Keep Your Home Clean By Going Green

Every one's talking about "going green" but would you believe that steam cleaners can be green, too? It's true! Vapor steam cleaners are a natural way to clean without the use of non-environment-friendly ... mite and remove mold and bacteria. This is done using dry steam at high temperatures which sanitize [more...]

Date: 2008-08-02 05:36:47

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asbestos

I was contacted recently by the Mesothelioma & Asbestos Awareness Center ... to all-natural cleaning products? The questions are endless and keep coming, but in the midst ... compound, roofing tiles, floor tiles, and even in certain brands of duct tape. Despite a ban on asbestos [more...]

Date: 2008-09-12 02:06:20

Review: Baby Girl Products (contest and review, 29th)

When I was searching for things that would be neat to have for our green month here at Momdot, my Mom told me about a couple of local girls (in the Tampa area) that had created these all natural, non chemical, earth friendly cleaning ... a glass cleaner and an all purpose cleaner at my house for myself to review!  What service [more...]

Date: 2008-09-24 19:45:56

Clorox takes top share of natural cleaners market

One year after bleach maker Clorox started selling a line of natural cleaning products, ... it has reached the top of the market for eco-friendly cleaners. The company plans to announce Monday that its Greenworks cleaners, made mostly with coconut oil, corn and... Email this Article [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 05:28:04

Day of Service

Jump to CommentsToday, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr., President-elect Obama has called for a day of service ... at one of our city parks, cleaning up trash and things of that nature, but it has been snowing steadily ... a door, He opens a window.”Here are my kids shoveling the elderly neighbor’s driveways. They begged [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 16:50:38

Mexico City's Valiant Fight Against Gum Proves Sweet, Fruitful

Mexican officials are sick and tired of seeing gum all over their capital's sidewalks and are implementing different methods of ... steam-cleaning sidewalks, urging the consumption of natural gum which breaks down more quickly ... -- breaks down easily and pulverizes somewhat when dried, making it easier to clean. But, officials [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 23:30:08

Black Sesame Hot Mask

Current Mood: CoolBlack Sesame Hot MaskDeep natural black sesame is contained in its natural form to deeply cleanse pores for clean, smooth. refreshed skin through steam effect.Instruction: After washing, apply appropriate amount of mask to your moist face and massage it smoothly and avoiding eye areas. Rinse it away with lukewarm water 3 to 5 ... [more...]

Date: 2008-12-28 04:00:00

Weiman Products

We’re having family over this week for Thanksgiving, so you know what that means…lot of cleaning! I’ve tried out a lot of wonderful eco-friendly cleaners before, and thanks to the Family Review ... leaving floors and grout spotless and streak-free. This all-natural, plant-derived cleaning [more...]

Date: 2008-11-24 15:26:00

Safe and Green Cleaning

With more people turning to natural alternatives, Janese Botham and her husband Larry have launched a range of non-toxic, ... drinkable (although we wouldn’t recommend it), making Safe Care Clean the ideal household cleaner to use ... to be used on any surface including wood, upholstery and delicate LCD monitors. Initially, Janese [more...]

Date: 2008-09-11 17:43:29

Shikshantar E-Patrika: Winter 2008-09

Shikshantar E-Patrika: Winter 2008-09 January 16th, 2009 by Peter There’s always energy and interest in the work of Shikshantar. http://www.swaraj ... as a Learning City - It’s wide, colorful and inviting… and built for many! We recently constructed a sofa ... health tonic with over 50 different kinds of herbs. We will also be making a natural cleaning [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 14:54:51

Eco-Me Home Kit

When Robin Kay Levin's then 36-year-old sister was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005-without any family history of the disease-Levin began wondering just how toxic to our health the chemicals we use to clean our homes are. One year later she founded Eco-Me, a company the makes 100-percent natural, do-it-yourself cleaning kits. [more...]

