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All purpose cleaners buying guide

National Geographic’s Green Guide just published this guide to buying all-purpose cleaners. It is by far the most thorough post I’ve seen like it. It goes into what things like enzymes and surfactants are, and it talks about different certifications and what to look for. Head on over and take a look.
If you’re looking for [...]

Sticky kitchen messes

Bread dough, cookie dough, pastry mess… When you have a sticky icky kitchen mess on your hands, what’s the quickest way to clean it up? Most of the stickies we’re talking about need an acidic cleaner to wipe them up. Flour, water, oil, shortening, or butter… It’s an alkaline mess and what better to clean [...]

Magic Eraser review

Of the ‘conventional’ cleaners out there Magic Eraser is a little different. No powder, no liquid, just a little white sponge. It got a bad rap a while back due to an email that went around claiming that it’s filled with formaldehyde. The truth is, there’s no formaldehyde in it, according to the manufacturer and [...]

Mold in the shower

Q. from Teresa: I am having a HUGE problem with mold in my shower. PLEASE help. I need to get rid of it and then keep it away…but without using harsh chemicals. I have tried vinegar, Hydrogen Peroxide, water-tea-tree oil-lavender oil mixture. Nothing works. I am so frustrated (and disgusted!)
Great question Teresa. It’s hard to [...]

Save money on housecleaning! (Part 2)

Now that we all know how to use a few household products for cleaning purposes, what if you still want to save money but you don’t have the time or energy to make your own concoctions?
First, invest in a few microfiber cloths. The synthetic fibers are 80% polyester and 20% polyamide and they are by [...]

Save money on housecleaning! (Part 1)

In today’s economy everyone’s looking for ways to save a buck (or two, or two hundred or more…) So we’re starting a 3 part series here at Broom Huggers to help you save on your house keeping budget. Today’s edition will talk about using things around your home to clean with. Part 2 will cover [...]

Best way to clean cutting boards

There’s nothing better than creating a home cooked meal from scratch, using the season’s finest and freshest to bring the most flavor to the table. But unless you’re a vegetarian you probably also have raw meat you’ll be chopping now and then, and potentially leaving dangerous germs on your chopping block. Here’s what we suggest:

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New dusting solution

As much as I love making a nice dusting solution out of lemon juice and olive oil, I’ve found something easier – and cheaper too. Find a trusty spray bottle and add 2-3 teaspoons liquid fabric softener (we like this one), then fill with water (we used a 16-oz bottle).
If you’re a rag-duster, use a [...]

What’s wrong with Orange-based cleaners?

The power of orange cleaning comes from the d-Limonene inherent in the citrus’ peel. It’s an acidic cleaner, making it great for hard water stains, to cut grease, on toilets and such. Several manufacturers have caught on to the ‘natural’ power of orange and use it to ‘boost’ their products – but unfortunately often by [...]

Club soda for cleaning

Is it just an old wives’ tale or is there really something about club soda that cleans well? As it turns out, grandma knew something. Club soda is great on acidic spots – coffee, wine, juice, bodily fluids, things of that nature. From carpet to laundry, countertops to stainless steel. Club soda really does offer [...]