How to Clean Stuff provides instructions for cleaning everything from your remote control to your baby's fingernails. Step-by-step, in-depth instructional guides are available for a huge range of categories, including people & pets, automotive, clothing & fabrics, floor & carpet, and kitchen & bathroom.
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I’ve used “eco-friendly” products that reeked of chemicals, and tried homemade cleaning solutions that did nothing more than make the apartment smell like vinegar. But there is hope for those who want a clean home that is free of harmful chemicals and unfavorable odors.
According to the blog Inhabitat, cleaning products are the number one cause of indoor pollution. So put down that Lysol Antibacterial Spray—it’s full of denatured ethanol, a potential cause of central nervous system depression. Inhabitat tells you what to look for in a green product with straightforward tips, such as, “if you can’t pronounce it, don’t use it.” The blog also suggests safe products.
Care2 lists “10 Eco-Friendly Ways to Clean the House.” In addition to replacing toxic products and learning the basics of nontoxic cleaning, the blog discusses disinfectants, what to know about your tap water, the ins and outs of mops and sponges, and other insightful tips.
Finally, Grist runs down the problems with dish soaps and all-purpose cleaners; drain, oven and toilet bowl cleaners; furniture and metal polishes; air fresheners and other perfumed products; and provides solutions.
Sarah Amandolare
Senior Writer
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Housecleaning Web Guide
Household Toxins Web Guide
Green Living Web Guide
Having lived a nomadic existence for the past few years, it was with great trepidation that I viewed the prospect of settling down, and, for lack of a better term, nesting. Starting from scratch in the kitchen, the process was made all the more challenging by the steep prices charged by everyone from Sur la Table to Le Creuset. But as many have proven time and time again, a great meal can just as easily emerge from the low end as the high. In the process of putting my own budget bistro together, I’ve collected some of the best tips and guidance on the Web to help make sure that no matter what your budget, a culinary workspace is within reach.
Mark Bittman’s 2007 article in the New York Times about how to outfit a proper kitchen on the cheap is possibly the most cited and debated take on the subject, promising a working, functional kitchen for under $200.
The Dish food blog by Keith Law points out Bittman’s limitations for those without the access to lower Manhattan’s wealth of restaurant supply stores, offering a few alternatives for the rural or suburban reader.
The Tennessee Journalist gives the task the college try, providing a list of the essentials for any budding, university-bound foodie.
Chris Coats
Senior Writer
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