Get A Clean Sink with Scour Off

Time to get her done. First take out all the dishes. Then rinse it out. Grab your Scour off and a wet sponge and get to work. I like to rub around in circles all over the place. Then I rinse and if I really wanted it to look good I dry it too.
Now it’s your turn.

 

 

Don't forget to get your Scour Off Paste

Here’s an exclusive scouring cleanser that sets a new standard.

It’s a paste, so it doesn’t form dust clouds, yet it gently removes stains other cleansers can't and is great for cleaning tubs, ovens, sinks, and tiles and it will even remove rust,

and is great for cleaning these surfaces: copper, grout, cement, ceramic, and imitation marble.

 

Comparable to Ajax® with Bleach Powder Cleanser and Comet® with Bleach in the removal of kitchen grease and grime.*

• Natural ingredients remove the toughest dried-on splatters and spills, burned-on grease, baked-on food, and sticky messes without hazardous chemicals or toxic fumes.
• Scour Off is made from natural mineral abrasives and biodegradable cleaning agents. It does not contain chlorine, bleach, or dye.
• Scour Off gently removes stains other cleansers can’t and is great for cleaning tubs, ovens, sinks, and tiles.
• It will even remove rust, and is great for cleaning these surfaces: copper, grout, cement, ceramic, and imitation marble.
• Wide-mouth jar makes it easy to use.

Clean Credentials

• Nontoxic
• Natural abrasives
• No harsh chemicals
• Biodegradable surfactants
• No phosphates

ORDER YOUR SCOUR OFF TODAY!!!!!

Cleans
tubs
ovens
sinks
tiles
stove tops

Also consider Shaklee's Super Micofiber Dish Sponge. Use for cleaning surfaces or washing dishes. One scrubber side is great for nonstick surfaces. For dish washing by hand and surface cleaning. Machine washable, air dry or low to medium heat in dryer. No fabric softener or bleach. Don't buy those crappy sponges from the grocery store. Order 1-2 of these and simply toss them in the wash when needed. No more wasteful throwing out of sponges!!!

And for tough jobs try Shaklee's Miracle Scrubber Pad. Its called the miracle pad for a reason- it tackles even the toughest scrubbing jobs!!!

Need some extra enegry? Shaklee 180 Energizing Tea to the rescue

 

 

I work full-time and have my Shaklee business on the side and run this blog.

I don't know about you, but at around 3pm I start to run out of energy.

 

But I have a little secret weapon that keeps me going-

Shaklee 180 Energizing Tea.

 

I never drank coffee ever- can't stand the smell of it!

 So until recently the only caffeine I had was from soda.

Soda is gross and bad for you- I have stopped drinking it totally and replaced it with this tea.

 

This tea does not give me the jitters or a headache from using it or not using it like

some other caffeinated beverages will do.

I am just refreshed and rejuvenated when I drink it and ready to conquer the world!

 

 

The Importance and Benefits of Shaklee 180 Energizing Tea

prevents Transfer of Toxins and Oxidation during fat loss!

TOXINS are stored in FAT.

When you lose fat … you MUST provide for a way to eliminate the toxins!

Otherwise they will transfer to other areas of the body and cause havoc in the cellular tissue of glands, organs, muscle, etc.

Many diet programs DO NOT provide for the elimination of these toxins.  This is very dangerous! (Shaklee 180 Tea is part of our Shaklee 180  Healthy Weight Loss Program). Fiber is like a SPONGE … it is ESSENTIAL for SAFE WEIGHT LOSS because it absorbs TOXINS. That’s why there is so much fiber in the Shaklee180 Smoothees, Meal bars and snacks!

Oxidation causes cellular membrane damage.

Loss of FAT causes a high level of Oxidation in the body .

Antioxidants are ESSENTIAL to Protect Cellular Tissue from Damage

from High Levels of Oxidation

The Shaklee Energizing Tea is an ESSENTIAL part of the Shaklee180 Inch Loss

program to address this OXIDATION ISSUE

It is essential to provide optimal ANTI-OXIDANTS to block the negative affect of this oxidation!

