tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-166935582024-03-21T22:22:01.839-07:00Leslie ReichertThe Cleaning CoachLeslie, the cleaning coach can be your personal coach to help take the toxins out of your home. Go to www.greencleaningcoach.com to get a free recipe from her book and a video on how to use it!
Make sure you follow this blog for the newest tips and tricks to keeping your home clean and healthy!Leslie, The Cleaning Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03831664193496308706noreply@blogger.comBlogger271125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16693558.post-76186414610956048632016-12-29T17:53:00.001-08:002016-12-29T17:53:35.521-08:00Clean Green Living - Season 1Season 1 of Clean Green Living is now available to you on demand. I'd love it if you'd subscribe to my channel so you don't miss any episodes! <br />
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Leslie, The Cleaning Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03831664193496308706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16693558.post-40404465741224473282014-12-02T10:39:00.001-08:002014-12-02T10:39:17.544-08:008 Ways to Save Money on Your Electric Bill This Winter<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
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inevitable polar vortex this coming winter, homeowners are trying every trick
in the book to reduce electrical costs. Electricity is downright expensive when
temperatures dip low, both day and night. Make a promise to yourself that's
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">If you want to save
about 10 percent on your electricity bill each year, turn the heat down at
least 10 degrees for an 8-hour period, states </span><a href="http://www.duke-energy.com/north-carolina/savings/winter.asp"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Duke Energy</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">. This period could occur during the day when everyone is away or
overnight when cuddled into bed. If the family bundles up with basic sweaters
and slacks during the day, a 10-degree difference really isn't uncomfortable
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">The heater may be a
tried-and-true appliance, but it can't work for 3 months straight without the
filter being changed or cleaned. All central air heaters use a removable filter
to stop particulates from infiltrating the internal parts. Over time, the
filter clogs up with the particulates, blocking air from moving through the
system and racking up the electrical charges.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">The amount of warm air
lost through door and window gaps is astounding. Before winter really hits
hard, walk around the entire home and evaluate all openings. Add
weatherstripping to any doors and windows with an obvious draft. This lost
energy is a huge chunk of the electricity bill.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">It's not crazy to turn
on a ceiling fan during the winter because it actually pulls warm air trapped
at the ceiling and down to people below. Set the fan to a clockwise direction
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">According to </span><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/komando/2013/10/11/electric-bill-winter-tips/2937653/"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">USA Today</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">, running a heater during peak hours can cost up to 60 percent
more than if you waited until off-peak hours. Although the heater may be on
almost nonstop, try using the washing machine and other high-energy appliances
on the weekends or holidays to avoid peak times.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Head up to the attic and
find all the warm air escaping through crevices. Save considerable energy by
simply rolling out insulation across the roof's interior surfaces. The heater
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Make friends with the
local HVAC professional to have a twice yearly check of your furnace system. A
well-maintained system uses electricity sparingly even when it's several years
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Dark winter nights call
for more lights on so replace them with CFLs or compact fluorescent lights.
You'll still have ample illumination, but without the high cost of other light
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Leslie, The Cleaning Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03831664193496308706noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16693558.post-7198646686088099952014-10-20T05:02:00.002-07:002014-10-20T05:02:39.732-07:00Ask The Cleaning Coach<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYLVBiC20lZrOvy1PArHOIsGHIdxlVs5UtIQFSYY18lSoWnSKe9i-hgIjJ2yRIFh-WdXV0thhXkhs_uaqQa1LweOHGCLdiVtwiouQzsP8tvo2AjL5APceayiWNNAX6uXEeUmMr/s1600/clean+green+talk+logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYLVBiC20lZrOvy1PArHOIsGHIdxlVs5UtIQFSYY18lSoWnSKe9i-hgIjJ2yRIFh-WdXV0thhXkhs_uaqQa1LweOHGCLdiVtwiouQzsP8tvo2AjL5APceayiWNNAX6uXEeUmMr/s1600/clean+green+talk+logo.jpg" /></a>Marie and I are doing a new segment on the radio show this week called: Ask The Cleaning Coach. I love answering all your questions about living cleaner and greener at home. While I was doing a talk at the Congregational Church of Needham yesterday, I had some great questions and I thought I'd share both the questions and the answers here.<br />
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<b>Question</b>: Now that I've decided that I want to go greener - how do I get rid of all my old cleaning products? Should I just pour them down the drain?<br />
