NEW REPORT REVEALS LINKS BETWEEN CHEMICALS

IN CLEANING PRODUCTS TO ASTHMA AND REPRODUCTIVE PROBLEMS Disney Responds Positively to Florida Groups Call to Switch to Green Cleaners ORLANDO — A new report ‘Household Hazards: Potential Hazards of Home Cleaning Products’ released today points to mounting evidence that links exposure to chemicals in cleaning products to a rise in health [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 10:49:29

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Looking For Autism’s Causes At Home

MARBLES stands for Markers of Autism Risk in Babies—Learning Early Signs ... the dust or the types household cleaning products. Aside from discovering our housekeeping habits…… ... noting what household cleaners soaps, beauty products, electronics, and types of paint, each family [more...]

Date: 2008-11-23 07:12:09

Green Cleaning Products?

Charing Ball researches what the household cleaner” Simple Green” is made of, and discovers that Simple Green is not that simple and contains a toxic chemical agent.  The first ... green household cleaning products may not be such a bad idea.Possibly related posts: (automatically [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 16:55:27

11 Simple Ways to Strengthen Your Immune System Naturally

It is necessary to strengthen your immune system in order to meet the challenges that our body encounters on a daily basis ... in your environment. Air Pollution, smoking, cleaning products will stress your immune system with frequent exposure. Many common household cleaning products contains toxic and poisonous chemicals [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 17:15:48

Eco Store December 6, 2008

Posted by Mistress B in Blogging stuff, Health, Housekeeping. Tags: cleaning products, Eco Store, product testing, soaptrackback A little while ago ... -based company that produces household cleaning and body products that contain no nasty chemicals” [more...]

Date: 2008-12-06 00:29:25

The positives of using Household cleaning products

Being able to sign the contract on a new home is a wonderful feeling ... remover can destroy rust without using toxic chemicals. Its pretty cool how a non acidic product ... Green remind you of something? most of these cleaning products are safe to use. Toxic chemicals [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 16:06:51

The Green Clean that Works

If “greening your life” was an eco-resolution on your list for 2009, a great first step is to green your cleaning products. Conventional cleaning products contain carcinogens and skin irritants and their run-off ... to the cleaners we grew up with, so that’s why we’re so excited to see a trusted household name [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 14:00:57

as taken from the san francisco chronicle. lazily edited by me.

25 low-cost, maximum-impact tips for a green 2009Cameron Scott, Special to SFGate.comFriday, January 9, 2009 1 ... .  Done7. Stop buying expensive and toxic cleaning products. You can accomplish nearly all household cleaning and maintenance tasks with vinegar, baking soda, and boric acid. Download natural cleanser [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 20:52:34

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

Lifestyle - Solay Simple Makes Cleaning Easy and Eco-Friendly

solay simple cleaning products We’ve all purchased household cleaners that weren’t as effective as their commercials led us to believe, ... of salt. This natural cleaning agent is mixed with additional non-toxic ingredients like purified water ... of green cleaners also includes a fruit and veggie wash, laundry soap, dish soap and glass cleaner [more...]

Date: 2008-09-26 11:00:00

Boycotting Companies, is it worth it?

Procter & Gamble is a multinational manufacturer of products that range from personal care, household cleaning, laundry detergents, prescription drugs and more. This company tests their products on animals. I feel that this way ... up a facebook group against P&G asking everyone to Boycott their products, and while I agree with her, I’ [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 14:54:32

steam cleaners meant for household cleaning

steam cleaners are provided with some cleaning heads so the product provides superb results, cleaning carpets, fabrics, work surfaces,tiles etc.steam cleaners use a method of cleaning that is quick, hygienic, and doesn’t use household chemicals. read more [more...]

Date: 2008-06-19 04:21:32

Toxins: Are You Aware Of The Many Ways You Are Being Poisoned Everyday In Your Own Home?

