The Real Dirt on Mud Control
Whether it’s the dog, the kids, or the overgrown kids, here’s the real dirt on mud control. With two boys, a big clumsy dog, and a husband with size 15 shoes, this wet spring weather is driving me CRAZY with all the mud being tracked into my house! Obviously, the best way to keep the [...]
Spring Forecast: Cloudy with a Chance of Allergies
It’s that time of year again! As beautiful as Springtime is, it does bring along with it those pesky seasonal allergies. So, what exactly triggers those watery eyes and sneezing fits? And, is there anything we can do about it naturally? So, you walk out to your car in the morning, and there it is… [...]
Speed Clean Your Home in 6 Easy Steps
Many of us think of cleaning as a “scary” task. Cleaning is actually more afraid of you than you are of it… Okay, maybe not, but it’s actually not quite as bad as you think. Here’s how to get your house in order in 6 simple steps. Step 1: Gather your Tools – You’ll need: [...]
5 Steps to Good Clean Family Fun
Hate cleaning? Why not make it a family affair? Getting the kids involved means the task will be over sooner, leaving you with more time to spend with your adorable little cleaning cadets. These 5 easy steps will help you introduce cleaning to your whole family! Baby Steps – Instead of assigning a small child [...]
5 Tips to Keep Germs Out of Your Home
Keeping my house clean can be a real challenge with kids. Keeping the kids clean is even harder! But with school back in session, I know what’s going to happen: Hands in the nose, then hands on the walls… then high fives somewhere in between. I’ve found that insuring that I have some go-to green [...]
When the Microwave Explodes
From uncovered spaghetti-Os to spaghetti squash, here’s the easiest way to clean the microwave! When my kids are home all week on school breaks, the microwave gets used a lot. And try as I might, I can NEVER get them to remember to cover up their plates! I swear the mess I found the [...]
On My Soapbox- Household Bleach
I’m always amazed by the sheer number of folks who think household bleach is a cleaning product. Just the other day, I had another professional in the green cleaning world tell me that they will, “Usually use green products, but for first cleans and very nasty things like greasy stoves, we’ll get out the bleach.” [...]
A Wake Up Story – A Must Watch Video for Anyone With Children
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(Another) Study Links Breast Cancer to Household Cleaning Products
A new study from the international scientific journal Environmental Health has found a correlation between house cleaning products and breast cancer in women. To the All Star Crew, this is not news, but just another confirmation of our mission as a company. From the summary article: The use of cleaners including air fresheners and mold [...]
FDA Condemns Pervasive Antibacterial
The FDA has finally come out with some strong words regarding Triclosan, the active ingredient of almost all consumer products labeled as “antibacterial.” Triclosan has been the target one of my personal crusades ever since I began studying the science of cleaning chemistry. Originally developed as a pre-surgery scrub for medical professionals, it is an [...]