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<b>Cleaning Coach</b>: OH NO! These cleaning chemicals are considered hazardous waste. You want to check with your town and find out the dates they have for turning in toxic chemicals. One great place to go online to check is <a href="http://www.earth911.com/">www.earth911.com</a> or <a href="http://www.1800recycling.com/">www.1800recycling.com</a> Both sites will use your zip code and let you know the locations, dates and times of local recycling centers.<br />
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<b>Question</b>: I'm overwhelmed and feel like a failure. I tried switching to greener cleaners a few years ago, but don't have the time to mix up all these cleaners. Is there a place where I can just go buy green cleaning products?<br />
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<b>Cleaning Coach:</b> I'm so glad you asked! I've been promoting, testing and using green cleaning products for twenty four years. In that time I've learned what works, and what doesn't. I now have created a store where you can shop and buy products that I know and trust. I've organized it by room, brand or product. I home it helps you find switching to green cleaning a touch easier. <b><a href="http://www.shopgreencleaning.com/">www.shopgreencleaning.com</a></b><br />
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<b>Question</b>: Where can I go to find out how safe or unsafe a product really is?<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIe7pu1zB7Liw-arcTGUbbfGTMVcvvNkg6X7WUGewRPr56ACkKNAB3IfXJqg4oYUUDlHx3CiDD3-_mOjkevJ9vGTuunaZDD5JvkMhvq81JdiuF5tBY8c8BWDe6u-y4j8RQtleq/s1600/good-guide.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIe7pu1zB7Liw-arcTGUbbfGTMVcvvNkg6X7WUGewRPr56ACkKNAB3IfXJqg4oYUUDlHx3CiDD3-_mOjkevJ9vGTuunaZDD5JvkMhvq81JdiuF5tBY8c8BWDe6u-y4j8RQtleq/s1600/good-guide.jpg" height="188" width="320" /></a><b>Cleaning Coach</b>: There are a few great web sites that even have apps so you can look an item up right on your phone. I have two favorites - <a href="http://www.ewg.org/guides/cleaners">http://www.ewg.org/guides/cleaners</a> & <a href="http://www.goodguide.com/">http://www.goodguide.com</a> If you are using <a href="http://www.goodguide.com/">www.goodguide.com</a> make sure you are looking at the health rating first. This tells you about the ingredients and how safe it will be for your home. Not every item is listed in these guides, but they will definitely help you learn about the ingredients<br />
in the products you're using in your home.<br />
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If you want to hear more questions AND enter to win a wonderful package of products from Better Life listen in tomorrow on <a href="http://www.cleangreentalk.com/">www.cleangreentalk.com</a> or find the show on <a href="http://www.iheart.com/show/24843976">iHeartRadio.com</a>. You can enter the give away here: <b> http://tinyurl.com/ncf2lmd </b>Leslie, The Cleaning Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03831664193496308706noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16693558.post-61960149460822527582014-07-12T05:49:00.003-07:002014-07-12T05:49:55.943-07:00A New Direction - Different But Much Better!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The last six weeks have been more than interesting. Right before Memorial Day I made the decision to change the way I do business. For over 24 years I've run a traditional retail store, specializing in the best cleaning products in the world. I really enjoy cleaning and teaching and my store let me combine both of those gifts while helping others. I loved my store and every day I woke up and looked forward to going to work.<br />
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But over the years retail has changed. When I started, there were just a few web sites and no one was buying on the internet. But now the tide has turned and each day I heard from more and more of my customers that my products were available online. Not only were they online, but they were cheaper and more convenient.<br />
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Since January I've been trying to figure out how to compete with this online competition. I found that every vendor I had in my store was also on Amazon - with prices far less than I could sell in my store. They also provided free shipping on orders over $35 or if you were an Amazon Prime member it's free shipping. My products are heavy and shipping is very expensive. One $9 bottle of hand soap costs $10 to ship to the west coast. I tried everything I could to find a profitable way to compete agains Amazon. Unfortunately, nothing I tried worked.<br />
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So I decided to join them. My new business model lets me connect you - the customer - to the best prices and inventory in the world. With minimal shipping costs! What's not to love about this?!<br />
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A lot of you are mad at me for closing my retail location. I'm want you to know that I'm going to miss the store too. If things were the same as they were 24 years ago - I would continue to serve you at my store. But things aren't the same - and change, though difficult, needs to happen. Some of you think I'm crazy - some think I'm sick - others think I'm quitting. I'm not crazy, sick or giving up. Just making a change that will be good for everyone.<br />
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A lot of you have already gone to my website and have found it VERY convenient. You get your products in two days or less! And you can shop at your convenience - not the limited hours that my store was open. I'm telling you - this new<a href="http://www.shopgreencleaning.com/"> website </a>is going to be great!!<br />
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I also want you to know that I'm just a phone call away. My phone number still rings on my phone. I'm just not at the store. But I'm happy to help to answer any of your questions. Even if it's "What kind of bags do I need?" I have all your buying history in my computer.<br />
