ShoptoBeGreen.com Offers Organic, Natural & Sustainable Products

If you don't have a small family-owned green products retailer near you, you know have one online.

Shoptobegreen.com offers organic, natural and sustainable products for your body and your home. Many factors go into the careful selection of vendors and their products. They ask themselves,"Can this product reduce the public's use of petroleum products; lower landfill contribution either through bio-degradability, pre-cycle and recycle usage; and lowering chemical exposure by providing naturally made alternatives?"

They also prefer to carry products "made out of recycled materials created in an environmentally friendly way; like our reclaimed wood furniture, recycled water bottle felt pillows, and junk mail greeting cards. We also choose to carry a lot of products that are handmade by small family owned companies (like Tumbleweed Bead Co, GB Proudfoot, Decoylab and Beehive Kitchenware). One of the many reasons we love small companies is because their products tend to be handmade at the time you place your order so there are no large warehouses of inventory sucking up energy."

You can tell they've put a lot of thought into this:

"We look for items that can replace petroleum based products (like soy candles) and products that can help conserve energy usage (like LED lights and solar electronics). We carry jewelry made only from recycled metals and we will only carry antique or Canada mined diamonds so you can rest assured that it is not a conflict diamond. Our policy on products from outside of the US is to find companies that help reduce waste like Verterra’s biodegradable disposable kitchenware, Chaba reclaimed wood decor, and AquaOvo Therm-o glass bottle. We look for companies with Fair Trade policies such as our Pomiare Clayware, BeeHive Kitchenware Ceramics, and Himalayan salt lamps."

Not only is that a time-saver from shopping store to store, but it's a heartwarmer too - you can feel good about absolutely everything you purchase here. How great to support these smaller, independent producers!

I got to try Solay Wellness, for instance, which I'd never come across before. Their Whipped Body Butter is so luxurious and light, that I've been slathering all over my body ever since it arrived. And my skin has never been so soft! And the Detox Face Mask is the perfect way to combat a stressful day and/or damaged skin.

G.B. Proudfoot is another company I hadn't heard of and was thrilled to discover. Their Original Organic Lip Balm is not only soothing, it's got the most invigorating scent - ginger and orange - you'll want to eat it! For truly soft, renewed skin, their Tea with Lemon & Honey Scrub (pictured above) goes to work on ridding you of any dry skin and leaves behind rich, moist skin, all done with natural ingredients.

Not only is Shoptobegreen.com a fantastic place to shop for yourself, it makes gift-giving a breeze.

Shop now. Shop green. Shop responsibly.

Why You Should Make the Switch to IQ Cleaners

Not all "natural" and "eco-friendly" cleaners work.

Sometimes they leave behind streaks and essential oil smudges.So it's important to find one that actually cleans well enough that you don't feel like you have to clean afterwards. Been there, done that.

Scent is also very important to me. I want something that smells "clean" but not astringent.There's nothing better than walking into the house and inhaling a big ol' whiff of "this house has been taken care of."

That's why I'm think iQ Cleaners are a smart choice:

- The wicked design  of an empty bottle with a cartridge. You pop in the cartridge and add water. Better for the environment (80% less waste) and a lot easier to carry home.

- They do what they say they do: clean.

- Non-toxic ingredients means that I can feel good about using them at home. After all, our Cosmo has been known to lick the floor on occasion.

- You can finally afford cleaners again. Thanks to iQ, they've created an inexpensive options for those of us who don't want to have to choose between buying a cleaner or pair of shoes...

- The scents are wonderful - flowery, but not sweet, and yes, clean-smelling. Woo woo!

I tried 3 of the 4 cleaners and was thrilled with them all. The All-Purpose Cleaner goes to work in my office and the kitchen without any elbow grease required. I clean our bathroom a lot, so it's nice to know that iQ Bathroom Cleaner is always up to the task. It makes it smell amazing too, which I really appreciate. And with mirrored doors everywhere, you wouldn't believe how much Glass Cleaner I go through. This is one I can actually afford. 

When's the last time you were "thrilled" with your cleaners? That's what I thought.

So get yourself iQ Cleaners and have a clean, safe home that smells wonderful without having to break the bank. It really is that easy.

Vermont Soap Organics Deep Cleans Without Toxic Chemicals

I am trying to rid our house of chemicals and go all natural wherever possible.