Date: 2008-12-17 18:49:22

Contagious Nesting

cleaning Nesting is said to set in within the 5th month of pregnancy ... ? I, on the other hand, seem to be cleaning all the time. I’m on that weekly cleaning schedule (which I’ll ... . This is a natural instinct that a mother is said to have where they end up cleaning a ton [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 18:15:17

Pitt Researchers Create Nontoxic Clean-up Method for Potentially Toxic Nano Materials

I could hardly pass up this interesting piece of research coming out of the University of Pittsburgh ... development of safe and natural methods—with HRP or other enzymes—of cleaning up carbon nanotube spills ... electricity in electronics or energy-conversion devices; and are sensitive chemical sensors, Star said. (Star [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 22:19:11

Giveway/Review: Wee Generation Eco Diaper Bag

This contest is closed.Click here to view the winner ... . This is definitely a rolls royce of diaper bags and it's eco-friendly to boot!BAG FEATURES Designer upholstery ... a copy of Naturally Clean, the Seventh Generation Guide to Safe and Healthy Non-Toxic Cleaning [more...]

Date: 2008-12-12 02:14:00

Clorox Green Works Wipes

Green Works from Clorox launched a new product this Monday, following its one year anniversary. Its Natural Biodegradable Cleaning Wipes are said to be made from 100% cellulose fibers, derived ... Clorox’s own brand, I see both products targeting different audience segments. Clorox’s strong [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 20:38:06

Natural Floor Cleaning: Easy Greening

The image of Cinderella on her hands and knees scrubbing the floor is meant to evoke pity. It’s the same reason that seductive new floor cleaning products and systems are constantly ... a small miracle to ease the agony. Unfortunately many of the conventional cleaning products [more...]

Date: 2008-11-17 16:00:10

Luca Technologies Raises $76M for Coal Biotech

Colorado-based biotech firm Luca Technologies has raised a $75.9 million round of Series C financing, the company confirms with us today ( ... Perkin’s new “Green Growth Fund” and $40 million from One Equity Partners. Coal and natural gas ... have to do with cleaning up energy production? It’s a Band-Aid fix at best, but as Green Car Congress [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 08:00:32

All-Natural, Homemade Furniture Polish

My daughter and I spend a lot of time at our favorite place - the library ... between its pages from the braided rug to the natural insect repellent.  I decided to begin ... clean cloths First, sterilize your spray bottle by cleaning it with soap and water [more...]

Date: 2008-10-22 13:19:50

Going Green: Artificial Lawns for Homes

Artificial lawns for homes accomplish two things other than the obvious ... . Some of these products for example include house-cleaning products made from natural ingredients, CFL lighting ... and age going green. Protecting the environment has come to the surface today and many companies [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 13:24:07

Horror vacui

I'm trying to remember when A. first used the term vacuum to describe the absence of kink in this studio apartment. Sometime last month I think ... then we have found all sorts of ways to put nature's vacuums to good use cleaning carpets and lighting homes [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 08:06:00

Cleaning Silver Frugally and Naturally

Any longtime reader of this blog will probably be able to guess that I am not what you might call a ‘girly-girl’ ... , then try this chemical trick: use aluminum foil, water and salt. This can also be a fun experiment [more...]

Date: 2008-10-24 10:00:07

A Dummy-proof Argument: Why Your Office Needs To Be Cleaned.

by Jerry Fondale When one thinks of the reasons an office needs to be spick and span, the answers should come naturally ... . The superior efficacy caused by office cleaning can in turn, only cause the productivity of a company ... . This may seem a little exaggerated, but try it and you will see. Let the cleaning crew take a week [more...]

Date: 2008-09-25 08:00:55

Budget Decorating: How To Decorate With Plants

Decorating with plants is a great way to breathe life into your home without spending too much money ... of Plants Cleaner Air All indoor plants will clean your air and act as a natural filter ... it. After repotting them, be sure to place something underneath the pot that can either capture or absorb [more...]

Date: 2008-08-14 16:50:45

Etsy Teams Digest: Local Edition

As end-of-summer relaxation abounds, the Etsy Teams are hard at work to bring you fresh event ideas ... -friendly component, such as handmade books, handbags, jewelry, mosaics, natural cleaning kits [more...]