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Faster! Easier! Cheaper! - It's everything you want. Trust me. It's different, but much better.<br />
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There was a great article in the Worcester Telegram & Gazette that discussed the changes happening to retail locations. You can read it here: http://www.telegram.com/article/20140706/NEWS/307069951/1237#.U7oF1yCkUrQ.facebook<br />
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Happy Cleaning!<br />
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I love doing my radio show! I can crawl out of bed, grab a cup of coffee and slip on a set of headphones and I'm on! You don't know what I look like - and trust me, some days you definitely don't want to see how bad I look! Today I thought I'd dress up for the radio. I even put on makeup! I stopped by a Sephora store yesterday and sprung for a new eyeliner. They also showed me how to put it on. Eyeliner is much more complicated than I ever knew - inside - outside - top inside - bottom outside - it started to make my hair hurt! But I think I got the hang of it. I bought the<a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href=%22http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B003GC64HC/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B003GC64HC&linkCode=am2&tag=greecleacoac-20%22%3Estila%20Smudge%20Stick%20Waterproof%20Eye%20Liner,%20Stingray%3C/a%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=greecleacoac-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B003GC64HC%22%20width=%221%22%20height=%221%22%20border=%220%22%20alt=%22%22%20style=%22border:none%20!important;%20margin:0px%20!important;%22%20/%3E"> stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner, Stingray<img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=greecleacoac-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B003GC64HC" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></a>
">Stila smudge stick in "damsel". "older women don't want to go too dark" she said. So I bought it and love it! Thanks Stila for making makeup we ALL can wear.<br />
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Please watch, leave a comment and like on YouTube. I'd also love it if you'd share it with your friends. I'm trying to show the networks that this would be a great show!!<br />
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<b>Finding that extra space
through self storage</b></div>
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We'd all love to have
unlimited space to store our personal belongings and professional items, but
the truth is that sometimes it just doesn't exist in our homes and places of
business. But does that mean that all hope is lost and we should just toss
everything that we aren't going to need right this second?<o:p></o:p></div>
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Of course not! Fortunately,
there are ways to maximize the space you do have and a means to store the
excess and overflow – in a personal self-storage unit.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Regardless of whether your
needs relate to your home or business, here are some tips on de-cluttering and
organizing your existing spaces and a bit more on how to settle on the self-storage
unit that will work for you.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>First Things First: Kick
Clutter to the Curb</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Even the most vigilant
organizers and cleaners recognize how "things" can accumulate in our
homes and businesses despite our best efforts. With the busy lives we lead, we
barely have sufficient time for ourselves and our families, let alone time to
keep our stuff straight.<o:p></o:p></div>
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But that's just it: by
prioritizing organizing and keeping things in order, the rest of our lives
follow suit.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Think about how much time
is wasted hunting things down and how much money we spend on buying items we
already own (we know we bought them before, we just can't find them when we
need them!). Plus, the mental stress that sneaks up by living in chaos
eventually takes its toll.<o:p></o:p></div>
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So, to put clutter in its
place – and out of your place – consider these de-cluttering guidelines:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Clothes:</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Set aside items of clothing that are clearly out of
fashion or of which you have too many multiples (arguably qualifying for
both categories: how many pairs of jhorts or jean jackets does one person
need?).<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Pull out pieces you have not worn in 5 years and those
you will never wear again (embrace the two kids you've had since your size
4 college days when you were running 10 miles a day on the track
team...it's time to let go). This also includes formal wear and
bridesmaid's gowns.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">About those two kids: remove things they have outgrown
and those you cannot hand down to the next kid in line.<o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
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<i>Toys & Furniture:</i><o:p></o:p></div>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal">Once your children outgrow playing with dolls and
stuffed animals (that we all know collect dust and take up tons of space
in a room), donate them to charity or younger relatives.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Remove unused pieces of furniture, like cribs, side
tables and chairs that are space-hogs but provide little in the way of
storage options.<o:p></o:p></li>