The SILENT side effects of insufficient Antioxidants with fat loss is a HIGH LEVEL of

Cellular Membrane Damage

(Aging or Degenerative Cellular Health)

 

 

A refreshing energy boost.

Forget coffee and amped-up sodas. Here’s a safe and natural way to head off the slumps when you need a quick pick-me-up. An exclusive blend of antioxidant-rich green, white and red teas,

as well as taurine, naturally boosts your energy and enhances alertness.

Enjoy morning or afternoon, hot or cold.

Features:

• A blend of green, white and red teas for a natural energy boost
• Includes taurine, widely studied for enhancing alertness and energy
• No artificial flavors, colors, sweeteners, or preservatives added
• Gluten free
• Tastes great hot or cold

Flavors:

Pomegranate Tea
Green Matcha Tea 



Organic Gardening Tips

Hi All.

Been busy with life and doing some home spruce-ups around the house.

When it comes to gardening and other yard stuff as you guessed I pretty much want to do it as organically as possible- NO CHEMICALS!!

So the sprucing up we did was as chemical-free as we could be. First we don't put anything that is NOT organic on our lawn. Those chemicals are too scary!!!!

1. CUT the lawn, but leave it long. Longer grass shades the weeds and kills them.
Check out Organic Lawn care for the cheap and lazy for more tips on organic lawn care.

2. WEED- Get down on your hands and knees and pull out those weeds in you garden beds. We also pulled out some overgrown/dead bushes and uprooted a small oak tree that was growing on its own through a bush in front of a window- we transplanted it to a better location in the yard and we hope it takes. I think less is more, we were pretty overgrown in areas, but I preferred it more sparse than overgrown. For areas where grass and weeds are growing where you don't want anything growing try grabbing the large gallon bottles of vinegar from the grocery store. Pour the vinegar on the roots and in several days it will start to die. Only use in area like walkways, driveways, etc.

3. MULCH- this inhibits the weeds from growing and makes your soil better. We had 4 yards delivered from a local guy. If you need to weed a large section that you plan on mulching over try laying newspaper down first and then mulching over, the newspaper acts as a cheap weed barrier that with eventually deteriorate.

4. PLANT- we planted a few new bushes. If you don't have much $ to work on a spruce up I would spent it on perennials. If you get some great flowering bushes like hydrangeas you get the best bang for your buck. It will bloom and grow every year and you can budget to add some more perennials each year. Annuals have to be replaced each year so I would only bother with those when you have a well established garden.

5. FEED your plants and grass. Some inexpensive ways to feed your plants are using banana peels and used coffee grinds. Save those used coffee grinds and add to the soil around plants, this works really well for hydrangeas, roses and camellias. It also acts as a deterrent for slugs so sprinkle it around the base of plants they love. Save those banana peels and plant those at the bas of your plants, the potassium nourishes your plants.

6. WATER those plants and grass. If you have a sprinkler system, don't rely solely on it for your plants. You may need to water them additionally. Keep and eye on them on those hot summer days.



Shaklee's Basic H2 works great in the garden too. Here are some suggested uses:

Soil Preparation

For new vegetable or flower beds, and new lawn areas Mix 1/2 pint Basic H2 to 3 gallons water for an area of 1,000 sq. ft. (20 feet x 50 feet). Wet down with sprinkler or till in immediately. Using a hose applicator, set the dial to 7 Tablespoons to 1 gallon water.

Lawns

For growing lawns in the spring and fall, using a spray applicator, set the dial to 7 Tablespoons per gallon. If using an Ortho sprayer, fill the bottle with 1 Tablespoon Basic H2 and water, and spray evenly over the lawn. Repeat until the entire lawn is treated.

Transplanting

For transplanting flowers, vegetables, trees, shrubs Mix 1/2 oz. Basic H2 to 1 gallon water.

 

Plant Feeding

For house plants Mix 2 drops (a little less than 1/16 teaspoon) Basic H2 to 16 oz. water.  Mix 2 drops (a little less than 1/16 teaspoon) Basic H2 to 1 quart water. Water plants every other week.Mist plants with a mixture of 1 drops Basic H2 to 16 oz. water.