Date: 2008-08-29 16:38:00

Budget Decorating: How To Decorate With Plants

Decorating with plants is a great way to breathe life into your home without spending too much money ... of Plants Cleaner Air All indoor plants will clean your air and act as a natural filter ... repotting them, be sure to place something underneath the pot that can either capture or absorb water [more...]

Date: 2008-10-04 21:53:52

Natural Market Place on Main Street in Jasper

Check out Jasper’s newest business, right on main street ... meals, herbs, vitamins, non-irradiated bulk grains, nuts, teas, spices, cleaning products, animal ... . Natural Market Place located at 69 Main Street is a grocer of all natural, all organic foods [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 22:37:44

Natural Market Place on Main Street in Jasper

Check out Jasper’s newest business, right on main street ... meals, herbs, vitamins, non-irradiated bulk grains, nuts, teas, spices, cleaning products, animal ... . Natural Market Place located at 69 Main Street is a grocer of all natural, all organic foods [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 23:14:35

Health’s Top 10 Diets and Secrets for Staying Thin

Posted by Colleen Fischer on Fit Fare. ... this list the once-over. This month’s issue also features an article from columnist and natural-foods ... for dinner. Don’t worry about cleaning your plate. Share, save, or toss extra food. Choose the least [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 06:00:47

Green Goals For The Year Ahead

Here at our household we are looking forward to another great year of living green ... to picking up litter at a public beach, park, playground, etc. We will use only natural, green, or homemade cleaners for general cleaning. We will collect rainwater to use for our garden. We will use [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 22:47:35

Pledge Review And Giveaway

scjpledge One of my all time favorite furniture polishers is Pledge ... myself. Shine, restore, and refresh your wood furniture! Pledge® Natural Beauty is ideal for quickly cleaning your wood furniture and wood surfaces. Its Anti-Dust™ formula keeps surfaces looking less [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 13:22:37

A Generational Renovation for Barton Springs Pool

Only about once in a generation can we make a great difference for a cherished city landmark ... of the dams, bypass tunnel, and other pool structures to make the pool more natural and self-cleaning [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 17:16:34

Health’s Top 10 Diets and Secrets for Staying Thin

... this list the once-over. This month’s issue also features an article from columnist and natural-foods ... for dinner. Don’t worry about cleaning your plate. Share, save, or toss extra food. Choose the least [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 15:34:15

The Business Pundit Energy Plan: Electrification, flex power, and a smart grid

By now, 99% of us are aware of the problem. Cheap oil, whether due to peak oil or not, is over ... . 5) Wean the economy from grease to juice by cleaning up coal, upping natural gas usage [more...]

Date: 2008-08-13 21:08:14

18 Ways to Wear Natural Makeup - Cop Michelle Obama's Clean, Fresh First Lady Look (CLUSTER)

(TrendHunter.com) Fashionistas have been raving about Michelle Obama’s classic sense of style, but her makeup also merits recognition. Chicago makeup artist Ingrid Grimes-Myles, who is behind the First Lady’s look, told… [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 05:27:35

Big Gas: U.S. Natural-Gas Imports to Rise, Prices to Fall?

The Journal’s Russell Gold reports: Energy demand is down. The global economy is sputtering. Meanwhile, U.S. natural gas production is up ... and relatively clean energy: That’s good news for Steven Chu and the new crew on Independence Avenue [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 10:31:00

Soap Up Safely with Natural Detergents

Laundry detergents—despite the harsh, chemical cleaning agents that make them work—are a household necessity. Clothes, sheets, curtains, and towels all need regular washes to keep them hygienic [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 23:51:08

Eco-Me Giveaway Closed

Eco-me is giving 2 lucky readers a sampling of products! ... do-it-yourself kits that are good for you and the environment, too. We created a line of cleaning kits to help people make their own natural, non-toxic, chemical-free products. In March of 2005 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 02:27:01

Supermom Series: THE ECO MOM

I have really been wanting to feature other Moms' tips and ideas for keeping their lives in order and their homes clean ... cleaners, I replaced them with homemade or purchased natural alternatives. This took an entire year ... - so I decided to try an alternative.I found an all-natural recipe for a vinegar based cleaner [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 23:13:00

One of Those Days?