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<i>Documents & Receipts:</i><o:p></o:p></div>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal">Become a filing fanatic: create folders and files for
bills and receipts, clearly label them and sort them into their places as
soon as possible.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">After three years (for IRS purposes), scan documents
and shred them.<o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
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For everything that you
haven't donated to charity, given away to friends and family members, recycled
or trashed, rather than allowing it to pile up in your house, store it off-site
in a self-storage unit.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Supplemental Storage
Solutions</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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There are many things in
life that we need to keep/want to hold onto but we just don't have the room
within the four walls of our house or business. For that, we need a
supplemental storage unit so that things are within our reach without being
underfoot.<o:p></o:p></div>
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For example, what parent
wants to part with their child's receiving blanket, or christening gown, or
first pair of tennis shoes or ballet slippers? What about those boxes of photo
albums and old books/magazines that you flip through once every couple of years
or so?<o:p></o:p></div>
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In addition to long-term storage
of items with sentimental value, folks often find themselves in need of a
self-storage unit for short-term uses like:<o:p></o:p></div>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal">When moving your family or relocating a business<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">During remodeling, redecorating or other construction
projects in the home or business<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Storing seasonal items like patio furniture, grills,
pool accessories, outdoor sports equipment and "toys" like jet
skis, ATVs or surf boards<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Storing excess inventory before a holiday season at
your place of business<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Storing holiday decorations or winter clothes and other
temperature-sensitive items you either cannot or do not want to store in a
garage or attic<o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
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In terms of what you should
look for when selecting the self-storage unit that will work best for you, make
sure you consider:<o:p></o:p></div>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><i>Size</i>: Don't pay for space you don't
use and don't jam everything into the space to the point that you can't
navigate inside and access what you need.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><i>Climate Control</i>: Extreme temperatures and
humidity can cause damage to items in regular storage. Climate Control
storage maintains a temperature of 55 – 80° with central heating and air
conditioning and is a good option if you are storing items that are
difficult to replace.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><i>Security</i>: This includes the physical
security of the premises as well as insurance on your property.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><i>Arrangement</i>: Make sure everything you store
is noted in an "Inventory" list that you keep with you, clearly
marked and labeled, and placed within reach in the unit.<o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
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What other ways have you
found to cut down on clutter or organize your self-storage unit?<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://blog.extraspace.com/author/jessica-johnson/"><span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Jessica Johnson</span></a> works for <a href="http://www.extraspace.com/"><span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">www.extraspace.com</span></a> and contributes to the Extra Space Storage blog, exploring
various aspects of organizing and storing possessions.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext;">11 Dirtiest Areas in Your Home<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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If you take pride in your home, you probably think that you
know the key offending areas when it comes to dirt. In many cases though, you
might be surprised! <o:p></o:p></div>
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Let’s take a look at the dirtiest areas in any home. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The kitchen <o:p></o:p></h2>
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It’s no surprise that the kitchen is one of the dirtiest
areas. One of the key problems here is that items such as clothes and sponges
are used again and again without being cleaned. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<h2>
Door knobs and handles <o:p></o:p></h2>
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Regardless of where exactly in the home they are, knobs and
handles are breeding grounds for germs and other nastiness. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<h2>
Bathroom cabinets <o:p></o:p></h2>
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Make-up brushes and applicators are notoriously dirty, and
can harbor all kinds of dirt and grime. Make sure that you regularly change
your brushes to avoid any health problems such as sore and infected eyes. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<h2>
Office desk <o:p></o:p></h2>
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If you regularly eat lunch at your desk, your keyboard could
be one of the dirtiest areas in the whole home. It’s often neglected as homeowners