 

The Gardener’s Friend

The Invisible Glove Rub Basic H2 full strength on your hands, and allow to dry. You can work without gloves, and when the task is done, rinse all the grime away under the spigot. Basic-H will coat your skin, and won’t come off until you add water.

 

HAPPY GARDENING!

 

Please follow directions carefully. When in doubt, less is best. User assumes all risk.

These recipes, tips, and uses have been compiled from the Field, and are not endorsed by Shaklee Corporation.

Time for a Detox?

 

The Shaklee 180 Kick Start is a 5 day detox designed to reboot your body. 

It rejuvenates, energizes and removes the toxic junk from your body. It gives you a kick start to clean eating and/or losing fat. 

Reset your cravings, feel energized and maybe even lose a few pounds without going hungry, workouts or cooking.

It is natural, safe and it works.

I  am personally a big fan of cleaning out once in a while.  No one is perfect so this is a great time to start fresh!

The Shaklee 180 Kick Start Detox helps my body let go of the junk it wants to hold on to.

It is super easy to follow!

Watch this simple video to find out how easy it is

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=FFqnoiJFR5A

To join us, you will need the following products:
alfalfa*
liver dtx*
Tea*
180 smoothee*
180 snack bar*
herb lax*
raw veggies
organic lemons for your water
* Indicates a Shaklee product.  This detox is specific for Shaklee products.


Happy Detoxing!

Spring Cleaning

Its that time of year when we start to feel the slightest bit of freshness in the air, its warming up a bit, the birds are chirping and everyone is getting spring fever.

Well where I am, there is still plenty of snow on the ground and although it is warming up and starting to melt, it is still a little raw outside, which means its the perfect time to start Spring Cleaning so that when the weather does get nicer, I can go out and enjoy it knowing that the inside of my house is clean.

I posted my spring cleaning schedule last year where I went in depth into each room. Then at the end I compiled it all together in my Spring Cleaning 101. If  you missed it then, here it is again-

Spring Cleaning 101

Keeping Your Kids Healthy this Cold Season

It’s November and that means everyone has been back to school for a few months now, and has been exposed to plenty of germs and now the weather is starting to change. Which also means that your house will inevitably be hit with colds, if they haven't already. Here are some natural ways to combat colds:

TO PREVENT COLDS:

1. A Good Multivitamin- I have my kids on the best children's multivitamin available which is Shaklee's Increditives. My kids love these!  They are actually the first children’s chewable multivitamin in the U.S.with lactoferrin, which helps kids’ immune systems stay strong.
Most kids consume more than 25% of their calories from junk food, and French Fries are the number one vegetable source in their diets.  What is your child’s diet like?

Studies show that kids who consume diets lacking adequate nutrition perform poorly in school.  Poor nutrition can negatively impact a child’s immune system, bone growth, and overall physical development!

 

Incredivites are packed with 23 essential nutrients – with 600 IU of vitamin D to support strong bones and teeth, and 100% of the Daily Value of all eight B vitamins and vitamin C.

• No artificial flavors, sweeteners, or preservatives added
• Naturally sweetened with xylitol, which does not promote cavities
• Gluten free
• Packaging is safe from BPA, phtalates, and toxic inks – and it is recyclable.

I give my 6 year old 2 chewable Incredivites a day and my 3 year old gets one a day crushed up and added to applesauce, or you can also crush and add to drinks.

Here is a short video that talks about the Shakleekids products.

*if you need gluten and casein free vitamins try The Ocean Wonders Vitamins


2. DHA-
DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid and is a major building block of brain and eye tissue.  Adequate intake early in life is vital to proper brain and visual development and to ensure the cells of the brain, retina, and other parts of the nervous system develop and function properly.  Foods that are high in DHA are things like tuna, sardines and organ meat…not really foods high on a kid’s list! :)
Mighty Smarts is 100% natural, ultra-pure DHA.

