Aug 22, 2019Erica Chung, MPH
Procrast-cleaning, spring-cleaning or regular ole-cleaning. Whatever it is, you’re determined to clean every nook and cranny and you might just do so by scouring the grocery aisle for the strongest cleaners you can find. If you’re on a roll, you might not...
May 22, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
It’s super easy to switch to a non-toxic lotion alternative! Ingredients like shea butter, coco butter, and sweet almond oil all have awesome moisturizing properties all while being completely natural. Plus, everyone will be super impressed by your DIY beauty skills....
May 21, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
We always recommend prioritizing products that stay on your skin the longest! The longer a product stays on your skin, the longer it has to be absorbed. That means things like lotion , foundation, lipstick , and sunscreen are all good products to switch to non-toxic!...
Apr 18, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Flame retardants. These chemicals are in a ton of consumer products, but they’re not so good for your health. Flame retardant chemicals can easily move from a product onto our skin. A recent scientific study has shown that increased household cleaning or hand...
Apr 4, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Wood is better than plastic at staying clean because it has natural antimicrobial properties and a surface bacteria doesn’t like growing on. Plus, as a plastic cutting board gets worn down, little plastic pieces can break off any may end up in your dinner . Link in...
Apr 3, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
From cleaning to baking chocolate chip cookies, this non-toxic ingredient can do it all. We know you rushed out to get a new box after our post on Monday, so here are some more helpful tips on baking soda uses: 1. Baking soda is an awesome way to wash fruit and...
Apr 2, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Tag a friend who may be interested in making the switch to a greener cleaner a) Aunt Fannie’s cleaning vinegar b) Biokleen All-Purpose Cleaner (also comes in a concentrate) c) Dapple Pure N Clean Everything All Purpose Cleaner d) ECOS all-purpose cleaner,...
Feb 14, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
It’s a little more complicated than our DIY all-purpose cleaner recipe, but we know you can do it! We promise you’ll never go back.
Feb 13, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
But hard water spots and toothpaste splatter are sort of inevitable. Use a 50-50 mix of vinegar and water (just like in our DIY all purpose cleaner) to shine them up. Those stubborn spots will come off super quick and easy. No vigorous scrubbing needed.
Jan 30, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Open a window or turn on a fan. Cleaning can kick up dust that isn’t good for you to inhale and cleaning products can lower indoor air quality.