simply don’t realize how bad it can get. You can find <a href="http://www.firstchoicecleaners.co.uk/office-cleaning-in-wimbledon-sw19/">office
cleaning in Wimbledon</a> to Wembley if you feel that you can’t keep on top of
things yourself! <o:p></o:p></div>
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<h2>
Toilet flush <o:p></o:p></h2>
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Most people know that the toilet needs to be cleaned
regularly, but it’s easy to forget about the handle! It’s touched dozens of
time each day with dirty hands, so requires some special attention. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<h2>
Tiles <o:p></o:p></h2>
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<br /></div>
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The grouting in between tiles can get really grubby if it
isn't regularly cleaned. This applies to bathrooms, kitchens,
and flooring. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<h2>
Your toothbrush <o:p></o:p></h2>
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Bacteria loves warm and moist areas, making your toothbrush
the prime candidate for the spread of germs. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<h2>
The fridge <o:p></o:p></h2>
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Having lots of food in one place means that your fridge is a
high-risk area. Try to make sure that the correct temperature is maintained at
all times, and give it a regular wipe to get rid of germs. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Leslie, The Cleaning Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03831664193496308706noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16693558.post-665489986926817762013-10-22T09:18:00.000-07:002013-10-22T09:18:17.085-07:00You Can Repair Scratches With Just a Crayon!Having children is hard on your furniture. I have a little (now bigger) boy that is always finding ways to destroy my furniture. And having the scratches repaired by a professional is very expensive. Instead I recommend this trick. The video is only 30 seconds... enjoy!<br />
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What type of cleaner are you? I started asking and here are a few of the different types people called themselves:<br />
<strong>The Faker</strong> - This person is really good at cleaning up before company. They get everything looking perfect and make it look like they live like this all the time. They are the ultimate fake cleaner.<br />
<strong>Half-Baked</strong> - This person is really good at cleaning some things, yet doesn't do a great job on others. For example, the half-baked cleaner will be vigilant about doing the dishes every night, but won't bother with vacuuming for a week or two.<br />
<strong>A Particular Day Cleaner</strong> - This person will only clean on a certain day of the week. Everything is left to cleaning day.<br />
<strong>Clean It As You See It</strong> - This person is cleaning constantly - but in short little dabs and touch-ups. They are loving the new products designed especially for them. <br />
<strong>It Can Wait</strong> - Do you like putting off your cleaning? You are an It-Can-Wait Cleaner. Just make sure you don't wait too long. <br />
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Here are some other types of cleaners that people shared with us today on Clean Green Talk Radio.<br />
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What type of cleaner are you? There was one other type mentioned on my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/greencleaningcoach">facebook conversation</a> - <strong>DON'T</strong>. I'm not considering that answer as a type!Leslie, The Cleaning Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03831664193496308706noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16693558.post-57481452830950389372013-06-26T18:22:00.001-07:002013-06-26T18:22:44.009-07:00Radio Show: Clean Green Talk - Tips for making your move easier<div style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">
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<span style="font-size: 12px;">Marie Stegner joined Leslie Reichert on Clean Green Talk Radio. Listen in for even more tips and ideas to make your move easier.</span></div>
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<strong style="font-size: 12px;">Moving can be one of the most stressful things in your life, and not being prepared for it can make it even worse.</strong><span style="font-size: 12px;"> Leaving things for the last minute can sometimes be a disaster just waiting to happen.</span></div>
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To make your move easier, organized and less stressful, create your own personal moving check list. Sticking to your list can make all the difference in the world.</div>
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<strong><i>Here are some very important things to include on your moving list:</i></strong></div>
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<b>Give yourself plenty of moving time. </b>Do not wait until the last minute to move. Doing so can cause unneeded chaos right from the start. Make your move easy on yourself by being organized.</div>
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<b>Start creating your checklist. </b> Start your list as early as you can. Organize your list any way you want, whether it is by family member, items classification (clothing, pet, food), or room by room (kitchen, bathroom, kids room). Add to your list if you need too. <b> </b></div>
