Sep 2, 2021Danielle Ramos
Who hasn’t had a Swiffer before? The promise of an easy-to-use and affordable sweeping, mopping and dusting solution is hard to say no to! While Swiffer products are quite convenient and user friendly, have you ever thought about how much trash those single-use...
May 24, 2021Stephanie Brinker, MPH
As much as we’d like to be the type of person who wakes up early, grabs some buckets and a sponge at home, and spends a few hours giving their car a DIY wash, we often find ourselves pulling into a car wash business instead. It’s easy to feel guilty about...
Mar 29, 2021Because Health
‘What are some qualities of a good body wash? Smells goods, lathers really well, and makes you feel clean? Those sound about right, but we’re missing one very important quality… body wash should be free of toxic chemicals! A lot of body washes are filled...
Mar 18, 2021Sophie Boisseau and Karen Wang, PhD
By now, you’ve probably heard of laundry stripping. With a viral TikTok video and lots of articles and videos showing the dirty water that gets left behind, we were ready to give it a try! But, most of the laundry stripping recipes call for ingredients that have...
Mar 18, 2021Stephanie Brinker, MPH
Laundry isn’t our favorite thing to do, but unless you’re super fancy and have someone else do your washing, it’s just a part of life. The one good thing about doing laundry is that fresh laundry straight out of the dryer. The smell, the softness,...
Mar 9, 2021Sophie Boisseau
Have you been noticing that your clothes smell a little funny or there is a bad smell coming from your laundry room? Or maybe there are some green spots around the door of your washing machine? Well it might be time to clean your washing machine! If you search up...
May 26, 2020Because Health
Whether you’re on a walk, going to the grocery store, or picking up a prescription, wearing a mark is now a standard part of life. While masks may seem like a hassle to wear, they’re an important tool in helping slow the spread of the virus and decrease...
Apr 21, 2020Stephanie Brinker, MPH
Yoga is a great activity to try during the pandemic. It offers a great indoor workout and the whole family can join in! There are also a ton of free yoga videos online too, so you can get top-notch instruction without leaving your house. Plus, you don’t need a...
Mar 4, 2020Because Health
Making your own hand sanitizer is easier than you think! This DIY version is perfect for when you’re feeling crafty or if (in a worse case scenario) you can’t find hand sanitizer in stores. This three ingredient hand sanitizer will keep you protected from...
Oct 8, 2019Stephanie Brinker, MPH
Once a baby starts to crawl, they’re always on the move! After you’ve baby-proofed your outlets and stairs, it’s worth considering how to keep your little one safe from harmful chemicals as well. Since babies are low to the ground when moving about...
