Category: Cleaning

Are Tru Earth’s New Platinum Eco-Strips Approved for Muddy Dogs?

Posted by Sam Wigness | Dec 15, 2020 | Cleaning, Eco Review, Home & Garden

In the Pacific Northwest we have two distinct seasons: summer and mud. As caretaker of a fluffy,...

Dropps Dish Pods: Easy, Affordable And Free of Plastic

Posted by Sam Wigness | Sep 24, 2020 | Cleaning, Eco Review, Home & Garden

When it comes to dishwasher detergent there’s no need to reinvent the wheel, but ditching...

Salt & Light Dishwasher Detergent: Can Natural Handle Nasty Dishes?

Posted by Sam Wigness | Aug 25, 2020 | Cleaning, Eco Review, Home & Garden

The kitchen is a major source of plastic packaging and harsh cleaning chemicals. Can the dishes...

Which Eco-Friendly Spray Cleaners are the Best for the COVID-Era?

Posted by Sam Wigness | Jun 19, 2020 | Cleaning, Eco Review, Home & Garden

Unfortunately, it seems the coronavirus isn’t going away anytime soon, and neither is...

Are Marley’s Monsters UNpaper Towels Worth the Cost?

Posted by Sam Wigness | Jun 1, 2020 | Cleaning, Eco Review, Home & Garden, Waste Management

Marley’s Monsters UNpaper Towels are a great way to ditch single-use paper towels....

Hazardous Waste Drop-Offs in Washington

Posted by Sam Wigness | Feb 25, 2020 | 2 Minute Read, Cleaning, Gardening, Home & Garden, Seattle Guide, Waste Management

As signaled by the blooming cherry blossoms and fast-emerging tulip bulbs, spring is on its way....

How to Recycle Your Christmas Tree in Seattle (with map)

Posted by Sam Wigness | Dec 26, 2019 | Cleaning, Decorating, Green Holiday Guide, Home & Garden, Seattle Guide

Christmas is over, but it’s impact on the environment is not. In the days following,...

Dog Bags and Greenwash: A Crappy Combination

Posted by Sam Wigness | Oct 25, 2019 | 4 Minute Read, Cleaning, Eco Review, Home & Garden, Waste Management

As far as pet care goes, there’s no worse chore than picking up poop. While the pet industry...

Here’s How to Make Your Paper Towels Addiction Go Away

Posted by Sam Wigness | Oct 24, 2019 | Cleaning, Green Living, Home & Garden, Waste Management

As she was raising three boys, I doubt my mom went an entire day without yelling...

A Guide to Green Cleaning Products

Posted by Sam Wigness | Sep 24, 2019 | Cleaning, Eco Review, Home & Garden

Cleaning the house is a dreadful chore that ranks somewhere between organizing the garage and...

Nine simple DIY cleaning recipes

Posted by Bela Garcia | Oct 24, 2018 | Cleaning, Home & Garden, Zero Waste

Being environmentally friendly doesn’t have to break the bank. There are plenty of...

Beginner’s guide to nontoxic cleaning

Posted by Bela Garcia | Oct 17, 2018 | Cleaning, Home & Garden

For those new to sustainability, switching to greener cleaning products is an easy way to get...

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