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Cleaning can be a environmentally toxic exercise – but it doesn’t have to be! Pick up some earth friendly cleaning advice.

Earth friendly air freshener tips

December 26, 2013 / Michael Bloch

I was an air freshener abuser. But in fooling my nose, I was also poisoning my immediate and wider environment. There are certainly greener ways to keep nasty smells at bay.

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Green cleaning tips: using denatured alcohol (methylated spirits)

December 26, 2012 / Michael Bloch

Denatured alcohol, also commonly known as methylated spirits, can be a more earth friendly alternative to other cleaning products. Pick up some tips.

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Non-food uses for olive oil

August 8, 2012 / Michael Bloch

Olive oil is a remarkable product with many applications beyond cooking and can be used as a green alternative to harsh chemical compounds!

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Vinegar – an earth friendly alternative to many chemicals

August 4, 2012 / Michael Bloch

A bunch of handy vinegar tips – replace your environmentally harsh and toxic cleaning chemicals with this earth friendly alternative.

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Front vs. top loading washing machines

June 21, 2012 / Michael Bloch

Front loading vs. top loading – what washing machine should you choose to help minimize the environmental impact of your clothes washing activities?

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Cleaning toilets the environmentally friendly way

August 14, 2011 / Michael Bloch

Our toilets and sewage treatment systems deal with more than our own waste. In our efforts to create a hygienic domestic environment, we’re often killing more than just the bacterial nasties. Here’s some tips for a greener loo that will save you a stack of cash as well.

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Green oven cleaning tips

May 6, 2011 / Michael Bloch

Cleaning an oven is a rotten job and one I used to use heavy duty chemicals for. There are more environmentally friendly ways to tackle this task.

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Lemons – the versatile fruit

March 31, 2011 / Michael Bloch

Is there anything better than scent of a lemon? Lemons not only have a wonderful fragrance, but can also act as a green replacement for cleaning chemicals used around the home that aren’t so environmentally friendly.

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Clean up at home, save cash and help the environment

March 28, 2011 / Michael Bloch

Have you ever stopped to think how much stuff you have? Do you remember exactly what you own? A big cleanup around the home, shed and yard can lighten your environmental impact and save money.

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Greener disinfecting agents

February 26, 2011 / Michael Bloch

Store bought disinfectants used in cleaning can contain all sorts of nasty chemicals. Making your own environmentally friendly disinfectant is very cheap and quick to do!

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