Paper towels, they are a staple in all of our homes. Sure, we try to 'go green" by using 7th Generation, etc, but it is still disposable waste.
When I decided to go green, I had a real dilemma. I love paper towels! I love Swiffer Dry Cloths even more! When you have 4 cats and a lot if tile, nothing gets rid of the cat hair quicker. I knew I had to break my addicition. I started to research and then one day I came across the 4-pack of Micro-Fiber cloths at the Dollar Store. I filled my cart. Yes, I still have the occasional roll of paper towel for the icky stuf ( hairballs, litter box misses, ect) but instead of 5 rolls a week (gulp) I use less than a month.
Try this and see if you can break the addicition.
Here's how:
Step 1) go to the Dollar Store and get:
* 1-(4) Pack of thick mico fiber cloths for each room (8 for the kitchen and bathroom)
* 3 sets of cloth napins (or flour sack) for meal time ( white works best)
* A couple of stacks of flannel dusting cloths ( to replace the Swiffer Dry)
Step 2) Hide the papertowels under the sink, in the utility room, etc. Put the cloths in the spot where you usually keep the paper towels.
Step 3) At dinner, use cloth napkins instead of paper towels or napkins.
Step 4) Launder wash cloths and napkins in your normal laundry. ( On my deep clean day, Saturday, I toss the used cloths in the laundry as I go. When I am almost out, there is a fresh clean stack ready to go!)
In the 4 months since making this change, we have used 3 rolls of paper towel. It is easier than you think.
Kate@ Green Frog Eco
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Why buy when you can REUSE?
Of course, we all want to be greener, but that means something different to everyone. Some of us buy only "organic" or "free trade" foods. Most of use bring our own reuseable grocery totes instead of using those evil little plastic bags, but what about the rest of the time? Do you have a full trash bin every week? Oh, I know- you also have a full recycle bin, but are there other things that have snuck into the trash? That towel that has your daughter's purple hair dye on it? The pair of tube socks with the hole in the heels? Plastic ziploc bags?
Don't dispair, try some of these tips the next time you are ready to toss something in the trash:
Reuse old towels. Instead of buying new washcloths, hand towels, tea towels or dishrags, cut your old, thin and ragged bath towels into hand towels and dish towel-sized pieces. Once the dish towels and hand towels get to the point where they’re better off as dish rags or washcloths, cut up some of the former. When the dish rags and washcloths are too pitiful looking to be used for their intended purpose anymore, they become cleaning rags.
Cut, hem and embroider old sheets. They make lovely table doilies, table clothes, table napkins, pillow cases, curtains, neckerchiefs, and handkerchiefs. They can also be used for cleaning rags, car polishing cloths and dust rags. If 100% cotton, they can be boiled, laundered and dried, then folded and ironed for use as emergency medical bandages, sanitary pads, and diapers. What do you think they used in the olden days?
Avoid costly laundromats. Clothes can be scrubbed with any suitable or mild detergent or soap in a bathtub, sink, bucket or any large enough container and rinsed thoroughly. Just hang in any dry location, outside is best, inside is fine in winter especially if indoor air is too dry. Free humidifier! A broiler pan from the oven can be used as a scrub board. Lacking that, stomp around in a large plastic tote full of dirty laundry and detergent for a half hour, empty, refill with clean water to rinse, repeat rinse cycle a few times, wring out the clothes and hang them on a clothes line.
Save those old, ragged t-shirts. They can either be turned into rags, as mentioned above for towels, or cut & sewn into long strips connecting them into one big ball of “yarn” and crocheted or knitted into heavy afghans, blankets, bedspreads, lap covers, rugs, or clothing, such as hats, scarves, or shawls and ponchos.
Gather old scraps of soap and put them in an onion or orange plastic mesh bag, or an old piece of pantyhose or sock. After tying a knot in both ends, use the bound soap scrap bag as an exfoliating body scrubber.
Realize that soap, shampoo and body wash are all pretty interchangeable. If you run out of one, use the other, at least temporarily. Run out of soap / shampoo / body wash? They’re all pretty much inter-changeable, just make the necessary (and hopefully temporary) substitution and drive on.
Use moistened dryer sheets to clean sinks and showers, instead of buying expensive and potentially ineffective soap scum cleansers. It'll smell great, and one box can last a long time.
Cut cakes with floss. Use dental floss to cut cakes horizontally for filling. Just wrap a long piece of dental floss all the way around the cake, cross the ends and pull. No mess, straight cut, very few crumbs.
Kate @ Green Frog Eco
Don't dispair, try some of these tips the next time you are ready to toss something in the trash:
Reuse old towels. Instead of buying new washcloths, hand towels, tea towels or dishrags, cut your old, thin and ragged bath towels into hand towels and dish towel-sized pieces. Once the dish towels and hand towels get to the point where they’re better off as dish rags or washcloths, cut up some of the former. When the dish rags and washcloths are too pitiful looking to be used for their intended purpose anymore, they become cleaning rags.
Cut, hem and embroider old sheets. They make lovely table doilies, table clothes, table napkins, pillow cases, curtains, neckerchiefs, and handkerchiefs. They can also be used for cleaning rags, car polishing cloths and dust rags. If 100% cotton, they can be boiled, laundered and dried, then folded and ironed for use as emergency medical bandages, sanitary pads, and diapers. What do you think they used in the olden days?
Avoid costly laundromats. Clothes can be scrubbed with any suitable or mild detergent or soap in a bathtub, sink, bucket or any large enough container and rinsed thoroughly. Just hang in any dry location, outside is best, inside is fine in winter especially if indoor air is too dry. Free humidifier! A broiler pan from the oven can be used as a scrub board. Lacking that, stomp around in a large plastic tote full of dirty laundry and detergent for a half hour, empty, refill with clean water to rinse, repeat rinse cycle a few times, wring out the clothes and hang them on a clothes line.
Save those old, ragged t-shirts. They can either be turned into rags, as mentioned above for towels, or cut & sewn into long strips connecting them into one big ball of “yarn” and crocheted or knitted into heavy afghans, blankets, bedspreads, lap covers, rugs, or clothing, such as hats, scarves, or shawls and ponchos.
Gather old scraps of soap and put them in an onion or orange plastic mesh bag, or an old piece of pantyhose or sock. After tying a knot in both ends, use the bound soap scrap bag as an exfoliating body scrubber.
Realize that soap, shampoo and body wash are all pretty interchangeable. If you run out of one, use the other, at least temporarily. Run out of soap / shampoo / body wash? They’re all pretty much inter-changeable, just make the necessary (and hopefully temporary) substitution and drive on.
