Tag Archives: cleaning supplies

Supplies for Deep Cleaning

The month of January we are focusing on cleaning.  So far I have talked about developing a seasonal cleaning plan, supplies for seasonal cleaning and developing a deep cleaning plan. We continue with deep cleaning by talking about the supplies you will need.  This will depend on the rooms you tackle. Let’s say you adopted an every-other-month schedule (January – Kitchen, March – Bathroom, May – Bedroom, July – Living Room, September – Dining Room, November – Kids Bedroom).  You should start thinking of the supplies you will need in the month before. So December would be the time to … Continue reading →

Clean Out Your Cleaning Supplies

Part of housekeeping is making sure that your house is in order but if your cleaning supplies aren’t, then you just might be wasting space. Think of the number of products and tools you have bought over the years in order to make your job of cleaning easier or more efficient. Do you still use all of them? It’s a good idea to go through your cleaning supplies, products and tools to decide which ones are worth keeping. For instance, despite the fact that my house is 95% hardwood floors, I still keep a vacuum cleaner around. All that does … Continue reading →

10 Green Questions for Your Child’s School

Some schools are beginning to understand the importance of going green, but if you suspect yours is still living in the Dark Ages, here are a few questions you may want to ask the teacher, the principal, or the school board: 10. Does the school recycle? Hopefully there are recycling bins in each classroom, the hallways, and the cafeterias. 9. Speaking of the cafeteria, how nutritious is the lunch it serves? Check the monthly menus to see if there are any healthy alternatives featured on them. 8. Does the school purchase green supplies such as water-based paints, green tissues, green … Continue reading →

Household Products

Sometimes making your own supplies, or substituting everyday items for certain products, is not only a good way to save money or prevent waste, but is also a lot quicker and easier than running out to the store. Get Creative When over the counter medications were being changed to remove dangerous ingredients, we were told to get rid of older products. I dumped some effervescent tablets (like Alka Seltzer) into the toilet. They bubbled up and cleaned the toilet. At least they weren’t a complete waste of money! So, keep this in mind if you have a similar product that … Continue reading →