One of the first places I hit was underneath the skin where I store my house cleaners. A clean house is very important to me, but now that we have the option of cleaners that use natural ingredients instead of toxic chemicals, I want to replace everything under there.

The problem is, some natural cleaners just don't do the job well enough.

So I'm always on the lookout for something that doesn't just smell good or makes my appliances look good, but really gets in there and cleans.

Vermont Soap Organics produces "USDA Approved, Certified Organic alternatives to the chemical and detergent based personal care products now in general use," and their Farm & Ranch Multi-Surface Cleaner stands up to my vigourous testing.

I like that it works on everything in the bathroom and kitchen, it brings out a shine on the taps as well as the porcelain and countertops. I feel good knowing that its free of artificial preservatives, colours, fragrances alcohol and detergents too.

Not only that, it smells good. Using saponified  organic coconut, olive and jojoba oils, organic orange oil, tea tree and other natural essential oils, organic aloe and rosemary extract, you get that fresh, clean aroma without inhaling anything harmful.

But don't feel you can only use it on your room's surfaces - it works on all washable materials including wood, plastics, leather, cloth, people, pets, car interiors and much more (just be sure to test a small area prior to use).

So instead of having 5 bottles under the sink, have just the one. The good one.

Buy Farm & Ranch Multi-Surface Cleaner now.

Get the Cleanest Floors You've Ever Had with Rubbermaid's Reveal Microfiber Spray Mop

I've got hardwood floors throughout my home. And then tiles in the kitchen and bathroom.

That combined with my fella and I working out of our one-bedroom home with our cat at our feet leaves our place somewhat overrun. Oh, and when I'm not writing, I'm cooking, so needless to say, our floors need to be cleaned once a day.At least.

That being said, as much as I love a clean house, I don't want to spend hours scrubbing floors. That's why I am head over heels for Rubbermaid's New Reveal Microfiber Spray Mop!

The microfiber pad is phenomenal - I can't believe how clean the floors get, with no need to go over them again (thank goodnesss)! Rubbermaid says it picks up "50% more dirt and dust per swipe than traditional mops," but it seems like a higher number to me.My kitchen and bathroom tiles have these grooves where everything slips into. The Reveal cleaned 'em  right out. All that hair (it's not just the cat, we all shed), dust, dirt, food, everything gets picked up.  And because of the design, it swivels and gets into teeny, tiny corners like no other mop I've ever tried.

I think because of the thick, thirsty microfiber material, it holds more water than most pads and it's able to  clean thoroughly with each swab you do. My floors look amazing (yes, you can come and see them, but please call first). A refillable spray bottle allows you to wash your floors in whatever eco cleaners you like. Me, I like to use just water (try it and tell me your floors don't shine up a storm), so I appreciate that I can fill the bottle and pull the handle and spray as I go (why anyone would still use a bucket in this day and age is beyond me, but all this time, I have been having to go over to the sink and re-wet my cloth - no more!).  That means, that I can clean much, much faster.

I've never seen a velcro stickiness like this before either. You never ever have to worry about the pad becoming loose (a problem I've had in the past with other mops) because you have to use some upper arm strength to tear the pad off when you're done. So mop away knowing that the pad is always safe and secure. I also love the cushiony foam handle, which makes for very comfortable mopping. Why not make the experience as enjoyable as possible?And there's no need for disposable anything with this mop. You get 200 times with each pad. Toss your pad into the wash, not in the garbage like those ones from the drugstore. Ech.

Buy it online at Rubbermaid.com, at Lowes, Loblaws, Home Hardware, Walmart and Home Depot for $29.99 (it comes with one spray bottle and one cleaning pad). Additional cleaning pads can be purchased for $6.99 and spray bottles are $4.49.

Rubbermaid Reveal Microfiber Spray Mop, where have you been all of my life? I know have all this extra time on my hands, thanks to you.

Ahhh.

Full Circle Makes the Best Kitchen & Cleaning Tools!

Why are you still using that scrub brush that you got from the dollar store two years ago?

Ew. Not to mention that it is nowhere near eco-friendly.

That's why you've got to check out Full Circle.

Their cleaning tools are so beautiful, so wonderful to hold and use, completely eco-friendly and sustainable and - here's the biggest suprise - absolutely affordable!

Everything from dish brushes, scrub brushes, sponge, cloths, towels,to make-your-own natural cleaning set and home composting solutions are available here, so you can clean and have a clean conscience.