Use moistened dryer sheets to clean sinks and showers, instead of buying expensive and potentially ineffective soap scum cleansers. It'll smell great, and one box can last a long time.
Cut cakes with floss. Use dental floss to cut cakes horizontally for filling. Just wrap a long piece of dental floss all the way around the cake, cross the ends and pull. No mess, straight cut, very few crumbs.
Kate @ Green Frog Eco
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Witch Hazel- Not just for witch's anymore
To get slightly technical for a moment, witch hazel is (according to Wikipedia):
“…an astringent produced from the leaves and bark of the North American Witch Hazel shrub (Hamamelis virginiana), which grows naturally from Nova Scotia west to Ontario, Canada and south to Florida, and Texas in the United States.[1] This plant was widely used for medicinal purposes by American Indians. The witch hazel extract was obtained by steaming the twigs of the shrub.
The essential oil of witch hazel is not sold separately as a consumer product. The plant does not produce enough essential oil to make production viable, however, there are various distillates of witch hazel (called hydrosols or hydrolats) that are gentler than the "drug store" witch hazel and contain alcohol.
Witch hazel is mainly used externally on sores, bruises, and swelling. The main constituents of the extract include tannin, gallic acid, catechins, proanthocyanins, flavonoids (kaempferol, quercetin), essential oil (carvacrol, eugenol, hexenol), choline, saponins, and bitters. Distilled witch hazel sold in drug stores and pharmacies typically contains no tannin.”
Most drug stores and online pharmacies carry witch hazel in one form or another. The Dollar Store is your best bet. $1.00 vs. $3.00...not too shabby
But when you get your hands on the mightily useful little medicinal marvel, what can you do with it? Here’s a rundown, and I’m sure many of you have already used a Witch Hazel product in one form or another, as you’ll realize when you skip down the page. It’s very useful, so put it on the top of your next shopping list.
15 USES FOR WITCH HAZEL.
1. The Big One: Blemish Control.
Witch hazel can reduce the inflammation on a pimple. Some people claim daily use helps with acne, and witch hazel can be found in many Over The Counter treatments. Application with a Witch Stick is the most convenient, but you can dab it on with a cotton ball. Ask your pharmacist before you do this though.
2. Soothe and Heal Diaper Rash
If your baby's rash isn't healing quick enough, apply witch hazel solution (Dickinson’s Is good) with a cotton ball and you should see immediate improvement to your baby's bottom.
3. Shrink Bags Under The Eyes
Some people say that the application of Hemorrhoid cream to those little baggies under your eyes can take them away. It’s not an old wives tale. One of the magic ingredients in a product like Preparation H is witch hazel, which helps tighten up the skin and reduce the bagginess. And that leads nicely to…
4. Soothe and Reduce External Hemorrhoids
Not only does witch hazel tighten skin, it’s also a good anti-itch remedy. By combining witch hazel with aloe, glycerine or petroleum jelly and rub it on external hemorrhoids, you will reduce itching significantly and dry up most bleeding.
5. Varicose Vein Relief
Soak wash cloths in witch hazel and lay on legs, which are propped straight out, to reduce pain and swelling from varicose veins. The witch hazel helps to tighten the veins, relieving the discomfort temporarily
6. Soothe Poison Ivy and Poison Oak
Just like acne and blemishes, the witch hazel reduces itching and relieves swelling. Something definitely worth packing on your next camping trip.
7. Treat Chicken Pox Blisters
A combination of aloe, honey, lavender and other essential oils create a spray that will vastly reduce the discomfort of Chicken Pox blisters. And it’s all-natural. Here’s what to do: Mix together 1 tablespoon honey, 40 drops lavender essential oil, 15 drops lemon essential oil, 15 drops bergamot essential oil, 5 drops peppermint essential oil, 1 teaspoon carrot seed oil and 1/2 cup aloe vera gel.
Once completely mixed, and 1/2 cup distilled witch hazel and mix again. Pour mixture into spray bottle and use on affected areas (avoiding eyes). A more potent and less unsightly way to treat the Chicken Pox than traditional Calamine lotion.
8. Heal Your Bruises Faster
Been in a fight recently? Well, maybe not. But if you bang your leg or arm and are left with a nasty bruise, a thrice-daily dab of witch hazel can help speed up the healing time of the bruise.
9. Soothe Razor Burn (and in some instances, prevent it)
The anti-inflammatory properties of witch hazel stop itchy bumps from forming up around your irritated hair follicles. Apply before or after shaving, it should certainly have an impact on your itchy red skin (and that includes ladies, too).
10. Treat and Soothe A Nasty Sunburn
Healing damaged skin is one of witch hazel’s specialties. But as sunburn is also a type of skin inflammation, witch hazel is ideal for treating this too (despite swelling not being obvious). Treating sunburn with witch hazel will lessen healing time and prevent the infamous skin peeling and flaking.
11. Treat Dry Skin
Especially useful after showering, witch hazel can lock in the moisture in your skin. By applying witch hazel immediately after showering, you are locking in the moisture that has just soaked into your skin.
12. Use to Heal and Soothe Various Cuts and Bruises
Many chemists and pharmacists refer to witch hazel as nature’s answer to Neosporin. Applying a dab of it will cleanse the cut, protects against infection, and encourage quicker healing of minor skin breaks.
13. Take The Bite Out Of Bug Bites
With it’s anti-itch and anti-inflammatory properties, witch hazel is ideal for treating bug bites. Just dab a little on the affected area.
14. Refresh Tired Eyes
NOT by squirting witch hazel in them, but by soaking a clean rag in witch hazel and cold water and placing the cold compress over your closed eyes. After 10 minutes, your eyes should be refreshed, and any redness should be gone. If you’ve been doing a lot of crying, this can get you back to normal quickly.
15. Make Your Own Deodorant
Witch hazel is often used in deodorants due to it’s natural skin-healing and skin-care properties. Here is a home-made recipe you may want to try.