Mighty Smarts are gluten free, have a natural orange flavor, and contain no artificial colors, sweeteners or preservatives. Just one Mighty Smart a day is all you need!

3. Vitamin C-
Vita-C Chewables are formulated to make daily supplementation a simple pleasure for children and adults who have trouble swallowing tablets. Tangy,citrus-flavoured source of vitamin C helps build strong bones, cartilage, teeth and gums. Your body can't make or store vitamin C, so it is important to eat this powerful antioxidant often.

I give my kids 1 chewable per day as a preventative. When they are sick, I will give them 2-3 a day.
If you need to you can crush up and give in applesauce.

4. A Healthy Diet-
Feed your kids a well balanced diet that is organic as possible. Now we all have our days when we hit the fast food line for a quick dinner, but I really try to stay away from there as much as possible. When you feed your kids crap, they feel like crap! So try to feed them the healthiest food you can get them to eat as often as you are able to.

5. Sleep-
Everyone needs a good night's sleep! Infants need 15-16 hours a day (including naps), Toddlers 1-3 years old need 12-14 hours a day (including naps), Preschoolers 3-6 years old need 10-12 hours a day, School age kids 7-12 years old need 10-11 hours a day, and teenagers 13-18 need 8-9 hours a day. Sleep is a vital to every one's health and well being, so make sure you and your kids are getting enough!

6. Hygiene-
Be sure to wash hands when you come in from outside, when you come home from being out, before you eat or prepare foods, and after you blow your nose. I go one step farther and change clothes after the kids come in from playing outside (allergies) and especially when we come home from a doctors appointment. My favorite hand soap is Shaklee's Hand Wash Concentrate and dispenser, this super mild, sudsy wash has wheat germ oil and algae extract to moisturize; soy protein to condition; aloe, marshmallow (Althaea officinalis), and linden flower (Tilia cordata) extracts to soothe; and rosemary and arnica extracts to energize and it has a mild refreshing scent. Stay away from soaps with triclosan as it has many adverse affects on your health.

 To Combat Colds-
Once the cold or flu bug hits, here are some ways to combat it naturally and help you get back on your feet sooner.
 
1. Vitamin C-
Vita-C Chewables are formulated to make daily supplementation a simple pleasure for children and adults who have trouble swallowing tablets. Tangy,citrus-flavoured source of vitamin C helps build strong bones, cartilage, teeth and gums. Your body can't make or store vitamin C, so it is important to eat this powerful antioxidant often.

2. Humidifier-
 Use a humidifier in the bedroom at night- this helps to keep the air moist, making it easier to breathe.
My favorites are the Crane humidifiers. Be sure to clean them properly once a week.

3. Elevate your head-
Prop mattress up a little under your head- try sticking a pillow under your mattress directly under where your head lies. This help with keeping drainage going down, not up into your sinuses.

4. Saline-
Flush out stuffy noses with saline. I stock up on the little noses non-medicated saline drops. Since it is just saline you may do this as many times as needed. Helps thin out mucus, making it easier to breathe. Also for little ones, who are not able to blow their noses yet, it may be helpful to get a nasal aspirator (or as we call it in our house- the nose sucker)

5. Stay Hydrated-
Drink plenty of fluids and eat lots of healthy food like fruits. Try to get some chicken soup down too!
Our favorite hydration drink is Shaklee's Performance Drink.

6. Honey-
To help soothe scratchy throats and coughs try some honey before bedtime. Honey has many antioxidants that can help you fight off the cold faster and because it is thick and sweet it helps coat and soothe the sore throat from coughs. It is best to let kids cough during the day to get the mucus up, but when coughing is keeping them up all night, when they need rest try some honey. For kids ages 2-5 try 1/2 tsp, ages 6-11 try 1 tsp, and ages 12-18 try 2tsp.

DO NOT GIVE HONEY TO INFANTS UNDER 1 YEAR OLD- may cause a rare, but serious case of botulism.

