Non Toxic Solutions to Clean Your Toilet

Does anybody like scrubbing toilets? I don’t think so. I mean, I certainly appreciate indoor plumbing, but that doesn’t mean I have to like cleaning the toilet bowl. And those conventional toilet bowl cleaners have some not so nice chemicals in them. Some are made with strong acids or caustics that can cause burns on [...]

Demonstrating Homemade Cleaning Recipes on BetterTV

I’ve been absent from my blog for a bit because I’ve been doing some exciting activities to promote my book. One of those exciting activities was an appearance on BetterTV.com to demonstate some homemade cleaning recipes. Here I am demonstrating how to clean your microwave, how to pull up grease stains from carpet, how to [...]

Green your cleaning: make your own homemade scrub

One of my favorite homemade cleaners is a basic scrub. It is so easy to make – just baking soda.  I use it like you would use Ajax or other hard scrubs. To make a scrub, all you need is baking soda and an essential oil. For scent, you can add any favorite essential oil. For cleaning, I like [...]

Make your own disinfecting spray

Disinfecting Your Home – One Worry, Two Safer Solutions

All of the claims, information, studies, etc., on being green and non-toxic can be overwhelming after awhile.  The conflicting claims are frustrating.  What’s better – organic food trucked in from remote farms or local, but not organic produce?  Should I worry about climate change or pesticide residue when buying lettuce? So, I’m going to start [...]

Quick Tip to Clean Microwave Without Chemicals

After removing the bowl or cup, wipe down the interior with a damp cloth.  If you have an interior tray, take it out and wipe it down.  The steam from the water will loosen the food particles, and the lemon will add a pleasant fresh smell without any harsh chemicals. {moscomment} Tweet