Ingredients:
1 tsp high proof vodka
10 drops geranium
10 drops cypress
8 drops bergamot
5 drops neroli
4 drops lavender
3 drops black pepper
4 tb sp (40 ml) witch hazel
2 tb sp (25 ml) cornflower water
2 tb sp (25 ml) orange flower water
1. Measure the vodka into a 4 oz (100 ml) glass bottle with a spray attachment.
2. Carefully add the essential oils, one by one.
3. Shake vigorously to dissolve the essential oils.
4. Pour the witch hazel into the bottle, using a funnel if necessary, followed by the two flower waters. Shake well.
5. Label the bottle and the deodorant is now ready to use.
6. Before you use the deodorant each time, give the bottle a good shake to ensure the essential oils are fully dispersed
Note:
As with many herbal remedies, certain people, like women who are pregnant or breast feeding, should talk to their physician before using witch hazel. When using witch hazel, let your doctor know if you experience leg swelling, breathing problems, chest tightness or pain, hives, new rashes or irritations, nausea, upset stomach, vomiting or constipation. Most people who use witch hazel will not experience these adverse side effects, but some will, so notify a health official if any problems are noticed.
Stay Green! Kate @ Green Frog Eco
wisebreadcom
“…an astringent produced from the leaves and bark of the North American Witch Hazel shrub (Hamamelis virginiana), which grows naturally from Nova Scotia west to Ontario, Canada and south to Florida, and Texas in the United States.[1] This plant was widely used for medicinal purposes by American Indians. The witch hazel extract was obtained by steaming the twigs of the shrub.
The essential oil of witch hazel is not sold separately as a consumer product. The plant does not produce enough essential oil to make production viable, however, there are various distillates of witch hazel (called hydrosols or hydrolats) that are gentler than the "drug store" witch hazel and contain alcohol.
Witch hazel is mainly used externally on sores, bruises, and swelling. The main constituents of the extract include tannin, gallic acid, catechins, proanthocyanins, flavonoids (kaempferol, quercetin), essential oil (carvacrol, eugenol, hexenol), choline, saponins, and bitters. Distilled witch hazel sold in drug stores and pharmacies typically contains no tannin.”
Most drug stores and online pharmacies carry witch hazel in one form or another. The Dollar Store is your best bet. $1.00 vs. $3.00...not too shabby
But when you get your hands on the mightily useful little medicinal marvel, what can you do with it? Here’s a rundown, and I’m sure many of you have already used a Witch Hazel product in one form or another, as you’ll realize when you skip down the page. It’s very useful, so put it on the top of your next shopping list.
15 USES FOR WITCH HAZEL.
1. The Big One: Blemish Control.
Witch hazel can reduce the inflammation on a pimple. Some people claim daily use helps with acne, and witch hazel can be found in many Over The Counter treatments. Application with a Witch Stick is the most convenient, but you can dab it on with a cotton ball. Ask your pharmacist before you do this though.
2. Soothe and Heal Diaper Rash
If your baby's rash isn't healing quick enough, apply witch hazel solution (Dickinson’s Is good) with a cotton ball and you should see immediate improvement to your baby's bottom.
3. Shrink Bags Under The Eyes
Some people say that the application of Hemorrhoid cream to those little baggies under your eyes can take them away. It’s not an old wives tale. One of the magic ingredients in a product like Preparation H is witch hazel, which helps tighten up the skin and reduce the bagginess. And that leads nicely to…
4. Soothe and Reduce External Hemorrhoids
Not only does witch hazel tighten skin, it’s also a good anti-itch remedy. By combining witch hazel with aloe, glycerine or petroleum jelly and rub it on external hemorrhoids, you will reduce itching significantly and dry up most bleeding.
5. Varicose Vein Relief
Soak wash cloths in witch hazel and lay on legs, which are propped straight out, to reduce pain and swelling from varicose veins. The witch hazel helps to tighten the veins, relieving the discomfort temporarily
6. Soothe Poison Ivy and Poison Oak
Just like acne and blemishes, the witch hazel reduces itching and relieves swelling. Something definitely worth packing on your next camping trip.
7. Treat Chicken Pox Blisters
A combination of aloe, honey, lavender and other essential oils create a spray that will vastly reduce the discomfort of Chicken Pox blisters. And it’s all-natural. Here’s what to do: Mix together 1 tablespoon honey, 40 drops lavender essential oil, 15 drops lemon essential oil, 15 drops bergamot essential oil, 5 drops peppermint essential oil, 1 teaspoon carrot seed oil and 1/2 cup aloe vera gel.
Once completely mixed, and 1/2 cup distilled witch hazel and mix again. Pour mixture into spray bottle and use on affected areas (avoiding eyes). A more potent and less unsightly way to treat the Chicken Pox than traditional Calamine lotion.
8. Heal Your Bruises Faster
Been in a fight recently? Well, maybe not. But if you bang your leg or arm and are left with a nasty bruise, a thrice-daily dab of witch hazel can help speed up the healing time of the bruise.
9. Soothe Razor Burn (and in some instances, prevent it)
The anti-inflammatory properties of witch hazel stop itchy bumps from forming up around your irritated hair follicles. Apply before or after shaving, it should certainly have an impact on your itchy red skin (and that includes ladies, too).
10. Treat and Soothe A Nasty Sunburn
Healing damaged skin is one of witch hazel’s specialties. But as sunburn is also a type of skin inflammation, witch hazel is ideal for treating this too (despite swelling not being obvious). Treating sunburn with witch hazel will lessen healing time and prevent the infamous skin peeling and flaking.
11. Treat Dry Skin
Especially useful after showering, witch hazel can lock in the moisture in your skin. By applying witch hazel immediately after showering, you are locking in the moisture that has just soaked into your skin.
12. Use to Heal and Soothe Various Cuts and Bruises
Many chemists and pharmacists refer to witch hazel as nature’s answer to Neosporin. Applying a dab of it will cleanse the cut, protects against infection, and encourage quicker healing of minor skin breaks.
13. Take The Bite Out Of Bug Bites
With it’s anti-itch and anti-inflammatory properties, witch hazel is ideal for treating bug bites. Just dab a little on the affected area.
14. Refresh Tired Eyes
NOT by squirting witch hazel in them, but by soaking a clean rag in witch hazel and cold water and placing the cold compress over your closed eyes. After 10 minutes, your eyes should be refreshed, and any redness should be gone. If you’ve been doing a lot of crying, this can get you back to normal quickly.
15. Make Your Own Deodorant
Witch hazel is often used in deodorants due to it’s natural skin-healing and skin-care properties. Here is a home-made recipe you may want to try.
