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Local Planting – ATX
We are heading into the Texas summer heat and thoughts of drought and low lake levels are on everyone’s minds. There are ways that all of us can help. Using native and/or adapted plants is a simple way and also … Continue reading
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It’s Raining!
It’s raining here in ATX, and we’re loving it! It reminds us of our new friends, RK Re-Purposing. In their words: “RK Re-Purposing provides quality recycled and refurbished products for your home and garden needs. Whether you need them … Continue reading
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Reducing Your Carbon Footprint for Less
If you’re reading a green cleaning blog, you are probably concerned about your carbon footprint. I know I try to find new ways to reduce mine and being on a budget can limit my options. I have a close friend … Continue reading
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Fishing for Answers
I was having a discussion with a family member about fish and she very vehemently said to never eat farmed fish. I was taken by surprise. I thought farmed fish were great for the environment, saving the natural, wild fish … Continue reading
The Great Bamboo Controversy
Bamboo has been lauded as one of the best green products around town. Is it really, though? There has been some controversy. Consumers have been running around, looking for ways to make their homes greener and bamboo flooring and textile … Continue reading
Perc is bad, kids. Do you dryclean?
I have driven by this cool, Austin business many times and decided to do a bit of research. EcoClean on Guadalupe is centrally located and offers a delivery service that helps keep more people from driving to and fro. They … Continue reading
Various and Sundry
It’s almost Friday! Did you know that we don’t work on the weekends unless we explicitly choose to do so? Our Amanda and Charlene rock! So, in discussing blog subjects with the inimitable Charlene, I finally heard (because I always … Continue reading
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The Cleaning Fairy
Children seem to be fascinated by our cleaning process. Amongst my clients, there is a little girl that started following me around as soon as she learned to walk. One boy runs around the house pretending to vacuum during the … Continue reading
Green Customers
We’re green, but what about our clients? For the most part, everyone is trying. They have less toxic or non-toxic products in their homes. Recycling bins are plentiful, as are shopping totes. There are two standouts, though, that I admire … Continue reading
Product Selection
There are products we choose by word of mouth, packaging and what’s on the label. When it comes to cleaning, scent can also play a large factor in this decision. All of these details led me to wonder if we’re … Continue reading
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