Happy First Day of Summer! Along with welcoming those lazy days of summer, we also love welcoming back those summertime items that keep the season fun like pool toys, gardening tools and grills. Although we may only use these items for a limited amount of time, they...
While not an official federal holiday, today we celebrate National Flag Day. Established back in 1916 (and made official by an Act of Congress in 1949), June 14th commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States and U.S. citizens are encouraged to fly the...
Warmer weather brings with it fresher foods and soon your cutting boards will be getting a real workout. While you may be tempted to just use water and dishwashing soap, that combination could actually weaken wood fibers and may dulling your colors. Here are 3...
With the real heat of summer hitting most of us this weekend you might already be thinking about cranking up the AC. But, for those of us who don’t have air conditioning—or, are choosing to use it as little as possible—there are some creative ways to stay cool during...
With today being the start of our Meteorological Summer (the first official day of summer isn’t until June 20th), we wanted to share 5 things we think every person should do to fully enjoy all this season has to offer. And, because we are an eco-friendly CLEANING...
Happy National Wine Day! If you are looking to celebrate with something that is not only pleasing to the palate, but pleasing to the planet, we have 5 great organic wine recommendations: Hall Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Although it doesn’t say “organic” on the...
We love finding new uses for products and ingredients we already have in our homes--especially if those "new uses" leave our homes clean. From mayonnaise shining up your faucets to newspapers tucked into your fridge, here are 5 weird cleaning tricks that really work:...
Today is “Love a Tree Day” and while we encourage you to head to your nearest green area and hug a trunk or two, we wanted to take this opportunity to give you some tips for growing a lovely tree of your own. Many of our readers live in small spaces with even smaller...
In honor of Clean Up Your Room Day (yes, that’s a real holiday you and your children can celebrate!), we wanted to share some tips for discovering exactly what kind of mess maker you are. Why is this important? If you know what kind of mess maker you are, you...
Mother's Day is the second largest flower-buying holiday and while you may be tempted to just run to the nearest florist to pick up an arrangement, we encourage you to make your own--after all, moms love gifts that their kids make, no matter how old those kids may be....
If your spring cleaning tasks have unearthed a mound of kid art projects that you can’t bear to part with (and honestly, you really need to spare yourself the heartbreak of having your child see his or her masterpiece in the trash), we have some solutions for you. ...
How are you celebrating Earth Day this year? Whatever you are doing to praise our planet (click here if you need some ideas), we have the perfect soundtrack for you. Here are the 5 of the best songs that celebrate earth: Mercy, Mercy Me (The Ecology), Marvin Gaye...
Happy National Garlic Day! If you didn't have this day marked on your calendar, there is still plenty of time to celebrate. While you may be thinking of all the delicious meals you can make with garlic (if you're stumped, click here for some yummy ideas), we wanted...
Yard sales, moving sales, estates sales...whatever you call it, we love it. These do-it-yourself sales allow you to get yourself organized and get rid of things you really don’t need—it’s one of the best examples of recycle, reuse and reduce that I know. But, yard...
Seriously, what is more difficult than folding a fitted sheet? As professional cleaners we see inside many a linen closet and while towels and flat sheets may be perfectly folded and organized, fitted sheets are usually folded into a bundle and tossed at the bottom...
According to a recent post on TODAY.com, Pinterest has declared DIY cleaners as one of the biggest home trends of 2015. Not surprising--after all, more and more people are looking for all-natural, cost-effective solutions for their home and the DIY cleaner is at the...
If your Easter celebration includes those little plastic eggs filled with candy, you may want to think twice before tossing them into the trash. According to GreenDivas.com, we are drowning in plastic. "Enough plastic is thrown away each year to circle the earth...
As the temperatures get warmer and spring sport schedules begin to blossom, reusable water bottles become a family’s best friend. These great inventions help us stay hydrated and eco-friendly, but if we fail to clean them on a regular basis (every night is...
Several months ago, our CEO wrote a blog in Huffington Post about the 5 things you are forgetting to clean in your home. Since then, we have been asked by our commercial clients if there are 5 things in the workplace that they are forgetting to clean--and, of course,...
Cleaning Makeup Brushes with White Vinegar and Olive Oil When was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes? If the answer is "never", you might want to re-think your strategy. According to experts, we should be cleaning our brushes at least once a month to keep...