Ingredients:
1 tsp high proof vodka
10 drops geranium
10 drops cypress
8 drops bergamot
5 drops neroli
4 drops lavender
3 drops black pepper
4 tb sp (40 ml) witch hazel
2 tb sp (25 ml) cornflower water
2 tb sp (25 ml) orange flower water
1. Measure the vodka into a 4 oz (100 ml) glass bottle with a spray attachment.
2. Carefully add the essential oils, one by one.
3. Shake vigorously to dissolve the essential oils.
4. Pour the witch hazel into the bottle, using a funnel if necessary, followed by the two flower waters. Shake well.
5. Label the bottle and the deodorant is now ready to use.
6. Before you use the deodorant each time, give the bottle a good shake to ensure the essential oils are fully dispersed
Note:
As with many herbal remedies, certain people, like women who are pregnant or breast feeding, should talk to their physician before using witch hazel. When using witch hazel, let your doctor know if you experience leg swelling, breathing problems, chest tightness or pain, hives, new rashes or irritations, nausea, upset stomach, vomiting or constipation. Most people who use witch hazel will not experience these adverse side effects, but some will, so notify a health official if any problems are noticed.
Stay Green! Kate @ Green Frog Eco
wisebreadcom
Is your house clean or is it toxic?
Germs! Dirt! Dust! Grime! They are everywhere in the house and no matter what we do, they seem to come back as soon as we turn our back. We buy the window cleaners, the floor cleaners, the dusting clothes, the anti-bacterial sprays...the stonger, the better right? Industial Strength! Super-Concentracted, Germ-Busting!
Did you ever notice the warnings? Use in well-ventilated rooms, wear gloves ( or goggles!), keep away from children and pets, Skin irritant, Eye irritant.
What?? I though we were cleaning?
Go into your cabinet and grab your cleaning supplies.
Let’s take a look at just some of the toxic ingredients that are in many of the cleaning and personal products that we all use.
Ammonia: Eye and lung irritant, dangerous and poisonous when mixed with bleach.
Formaldehyde: Intense irritant and suspected carcinogen.
Hyrochloric Acid: Can burn skin and is a severe digestive irritant if swallowed. Subtle and dangerous.
Sodium Hyroxide (Lye): Poisonous and corrosive, fatal if swallowed.
Paradichlorobenzenes: Highly irritating to mucous membranes, very toxic.
Butyl Cellosolve: Easily absorbed by the skin, and can cause harm to your liver, kidneys and nervous system.
Ethanol: An alcohol, extremely flammable, and if ingested can cause severe digestive upset, nausea, vomiting and even death.
Pretty shocking, huh? When was it decided that we had to be chemists to clean our homes? How did people keep their homes clean before chemicals?
That's easy. The natural holistic way. No chemicals, no harsh scrubs or burns. No worries about mixing the different agents. Sounds so...calming.
The sign of a truly clean house? No smell (save for delicious brownies baking).No "Lemon Fresh" or "Outdoor Rain". No "Maui Mountain Misty Breeze".
If you have never experienced it, I truly recommend it.
Did you ever notice the warnings? Use in well-ventilated rooms, wear gloves ( or goggles!), keep away from children and pets, Skin irritant, Eye irritant.
What?? I though we were cleaning?
Go into your cabinet and grab your cleaning supplies.
Let’s take a look at just some of the toxic ingredients that are in many of the cleaning and personal products that we all use.
Ammonia: Eye and lung irritant, dangerous and poisonous when mixed with bleach.
Formaldehyde: Intense irritant and suspected carcinogen.
Hyrochloric Acid: Can burn skin and is a severe digestive irritant if swallowed. Subtle and dangerous.
Sodium Hyroxide (Lye): Poisonous and corrosive, fatal if swallowed.
Paradichlorobenzenes: Highly irritating to mucous membranes, very toxic.
Butyl Cellosolve: Easily absorbed by the skin, and can cause harm to your liver, kidneys and nervous system.
Ethanol: An alcohol, extremely flammable, and if ingested can cause severe digestive upset, nausea, vomiting and even death.
Pretty shocking, huh? When was it decided that we had to be chemists to clean our homes? How did people keep their homes clean before chemicals?
That's easy. The natural holistic way. No chemicals, no harsh scrubs or burns. No worries about mixing the different agents. Sounds so...calming.
The sign of a truly clean house? No smell (save for delicious brownies baking).No "Lemon Fresh" or "Outdoor Rain". No "Maui Mountain Misty Breeze".
If you have never experienced it, I truly recommend it.
Tin Foil? Who knew it was so versitile!
Aluminum foil is found in nearly every kitchen, and it’s surprisingly useful - but not only for its traditional purpose. Here are new uses for that most unassuming of all shiny flexible metals: aluminum foil.
Frosting a cake but you’ve run out of pastry bags? Just grab a double thickness of aluminum foil and roll it into a cone shape, leaving a small opening at the point. Fill with frosting of spreading consistency. Twist the top to close the cone and use the device to make pretty frosting designs on your cake. Admittedly, this whole process is easier with a plastic zip-close bag with a corner snipped off, but when aluminum foil is all you’ve got it can be a lifesaver!
Sharpen your scissors. In between professional sharpenings (or for those 99 cent pairs of scissors that you don’t want to pay to have sharpened), use aluminum foil to keep your scissors in top form. Cutting through 6-8 layers of aluminum foil will improve the cutting surface of most scissors.
Make an Aluminum Foil Deflector Beanie. You know, for protection from mind control enemies.
Shine up rusty chrome. With a bit of water on a wadded-up piece of aluminum foil, you can rub most rust spots off of chrome car parts.
Keep your oven clean. Tired of scraping burned-on food out of the bottom of your oven? Line it with aluminum foil before making something particularly messy. Don’t leave it in there permanently, however, because it can lead to oven damage over time.
Protect the heating element in your electric oven. For those times when you have to scrub burned-on crud out of your oven, cover the heating element with long strips of aluminum foil before spraying the inside of the oven with oven cleaner.
Make your soap last longer. Put a piece of aluminum foil on the bottom of your bar of soap to keep it from sitting in a puddle of water and wearing away quickly.
Keep birds out of your fruit trees. Hang twisted strips of aluminum foil all over your fruit trees using fishing line. The light reflections and the sound will keep birds away from your fruit.
Protect saplings. Rodents and other animals sometimes chew on young trees in the winter. Protect your saplings by covering their bases with aluminum foil. Remember to change the covering periodically as the tree grows.
Re-soften hard brown sugar. Many people put hard brown sugar in the microwave to soften it up, but this can actually backfire and make the sugar harden even more. Instead, wrap the block of hardened sugar in some aluminum foil and bake in a 300° (Fahrenheit) oven for 5 minutes.
