From Martha Stewart Radio: Removing Stains from Corian

Do it yourself cleaning for white corian

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 [...]

Homemade Cleaning Recipes – Green, Healthy, Non Toxic and Frugal!

The 518Moms blog posted some green cleaning tips from my forthcoming book, Smart Mama’s Green Guide: Simple Steps to Reduce Your Child’s Toxic Chemical Exposure , and since they are some of my favorite tips, I thought I would share the post with you. So check it out for green cleaning tips that are non [...]

Make your own disinfecting spray

Smart Mama Simple Tip: Clean & Deodorize the Garbage Disposal

Here’s a simple, quick, cheap and easy way to clean and deodorize the garbage disposal – use vinegar ice cubes.  Just freeze some vinegar in an ice cube tray, and then put a couple in the garbage disposal.  Another option is to use some cut up lemon peel or orange rind.  That works too.  But [...]

Are we cleaning up with a poison?

Do antibacterial products containing triclosan contain a poison to our health and our environment?

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