Keeping your family healthy takes more than eating right and exercising. Try these homemade cleaning solutions to rid your house of harmful chemicals.
We're all looking for ways to keep our families healthy, but when we're wiping down counters and scrubbing bathtubs with store bought cleaning products, we may actually be causing more harm than good. With the push towards greener living happening in Rhode Island and all over the country right now, it's no surprise people are starting to question the safety of chemicals in everything from glass cleaners to laundry detergent, and even products like shampoo and soap. There certainly are chemicals in most of the cleaning products we use on a regular basis and they can cause problems from allergies, breathing problems, and for all we know, they can even get into our bodies through inhalation and through our skin. This week we'll take a look at…
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Easy tips for organizing your house for the new year, especially after the kids have been home from school making messes all over.
Most people do major clean-outs and organizing sprees around the house in the spring, but I think the beginning of the year is a great time to do it, too. Here are some useful tips for organizing your home after the holidays and school vacation so you and your family can enter 2011 with a clutter-free, organized space. 1. Tackle one room at a time. Don't expect to get your entire house cleaned up in one day unless you stay on top of it regularly. That said, clean out one room at a time to help you stay focused on your task. Making a schedule of which rooms you will tackle on which day can also help. 2. Have the kids help! Hey, this is their home, too. Get your kids involved by making cleaning fun (sounds impossible, right?) Have your …
Kristin Costa Offiler
7:30 pm on Friday, February 11, 2011
I love the idea of adding peppermint oil to the vinegar! more ›