The Be Good Dish Brush has quickly become one of our most used kitchen tools ever. I used to just rely on a sponge and dish cloth, but this recycle plastic, renewable bamboo dish brush gets at all the stuck-on food and grease with so little elbow grease, I have time to go and make myself a drink afterwards!

Now that the Farmer's Markets are getting going, the The Ring Vegetable Brush is a must for gently removing dirt from your hand-picked carrots, potatoes, mushrooms, etc. The natural and recycled bristles work out the land from your veg quickly and easily. And the part bamboo handle is just gorgeous (Why can't Full Circle make jewelry too? This is the perfect bangle!) and so smooth. Everything Full Circle makes is just so easy on the hands, something that you certainly wouldn't notice with those cheap plastic things you've been using up until now, but you can't help but take note of - rest your thumb there, put your hand there, ahh!

And speaking of brushes, the Reach Bottle Brush works in travel mugs, baby bottles and I've been using mine to also clean the sludge that occurs in vases full of water (why does it do that?) and dust out the inside of my lamps. You simple place the longer end of the brush on the inside and squeeze the handle to clean both surfaces simultaneously. The handle and bristles are made with recycled plastic and the wire is made of  recycled stainless steel. This is one of those tools that you didn't realize was so handy until you had it, and now you can't live without it.

One of my favourite designs is the Stick'em Magnetic Kitchen Towel (pictured above). You know how chefs have a towel that sits on their hip so that they can wipe their hands or grab a hot pan out of the oven with one quick move? That's what this towel is like. You can put it wherever is most convenient, not just where it happens to fit.You can toss it towards the fridge or stove and it sticks! How cool is that? And here's the best part - the bamboo and organic cotton blend is so cushy and soft, you use it more than any other towel that's passed through the house. Ooh, if only there was pajamas in this material...

These are just a few of the amazingly wonderful, inexpensive kitchen tools from Full Circle. Look around and finally get items that are worthy of you.

Dsolv Mesh Lawn Bags Make Working in the Yard a Dream!

Why are spending your weekends in the yard, trying to clean up all those leaves, sticks and yard waste? All that backbreaking work of getting and filling paper bags, only to have to do it all again in a week or two?!

Blech.

That's why you need dsolv mesh lawn bags!

Their inexpensive Starter Kit allows you to get rid of those awful paper bags and to clean up the yard in an instant!

You use the spring-loaded sleeve as a container and slip on one of the 8 dsolv bags that comes in your kit. The bags are made of biopolymer, so despite looking like large fishnet stocking, they are incredibly strong and flexible. You fill your bag with your yard debris and forget about ripped paper bags forever! They are strong enough to drag along your driveway even, so if you don't feel like carrying them, you don't have to - it's practically a vacation having to clean up the yard now!

The best part about these bags though is that they are compostable, just as the leaves and grass clippings that you've just filled it with are. So by taking out the paper equation, you are actually saving the environment by using the dsolv kit. And because each dsolv bag holds up to 45 gallons of yard waster, it's twice as much than a paper lawn bag. And because the sleeve holds the bag upright, you don't have to worry about it tipping over, so add as you go - even over a couple of days if you like!

dsolv has even gone that extra step and included an ergonomic handle so that you can carry your bags out to the curb - it will hold 3 at once, so you don't have to run back and forth down the driveway or laneway like you've had to in the past.

The Starter Kit includes a spring-loaded sleeve, 1 bag handle, and 8 dsolv bags. These items are all packed in a durable, fun pouch, handy for storage between uses.  And inexpensive Refills are available for when you run out of bags.

I don't know why you'd use anything else.

Buy a dsolv Starter Kit now and get your weekends back. Summer is going to go by like that.

Deo-Go Tackles Those Unsightly Stains - All of 'Em!

It happens to everyone.

You're working out or running for the bus or simply living in the concrete jungle where temperatures are not abated by even the most powerful air conditioners.

You sweat. A lot.

There's nothing wrong with that, except for the fact that you've left the evidence behind in your tops, tees and dresses in the way of deodorant or antiperspirant stains.

Until now, you probably believed (like I did) that no amount of scrubbing or washing would get it out.

But thanks to Deo-Go, you can save the clothes that you would have previously thrown out! That patch of residue or discolouration in the armpit area does not have to mean the end of your awesome blouse that you love to wear when you go dancing or that dress that looks super hot (even though it does not breathe well at all).

