Scary Halloween Stains Can Be Removed With A Few Simple Things

Halloween can be a big stain holiday!  On Clean Green Talk Radio we share tips on how to remove everything from chocolate to red wine. And you just need a few simple things to remove them. You’ll need an ice cube, white wine, rubbing alcohol and a few other simple ingredients. Listen in and find out how to have a very HAPPY Halloween.

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What Kind Of A Cleaner Are You?

Recently in the WSJ, there was an article about "Speed Cleaners". They not only had a title for those that like to clean quickly, but also sub-categories!  It made me realize that we all have different ways of doing things - and that includes cleaning. My hubby calls me a Binge Cleaner - mainly because I'm so busy doing other things that when I get the time to clean- I go crazy.

http://online.wsj.com/article/
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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:
The Faker - 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.
Half-Baked - 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.
A Particular Day Cleaner - This person will only clean on a certain day of the week. Everything is left to cleaning day.
Clean It As You See It - This person is cleaning constantly - but in short little dabs and touch-ups. They are loving the new products designed especially for them.
It Can Wait - Do you like putting off your cleaning? You are an It-Can-Wait Cleaner. Just make sure you don't wait too long.

Here are some other types of cleaners that people shared with us today on Clean Green Talk Radio.
There was:

• Squeeze It In
• Type A
• Organized
• Fit It In
• Clean To A Fault
• Clutter Keeper 

What type of cleaner are you? There was one other type mentioned on my facebook conversation - DON'T. I'm not considering that answer as a type!

Radio Show: Clean Green Talk - Tips for making your move easier

Marie Stegner joined Leslie Reichert on Clean Green Talk Radio. Listen in for even more tips and ideas to make your move easier.

http://www.greencleaningcoach.com/?powerpress_pinw=1608-podcast

Moving can be one of the most stressful things in your life, and not being prepared for it can make it even worse.  Leaving things for the last minute can sometimes be a disaster just waiting to happen.

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.

Here are some very important things to include on your moving list:

Give yourself plenty of moving time.  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.

Start creating your checklist.  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.   

Create a file and track moving expenses, estimates, and budget.  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 moving trucks, packing supplies, moving boxes and even tape!

Create a folder just for receipts.  Anything related to the move should be organized and kept in a folder.  Include all receipts and brochures related to the move.  This way you can find the items easy if you need them.

Save your money!  Plan on saving as much money as you can for this move so you are able to pay off all your bills quicker.

Write-offs.  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.

Inquire.  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.

Gather up moving supplies.  Ask friends, family members and even local stores if they have any boxes or other packing materials that you need for your move.  If you start asking early enough, you just might get them for free.

Address change.  Forward all your mail to your new address by going to the post office and filing out a “Change of Address” form.    

Shut off utilities.  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.

Your personal checklist is your guide to an easier, stress-free move so make sure all your moving needs are included on the checklist.

Happy moving! 

Gloria Gemma's Carol Donnelly Journey

by Carol Donnelly

 

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.  Eventually, I got sick and tired of being sick and tired, and decided to take matters into my own hands.

    
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.  Yes, bleach was my BFF.  I used it to wash my linens. I used it to clean my bathroom, and clean the toilet bowl.  I used it to clean my small white appliances.  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 was killing the germs, but what I didn’t know was that my BFF bleach was also my frenemy.    
   
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?  There’s so much material out there, and sifting through endless streams of it to find legitimate information was a daunting task.  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.
    
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.  Needless to say, I bought her book, and then went home and symbolically kicked bleach to the curb.  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.        

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.