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90Eco-Friendly Room Fresheners and Deodorizers
Here are a few more of my handy-dandy eco-friendly housekeeping tips. Enjoy! Household Air Fresheners: 1. To freshen the air in a room, dampen some cotton balls with your essential oil of choice, place them on a little plate, and tuck them away...
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82Weird, Wonderful Dogs: The Norwegian Lundehund
Of all the rare dog breeds out there in the great wide world, the Norwegian Lundehund is quite possibly the most unique. Also known by such names as the Lundehund, Norsk Lundehund, Puffin Dog, and Norwegian Puffin Dog, this breed is one of the...
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76Weird, Wonderful Dogs: The Basenji
The Basenji, also known as the Congo Dog, the Barkless Dog, the Congo Terrier, and the African Bush Dog, is a small fox-like breed originating from Africa. Here, they were held in great esteem for their...
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77Product Review: Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner
For those who lack faith in the ability of plain vinegar and baking soda to clean their house, there are still cost-effective and eco-friendly cleaners that can be bought at the store, or online. The...
1 comment76Frugal Laundry
Using regular fabric softener on your towels can leave a build-up of residue that, over time, will make your towels less absorbent. Below, I have listed a collection of green tips and recipes for dealing...
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76Product Review: Method's 'Wood For Good' Furniture Polish
I first tried Method’s Wood for Good furniture polish back in 2006, when I was a professional housekeeper. Out of concern for the environment, I had started looking for alternative ways to achieve the same...
2 comments65Product Review: Just a Drop
Most people have two or three strong deodorizers reserved for their bathroom alone, and a good chunk of them are of the aerosol persuasion. Sure, they are generally listed as being ‘ozone...
0 comments56How To Get It Done
When I started working as a housekeeper, I found that the best way to get my client's houses sparkling clean was to not only have a good set of tools and cleaners, but also to have a good routine to...
0 comments58Defeating the Stain Monster Part Three
One of the trickiest parts of doing the laundry, in a non-toxic and environmentally safe way, is figuring out how to deal with stains. In Part One through Part Four of Defeating the Stain Monster, I offer up a number of ways to deal with even...
0 comments75Mould and Mildew
Mould and mildew are both forms of fungi that thrive in the damp areas of your house. Although you do not always see evidence of them, their spores are constantly floating around in the air, both indoors and outdoors, but they only create a problem...
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