A few minutes ago, as I was sitting at my computer enjoying my morning java and iTunes, ... the initial cleaning is done. I am now waiting for the Nature's Miracle to dry so I can then vacuum ... off and sent them outside, I had the fun of cleaning the mess.Maybe it's just MY dogs [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 15:35:00

The big clean before Christmas

Tomorrow evening, my mom and stepdad will arrive from Denver to spend the Christmas holiday with our family ... now by blogging and weeding worthless cleaners out of my caddy of cleaning supplies. So here’s my thumbs-up, thumbs-down review of cleaning products and a recipe for an all-natural cleaner: (more…) [more...]

Date: 2008-12-20 22:58:23

Fashion Jewelry Monet Rings

15.4" Laptop Notebook Skins Sticker H674 Diamonds Jewelry (Brand New with 2 FREE touch pad decals) Sonic Jewelry Cleaner, Stain Cleaner for cleaning Watch Coin Diamond Jewelry & Gems the Buying ... Natural Diamond and Pearl Jewelry Cleaner - 8OZ Blue Topaz / Diamond Necklace and Earring Set [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 13:01:14

How did I come to be an eco-friendly designer?

Breaking with my standard format of reporting design trends, ... environment such as dust, cleaning chemicals and paint fumes, pet dander, mold, etc. Naturally I always ask ... the cushions in their sofa. The availability of paints and finishes that are low or zero VOC [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 21:05:00

January 18

We spent all day spring cleaning the house (vacuuming up dog hair, steam cleaning a few old random pee spots, etc). Naturally, I still see Maggie's spirit running through the house, taking naps [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 02:04:00

Jewelry Diamonds Boxes

Sonic Jewelry Cleaner, Stain Cleaner for cleaning Watch Coin Diamond Natural Diamond and Pearl Jewelry Cleaner - 8OZ NSC589 Swarovski Tri-Color Crystals Necklace Set Jet Black Diamond [more...]

Date: 2008-12-19 15:51:27

Monday's News

Happy Monday! I really mean it when I say that, mostly because I know that we have some good stuff for you this week (and every week.) ... in every room. Surfaces secreted dust. Windows covered themselves with the first fine layer of grime ... . And as the Missus's cleaning schedules at first wavered, then crashed, the real permanent nature of the house [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 11:30:00

Jewelry Diamonds Sterling Marcasite Rings

Sonic Jewelry Cleaner, Stain Cleaner for cleaning Watch Coin Diamond Natural Diamond and Pearl Jewelry Cleaner - 8OZ NSC589 Swarovski Tri-Color Crystals Necklace Set Jet Black Diamond [more...]

Date: 2008-12-19 21:58:37

Power Plant

Back in 1980 NASA started investigating ways to provide clean air in enclosed spaces ... more polluted than the air outside- even in a big city! And seemingly innocuous things like carpets, cleaning ... air. Of course we do our best to bring natural (and chemical free) jute rugs into our home, use eco [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 17:44:06

Coal waste dumps: ticking toxic time bombs

Tom Yulsman of the Center for Environmental Journalism at the University of Colorado ran the following post on the toxic nature of coal combustion ... , and that they have been steadily cleaning up their act. So in the aftermath of the spill from the TVA’ [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 08:00:14

Draftstopper Door Snakes

New from DomestikGoddess.com: ... psychadelic snakes (made with vintage fabrics) that are stuffed with eco-friendly buckwheat husks, natural ... fastener, so you can remove the stuffing for easy cleaning. Over at Amethistle, tie-dyer Sara went [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 03:45:20

Philips Sonicare R732 HealthyWhite Power Toothbrush

Philips Sonicare R732 HealthyWhite Power Toothbrush Rating: [ ... and Smartimer ensure a thorough cleaning every time ProResults brush head provides increase ... , allowing the natural whiteness of your teeth to shine through. In just two weeks, you can have teeth [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 07:50:26

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