By Michael Tomberlin Everyday we are exposed to many toxins and poisons in our common household products ... have used certain cleaning products such as “bleach” forever. After all, isn’t that what grandma used [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 05:04:18

Strange Cleaning Tips

Many household products can function well in areas quite different from their initial intended uses. Here are a few examples: Icy Steps? ... . Sticky Price Tags? Another commercial product that’s found in most people’s homes, WD-40, can serve ... of the window and horizontal ones for the other [more...]

Date: 2008-10-25 03:09:32

Great Green Giveaway: Ecostore USA

What better way to start the second full week of the new year than with a great review and giveaway for some helpful green home and beauty ... -based household cleaning products are as effective as the leading supermarket brands, and their body ... and plant-based ingredients (making it ideal for washing your and your children’s clothing-no chemical [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 08:38:18

Worrying About Autism More Than Anything Else

An expecting mother wrote this yesterday on BabyCenter: …. ... , the kid getting them all at once (flu shot, MMR) - Smelling cleaning products while pregnant (Lysol, etc ... , Baby, children, Family, Health, household clearing products, immunizations, mmr, Parenting, pdd-nos [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 16:02:53

John Travolta’s Son Jett Has Died

Such horrible, shocking  news I can’t believe it ... which Kelly believed was a result of harsh household cleaning products.  This prompted her to lobby for more detailed labeling on chemical products.  She credits Scientology’s detoxification program [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 23:09:21

Household Antibacterial Products and Increased Antimicrobial Resistance

Misuse of antibiotics is the leading cause of emerging antimicrobial resistance — a public health crisis in the making ... 238 households that used either antibacterial or non-antibacterial cleaning products. After one year ... , but now there is evidence that everyday cleaning and hand-washing may also contribute [more...]

Date: 2008-10-20 15:02:59

Best As Seen On TV Products

Some of the most popular things to buy are not available in stores and appear on infomercials ... a tackle pack and a book of fishing tips. Many of these types of products are household items, designed to make cleaning the home, faster and more efficient. As seen on TV products include the Zorbeez [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 14:20:02

Coffee Break Version 1.41

On a a night out with your best buddies,, what would be the ususal topic you talk about?Jan asked for coffee break... ... ---- finding the BEST Bargain in town!!!!! we love sharing about a new household equipment and new products, cleaning tips ... Latest chsismis and just anything and everything under the SUN,, no pretentions [more...]

Date: 2008-10-26 12:34:37

Cleaning"All in a (Moving) Days Work

By The Affordable Storage GuyWhats worse than packing up everything you own? Cleaning up the mess left behind! ... drops of vanilla extract on a piece of cloth. Finally, never mix cleaning products"many contain ... for colorfastness. Everyday household items can work wonders on many common messes. Use a pencil eraser [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 22:29:00

Year in Review: 2008 Magazine Ad Revenue, Pages Down

The Publishers Information Bureau said magazine advertising generated $23.7 billion in 2008, a decline of 7.8% over the previous year ... . Household cleaning products and discount or variety retail outlets increased both ad revenues and pages. The fourth quarter also brought advertising growth for food and related products, accessories [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 05:00:54

Don’t you eat that yellow, or white, snow

Don’t you eat that yellow, or white, snow Posted by Betsy Shaw in Children's Health, Food | January 2nd, 2009 | Comments(8) » While I’ve had my doubts, I generally choose to ignore the suspicion that letting my kids eat snow is akin to letting them do a taste test with household cleaning products. But, the warnings [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 00:00:56

What Eco / Green Household and Personal Cleaning Products Do I Use?