Keep the bottom of your fireplace or charcoal grill from becoming encrusted with soot. Line the bottom of your fireplace or grill with aluminum foil before starting a fire, then dispose of the foil after the fire is out and the coals are completely cooled.
Protect your furniture. Pets can’t stand the feeling or the sound of crinkling aluminum foil. If you want them to stay off of your furniture, cover the seats with clean aluminum foil whenever you’re not using the furniture. Your pets will learn within a couple of days to avoid sitting up there. You can also prevent them from scratching or biting furniture legs by covering them in aluminum foil.
Avoid moving the heavy furniture. When you want to quickly shampoo your carpets but don’t want to lug all of the furniture out of the room, simply cover the legs with aluminum foil to avoid getting shampoo on them.
Remove daily buildup on silver jewelry. With some common kitchen items you can make a simple but effective way to clean your jewelry at home.
If your TV and DVD player are stacked one on top of the other, you may find the picture is a bit fuzzy. This often happens when the electromagnetic fields from both devices interfere with each other. Place a sheet of aluminum foil between them to cut down on the interference.
When ironing, put a piece of aluminum foil under the ironing board cover. The foil will reflect the heat from the iron so you can essentially iron both sides at once.
Steam your silk or wool garments by placing a piece of aluminum foil on top of the ironing board and under the garment. Pass the iron over the garment from a few inches above the fabric while holding down the steam button. The steam will remove wrinkles without harming the cloth with direct heat.
Use it as wrapping paper in a pinch. You can glue or tape interesting cut-out pictures onto the aluminum foil to make it even more personal.
Green Frog Super Tip! Reflect heat into your house. Put a layer of aluminum foil behind your radiator when it is off and completely cool. When the radiator is turned on, more of the heat will be directed into the living area and less will be absorbed into the wall behind the radiator.
Keep pie crusts from burning. This may be one of the oldest aluminum foil tricks in the book, but it’s a good one. When baking a pie, cover the edges of the crust with aluminum foil at the very end of the baking time to keep it from browning too much.
Make a cool noisemaker with your kids.
Super Green Frog Tip! Make a solar cooker. You’ll cut down on energy costs and experience a traditional way of cooking.
Cover doorknobs and hinges with aluminum foil to avoid having to take them off while painting.
Bonus : In many locations, aluminum foil can be recycled along with all of the other household recycling. When you’ve used it for cooking and all of the other interesting projects listed here, just throw it into the bin along with all of your other recyclable materials to keep it out of the waste stream.
Now go make your tin foil hat!
Kate@Green Frog Eco
lifehackerycom
Frosting a cake but you’ve run out of pastry bags? Just grab a double thickness of aluminum foil and roll it into a cone shape, leaving a small opening at the point. Fill with frosting of spreading consistency. Twist the top to close the cone and use the device to make pretty frosting designs on your cake. Admittedly, this whole process is easier with a plastic zip-close bag with a corner snipped off, but when aluminum foil is all you’ve got it can be a lifesaver!
Sharpen your scissors. In between professional sharpenings (or for those 99 cent pairs of scissors that you don’t want to pay to have sharpened), use aluminum foil to keep your scissors in top form. Cutting through 6-8 layers of aluminum foil will improve the cutting surface of most scissors.
Make an Aluminum Foil Deflector Beanie. You know, for protection from mind control enemies.
Shine up rusty chrome. With a bit of water on a wadded-up piece of aluminum foil, you can rub most rust spots off of chrome car parts.
Keep your oven clean. Tired of scraping burned-on food out of the bottom of your oven? Line it with aluminum foil before making something particularly messy. Don’t leave it in there permanently, however, because it can lead to oven damage over time.
Protect the heating element in your electric oven. For those times when you have to scrub burned-on crud out of your oven, cover the heating element with long strips of aluminum foil before spraying the inside of the oven with oven cleaner.
Make your soap last longer. Put a piece of aluminum foil on the bottom of your bar of soap to keep it from sitting in a puddle of water and wearing away quickly.
Keep birds out of your fruit trees. Hang twisted strips of aluminum foil all over your fruit trees using fishing line. The light reflections and the sound will keep birds away from your fruit.
Protect saplings. Rodents and other animals sometimes chew on young trees in the winter. Protect your saplings by covering their bases with aluminum foil. Remember to change the covering periodically as the tree grows.
Re-soften hard brown sugar. Many people put hard brown sugar in the microwave to soften it up, but this can actually backfire and make the sugar harden even more. Instead, wrap the block of hardened sugar in some aluminum foil and bake in a 300° (Fahrenheit) oven for 5 minutes.
Keep the bottom of your fireplace or charcoal grill from becoming encrusted with soot. Line the bottom of your fireplace or grill with aluminum foil before starting a fire, then dispose of the foil after the fire is out and the coals are completely cooled.
Protect your furniture. Pets can’t stand the feeling or the sound of crinkling aluminum foil. If you want them to stay off of your furniture, cover the seats with clean aluminum foil whenever you’re not using the furniture. Your pets will learn within a couple of days to avoid sitting up there. You can also prevent them from scratching or biting furniture legs by covering them in aluminum foil.
Avoid moving the heavy furniture. When you want to quickly shampoo your carpets but don’t want to lug all of the furniture out of the room, simply cover the legs with aluminum foil to avoid getting shampoo on them.
Remove daily buildup on silver jewelry. With some common kitchen items you can make a simple but effective way to clean your jewelry at home.
If your TV and DVD player are stacked one on top of the other, you may find the picture is a bit fuzzy. This often happens when the electromagnetic fields from both devices interfere with each other. Place a sheet of aluminum foil between them to cut down on the interference.
When ironing, put a piece of aluminum foil under the ironing board cover. The foil will reflect the heat from the iron so you can essentially iron both sides at once.
Steam your silk or wool garments by placing a piece of aluminum foil on top of the ironing board and under the garment. Pass the iron over the garment from a few inches above the fabric while holding down the steam button. The steam will remove wrinkles without harming the cloth with direct heat.
Use it as wrapping paper in a pinch. You can glue or tape interesting cut-out pictures onto the aluminum foil to make it even more personal.
Green Frog Super Tip! Reflect heat into your house. Put a layer of aluminum foil behind your radiator when it is off and completely cool. When the radiator is turned on, more of the heat will be directed into the living area and less will be absorbed into the wall behind the radiator.
Keep pie crusts from burning. This may be one of the oldest aluminum foil tricks in the book, but it’s a good one. When baking a pie, cover the edges of the crust with aluminum foil at the very end of the baking time to keep it from browning too much.
