [Read more...]
Go Green In An Instant
“Turn off the lights!” Everyone must have heard this many times but some people still forget when they leave the room. Did you know that turning them off will help you save more money on your electric bills? Lights are one of the reasons why our bills get out of control. It’s true, we need lights. We need them to add color in our homes or simply use them to see what’s in front of us. It may help us see where we are going, but does it lead us to an eco-friendly path? 1. Compact Florescent … [Read more...]
Cleaning Tips For A Greener Home
Cleaning is one of the necessary chores that you need to do. We would be knee deep in dirt if we don’t spend some time cleaning, which isn’t overly good with the environment. However, cleaning with toxic chemical substances isn’t doing the surroundings, or us, any favors either. Save money, the environment, and your health by changing the way you clean your home. Most households have at least five different cleaning products under their kitchen sink or in their bathroom. Each product may have … [Read more...]
Going Green in Cyberspace
Nowadays, the Internet has become one of our necessities. It does not only helps us with our everyday work or to entertain us with wide array of new learnings and social networking sites to connect with our friends, but it also trims down all the piles of papers that we might have. Here are some examples: 1. Your Mail – The clutter on your desk. Not too long ago, we used to run to our mailbox happily to check if there are letters and packages. Well now we get excited if we see someone sends … [Read more...]
48 Ways to Help Our Planet
Multiple small actions by individuals can make a POWERFUL difference… Turning off the water while you brush your teeth can save 1,800 gallons of water per year. A low flow shower head will use 10 gallons of water during a 5 minute shower; a regular flow shower head uses up 25 gallons in 5 minutes. It requires fifty gallons of water to fill a tub. Turning down your thermostat by one degree will cut your heating bill (and energy use) by 3%… but don’t stop there. There are 5 trillion … [Read more...]
Green Clothing Solutions
People tend to change their wardrobe once in awhile. Some buy new clothes because of the weather changes, while some simply wants to wear something new, or it’s the latest fashion trend. But what can you do to go green with your clothing? First, donate the clothes that you throw away when you clean your closets. Some of the clothes you don’t want any longer might still be good for other people. You can donate these clothes to some families who may need them. You do not just help these … [Read more...]
Saving Your Grocery Budget and The Environment
We all know that prices of every item are going up these days. We tend to be careful when purchasing items. These are the items that can still be of good use or good quality but with lesser in price. But did you know that being economical you are also helping the environment when you do your grocery shopping? Let’s see a few simple ways you can do to save money and the environment. 1. Make a list. Do you always go back to the store a few times because you tend to forget some ingredients for … [Read more...]
Do It Yourself Projects for Going Green
6 Easy DIY Projects to Save Money and The Environment Did you know that you can truly save more money and energy in your home? Yes, that’s true. With a few repairs you can go green right in your home. Do you want your monthly utility bills to lessen? Then why not try some minor repairs that will add up to major savings in the future. Start with a little elbow grease and watch the savings begin. Let’s see some fix-it items that will trim down your energy consumption and your carbon … [Read more...]