All it takes is spraying the area with Deo-Go, scrub the area to help it along, and toss it in the wash.

What I found so amazing is that even if I skipped the scrub part, by simply spraying the area and leaving it for 20 minutes before washing, I was able to get out stains that had been on my beloved items! It worked on shirts that my fella has been wearing for decades too. I didn't believe it until I saw it for myself. This spray is never leaving my laundry supply shelf (each bottle does about 15 pieces of clothing, so it will last you aewhile). And with such a light almond scent, you won't mind using this a bit.

Oh, how I wish I'd known about this before I tossed aside such wonderful clothes. But I am grateful for having discovered Deo-Go now. I just saved myself from throwing out a bunch more!

Save yourself a whole bunch of time, energy and cash and get Deo-Go (I call it the "miracle worker"), now!

Get Clean Naturally with Pattern Body Washes

Are you trying to incorporate more natural products into your life in the new year?

You should start with Pattern Body Washes.

They leave out all the bad stuff:

- parabens

- artificial fragrances, colours and dyes

- SLS/SLES

- not tested on animals

And instead, Pattern packs each bottle with gentle cleansers. What's surprising is the thick lather that is generated - often when natural ingredients are used, there isn't much foam or lather, so you don't get that satisfying feel. And also how moisturized you'll feel. There's no dryness here, only soft, smooth, clean skin.

Another way Pattern is distinguishing itself is that you can use this body wash all over - body, face and hair. I bet you can't do that with that bottle from the drugstore...

But perhaps it will be the luscious scents that memorize you the most. Fragrances, essential oils and plant extracts mix and mingle to exhilarate and energize you during your morning shower.

I tried Sage,  which is fresh and slightly foresty, thanks to essential oils of sage, star anise, grapefruit and cotton flower and Vitamin E. I love the moisture-locking feel that comes with the accompanying Sage Body Lotion too. It lasts all day long, even in these wicked cold temperatures and there's no slick, greasy feeling either.

Nutmeg is fantastic and my favourite of the two scents. This one's actually made to combat dry skin using herbal extracts and essential oils of nutmeg, amber, cardamom and Vitamin E. I find it completely intoxicating, probably because it doesn't give off a baked cookie smell, instead lifts you with a spicy, vigourous blend that completely wakes  and shakes you up.

Try them all or shop specific scents.

Isn't it time you had the shower of your life every day?

Brighten Up Your Kitchen With Jangneus Design's Colourful Eco Cloths!

With all this gray weather, you'll want to inject a little bit of life into the indoors.

My newest discovery? Jangneus Design's Eco Cloths!

This type of cloth has been used in Swedish kitchens since the 1950s, but they are relatively new to us in North America.

They are completely addictive and you'll wonder how you lived without them for this long.  Made from cellulose and recycled cotton, they are 100% biodegradable, but not at all flimsy. These beauties are incredibly absorbent, but won't stay wet and get smelly like those ones you've used in the past. And thanks to being actually machine-washable, you can use them again and again.

And you'll want to with these gorgeous patterns and colours - finally a cloth that is as modern as your kitchen! 

Printed by hand locally in the Cotswolds, the Jangneus Design Cloths don't have to stay in the kitchen. Feel free to use them to keep your bedroom, bathroom or wherever you like to keep things clean and tidy.

The best part? They look so pretty, no one will notice those dust bunnies in the corner!

Shop the Jangneus Design Cloths Collection now and bring a little Sweden into your home. You can also subscribe and get a new one delivered every month.

The SKrAPr Does the Dirty Work For You!

Scraping about dirt and grime, whether it's on your kitchen floor (mine's always got bits of cilantro and carrot peelings), your car, on the stovetop or your barbecue, is no fun at all.

When you're using your hands and a cloth or scrub brush, that is.

But now there's The SKrAPr, which does all the work for you.

I like it in the kitchen for after my fellas made eggs or I make a stew - I can scrape away the bits stuck to the bottom of the pan with ease without having to get out the steel wool!

It's because of the curve of the blade and the angle to which the blade sits that you can sit back and let The SKrAPr do all the heavy duty lifting.

And because it is made from a formulated resin, it's mildew resistant and does not promote bacteria growth, so go ahead and use it on the bottom of the oven where there's been a big black blotch from that chicken that popped grease everywhere for the last few months. Or that stubborn patch of gum or tape on the laundry room floor. Once you have this little wonder, you're going to find a ton of uses for it.

