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Uses For Baking Soda

Share Personal Care 1. Make toothpaste A paste made from baking soda and a 3 percent hydrogen peroxide solution can be used as an alternative to commercial non-fluoride toothpastes. (Or here’s a formula for a minty version.) You can also just dip your toothbrush with toothpaste into baking soda for an extra boost. 2. Freshen your mouth Put one teaspoon…

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Chemical Free Cleaning is Here

ShareIt’s an incredible time for Teresa’s Family Cleaning. As scientists and engineers create new ways to recycle waste, heat our homes, and fuel our cars, a new technological breakthrough has created a powerful and renewable cleaner with just one sustainable ingredient–water. Sound like something you’d find in a science-fiction book? You’re more likely to find it in a history book….

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Clean is in!

ShareClean is in! How to make your gift stand out… in a sea of green 2010 was the year of the green wedding, and the gifts were no exception. Gifts were expected not only to be elegant and thoughtful, but they, too, had to be green. From bamboo bath towels and recycling sorter bins to energy-saving slow cookers and organic…

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Greenwashing

ShareWhat Is Greenwashing? Although a corporation, product or alternative energy source seems ecofriendly, it is always best to look behind the “green” facade to get the facts By Jane Hoffman and Michael Hoffman  | Wednesday, April 1, 2009 | Editor’s note: The following is an excerpt from Green: Your Place in the New Energy Revolution by Jane and Michael Hoffman. Greenwashing…

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Three is the magic number…

Share….in destroying bacteria March 11th, 2011 By Raquel Maurier Three is the magic number when it comes to getting rid of bacteria on plastic surfaces, suggests research from a University of Alberta (U of A) study. Swiping a plastic surface three times will get rid of most bacteria, regardless of whether you’re using a disinfectant wipe or a tissue with…

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Do’s and Don’ts for Healthy Cleaning

ShareHealthy Cleaning Do’s and Don’ts   With all of the cleaning products on the market, it can be tough to pinpoint the appropriate options for your household. One thing we can all agree on is that purchasing products that aren’t harmful to the earth (or your health) is pretty important. So where do you go from there? Eco-friendly products have…

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America Recycles Day

ShareAmerica Recycles Day is November 15th, 2010 Recycling is one of the easiest ways to green up your community. If you want to make a real change in your neighborhood this year, sign up to join an event in your area and celebrate America Recycles Day. The only nationally recognized day dedicated to the promotion of recycling programs in the…

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Modern Cleaning: The Evolution of Home Cleaning

ShareModern Cleaning, a digital hub for chemical free cleaning, offers an alternative approach to traditional chemical cleaners for consumers as well as cleaning professionals.   Years of experience in the residential cleaning industry, relationships with innovative industry equipment providers, and an embrace of the latest advancements in science and technology culminated in the development of a proven and tested cleaning…

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