game time

Green Cleaning

Game Time Cleaning and Prep that’s Healthy and Fun

Green Cleaning

Game Time Cleaning and Prep that’s Healthy and Fun

Game time is here, which means you need to step up your game time cleaning habits. Why? Because your  home will soon be filled with friends and family, all of whom are ready to sit down, chow down and get their “football fix” in your living room. Are you sure you’re not inviting them into a toxic environment? If you use everyday household cleaning products—here’s a list of some dangerous ones—you may be exposing your guests to harmful chemicals. You’ll want to use non-tocix chemicals to ensure your family and friends are safe and sound.

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Sep 19, 2017 0

home-cleaning

Safe Cleaning

Home-Cleaning Products Should Not Be a Hazard

Safe Cleaning

Home-Cleaning Products Should Not Be a Hazard

How harmful can common home-cleaning products be for your health? In 2014, the Guardian reported that the deputy assistant director of housekeeping at North Carolina State University received “several reports of rashes, occasional respiratory problems and headaches” among cleaning staff. It is said this may have been due to long-term exposure to the harsh chemicals and strong smells omitted by the home-cleaning products they were using.

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Aug 11, 2017 0

eco-friendly

Basic DIY Cleaning Ingredients

Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products – A Quick Guide

Basic DIY Cleaning Ingredients

Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products – A Quick Guide

Does searching for eco-friendly cleaning products get you exhausted? Channel that energy toward new cleaning solutions! At the beginning of any “going green” journey, it can be a little daunting to try and find the right cleaning products for your home. Here are a few options you can consider when it comes time to eco-friendly cleaning:

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Aug 4, 2017 0

pet-friendly cleaning tips

Pet Safety

Pet-Friendly Cleaning Tips the Pros Use (Part 2)

Pet Safety

Pet-Friendly Cleaning Tips the Pros Use (Part 2)

In part one of this pet-friendly cleaning series, we talked about the three major, pet-friendly cleaner brands out there that you could consider when purchasing cleaning supplies. In this, the second and final part of the series, we will touch on products. Now that you’re aware of some of the leading eco-friendly cleaning brands, let’s take a look at some individual products that will get the job done.
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Jul 28, 2017 0

healthy pets

Pet Safety

Pet-Cleaning Tips the Pros Use (Part 1)

Pet Safety

Pet-Cleaning Tips the Pros Use (Part 1)

When we think about healthy pets we must first think about the health of our homes. As a rule of thumb, when you’re searching for cleaning products, you should be checking labels for the following harmful chemicals: phenols, isopropyl alcohol, formaldehyde, phthalates, bleach and perchloroethylene.
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Jul 21, 2017 0

household chemicals

Basic DIY Cleaning Ingredients

Trade in household chemicals for cash

Basic DIY Cleaning Ingredients

Trade in household chemicals for cash

Did you known that by switching to organic cleaners—or creating your own—you can preserve the health of your home, children and pets by limiting exposure to harsh household chemicals, all while saving money in the process?
In a survey by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, on average, U.S households spent up to $645 on household cleaning supplies in 2013. By going green, you can save up to $300 a year! Want to create your own products? Start with these common ingredients that are devoid of household chemicals.
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Jul 7, 2017 0

going green when cleaning

Green Cleaning

Going Green is Easier Than You Think

Green Cleaning

Going Green is Easier Than You Think

They say “you are what you eat.” If that’s the case, the same can be said for the cleaning products you expose yourself—and your family—to on a regular basis. Much like only eating organic food to stay healthy, “going green” when cleaning can go a long way in keeping you safe, healthy and happy.
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Jun 30, 2017 0

ingredients

Ingredients

Ingredients to Keep an Eye On

Ingredients

Ingredients to Keep an Eye On

You don’t have to be a detective to spot harmful ingredients in cleaning products that will endanger your loved ones. For starters, never assume that because a cleaning product has a label that reads “organic” or “all-natural,” it actually is.

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Jun 16, 2017 0