Cleaning

Dry cleaning has been a long standing way of keeping your fine clothes in good shape. And it’s simple. You take your clothes to the cleaner, drop them off and a few days later they’re returned nice...

Dry cleaning uses a harmful chemical called Perchloroethylene or PERC for short. This chemical is petroleum based and has shown to cause severe health problems. It’s been labeled a probable carcinogen” by the I...

"Green laundry" no longer refers to what happens to your whites when you wash them with colors. Now, green laundry means eco-friendly washing practices that emphasize biodegradability and less waste. ...

Salt may be coming under fire as being an excessive part of our diets, but it has some alternative uses around the home. This inexpensive mineral can be used to clean rugs, sinks, and various other things aroun...

Conventional, store-bought fabric softeners contain some dubious chemicals. These odd-sounding substances include dimethyl sulphate, pentane, limonene, and benzyl acetate. (more…)...

Smelly shoes are caused by bacteria and sometimes fungus. Bacteria and fungus need warm, moist environments in which to thrive.   To deodorize your shoes, the focus needs to be on killing bacteria, drying ...

Preventing an insect infestation is far easier than eradicating one. Here are some ideas on how to keep insect pests from invading your home.  1. Stagnant water is a haven for mosquitoes. Adults lay their ...