I get an awful lot of questions about what household products I use. Which dish soap do I use? What shampoo? What do I use to clean the floors? So I thought I should answer that, with the hope [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 02:12:42

Breakin’ It Down: Greywater

Greywater is water that flows down sink, shower, and washing machine drains–but not the toilet. Greywater may contain traces of dirt, food, grease, hair, and household cleaning products. While greywater may look “dirty,” it is a safe and even beneficial source of irrigation water. If released [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 15:24:42

Traditional Ways to Organize Your Coupons

Image by robertdx via Flickr Now that you have your Sunday Coupons comes the hard part! ... up into categories such as: Dairy Breakfast Pets Health and Beauty Baby Products Beverages Baking needs Snacks Cleaning Aides Frozen Foods Meals Household Restraints Vegetables Desserts Meat Soup Salad [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 16:12:48

20090116-Not SafeFri., 16-Jan-2009

Read about how household cleaning products can trigger asthma.Says,’no legal requirements exist for ingredient labeling on household cleaning products.Not good! [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 16:50:13

Eliminating Household Toxins For Good Health

By Angella SpinneyToxins are in many of the common household products that are found on the grocery store shelves ... cleaning agents can contain any number of toxic chemicals. Eliminating household toxins ... to be listed and/or require a consumer warning. Less than 80% of chemicals (used in household [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 01:32:00

Know the Risk of Traditional Cleaning Products

Environmental Protection Agency Researchers showed that typical homes have 2-5 times more pollution than the air outside. The cause of indoor air pollutions is the toxins created by our household products such as air fresheners, floor and furniture cleaners. These kinds of toxins cause environmental health disorders [more...]

Date: 2008-12-28 12:40:03

Household Uses For Vinegar, The Ultimate Frugal Solution

Few products out there have as many household uses as vinegar.  From soothing feet to cleaning a computer mouse to removing streaks from your dishes, vinegar is definitely a product to have on hand in large quantities.  I’ve compiled a list of just a few [more...]

Date: 2008-12-12 11:00:33

You Just Can’t Have Enough Green Cleaning Products

No matter how much you want to go green, there may be times when you don’t feel you have that option ... a shower cleaner, bathroom cleaners, glass cleaners, and even carpet cleaners. Other products ... from natural ingredients. Their line of household cleaners are all water based, with several plant [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 01:07:58

Leaning How To Control Your Child's Asthma

Breathing Techniques For Children with Asthma and Allergies Asthma is an affliction that many children are victims of ... environment is kept clean.  Household items and materials that are known to collect large amounts of dust should be consistently kept clean if not gotten rid of completely. There are many products [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 11:40:47

40 steps on the personal path to green

A few weeks ago, I asked readers, "If a friend decided they wanted to do something about the environment, ... products that are only made of things they can pronounce. Make your own non-toxic household cleaning ... is something that you really need. Understand the impact of the products that you buy [more...]

Date: 2008-08-26 07:00:00

5 People and Things That Will Recession-Proof Your Small Business

Small business owners clamp up during economic crises. It’s understandable ... in any way to products that people need, no matter what? For example, household cleaning supplies [more...]

Date: 2008-10-06 19:00:52

Autism Increases Linked to Environmental Factors

Mysteriously, autism rates in California have gone up 700% in the past 15 years. Theories abound ... your cosmetics, cleaning supplies and other household goods, now is the time to do so. No harm can come from switching to more natural products, but plenty of harm may come if collectively we don’t. Image [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 12:00:31

How to Shop Green to Save Money

The economy is in sad shape and the environment is not much better ... many household products that can help cut the monthly expenses. When you are doing yard work ... what you would think. The first thing to look at for saving money is your cleaning supplies. The average family [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 14:48:59

Home cleaning service with natural products

Do you spend so much time on the computer blogging that you never seem to get around to some of your household chores? ... you're disabled and need a maid service to maintain your home. Or maybe you have extreme allergies or asthma and require a dust-free environment. Personally I would look for a home cleaning service [more...]

