REPOST Can you believe the big day is just a month away? Does it seem like just yesterday you got engaged – or have you been counting down the days? Well, the time has come and now you need to tie up loose ends and…
Is your closet or garage becoming a catch all for unused items? Who’s ready to dig into that closet and garage and start cleaning house? I am! Even if you are holding on to “old” appliances and gadgets that you feel aren’t garage sale worthy,…
There are many levels to being Eco-Friendly and every little bit helps. If you’re currently recycling and re-using (such as shopping re-sale or consignment stores), that’s a great way to get started. Buying local at Farmers Markets (there’s even one in winter at the downtown…
Closet organization is one of our favorite topics. Having an organized closet not only makes your life easier when trying to get yourself together in a hurry, but storing items well helps extend the life of your wardrobe. Here are some easy closet solutions we…
Believe it or not, it doesn’t cost a lot of money to be “green”. In fact you could save money. Here’s 15 money saving ways to preserve the environment, in no particular order*. Choose reusable shopping bags instead of plastic. I’ve gotten so many of these…
People and fabrics create 90% of the dust in your home. Dust triggers allergies. Why? Because dust mites are living in the dust of your pillows, bed covers, mattresses, upholstered furniture, drapery, carpeting and even clothing, (500 dust mites can live in just 1/2 teaspoonful of dust). YUCK! You…
Yippee! It’s finally spring! Just the other day, when the weather was a bit warm, I started going through my closet. To save space and help me see exactly what I have in my closet each season, I store my out of season clothing in…
Do you feel using eco-friendly appliances and materials in your kitchen is important? If so, you are among 49% of homeowners according to the Houzz Kitchen Trends 2013 Study. If you are considering a kitchen renovation and you would like eco-friendly options, follow these tips: For “greener”…
There was a segment on Good Morning America this morning that was a bit troubling to us here at Classic Cleaners. It was titled “Dry Cleaners’ Dirtiest Secrets“. Being that it’s the media’s job to awe and shock, the correspondent promised to reveal “what you…
It’s wonderful that individuals and companies are using the word “green” to describe their practices but what exactly does “green” mean? And what about “organic”, “natural”, “Eco-friendly”, etc.? Here’s a cheat sheet on what these “green” terms mean. There are other words for “going green”…