Make a cool noisemaker with your kids.
Super Green Frog Tip! Make a solar cooker. You’ll cut down on energy costs and experience a traditional way of cooking.
Cover doorknobs and hinges with aluminum foil to avoid having to take them off while painting.
Bonus : In many locations, aluminum foil can be recycled along with all of the other household recycling. When you’ve used it for cooking and all of the other interesting projects listed here, just throw it into the bin along with all of your other recyclable materials to keep it out of the waste stream.
Now go make your tin foil hat!
Kate@Green Frog Eco
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Reuse! Be Green. Uncommon uses for those common items
We all know that recycling is good for the planet, but REUSING is even better.
We all have things sitting around the house that we haven’t ever used, yet we just can’t stand to part with them. Dig around in your attic, garage, or storage area and see what you can find. There are many ways to use common items in some not-so-common ways.
Tea Bags:
1. Apply wet tea bags to burns or scrapes to ease the pain. (Chamomile is best as it is more soothing than regular tea)
2. Plants will thrive when watered with weak tea one every week or two.
Aquariums:
The old aquarium that the kids lost interest in but is still sitting in the garage. Haul it back into the house and use it to plant an indoor herb garden. Aquariums are also just the thing to use to force bulbs so that your winter days can be bright with color.
Old Headboards: Old brass headboards make unique garden trellises.
Pantyhose:
1. Cut the entire leg off of pantyhose and use to stake tomatoes in the veggie garden. They wont dig into the plants like string.
2. Use old pantyhose to store onions so they don’t sprout. Fill the legs with onions, tying a knot after each onion and hang in a cool dark place. When you need an onion, just cut between the bottom knot. 3. Use pantyhose feet to strain paint that has been sitting. They fabric will catch any chunks that may have formed.
Popsicle Sticks: 1. Use a wet popsicle stick to apply caulking. 2. Use them as garden markers. Write the type of seeds you have planted on the stick with permanent marker and push into soil.
Borax:
1. One part Borax with 6 parts kitty litter will keep the litter box fresh longer.
2. Mix 1/4 cup of Borax to a sink full of hot water to get your china sparkling clean. (Be sure to rinse properly before use)
Hair spray:
1. Spray hair spray on freshly polished brass or copper pieces to prevent tarnishing.
2. To remove fresh ink or dye stains on fabric, spray with hair spray and then blot. Wash as soon as possible.
Coffee Grounds:
1. Work used coffee grounds into the soil around rose bushes.
2. The next time you go fishing, add used coffee grounds to your bait box. The grounds are lighter than soil so the worms will be easier to find. The coffee also comes off of hands easier.
Corks: Attach an old cork to your keys before you go boating: if they fall into the water they will float.
Plastic Jugs:
1. String several plastic jugs ( the type with the handle) on long lines to mark designated swimming areas at the cottage.
2. Cut the bottom from a plastic jug with a handle and use as a scoop. This is especially handy for pet food and large bags of potting soil.
Bottle Caps: String caps together and hang in your gardens. They will scare the birds away.
Old Hammocks:
1. Using two hooks, hang an old hammock high up in the garage, basement or utility area to store footballs, soccer balls or other sports equipment.
2. Using hooks, hang a hammock kitty-corner in your child`s play room or bedroom to store stuffed toys.
Bread:
1. Put ½ slice of bread into the container with your brown sugar. The bread will prevent the sugar from going hard.
2. Use a piece of bread to pick up small shards of broken glass. They will stick to the bread rather than piercing your skin.
Dental Floss:
1. Sew rips in leather garments with Dental floss. It is stronger than regular thread. (If the leather is a dark color, darken it with a magic marker before sewing)
2. Use dental floss to cut a cake into two layers. It does a better job than a knife
Kate@Green Frog Eco
gomesticcom
We all have things sitting around the house that we haven’t ever used, yet we just can’t stand to part with them. Dig around in your attic, garage, or storage area and see what you can find. There are many ways to use common items in some not-so-common ways.
Tea Bags:
1. Apply wet tea bags to burns or scrapes to ease the pain. (Chamomile is best as it is more soothing than regular tea)
2. Plants will thrive when watered with weak tea one every week or two.
Aquariums:
The old aquarium that the kids lost interest in but is still sitting in the garage. Haul it back into the house and use it to plant an indoor herb garden. Aquariums are also just the thing to use to force bulbs so that your winter days can be bright with color.
Old Headboards: Old brass headboards make unique garden trellises.
Pantyhose:
1. Cut the entire leg off of pantyhose and use to stake tomatoes in the veggie garden. They wont dig into the plants like string.
2. Use old pantyhose to store onions so they don’t sprout. Fill the legs with onions, tying a knot after each onion and hang in a cool dark place. When you need an onion, just cut between the bottom knot. 3. Use pantyhose feet to strain paint that has been sitting. They fabric will catch any chunks that may have formed.
Popsicle Sticks: 1. Use a wet popsicle stick to apply caulking. 2. Use them as garden markers. Write the type of seeds you have planted on the stick with permanent marker and push into soil.
Borax:
1. One part Borax with 6 parts kitty litter will keep the litter box fresh longer.
2. Mix 1/4 cup of Borax to a sink full of hot water to get your china sparkling clean. (Be sure to rinse properly before use)
Hair spray:
1. Spray hair spray on freshly polished brass or copper pieces to prevent tarnishing.
2. To remove fresh ink or dye stains on fabric, spray with hair spray and then blot. Wash as soon as possible.
Coffee Grounds:
1. Work used coffee grounds into the soil around rose bushes.
2. The next time you go fishing, add used coffee grounds to your bait box. The grounds are lighter than soil so the worms will be easier to find. The coffee also comes off of hands easier.
Corks: Attach an old cork to your keys before you go boating: if they fall into the water they will float.
Plastic Jugs:
1. String several plastic jugs ( the type with the handle) on long lines to mark designated swimming areas at the cottage.
2. Cut the bottom from a plastic jug with a handle and use as a scoop. This is especially handy for pet food and large bags of potting soil.
Bottle Caps: String caps together and hang in your gardens. They will scare the birds away.
Old Hammocks:
1. Using two hooks, hang an old hammock high up in the garage, basement or utility area to store footballs, soccer balls or other sports equipment.
2. Using hooks, hang a hammock kitty-corner in your child`s play room or bedroom to store stuffed toys.
Bread:
1. Put ½ slice of bread into the container with your brown sugar. The bread will prevent the sugar from going hard.
2. Use a piece of bread to pick up small shards of broken glass. They will stick to the bread rather than piercing your skin.