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<b>Create a file and track moving expenses, estimates, and budget. </b>Make a spreadsheet that will help you track all costs, budgets, moving expenses, phone numbers and any other important information that you might need to make this process smoother. This spreadsheet will make your life so much easier and will soon become your best friend throughout this process! Keep track of the estimates for <a href="http://www.greencleaningcoach.com/uncategorized/great-tips-for-moving-with-marie-stegner-consumer-health-advocate-from-maid-brigade#" id="_GPLITA_0" in_rurl="http://i.tracksrv.com/click?v=VVM6NDA5Mzk6MjQ3Njptb3ZpbmcgdHJ1Y2tzOjEyYTU5YWJiNzY1MmZlOWFkMGZkMDhlOTU3MTRiNGIwOnotMTU0Ny0yMjAzNzY6d3d3LmdyZWVuY2xlYW5pbmdjb2FjaC5jb206NTE0Mzc6YWMwNmFjNDdmN2I4NDY4MTZhMDMyMWEyZDg2NTllYjI" style="color: #5c7a99;" title="Click to Continue > by Deal Boat">moving trucks</a>, packing supplies, moving boxes and even tape!</div>
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<b>Create a folder just for receipts. </b>Anything related to the move should be organized and kept in a folder. Include all receipts and <a href="http://www.greencleaningcoach.com/uncategorized/great-tips-for-moving-with-marie-stegner-consumer-health-advocate-from-maid-brigade#" id="_GPLITA_1" in_rurl="http://i.tracksrv.com/click?v=VVM6MjA5MTc6MTQxOmJyb2NodXJlczphYTIyOWIxMzQ1YzY4YjM1ZmNiZTVkZjNjYzQ2ZWRhYzp6LTE1NDctMjIwMzc2Ond3dy5ncmVlbmNsZWFuaW5nY29hY2guY29tOjE0MDk6MGUzZTIxODY4N2QzMjI4YjJmYWVlMDhlZWM0MjQyZTQ" style="color: #5c7a99;" title="Click to Continue > by Deal Boat">brochures</a> related to the move. This way you can find the items easy if you need them.</div>
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<b>Save your money! </b>Plan on saving as much money as you can for this move so you are able to pay off all your bills quicker.</div>
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<b>Write-offs. </b> Being able to get some of the money you spent on moving back would be wonderful. Check the IRS moving expense guidelines to see if you can deduct any of your moving expenses on your taxes.</div>
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<b>Inquire. </b>It doesn’t hurt to check with your doctor, pediatrician, and veterinarian to see if they possibly have recommendations for you at your new location. This could save you some time and frustration when trying to find a doctor in your new location.</div>
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<b>Gather up moving supplies. </b>Ask friends, family members and even local stores if they have any boxes or other <a href="http://www.greencleaningcoach.com/uncategorized/great-tips-for-moving-with-marie-stegner-consumer-health-advocate-from-maid-brigade#" id="_GPLITA_2" in_rurl="http://i.tracksrv.com/click?v=VVM6MzM5NDA6MTMwNDpwYWNraW5nIG1hdGVyaWFsczplMDcxMzRjZGU3ZGE2MjNiNGNiMDg5NDFmNmE5NzBmZDp6LTE1NDctMjIwMzc2Ond3dy5ncmVlbmNsZWFuaW5nY29hY2guY29tOjM0MTk4OmFjMDZhYzQ3ZjdiODQ2ODE2YTAzMjFhMmQ4NjU5ZWIy" style="color: #5c7a99;" title="Click to Continue > by Deal Boat">packing materials</a> that you need for your move. If you start asking early enough, you just might get them for free.</div>
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<b>Address change. </b> Forward all your mail to your new address by going to the post office and filing out a “Change of Address” form. <b> </b></div>
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<b>Shut off utilities. </b>Contact the electric company, water company, and phone company early and let them know you are moving so you don’t get billed for any services you did not use.</div>
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Your personal checklist is your guide to an easier, stress-free move so make sure all your moving needs are included on the checklist.</div>
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Leslie, The Cleaning Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03831664193496308706noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16693558.post-58909967824289177732013-05-15T10:44:00.002-07:002013-05-15T10:44:49.617-07:00Spring Cleaning the Eco-Friendly Way (guest blogger)<br />
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<span style="color: #333333;">Before I begin cleaning, I make sure that everything is ready to go in a portable container. Fortunately, green cleaning products are inexpensive and easy to find. Start with the basics such as vinegar, baking soda and rubbing alcohol. Then grab a microfiber dust cloth, a natural sponge, or a scrub brush made from natural fibers. If you plan on doing some deeper cleaning, add a few natural products designed for the specific task. With your kit of eco-friendly supplies on hand, you’re ready to get started. </span><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1368639067451_17276" style="color: #333333;"><br /><br /><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1368639067451_17275">Bathroom Tips</span></span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1368639067451_17273" style="color: #333333;">One of the best home cleaning tips I’ve found is to first clean your bathroom by sprinkling baking soda in the toilet. This way, you can let it sit while you wipe down the sinks and fixtures with a microfiber cleaning cloth. To make your fixtures shine, dab a small amount of rubbing alcohol. After you clean the bathroom, use your scrub brush to finish up the toilet.</span><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1368639067451_17272" style="color: #333333;"><br /><br /><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1368639067451_17271">Eco-Friendly Laundry Methods</span></span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1368639067451_17269" style="color: #333333;"><a href="http://www.maidbrigade.com/green-cleaning-services" rel="nofollow" style="color: #2862c5; outline: 0px;" target="_blank">Green cleaning</a> should be incorporated throughout your house, yet many people still rely on chemical products when doing laundry. However, I have found that natural laundry detergent and fabric softeners do a better job at eliminating stains. I always make my laundry detergent from scratch using baking soda and shaved soap. When I am short on time, I enlist the help of a cleaning service that uses a natural laundry detergent. Finally, I complete my laundry by airing it out on the clothesline, or by tossing a sachet with lavender into the drying cycle.