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Natural Cleaning with Zamuta Soapnuts

Why haven't we heard of these before? Introduced to the U.S. market in 2004, Zamuta Soapnuts are nuts from India's Rithra tree. The nuts contain a natural detergent (saponin) and can be used in laundr...

Best Product: OSMO Liquid Wax Cleaner

We've been witnessing a slow transformation in our kitchen thanks to one of our favorite green products, OSMO Liquid Wax Cleaner....

How To: Clean & Remove Deposits from the Showerhead

...without using harsh chemicals? It's easy! When your metal showerhead has become clogged with scaly deposits, place it in a pot with a homemade solution......

Chemicals to Avoid in Household Cleaners
National Geographic Green Guide 03.08

We picked up a copy of the National Geographic Green Guide at the grocery store, in part for their list of chemicals to avoid in household cleaners. This week during the Cure, we're taking a closer ...

The 12 Best Household Uses for Vodka (Not including Martinis)

We've always got a bottle in our freezer but we never thought that there was much use for it beyond our weekend Bloody Marys. But then, we received this list from a friend. At first we were startled...

Green Tip: Don't Felt that Rug!

Did you know that just by vacuuming a good-quality wool rug, you can turn it into garbage?...

August Best Posts: Six Pack Business Cards, Flea Control, and Cleaning with White Vinegar

How to turn a six pack into business cards; our failed attempt to control fleas without pesticides; and on cleaning with white vinegar… [links after the jump]...

News: Clorox Goes Green?

We were surprised when we heard, a month or so ago, that Clorox had purchased long-time greenies Burt's Bees. Then, last week, we were even more surprised when we stumbled on a web site for Clorox's ...