Earth day is recognized each year on this day since the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970 activated 20 million Americans from all walks of life, launching the modern environmental movement. More than 1 billion people in 192 countries now participate in Earth Day…
Being green doesn’t have to cost you a lot of money. It can save you money as well. Here are some easy ways to conserve energy in your laundry room, and other rooms of the house. Low Energy Appliances – “Energy Star Qualified” appliances use…
Expert cleaners at Classic Cleaners confirm that original blue dawn can be used for many things, not just the dishes, because of it’s grease dissolving properties. It’s also non-toxic, not harmful to your skin, it’s biodegradable and it contains no phosphates. 1. LAUNDRY PRE-TREATER…
High Efficiency (HE) washing machines can cost up to twice as much as a regular top loading washing machine, but over time, you will save money on your electric and water bills. There are significant long-term environmental benefits to using an HE washing machine and…
We read recently that the pollen levels for this spring are expected to be among the highest in recent year. This is a result of decades of increasing pollen counts nationwide over the past 25 years. The heavy precipitation this past winter only exacerbated the…
Better Homes and Gardens magazine recently interviewed people who clean for a living to share their secrets and shortcuts for doing it as painlessly as possible. For starters, they say to clean a room from top to bottom, left to right. That way you won’t…
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…
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…
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”…