Date: 2008-11-04 20:11:32

Greener skincare

After reading more and more about sustainable lifestyle I have to say a greener life is all about the small stuff ... d household cleaning chemicals green and are now working my way to my cosmetics and haircare products. I [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 21:01:41

Win it Wednesday

Everything Up Close- one Envirosax bag Coffee Beans and Kisses -Gymboree Gymbucks Everything Up Close- starter kit of Better Life natural cleaning products Designs by Vanessa- A handbag by GirlyGirlBags Savings Makes Cents- Entertainment Book Reviewin'" It Up!- $25 Build-a-Bear GC Little People Wealth- $80 in Household Supplies! and don't [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 13:00:03

Crap Joke Tuesday 84

It’s Tuesday! A woman walks into a store to buy some cleaning products, so she can tidy the house for an upcoming party. The salesman suggests she try the latest and greatest offering in household [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 06:25:21

Unity Peg

UP_plumbing2.jpg Unity Peg's unconventional graphics of conventional domestic products printed on tea towels and tablecloths are an easy way to ... the mundane household item modern and relevant again. Beginning with the "Wash Up" series, furniture ... and simple outlines of items like cleaning supplies and plumbing. Their acute sense for captivating [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 16:00:16

New Preserve Kitchenware - Review

I'm a fan of recycling. That much you probably already know from my previous blog post about the recycled but oh-so good Preserve Toothbrush ... is the environmentally-friendly way to cook, prep and store a family’s healthy meals. Equally inspiring ... . I feel it's important to do my little part in cleaning up this Earth. Using the same philosophy [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 15:14:00

Very specific ingredients to avoid

Busby SEO Test Something as simple and ordinary as cleaning your clothes in a washing machine can have serious repercussions. The chemicals used in these cleaning agents are hardly user-friendly. In fact, many of them ... been banned or restricted due to their noxious side effects. One such common chemical found [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 14:27:43

Can living in rainy areas really cause one-third of autism cases?

At first, this study sounded like it might have been published in the Journal of Spurious Correlations or an entry for the Spurious Correlations Contest and would provide a note of levity. A few years ago, three economists had self-published a paper reporting a correlation between rising rates of cable television subscriptions and autism in [more...]

Date: 2008-11-06 06:29:00

Organic cleaners protect the environment

Busby SEO Test Most people think that the kitchen is just a place to eat but it also serves as a nice place to sit down and spend some time with ... cleaning product is very fundamental to a dirt-free kitchen so you choose one that is made of natural ... cleaning session after you are finished and always putting away all the things you have used [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 14:34:30

Bissell: We mean Clean (CONTEST, Canada included)

I have five cats. Five cats + 1 DH + 1 child = DISASTER for your carpet. If I told you how many times I steam clean a month, you wouldn’t believe me ... of innovative floor care products such as vacuums, carpet sweepers, carpet deep cleaners and bare floor ... and wear, our tan carpet can take a HUGE beating. I know personally, our stairs see the most [more...]

Date: 2008-10-09 22:44:21

Diagnosed as Poison Oak

Poison Oak So when he came home he bitterly and sweetly announced he had Poison Oak.  He made me call Seth to see if he got it too, and Seth hasn’t ... relief from these products. If you can, good luck. But if it is bad, what you want is Prednisone.  (SHOOT ME NOW!  I REFUSE TO LIVE IN A HOUSEHOLD WITH ANOTHER PERSON ON PREDNISONE!) ETIQUETTE Because [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 19:47:05

Moving Days Dirty Little Secrets Revealed!

by The Affordable Storage Guy Preparing for moving day is more than just packing; theres all that cleaning to do too! ... . Finally, never mix cleaning products”many contain ammonia or bleach, and when combined the fumes ... . Common household items can be your best friends when dealing with unwanted marks and stains. Scuffed [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 22:04:57

The Atonement in the Talmud

So the other day, a friend of mine and fellow pastor, Jim Bomkamp, asked me to consider posting the following article here. The author is an elder at Jim’s fellowship, Calvary Chapel Green Bay, named Dave Reynolds.Interesting stuff…Evidence for Christ’s Atonement from a Surprising Source: The Jewish TalmudIntroductionA couple of weeks ago, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 14:06:30

Green Up Your Clean: Environmentally Friendly Cleaning Methods

This article by Beth Coughlin provides some tips for how you can “green up your clean” by using products that serve as ... effective use of them. Green cleaning is becoming a more common goal in housekeeping every day ... , and a host of other companies are offering green cleaning alternatives. However, there are some common [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 01:15:33

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