And you get not just one, but 2 when you place your order.

Sorry. I think all of the excuses not to clean the house from top to bottom just ran out!

Bring Endless Fun & Colour into the Kitchen with Kuhn Rikon!

Now that I am cooking all the time, I wanted to upgrade my ugly black plastic utensils. They just aren't any fun to use and really, not reliable or sturdy at all.

That's why I absolutely love Kuhn Rikon.

Not only do they put a whole lot of thought into how you use each piece, but they are constructed in fun, bright colours with innovative designs that are not only good for your hands, but look great on your countertops!

Take their NEW Corn Zipper, for instance. It not only takes 1 or 2 rows off the cob - it gets 3 or 4 of them, so you can strip your corn cob (cooked or raw) in no time! Isn't that just the type of kitchen tool that you've been craving? The blade protector means you can safely keep it in your drawer without cutting up your hands and using this is much safer and easier than your old knife method. Just zip and go! And the best thing? The kernels drop right into your bowl or pot, so you can get your chili, chowder, corn fritters, etc. going quickly.

It is also dishwasher safe, are as most Kuhn Rikon items, so cleanup goes just as quickly. And it goes without saying - it damn cute looking too. There's much to love about this Corn Zipper !

Now that I'm making and baking sweet and savory pies for family and friends, the Triangle Serving Knife (on my package it's Wedge Serving Knife) is a life saver! I am no longer destroying my pies when serving them.

See, the serrated slicing edge cuts cleanly through the food, so my pies stay looking a little more Martha Stewarty for a little longer. And because it has this amazing non-stick surface, the slices slip onto the plates with ease. Which means, I look a lot more talented and sophisticated than I really am. All due to the innovative thought and design that went into this utensil!

And now that I have this, I no longer have to clean both a knife and a spatula (what I was using up until now to serve slices - how uncouth!), so I can spend less time at the end of the night cleaning up. It really is a wonder.

And it comes in red or purple, which makes serving up pie, cake, pizza or whatever, a whole lot more fun than something in silver. How boring!

And though there is a whole line dedicated to cooking tools for kids, I think that you might want to make room for these in your kitchen. I mean, they are just too cute!

The Cockatiel Whisk works for adult hands too. At 9" length for standard bowls and pans, you can whip up meringue, omlettes, dressings, etc., with the one bright pink silicone wire for fun, and the bird's beak prevents you hand from slipping. Why would you want to use a regular whisk when you could use this one?

And the Duck Snippers are perfect for getting a bit of cilantro and chevril from their pots to your pot of Beef Vindaloo or to cut away an opening in your net bag of Spanish onions or organic sweet potatoes. Much more fun than those bulky, heavy iron kitchen scissors that you've had since the 90s. Sheesh.

And because I like a clean house as much as I like a good meal, I cannot get enough of the Swiss Kitchen line of cleaning products. The Swiss Kitchen Tall Kitchen Brush gets into all those places I can't because of it's length and swivel head. Take that vases, bottles and kitchen sink! You can also get the extremely comfortable to hold Bristle Brush and Scrub Brush. All of these come with replacement heads that are supereasy to take on and off - click left to take off, click right to put on!

So just get yourself over to Kuhn Rikon and put some colour and convenience into that kitchen of yours. It's so much more fun this way!

Go Green With A Planet Forward Stainless Steel Botttle

It's time to get serious about going green once and for all.

So instead of buying bottled water, get a Stainless Steel Bottle from Planet Forward.

They are sustainable, recyclable, reusable, durable, non-leaching, BPA Free and perfect for the warm spring weather, they also accommodate regular size ice cubes!

You ca get them in different sizes and colours, but the important thing is to get one.

It is a small thing, but the effect it has is huge.

Take this small step today and tomorrow will be a better day for all of us.

p.s. Planet Forward has other great green solutions for you and your home like Reusable Bags, Organic Clothing, MIY Green Home Cleaning Kit and Accessories. Have a look around and go green!

Bring Spring Indoors with Spa Sisters NEW Aromatherapy Room Sprays!

Now that Spring has truly arrived, it's time to tackle those dusty corners, piles of papers and let the warm breeze indoors.

One of the best ways I've found to keep the house smelling fresh and clean is with the Spa Sisters NEW Room Sprays.

I love that they are all natural, made with essential oils and includes "absolutely no harsh chemicals or synthetic preservatives (we promise!)." That means that they are safe to use around animals (our cat thanks us with a hearty rub on our shin) and we can have little ones over without the worry of synthetic fragrances hanging in the air.