I usually give my kids honey mixed in with something they like, usually I mix it with a little applesauce and warm it for 3 seconds in the microwave so its goes down smoother, you could try to add the honey to some warm (not hot) water.
http://suite101.com/article/honey-may-be-best-cough-medicine-a169827

6. Clean-
I find it helpfully to change the sheets everyday or at least every other day to get rid of the germs quicker (can be hard if you are the one sick). I also will run  every one's toothbrushes through the dishwasher and replace them after illnesses. And clean and disinfect with soap and water and vinegar. Keep in mind to do all door handles, phones, computer keyboards and also remote controls- you know the items every one touches all day, but you never really think to clean.

Here's to a happy and healthy fall and winter!


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THE REAL DIRT ON CLEAN

 

ARE YOU LIVING IN A HEALTHY HOME?

You know that good, healthy feeling you get when you’ve just cleaned house? Sorry to spoil it, but you may have just made your home dirtier.
Think of it this way. You wouldn’t let your kids play with toxic chemicals, so why would you let the baby crawl over a floor that’s just been wiped with them? That’s much more dangerous than the orange juice that was just there. How dangerous? Just take a look at these statistics.

• Over 90% of poison exposures happen at home.
• Common bleach is the #1 household chemical involved
  in poisoning.
• Organic pollutants, found in many common cleaners and
  even air fresheners, are 2 to 5 times higher inside your home than out.
• A person who spends 15 minutes cleaning scale off shower walls could inhale three times the “acute one-hour exposure limit” for glycol ether-containing products set by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment.
• Common cleaners give off fumes that have been linked to
  increasing the risk of your kids developing asthma, the most common serious chronic childhood disease.
• 1 in 13 school-aged children has asthma. Rates in children under five have increased more than 160%from 1980 – 1994.
• Children are highly vulnerable to chemical toxicants. Pound for pound of body weight, children drink more water, eat more food and breathe more air than adults. The implication of this is that children will have substantially heavier exposures than adults to any toxicants that are present in water, food or air.
• If your home is anything like the average U.S. home, you generate more than 20 pounds of household hazardous waste each year (the EPA designates toilet cleaners, tub and tile cleaners, oven cleaners, and bleach as hazardous waste).

 CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE THE GET CLEAN LINE OF NONTOXIC CLEANERS.

How I save $100 a year on Dish Soap

This stuff is like liquid gold!! Not only does it clean my dishes with one tiny drop, but it gets them cleaner than any other dish soap AND one bottle LASTS for like TWO MONTHS!!!

Besides its cleaning power it is biodegradable, safe for the environment, gentle on your hands and non-toxic. Other soaps would make my eczema flair up when I washed dishes, NOT Shaklee.

 

The Clean side was with Shaklee Dish Soap and their Miracle Scrubber Pad.

If you join Shaklee as a member, the dish soap costs only $6.90 and I go through one bottle roughly every two months. I was using one bottle of Dawn foaming dish soap every week/week an a half before I switched at around $5.80 a bottle. So you do the math! OK... I'll do it for you; let's be conservative and say I went through one bottle of Dawn every two weeks that would be roughly $11.60 a month, with Shaklee Dish soap at the end of the month I still have about 1/2 a bottle left, but even if I used the whole bottle I have already saved $4.70, using half the bottle for the month means you spent $3.45 a month on dish soap giving you a savings of $8.15 a month. $8 a month adds up to just under $100 a year.

Pair it with Shaklee's great Reusable Microfiber Sponges or their excellent Miracle Scrubber Pad for those tough jobs and toss out those toxic Brillo pads!

So get yours today and start cleaning healthy and saving!!

10 Reasons to Love Basic H

Get yours today!!!

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How I Clean- Naturally

If you have been following along here you know I try to do things as naturally as possible. So of course cleaning would be no different. About a year ago I found this wonderful company called Shaklee that had this line of nontoxic cleaning supplies called Get Clean.
I started off with their product, Organic Basic H2.

They said it cleans everything and is one of the only products you'll ever need to clean and they were right!!

 

 

 

Basic H comes concentrated and you dilute it for the job you need; windows, all-purpose, and degreaser.

 

 

Not only does Shaklee's Get Clean Products work,

they Cost pennies!!!

