Comments on: Your Guide to Eco-Friendly Cleaning

By: Clean Up! Don’t Wait for Spring

Clean Up! Don’t Wait for Spring — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:09:48 +0000

[...] your closet: Spring cleaning is primarily all about removing household clutter (check out Your Guide to Eco-friendly Cleaning). A clean house, flat or bedroom, encourages organization, which welcomes great energy in your home [...]

By: What We’re Reading

What We’re Reading — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:06:38 +0000

[...] are done, it’s time to clean up. Check out our post on how to choose or make your own all-natural cleaners. And keep those harmful and harsh cleaners away from your family! Use electrolyzed water instead. [...]

By: What We’re Reading

What We’re Reading — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:36:58 +0000

[...] week, Christine Dionese shared some handy and super simple eco-friendly cleaning recipes. Jerrie Dean gives us more ideas using the same natural cleaning products. Keeping it clean [...]

By: Christine Dionese L.Ac

Christine Dionese L.Ac — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:08 +0000

You bet Megan!

I put Dr. Bronner’s castile to work for many a dirty job! Great for furniture because it doesn’t leave a filmy residue behind! A little castile soap goes a long way!

Also, gentle enough for a shower gel and shampoo so long as you dilute!

By: Megan Alba

Megan Alba — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:02:57 +0000

Thanks so much for the furniture cleaning recipe! I’m a big fan of castile soap but had no idea it worked on furniture as well.

I have eczema and severe seasonal allergies, and I have noticed a significant decrease in flare-ups since I began making my own all-natural cleaning products. Plus, my house smells better- no more “chemical” smell after cleaning!

By: Anthony Schwartzman

Anthony Schwartzman — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:12:43 +0000

Ah the wonders of salt…
To clean cast iron pans, rub gently with a paste of olive oil and coarse kosher salt over low heat. Rinse with water, reheat to dry, oil again, and voila! A mirror finish, seasoning intact.

By: Christine Dionese

Christine Dionese — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:15:15 +0000

Great question! Dry salt is a form of sea salt commonly used in cooking. Because it’s never washed or refined, it’s referred to as “dry salt.” This un-refined form easily pulls up dirt and grime that may otherwise be difficult to reach in grout on counter tops and stone tile floors. My favorite is the salt from Brittany, France (great for cooking)!

By: Arin

Arin — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:12:44 +0000

Thanks for all the great tips, what is dry salt?

By: Devin Martin

Devin Martin — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:21:14 +0000

Thanks for this. Beautifully simple.

By: Amy Chitwood L.A.c

Amy Chitwood L.A.c — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:43:43 +0000

Thank you so much for the recipes! Now that it’s raining here in Portland, we can often smell the chemicals being dumped down drains. I look forward to sharing these recipes!