Dental Floss:
1. Sew rips in leather garments with Dental floss. It is stronger than regular thread. (If the leather is a dark color, darken it with a magic marker before sewing)
2. Use dental floss to cut a cake into two layers. It does a better job than a knife
Kate@Green Frog Eco
gomesticcom
Moths...those cashmere gobbling pests!
Well, it is finally that time of year. We are rummaging in the attic, digging in our closets to find our favorite cozy knits. Gasp! You discover your favorite camel cashmere has a hole, then you notice two and pretty soon you realize you no longer have a sweater, but a cashmere doily. I can't help your sweater this year, but remember these handy tips when the Spring rolls back around:
Here are several time-proven home remedies to try:
Lavender
Fill sachets with dried lavender, or dip cotton balls in lavender oil. Then, place in closets, drawers and any other places where clothes are stored.
Mint
Dried mint leaves are another effective moth repellent. Place several leaves in a sachet, or place loose leaves among your clothes.
Cedar
Cedar wood has long been recognized as a moth repellent, and for good reason – it works. If you're lucky enough to have a cedar-lined closet or chest, be sure to make use of it. Otherwise, pick up some cedar chips or blocks from the store, and place them where needed.
Note: Cedar loses its scent (the repellent aspect) over time. To bring the scent back, sand the cedar lightly, or purchase and bottle of cedar oil, and apply it to the wood.
Cloves, Thyme, Ginseng and Rosemary
Fill a sachet with one or a combination of these four herbs to keep moths at bay for months.
Clothing Storage Tips
Clean Clothes Before Storing
Wash all clothing, and dry it in the sun before packing it away at the end of the season. This will help to kill any larvae that may be present in the clothing. Cotton garments can also be ironed as a further deterrent.
Store Clothing in Sealed Containers
Store clothing in sealed containers—chests, plastic storage containers, suitcases, etc.—where moths can't get to them.
Store Clothing in a Dry Place
Moths prefer moist environments, so store your clothes in a dry area of your home.
Vacuum
Moths gravitate towards dirt, so vacuum your carpets and baseboards regularly to prevent an infestation or to eliminate an existing infestation.
Note: If you're dealing with a current infestation, change your vacuum bag regularly to ensure you're getting the larvae out of your home.
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Here are several time-proven home remedies to try:
Lavender
Fill sachets with dried lavender, or dip cotton balls in lavender oil. Then, place in closets, drawers and any other places where clothes are stored.
Mint
Dried mint leaves are another effective moth repellent. Place several leaves in a sachet, or place loose leaves among your clothes.
Cedar
Cedar wood has long been recognized as a moth repellent, and for good reason – it works. If you're lucky enough to have a cedar-lined closet or chest, be sure to make use of it. Otherwise, pick up some cedar chips or blocks from the store, and place them where needed.
Note: Cedar loses its scent (the repellent aspect) over time. To bring the scent back, sand the cedar lightly, or purchase and bottle of cedar oil, and apply it to the wood.
Cloves, Thyme, Ginseng and Rosemary
Fill a sachet with one or a combination of these four herbs to keep moths at bay for months.
Clothing Storage Tips
Clean Clothes Before Storing
Wash all clothing, and dry it in the sun before packing it away at the end of the season. This will help to kill any larvae that may be present in the clothing. Cotton garments can also be ironed as a further deterrent.
Store Clothing in Sealed Containers
Store clothing in sealed containers—chests, plastic storage containers, suitcases, etc.—where moths can't get to them.
Store Clothing in a Dry Place
Moths prefer moist environments, so store your clothes in a dry area of your home.
Vacuum
Moths gravitate towards dirt, so vacuum your carpets and baseboards regularly to prevent an infestation or to eliminate an existing infestation.
Note: If you're dealing with a current infestation, change your vacuum bag regularly to ensure you're getting the larvae out of your home.
aboutcom
Does your 4-legged buddy have fleas? Just say NO to Flea Shampoo!
In search of a cheap, but effective flea repellent for your pooch? Then, try this: mix equal parts white vinegar and water together in a spray bottle, and apply the mixture directly to your dog's coat. Finish by working it in with your hands, and your pooch is protected from those pesky fleas.
Why This Works
Fleas hate the smell and taste of vinegar; and do their best to avoid it.
Benefits of Using Vinegar as a Flea Spray
inexpensive
no harsh chemicals to irritate skin
fragrance-free
pet-safe and kid-safe
environmentally-friendly
soothes and heals any existing flea bites
Tips and Warnings
1) Repeat every couple days to maintain the effectiveness
2) This spray can also be used on cats, but be warned: most cats hate the smell of vinegar
3) Do not reuse empty cleaner bottles– they could contain chemical residues that are harmful to your pet
Why This Works
Fleas hate the smell and taste of vinegar; and do their best to avoid it.
Benefits of Using Vinegar as a Flea Spray
inexpensive
no harsh chemicals to irritate skin
fragrance-free
pet-safe and kid-safe
environmentally-friendly
soothes and heals any existing flea bites
Tips and Warnings
1) Repeat every couple days to maintain the effectiveness
2) This spray can also be used on cats, but be warned: most cats hate the smell of vinegar
3) Do not reuse empty cleaner bottles– they could contain chemical residues that are harmful to your pet
Ants! Roaches! Get rid of them the "Green Way"
I hate bugs! Ants
No, seriously, I really hate them.
I do not know what it is. Its not like they are trying to steal my china. They are not hogging the bathroom or drinking milk out of the carton. I think it is the legs. Two legs I am ok with, 3-4 I can deal with ..but more? *Shiver!*
If you are like me, but do not what to bomb your house with chemicals, try these tips to get rid of your squatters.
Vinegar
Wipe down your countertops, cupboards and any other places where you've spotted ants with a 50-50 mixture of white vinegar and water. Repeat throughout the day to maintain the efficacy.
Why This Works: Two reasons, really: ants hate the smell of vinegar, and it removes the scent trails that they use to get around
Chalk/ Baby Powder
Draw a line of chalk or sprinkle baby powder across the spot where the ants are entering your home
Why This Works: Talcum powder, an ingredient in both chalk and baby powder, is a natural ant repellent. Just be careful if you decide to use it: some studies have linked talc to cancer.
Herbs/Spices
Spinkle cinnamon, mint, chili pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cloves or garlic – whichever one you happen to have – in the area where you've seen ants and along your home's foundation. Bay leaves can also be placed in cabinets, drawers and containers to further deter those pesky critters.