</span><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1368639067451_17264" style="color: #333333;"><br /><br /><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1368639067451_17263">Kitchen Scrub Down</span></span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1368639067451_17261" style="color: #333333;">In the kitchen, there are several home cleaning tips that will keep your appliances and windows clean with very little effort. For cleaning your oven, simply sprinkle some baking soda and let it sit. Then, wipe it down with some rubbing alcohol and watch as the build-up scrubs away easily. Vinegar can also be used to clean up your appliances so that they shine. In the kitchen, green cleaning should also include a thorough cleaning of the floors using natural products such as vinegar and water. You can also use an eco-friendly floor cleaner.<span class="yiv1511010833apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1368639067451_17265" style="color: #333333;"><br /><br />Whether you are using a cleaning service or conducting your own spring cleaning, make sure you’re only using natural products that are safe to use in and around your home, especially if you have young children or pets. Not only is this more effective, but it also leaves your home sparkling—minus the chemical residue. As you finish up your cleaning project this spring, make sure to keep these eco-friendly products readily available so that you can keep your home spotless and toxic-free year-round</span></div>
Leslie, The Cleaning Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03831664193496308706noreply@blogger.com37tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16693558.post-91687744609011127852013-04-22T05:16:00.003-07:002013-04-22T05:16:48.320-07:00How "Martha" are you with Betsy Karetnick<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyRDptwzo4yb-EIfnYHktzUc3uOocPJdzR3W3n9ODQLl7R1HsiMC6tiF2LZ-lO8_Vn5Orq4dof9LNevFqbIdrRJ9EIIhP6SWIPbnQ69DDxSrW95q37WHMY0hZqE5pDfgwbZJX2/s1600/betsy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyRDptwzo4yb-EIfnYHktzUc3uOocPJdzR3W3n9ODQLl7R1HsiMC6tiF2LZ-lO8_Vn5Orq4dof9LNevFqbIdrRJ9EIIhP6SWIPbnQ69DDxSrW95q37WHMY0hZqE5pDfgwbZJX2/s1600/betsy.jpg" /></a>As an accomplished broadcaster, journalist and media host, Betsy Karetnick is a dream to interview. We had a great time sharing cleaning conundrums, secrets and lots of laughs. Betsy worked for seven years with Martha Stewart Living Radio on the Morning Living Show and has a vast knowledge of everything that pertains to lifestyle. We talked about stains, cooking and took questions from our listeners. You can check out her blog at www.iamnotarestaurant.com<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">4.<span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.77777862548828px;">Cleaning equals a free gym membership. Don’t believe me? Try this. Vacuum your whole house. Fill a bucket with hot water, a drop of dish soap and a dollop of white vinegar. Mop your wood floors. After each room, either “skate” two dry t-shirts around the room or dry the floors on your hands and knees. Repeat the following week and get back to me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Leslie, The Cleaning Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03831664193496308706noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16693558.post-28305672836317831402013-04-15T08:38:00.001-07:002013-04-15T08:38:19.590-07:00Gloria Gemma's Carol Donnelly Journey
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I have
lived with a compromised immune system ever since I lost my spleen in a car
accident over 25 years ago and there were periods in my life where it seemed
that I was sick more than I was well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Eventually, I got sick and tired of being sick and tired, and decided to
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The first
thing I did was fill a cupboard with the strongest cleaning products I could
find—especially ones that claimed to be disinfectants or had antibacterial agents
in them or bleach.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes, bleach was my
BFF.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I used it to wash my linens. I used
it to clean my bathroom, and clean the toilet bowl.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I used it to clean my small white
appliances.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I even used it outside on
the vinyl siding! I thought that using bleach to clean just about everything
would kill the germs, and it <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">was</i>
killing the germs, but what I didn’t know was that my BFF bleach was also my
frenemy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p><br />
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Two breast
cancer diagnoses in five years got me thinking about how I could reduce my risk
of another cancer diagnosis, but the big question was: where to start? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There’s so much material out there, and
sifting through endless streams of it to find legitimate information was a
daunting task.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fortunately for me, I
began working for the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation, and part
of their mission is to “increase breast health education…and generate funding
for local breast health programs.” The classes they offer at their center, and
classes offered by their partners, like Whole Foods, gave me the knowledge I
needed to effectuate changes in my environment.<o:p></o:p><br />
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One of
