Green Cleaning

By Cyndi Roberts
First published in April 2005

Remember the days when spring meant cleaning the house from top to bottom? Well actually I don’t, either, but I have read about it and seen it done in old movies. (more…)

From KitchenCraftsNMore.net
First published on NFO in 2004, it’s a favorite of our readers!

Vinegar for personal care

Vinegar in the bath. Add one-half cup of vinegar or so to warm bath water when bathing and get double benefits: softer skin and a cleaner bathtub with less work!
Hair conditioner. Vinegar makes a simple, inexpensive conditioner for your (more…)

By Jill Black

When guests first enter your home, the first thing that greets them is the aroma. Essential oils may often be used to create a homely atmosphere within the home. (more…)

By Lisa Poisso

Is your household trapped inside the box? You know the boxes I’m talking about: Brightly colored vessels containing products promising to make our home and personal lives neat and convenient … (more…)

By Sara Noel

Most homes contain various store-bought products for cleaning. Many of these manufactured cleaning products are toxic. You can replace these products with safer alternatives that are easy to make and economical, too. (more…)

By Diana Bocco

According to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), the air in United States homes is two to five times more polluted than outdoor air. The EPA identifies the main sources of indoor pollution to be combustion from oil, gas, kerosene, coal, wood and tobacco products, followed by emissions from building materials and furniture made of certain pressed-wood products. Outdoor sources such as radon, pesticides and outdoor air pollution come last in the list. (more…)

By Lisa Poisso

If you’re tired of books that offer up the same gloppy recipes for smelly, homemade cleaning concoctions, you’re looking for a book that goes deeper into how to create a naturally clean, naturally healthy home. (more…)