One 16 oz. bottle of Basic H2 diluted per label directions makes 214 bottles (28 oz.) of ready-to-use all-purpose cleaner.

 

Here's a comparison chart on Shaklee's H Get Clean Products and other Name Brand Products

 

It has been over a year, and I still have more than half my bottle of Basic H2 concentrate left. And I have washed everything inside and outside of my house several times over. I do my windows, counter tops, floors, tables, bedroom furniture, sinks, bathrooms, toilets, carpets, cars, siding, play sets, kiddie pools and other outdoor toys.

And all with the piece of mind that I am

using nothing harmful to my family!!! :)

 

 

 

Because it is concentrated, it is also much better for the environment. You dilute it and use it in the same spray bottles and reuse and reuse them until they don't work any more. Recycle them when they finally break and recycle the concentrate bottle when you finally use it all up. I haven't gotten there yet, it's been over a year and haven't run out of the Basic H2 concentrate or had their spray bottle stop working. :) 

 

I know once you try it, you'll love it like I do!!!

 

 

 So what are you waiting for? Order your Get Clean Starter Kit today!

 

Invasion of the Insects

Hi All! It's Summer and you know what that means... the insects are out in FULL FORCE!!!

We have had a bit of a wasp problem over here. The past two years it has been ants in the Spring time, but last week hubby found 2 small yellow jacket nests forming under the edge of our above ground pool, near the ladder and on the swing set and this week we had wasps hanging out by the front door.

I HATE chemicals and try to avoid them when and where ever possible so I started researching how to tackle these buggers (pun intended) naturally.

ANTS-
For ants try checking out my post on 10 NONTOXIC WAYS TO COMBAT ANTS

YELLOW JACKETS AND WASPS-
First we had little nests, just starting to form around the pool so we felt we could handle this ourselves and wanted to do it using as little toxins as possible. My researched yielded using basic dish washing soap would work. So we purchased a garden sprayer for the hose and added our Shaklee Dish Wash Concentrate into it (about 1/2 cup) filled with water and sprayed first somewhere away from nest until the soap starts to come out. Then sprayed the hell outta that nest!!! We did this about 2-3 times over 2 days. It dries up the nest and suffocates and dries up the wasps. Once we were convinced they were gone, we took down the nests and crushed them then bagged them and disposed of them. Then the following week the nests were back on the other side of the pool. So we sprayed again with the soapy water, this time after we knocked the nests down we went around the pool and sprayed DW-40 in the areas the seemed to like and so far two weeks later, still no nests. Then we noticed very tiny yellow jackets coming out of the kids play set. We hit this with water several times and have seen less of them, but they are not totally gone because the nest is not exposed. So we found the soapy water will kill them and the nest, however it doesn't do much to keep them from coming back. Using DW-40 on areas they seem to like has done the trick and killed one on the spot when the hubby had one come at him.
Am I happy about using DW-40, well... I feel it it safer than MOST of the sprays for yellow jackets and wasps... so I guess I am OK with it.

Then this past week we had wasps congregating and trying to get in the front door. OK! This is where I DRAW THE LINE!!!!! It was time to call in the professionals. I called a local company that was GREEN SHIELD CERTIFIED this means they have technicians that are trained in using options that are safer, and employs methods that use physical, mechanical and biological options using less toxins and reducing your exposure.

So in the end if you feel backed into a corner by pests (or in our case, backed into using the back door) look for a GREEN SHIELD CERTIFIED exterminator or try searching natural or ecobased companies and products like EcoSMART because there are less toxic ways to deal with these intruders.

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Try going blue, Haint Blue that is. Down south they paint their porch ceilings blue to mimic the sky and help prevent insects from setting up shop.

Apply DW-40 to the area to help repel insects.

How to Kill Wasps Naturally

EcoSmart which is a company that uses plant-based products as safe pesticides.

Here's to enjoying the great outdoors this summer without pesky pests bothering you and without having to resort to toxic chemicals!!!

