Summer is my favorite season. My kids love swimming, playing and dining outside. Aside from battling pesky mosquitoes during our evening meals, our biggest outdoor challenge is finding a way to clean patio furniture and grimy pool toys.
Arm & Hammer Baking Soda Challenge: Cleaning Baby Toys
I was challenged to switch to Arm & Hammer Baking Soda and to test new ways of using this versatile product in my home. In a previous post, I discussed how intrigued I was by the possible uses of Arm & Hammer Baking Soda in the nursery. I already used the product in my fridge to deodorize, but now I’ve tested it as a diaper pail freshener and stuffed animal cleaner.
Arm & Hammer Baking Soda Challenge
I was challenged to use Arm & Hammer Baking Soda in a new way in the home. There are hundreds of uses, but I was most interested in testing baking soda in the nursery.
A Sixth Sense for Doing Laundry
Did you know that about 90% of the energy in a typical laundry cycle is spent heating the water? While hot water may be necessary for certain stains or for running a sanitizing/allergen cycle, using hot water to do laundry is a waste of energy. Plus, washing clothing in cold water allows fabrics to retain their color and strength longer.
Washing My Cares Away With Whirlpool
As a newlywed, I didn’t care much about my washer and dryer. Oh…how things have changed. In my pre-kid days, I wore lots of dry-clean only clothing to work. I did two or three loads of wash a week: sheets, towels/whites, and our clothing. Now as the mom to two kids, I do at least one load a day because, as every mom knows, babies make a lot of laundry.
Dyson Transforms Your Home (Dyson Contest)
How’s this for the ultimate in chic meets geek?
The Dyson DC25, which I was lucky enough to review, will be featured as a robot in the new transformers movie: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.
Dyson has generously offered a Dyson DC25 as a prize for one lucky winner. This is a fantastic prize, so follow the rules closely!
Frigidaire is Offering More Me Time
I am incredibly excited that Frigidaire and our friends at Mom Central have chosen me to share my experiences with some exciting new appliances with you.
These new appliances save three things I care about: money, time, and the earth’s resources…
Kill Germs and Dust Mites with the Oreck Halo
Tests have shown that there are more germs on household floor surfaces than on toilet seats, kitchen counters and bathroom tiles combined. While exposure to some germs may help build children’s immune systems, allergens like mold, dust mites are a leading trigger of allergy and asthma systems in both children and adults. Regular vacuums alone– […]
Tips for Faster Floor Cleaning
I’ve been looking for a hard floor cleaner for as long as I’ve had hard floors. Typical upright vacuums don’t work because they are designed around a rotating brush to funnel debris towards a single suction point. If you put the spinning brush on a wood floor it just throws debris all over. If you […]
Clean Your Home Green in 30 Days
Confession: I want to be green but sometimes, between family and work, it is just not at the top of my list. I also want to keep my house cleaner, but I have little interest in tidying and even less time for it. So, when my organization and cleaning guru (and fellow Mamanista editor), Debbie, […]
