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Last night, I was with a friend in the Joe's Crab Shack restaurant here in Utah.  We ordered drinks, and dinner.  Before our food arrived, the server came out and placed newspapers in front of us as place mats!  This is awesome, and while a very small thing, a definite step in the right direction...

To continue on with Bathroom Cleaners.... Here's a few notes on Drain Cleaners!  Although good old DRANO works, this is a much more eco-friendly way to go about keeping the drains flowing! Drain Cleaner: For slow drains, use this drain cleaner once a week to keep drains fresh and clog-free. 1/2 c...

Here are some ideas you can use to clean your bathrooms without using any of the usual suspect harsh chemicals!  Instead just use these common every day ingredients!  They work just as well, and don't leave any harsh chemical residues behind for you to breathe!  Bathroom cleaners will be divided ...

This section is on Scouring Powders.  You can minimize your impact by using everyday ingredients, and creating your own, eco-friendly cleaners.  Here are some ideas for Scouring Powders:  1) Use a non-chlorine scouring powder such as Bon Ami 2) Baking Soda or Dry Table Salt. These are mild abrasi...

If you've been reading, I have been doing a series on eco-friendly household cleaners that you can make on your own out of everyday products you probably already have in your home!  This section is on Glass Cleaners - for a green way to that streak-free shine, read on. 1) Use undiluted vinegar in...

Next time your house smells stale, try one of these ideas instead of spraying chemicals in the air you breathe. 1) Place cloves, cinnamon sticks, allspice or other favorite scented spice in a pot of water , simmer for 1-2 hours 2) Put a few slices of leftover orange or lemon rinds in a pot of wat...

Have you ever considered the harsh chemicals in your cleaners? There are a lot of ways you can use natural, non-toxic products to make your own all purpose cleaners, disinfectants, glass cleaners, bathroom cleaners, kitchen cleaners, carpet cleaners, furniture polishers, floor cleaners, metal cle...

Yesterday I wrote an intro to green household cleaners that you can make yourself, and the ingredients you need to get started!  This post is about All Purpose cleaners.  Here are some recipes you can use to make some good, non-toxic all purpose cleaners. All Purpose Cleaners: 1) Vinegar and Salt...

What is a billion? This is too true to be funny... The next time you hear a politician use the word 'billion' in a casual manner, think about whether you want the 'politicians' spending YOUR tax money. A billion is a difficult number to comprehend, but one advertising agency did a good job of put...