How to Clean Your Washing Machine

OK, say what? Clean my washing machine? But... isn't that what it does? Isn't a washing machine's whole purpose to clean things? Well.... yes and no. Yes it cleans our clothes, but to keep it smelling fresh and doing its job properly and prolong its life- you really should clean it periodically.

Now depending on whether you have a top loader (which I have) or a front loader will depend on HOW OFTEN you need to do this. Front loaders can get moldy around the door and in all the rubber seals around the doors (I know, I had a front loader that I replaced because of mold- YUCK). Front loaders should be checked and washed more regularly and also try to leave the doors open (if you can) or at least dry the rubber seals with a towel or paper towel when you are done using the machine.

Now first step is to open the washing machine, spray the inside with your favorite cleaner. Vinegar works fine for this, but my favorite cleaner to use is my Organic Basic H just spray well and scrub. Then pour 1 cup of distilled white vinegar into the washing machine and run a load on HOT on the longest setting. If you do this regularly say like 2-4 times a year you should only have to just run it, if this is your first time washing your washing machine or you have not done this in a while I suggest let it fill up and then let it sit for an hour before letting it finish the cycle. Once done wipe the inside down again to make sure you get any grime off and happy laundering!


I use the Shaklee Get Clean Laundry Line and it helps keep my washing machine cleaner longer.
Anyone who’s struggled with sudsy buildup in their high-efficiency, energy- and water-saving washer will love the fresh thinking found in the New Fresh Laundry Concentrate HE Compatible formula. Its suds-controlling formula is kind on your washer. Its triple-concentrated formula saves money, water, energy, and space in your laundry room. Its formula is kind on your skin. Plus it’s a two-in-one cleaner: an incomparable pre-spotter and laundry cleaner.

When used as a stain remover, 46% more effective than OxiClean® Versatile Stain Remover and 33% better than Resolve® Max Laundry Stain Remover, and when used as a liquid laundry concentrate comparable to Method® 8X Laundry Detergent, all® small & mighty® free clear, Tide® Free & Gentle, and Whole Foods 2X Concentrated Laundry Detergent.*

• HE Compatible Formula!
• Also ideal for use in standard washers
• Available in Regular Scent or Fragrance Free
• Superconcentrated – one small bottle cleans 32 medium loads, the same number as a 100 ounce bottle of conventional liquid laundry detergent.
• Super performance in a small package – enzyme-activated natural cleaners deliver a powerful clean that rivals leading brands.
• Two-in-1 product.
• Small bottle is easy to carry, pour, and store – small size fits on your shelf.
• Extra natural enzyme power boosters for color-safe whitening.
• Formulated to help prevent dyes in colored clothes from transferring from one garment to another during wash.

Clean Credentials

• Biodegradable Surfactants
• Concentrated
• Hypoallergenic
• No phosphates
• No chlorine

How to Clean Your Dyson

Hi All! Just Cleaning out my laundry room and got my vacuum particularly dirty (post on spring cleaning laundry room coming soon) and had to clean it before I would even think of using in on the rest of my house, so I thought I would share how I clean my Dyson.

First of all, let me say, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my new Dyson. I had one previously but after having allergies and asthma diagnosis in the house I wanted to get a HEPA filter vacuum. The old Dysons are not HEPA (and that is the ONLY reason I decided to get a new one- old was was still working great after 5+ years), but they have new ones that are. Here is my Dyson.

As you can see from the picture above...pretty yucky! First I emptied the canister (outside) then I took  the filters out (there are two)and rinsed them in the sink.

Next I took all the attachments and canister and rinsed them out in the sink with warm water. Then I sprayed those with my favorite new cleaning product, by trusty Organic Basic H and rinsed them again.

Yuck!! See all that gunk!

 

 

Then I cleaned the vacuum itself by spraying with my Basic H and wiping down with a cloth.

 

 

 

Just in case you aren't grossed out enough.. here's more yucky pics.

 

I turned the vacuum upside down and attacked all the hair that was caught up in the brushes.

 





I let all the parts dry for like 48 hours and then I put in back together. All ready to do some more cleaning!!!!