Why This Works: Many plants – including the ones listed – give off a strong scent to repel ants and other insects in the wild, and it works just as well in your home.
Coffee Grounds
Sprinkle your used coffee grounds in the garden and around the outside of your house.
Why This Works: Ants are repelled by the scent given off by the grounds; and incidentally, so are cats.
Roaches!
They check in, but they don't check out!
Roaches,yeah,I don't want to think about them either, but no matter HOW clean you are, they may stop by for a visit.
If that happens, try the following:
Wrap the inside of an empty jar with masking tape, and run the inside with petroleum jelly. Pour an inch of beer in and top off with a few pieces of ripe fruit. Add a couple of drops of almond extract. Place the open jar where the roaches are hanging out. Roaches will be drawn to the delicious aroma, climb in the jar, and drop inside. Thanks to the slippery sides, they will be unable to escape. To dispose of the tipsy roaches, cap the lid, and take the jar to a field and release.
No, seriously, I really hate them.
I do not know what it is. Its not like they are trying to steal my china. They are not hogging the bathroom or drinking milk out of the carton. I think it is the legs. Two legs I am ok with, 3-4 I can deal with ..but more? *Shiver!*
If you are like me, but do not what to bomb your house with chemicals, try these tips to get rid of your squatters.
Vinegar
Wipe down your countertops, cupboards and any other places where you've spotted ants with a 50-50 mixture of white vinegar and water. Repeat throughout the day to maintain the efficacy.
Why This Works: Two reasons, really: ants hate the smell of vinegar, and it removes the scent trails that they use to get around
Chalk/ Baby Powder
Draw a line of chalk or sprinkle baby powder across the spot where the ants are entering your home
Why This Works: Talcum powder, an ingredient in both chalk and baby powder, is a natural ant repellent. Just be careful if you decide to use it: some studies have linked talc to cancer.
Herbs/Spices
Spinkle cinnamon, mint, chili pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cloves or garlic – whichever one you happen to have – in the area where you've seen ants and along your home's foundation. Bay leaves can also be placed in cabinets, drawers and containers to further deter those pesky critters.
Why This Works: Many plants – including the ones listed – give off a strong scent to repel ants and other insects in the wild, and it works just as well in your home.
Coffee Grounds
Sprinkle your used coffee grounds in the garden and around the outside of your house.
Why This Works: Ants are repelled by the scent given off by the grounds; and incidentally, so are cats.
Roaches!
They check in, but they don't check out!
Roaches,yeah,I don't want to think about them either, but no matter HOW clean you are, they may stop by for a visit.
If that happens, try the following:
Wrap the inside of an empty jar with masking tape, and run the inside with petroleum jelly. Pour an inch of beer in and top off with a few pieces of ripe fruit. Add a couple of drops of almond extract. Place the open jar where the roaches are hanging out. Roaches will be drawn to the delicious aroma, climb in the jar, and drop inside. Thanks to the slippery sides, they will be unable to escape. To dispose of the tipsy roaches, cap the lid, and take the jar to a field and release.
Green Cleaning Tips
1.For fresh-smelling clothes, hang laundry on an outdoor clothesline and let the sunshine dry it. (To prevent fading, turn garments inside out.)
2.Nix stains from whites by dabbing spots with a mixture of one part borax and six parts water.
3.Remove indoor air pollutants without expensive electric filters. Houseplants such as chrysanthemums, English ivy, spider plants, and Boston ferns naturally freshen the air.
4.Prevent mold and mildew from becoming a growing problem in the bathroom; keep a spray bottle filled with 1 cup water and 1 drop tea tree oil handy for zapping stains.
5.Disinfect and deodorize the toilet bowl in a flash. Sprinkle the sides with baking soda, let sit for a few minutes, then drizzle with vinegar. Scrub with a toilet brush and flush.
Kate@Green Frog Eco
2.Nix stains from whites by dabbing spots with a mixture of one part borax and six parts water.
3.Remove indoor air pollutants without expensive electric filters. Houseplants such as chrysanthemums, English ivy, spider plants, and Boston ferns naturally freshen the air.
4.Prevent mold and mildew from becoming a growing problem in the bathroom; keep a spray bottle filled with 1 cup water and 1 drop tea tree oil handy for zapping stains.
5.Disinfect and deodorize the toilet bowl in a flash. Sprinkle the sides with baking soda, let sit for a few minutes, then drizzle with vinegar. Scrub with a toilet brush and flush.
Kate@Green Frog Eco
Friday, October 2, 2009
Why Green Frog Eco-Services?
At Green Frog, we believe the home is a reflection of the natural balance of the earth. Our approach to Green Home Therapy is a holistic model. We assist our clients in creating a healthy and positive energy in their homes while reducing their environmental impact on the planet.
Green Frog Eco-Services provides individually tailored luxury services that include Green Cleaning and Green Living Consulting
Visit us!
Our ultimate goal is to welcome you home to a clean space that is at once relaxing, rejuvenating, and stimulating to the senses. Our services blend an appreciation for luxury with a commitment to green lifestyle. We are here to make your home a Green Home.
At Green Frog Eco-Services, our goal is to provide our clients with high quality, environmentally friendly house cleaning. By cleaning using 100% natural cleaning products, we protect the health of our clients, our own health, and the health of our planet. We are proud to be able to offer a cleaning service that is a safe, eco-friendly alternative to conventional cleaning, while delivering a fabulous result.
Green Frog Eco-Services is built around the joy of taking care of others by making homes and offices more enjoyable places to be. We know that it is important that you feel comfortable with a cleaning service.
Green Frog Eco-Services provides individually tailored luxury services that include Green Cleaning and Green Living Consulting
Visit us!
Our ultimate goal is to welcome you home to a clean space that is at once relaxing, rejuvenating, and stimulating to the senses. Our services blend an appreciation for luxury with a commitment to green lifestyle. We are here to make your home a Green Home.
At Green Frog Eco-Services, our goal is to provide our clients with high quality, environmentally friendly house cleaning. By cleaning using 100% natural cleaning products, we protect the health of our clients, our own health, and the health of our planet. We are proud to be able to offer a cleaning service that is a safe, eco-friendly alternative to conventional cleaning, while delivering a fabulous result.
Green Frog Eco-Services is built around the joy of taking care of others by making homes and offices more enjoyable places to be. We know that it is important that you feel comfortable with a cleaning service.
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