Archive for June, 2008
June 29, 2008 | Laundry, Cleaning tips
Whether it’s your upholstered chairs or your favorite shirt, grease and oil stains can be a pain to remove. But we’ve got some solutions for you, and they’re simple! (more…)
Posted by mudlark @ 2:39 pm | 2 Comments
June 28, 2008 | Kitchen, Cleaning tips
Okay, foodies, I have plenty of other cooking uses for rice too, but this post isn’t about cooking. This is about cleaning with rice. It’s great for problematic items like small necked vases and bottles. (more…)
Posted by mudlark @ 7:55 pm | 2 Comments
June 27, 2008 | Kitchen, Cleaning tips
A study came out this week that said the bathroom sink is cleaner than the kitchen sink. It also says that bachelor kitchens are cleaner (i.e., less bacteria) than non-bachelor kitchens. The reason? Bachelors tend to throw their dishes directly into the sink and not spend time wiping up the countertops. And apparently, it’s the sponges that are to blame for the lion’s share of bacteria.
Now add to this study the one done a while back that said bathroom sinks harbor more bacteria than toilets, and if those sinks are cleaner than kitchen sinks (meaning by default that your toilet is also cleaner than your kitchen sink), it’s no wonder dogs drink out of the toilet.
To keep your kitchen cleaner than your toilet (ew! gross!), disinfect your sponge regularly by tossing it in the dishwasher with a load of dishes or popping a wet sponge in the microwave for 30 seconds. And when in doubt, invest in a new sponge. ‘Cause really. That’s just gross.
Posted by mudlark @ 12:23 pm | 1 Comment
June 22, 2008 | Kitchen, Cleaning tips
If I had cookware this delicious, you better believe I’d keep it well polished and in gorgeous condition.
Posted by mudlark @ 8:37 am | 2 Comments
June 21, 2008 | Company news, Being Green
Broom Huggers bought a car! Yes, you read that right. We just purchased a 2004 Chevy Aveo, and we love it! We’re going to build our very own fleet of vehicles for our cleaning teams to use. Why? Simple. Until now we’ve been relying on (more…)
Posted by mudlark @ 7:54 pm | Comments
Kitchen, Essential oils, Cleaning tips, Cleaning products
We love them. We admire them. They make cooking dinner more of a luxury and less of a drudgery. But how to best clean them and keep them looking all shiny and nice?
Posted by mudlark @ 8:06 am | 2 Comments
June 20, 2008 | Health
Well, this has nothing to do with cleaning. Or with eco-friendly lifestyles. Or really much else other than pure and simple health. I just discovered Alfalfa and I can’t wait to share its wonders with you! Well, maybe I’m a little overexcited, but I can’t help it!
Posted by mudlark @ 8:58 am | 2 Comments
June 17, 2008 | Being Green, Cleaning products, News
A Lincoln, NE home went up in flames because of the cleaning chemicals. The homeowner was mopping the floor when the fumes from the cleaning product ignited the pilot on the furnace and water heater. Third degree burns. (more…)
Posted by mudlark @ 7:36 pm | Comments
June 16, 2008 | Being Green, Lifestyle
Say bye-bye to those square polypropylene bags in dated, boring colors. I can’t wait to knit myself a few of these! Maybe I’ll even reuse yarn from an old sweater…
It’s more than a reusable shopping bag. It’s an accessory. This just might be the reason I need to get up early enough to make it to the Saturday morning farmers market in town.
Posted by mudlark @ 9:10 pm | Comments
June 12, 2008 | Being Green
Need an easy, home-friendly way to get rid of pesky spiders? How about fleas? No chemicals required! Spiders hate (more…)
Posted by mudlark @ 2:43 pm | 1 Comment
