Non-Toxic Cleaning

13 Surprising Uses for Mustard

Mustard's history as a condiment probably dates back to Ancient Rome, where it was used to glaze roasted boar. It gained popularity in the French city of Dijon during the 13th century. And t…

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How to Give Your Household a Green Makeover

By Sayward Rebhal, Networx Making a major lifestyle shift can often seem daunting, and sometimes the simple act of getting started is enough to stop you in your tracks. That initial hurdle can be s…

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3 Nontoxic Recipes for Once-a-Year Cleaning Spots

Of course we all like to keep our homes tidy year-round, but when the first warm days of spring invite us to fling open our windows and doors, we often feel compelled to refresh our homes by cleaning …

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12 Surprising Uses for Peanut Butter

Peanut butter shouldn't solely be reserved for kindergarten! Indeed, peanut butter has so much more to offer than pb&j's and cookies (though I love both as much as the next guy, don't ge…

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Non-Toxic Spring Cleaning

While nothing feels as welcoming as a freshly cleaned home, a clean house doesn’t always mean a healthy home. Most conventional cleaners are laden with chemicals that linger in your home, contribute t…

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32 Surprising Sources of Toxic Heavy Metals

Heavy metal is a serious threat to the health of your body and brain. I’m not referring to Ozzy Osbourne or Metallica here, although too much headbanging has probably damaged more than a few brain cel…

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5 Affordable Cleaning Essentials

Call it domestic science or just plain common sense: With the proper tools, house cleaning becomes a little easier. Just in time for the new season, here are five multitasking and affordable picks. …

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4 DIY Non-Toxic Laundry Tips

When you wash your clothes in conventional laundry detergents, you're getting a lot more than you bargained for. From harmful chemicals that pollute our water supply to "fragrance" that lingers on you…

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How Non-Toxic is Zero-VOC Paint?

Listen, laugh & learn with the Green Divas (and Green Dude Scott) anytime - Podcast here! Green Diva Lisa was out this week, so EcoKaren, captain of EcoEtsy and editor of GreenLivingIdeas sat i…

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How to Fight 5 of the Top Clothing Stains

By Marissa Ross, Intent I know I should use some positive affirmation here and not write that I am clumsy but the truth of my laundry hamper is, I am clumsy. I have this knack for getting somethi…

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