Phew!

The sleek stainless steel bottles are oh-so-modern and don't take up a lot of room on your counters like so many others have. The spray nozzle lets out just enough so that you don't overpower the room, or yourself, which is nice.

The scents are fresh and clean and linger just long enough to freshen the room without leaving a cloud behind or a scent that never dissipates.

There are a number of great fragrances to choose from - Citrus Sorbet, Tangerine Spice, Rosemary Mint, Key Lime, and Lavender. I tried Citrus Sorbet, which has that wonderful "just cleaned floor smell" and Rosemary Mint, which is revitalizing and energizing.

These wonderful all-natural room sprays might not be able to tackle that huge mess in the garage, but at least it will smell nice! And the scents will rejuvenate you, which may help you when you get to those piles of papers you've been putting off going through since December...

Spring clean with Spa Sisters NEW Aromatherapy Room Sprays.

Murchison-Hume Cleaners are Eco Fabulous!

Chances are that you're looking to switch over your home cleaners for ones that are more environmentally sound.

If you want to cleanest and best smelling house on the block, go get yourself some from Murchison-Hume.

Seriously, people will come by just to get a whiff of your place.

These truly luxe cleaners will fill your house up with the most incredible fragrances! No need for room fresheners! Just spray, wipe, clean and now you not only have a clean home but a beautiful, fragrant one.

We had the neighbours over for drinks on Thursday night, so I wanted the place looking good. My fella was bartender and I sat back, enjoying the compliments on how nice our apartment looked and smelled.

Really, I hadn't done much of anything for once in terms of cleaning. Murchison-Hume should take the credit.

Our all white bathroom, while it doesn't sparkle, is always clean. This is because I clean it every day. If I don't, the combined hair of me, my fella and our big orange cat takes over. But never has it been as clean, sparking or as fragrant as with "Boy's Bathroom" Cleaner.

In fact, it looked and smelled so good, I practically pulled all the neighbours in to see how it can look.

And not only does it clean without harsh chemicals or fumes, all it takes is a quick spray and wipe and suddenly, your sink, tub, tiles and toilet look brilliant, instead of slightly clean, like usual.

And unlike other cleaners that just get the surface area, this cleaner "discourages mould growth and elminated odours by neutralising the proteins that feed bacteria." So it works well after you've cleaned. Which is important, because who wants to spend their life cleaning the bathroom?

Not me.

And the incredible Australian White Grapefruit scent is simply magical. If you find yourself WANTING to clean the bathroom, you know who to call to complain... (there is a fragrance free version, but seriously, why would you with this intoxicating scent?!)

And with me in the kitchen all the time, you've got to know that I'm going through a ton of "Counter Intelligence" Food Safe Surface Spray. It gets everything clean and gets rid of germs as well, all while being non-flammable and non-toxic, which means that if our cat gets snoopy around the counters, he won't get sick.

And at first I was wondering about the scent - Coriander? Hmm, I'm not sure about that. After all, if I'm going to be cooking, I don't want any food smells on top of what I'm making. But I should have known better. Murchison-Hume creates such high quality products that they wouldn't make a scent I wouldn't love.

And I looooove the Coriander scent! Now I'm cleaning up after I've just made a cuppa tea or warmed up some soup - just to take in that fresh and vibrant aroma. That's how you know it's amazing.

For my clothes, I'm keeping "Original" Garment Groom close at hand, so that I can refresh our clothes without having to schlep them off to the dry cleaners every few days. Which, with all the restaurants and book club functions, I've got going on, my dresses are taking quite the beating - there's the stain from the steak pepper kew from 2 weeks ago and I've worn that black number a couple of times now: it needs a little rejuvenation.

And for the jobs that require a little more cleaning than just a mere spritz, I'm using "Luxury" Laundry Soak. You can soak your clothes without having to do any rigourous rinsing and have them feel squeaky clean. I use it not just on my "delicates" but anything that I don't trust to the washing machine and things like my scarves, tote bags and even my hats!

And you should know by know that both these products MAKE EVERYTHING SMELL AMAZING - your clothes, your room, the whole house!

There are a bunch more products available. And I plan on trying EVERY SINGLE ONE OF 'EM.

After all, I get not just a clean house without chemicals, but a beautiful smelling one.

Ahhhh!