those classes was taught by Leslie Reichert, the green cleaning coach. What I
learned in that hour and a half astounded me! I had no idea that in my effort
to keep my house clean and germ-free, I was potentially harming myself and my
family. I also learned how to make my own cleaning products for a fraction of
the cost of buying them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Needless to
say, I bought her book, and then went home and symbolically kicked bleach to
the curb.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t worry, bleach wasn’t
alone when it got the boot, I gave a popular scouring powder and several other
products the heave ho, too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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In my
journey to get my family and myself healthier, I discovered that “everything
old is new again,” and going green is nothing new, nor does it have to be
expensive—our grandparents did it, and saved lots of money in the process.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p><br />
Leslie, The Cleaning Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03831664193496308706noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16693558.post-31391338714928786142013-04-08T08:43:00.001-07:002013-04-08T08:43:21.097-07:00Sara Snow Is My Guest On Clean Green Talk<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px;">Join me</span><a href="http://www.greencleaningcoach.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Sara-Snow.jpg" style="background-color: white; color: #5c7a99; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1464" height="272" src="http://www.greencleaningcoach.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Sara-Snow.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; float: left; margin-right: 10px;" title="Sara Snow" width="181" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"> as I interview green living expert, Sara Snow. Sara understands healthy and natural living in a way few of us do, and it’s her mission to help impart that knowledge and experience to people all over the world so they too can live a greener lifestyle. Learn how Sara’s family and upbringing shaped her and how that experience earned her the title of “green living’s real deal.” You can call and ask her questions at 1-866-50clean (1-866-502-5326) or join the conversation on my facebook page</span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/greencleaningcoach" style="background-color: white; color: #5c7a99; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">www.facebook.com/greencleaningcoach</a>Leslie, The Cleaning Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03831664193496308706noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16693558.post-72852828641273661942013-03-19T17:32:00.001-07:002013-03-19T17:32:51.031-07:00Rockin' the Laundry with Kim from Rockin' Green Soap<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Today on <a href="http://www.cleangreentalk.com/">Clean Green Talk</a> Radio, we had the founder and CEO of <a href="http://www.rockingreensoap.com/">Rockin' Green Soap</a> on our show. She is a mom of three kids AND is running a very successful company. Kim says she felt deep the inspiration when her son, Jackson, was born. She began blogging and opened her own retail store that sold cloth diapers. She became a cloth-diapering fanatic, owning more than 200 cloth diapers<br />
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Listen below to our interview and all the things we learned about laundry soap. And we even learned what "Cloth Diaper Mom's" call their smelly diapers... You'll have to listen to find out!<br />
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It was a little scary - at 8:57 AM we still didn't have everyone on the line to start the radio show. But somehow my great producer, Chad, pulled it together and at 9:00 we were on!
Our first guest was Marie, <a href="http://www.maidbrigade.com/">Maid Brigade's</a> Consumer Advocate and for her first time on radio, she was VERY comfortable. Actually, she's a celebrity and has been on lots of TV shows.<br />
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You can listen to the show below. If you leave a comment I'll make sure you get the free sample from <a href="http://www.rockingreensoap.com/">Rockin' Green Soap.</a> (only the nice comments will get the samples!) They are our sponsor and have agreed to give everyone that calls or comments a free sample of their laundry soap! So comment away!<br />
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Leslie, The Cleaning Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03831664193496308706noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16693558.post-48967076498861454792013-03-08T07:10:00.001-08:002013-03-08T07:10:55.052-08:00Allstate's World's Worst Cleaning LadyI saw this commercial the other night and it made me laugh. There actually ARE cleaning ladies that clean like this! I'm working on a free program that will help you find cleaning help you can trust! Stay tuned to my facebook page for more information. www.facebook.com/greencleaningcoach<br />
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Leslie, The Cleaning Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03831664193496308706noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16693558.post-11579406611996046372013-03-04T11:01:00.001-08:002013-03-04T11:01:32.376-08:00Fume-free Oven Cleaner<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Leslie, The Cleaning Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03831664193496308706noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16693558.post-81974337576935687802013-02-17T17:58:00.000-08:002013-02-17T17:59:37.544-08:00How To Clean Your Dryer Lint Screen A simple solution that will remove the oils that build up on the dryer lint screen.<br />
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