Simple Green Simply Greenwashing Consumers for Decades

How safe are household cleaners? One of the first “green” cleaning products I ever used was Simple Green.  I would clean carpets, cars, bathtubs, floors, etc. with this green liquid.  I even converted my mother to a Simple Green user.  As I became “greener”, I switched to homemade cleaning products [more...]

Date: 2008-12-05 04:20:58

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Carnivals, Festivals and Linklove

Paid Twice accepts that certain things have a sunk cost and just lets go of them. Wisebread asks if you’re an expert ... According to Mommy includes homemade cleaning products. We Take it Easy are a frugal Spanish ... for getting out of debt for those who spend more than they earn. Green Panda Treehouse is facing a car [more...]

Date: 2008-10-19 10:00:32

Nine Frugal Suggestions for a Humble Bar of Soap

By Myscha Theriault Need to squeak by for a few days until pay day? Are groceries having to take priority over basic cleaning mediums? ... household cleaning product. Who knew? OK, somebody probably did. But it wasn't me. That is, until ... where my bathroom cleaning caddy and homemade spray cleaner are stored. The sink and counter area were [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 21:51:57

In the cleaning mood???

It seems like a lot of us are in the cleaning mood lately!! I just read over at Heather's blog, A Place of Quiet Rest, some wonderful recipes for homemade cleaning products!! So if you are in need of cleaning supplies, head on over there, make the cleaner [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 14:59:00

Getting back to basics

Make Your Own Cleaning Products Written by Jennifer Lance Published on June 21st, ... cleaning solution with vinegar and water. This homemade window solution is very effective ... of window cleaning. You will find many other uses for vinegar beyond cooking , such as killing weeds [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 20:02:09

Links to make it yourself products.......

Homemade shaving cream......... http://badhuman.wordpress.com/2008/02/19/homemade-shaving-cream-yeahthats-right/ kid safe cleaning products..http://thereformedpirate.blogspot.com/2009/01/good [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 22:50:00

Homemade Cleaners

Instead of buying cleaning products at the grocery store, why not make your own. [more...]

Date: 2008-10-08 16:51:40

Chemistry and I Don't Mix

In my effort to save money and get my house in order, I've been visiting websites which deal with frugality and organization ... then groceries, paper products, and cleaning supplies. More useful things like...shoes, lattes ... . Or the lattes.And the...never mind.Where was I? Oh, yeah. Homemade laundry soap. Here's the thing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 01:20:00

Year 2, Week 19 Results: 1.5 oz of plastic waste. No more cat food cans!

Oh joy! I made up a batch of homemade cat food for Soots and Arya yesterday, and they love it. Now I'm their favorite human, not Michael ... from a can of Tile & Grout Magic. I have pretty much switched to all-natural cleaning products: vinegar, baking soda, etc. And I've given away a lot of my old cleaning supplies on Freecycle [more...]

Date: 2008-10-27 19:47:04

Be Sure You Can See Clearly When You Cook

I have a funny story that just happened this past week. My mother made me some homemade chicken soup after I had surgery. arboriorice ... it was rice by the taste and the texture of the grain. That night, I was cleaning up a few things ... case. Not only that, Women’s World recommends it in the “Products We Love” section. (I’ve had my lens [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 04:50:55

Even More Homemade Cleaning Products

Homemade cleaning products are an excellent way to go green ... . With these helpful recipes, you’ll have your own homemade cleaning products in no time. For a spray ... aning products, and let us know about your favorites. we would love to share them with everyone here. [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 01:02:35

Thrift Week — Day 1

Jump to Comments  Ever heard of thrift week?Yeah, me neither. (But it sure sounds like a holiday I can get behind.) ... your thrifty and natural cleaning products in the comments ... is homemade cleaning products day.I took the final step away from toxic cleaning products today [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 04:15:24

Carnival #96 - Pinch Hitting

Greetings! Long story short, I'm jumping in to host the carnival at the last minute before I run out for the store and various other errands ... by making your own cleaning products. This recipe is for homemade dishwasher soap as well as other cleaning products." Ruth presents Camp For Free or Nearly Free! posted at Camping Tips, saying [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 14:52:37

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