11/6/09

Small marks, scratches and scuffs on your wooden table, chair or dresser can be covered up with a trip to the pantry. Simply rub a walnut into the scratch; the natural oils in the nut will conceal the scratch marks. A good eco-cleaner to buy is Method's Wood for Good, which contains almond oil to buff and shine wood furniture in a jiffy.

11/5/09

If mineral deposits on your shower stall leave you reaching for the store-bought after-shower spray, think white vinegar instead. Inexpensive and nontoxic vinegar neutralizes hard water stains and helps leave your tile and glass shower doors streak-free. Any expert housekeeper will tell you it's one of their green-cleaning secret weapons.

11/4/09

Pack your freezer tight! Since your refrigerator is on 24/7, it's best to keep your freezer as packed as possible with frozen foods. A lightly packed freezer has to use more energy to keep things frozen; a snugly packed one takes advantage of the residual "cool" from the frozen products and therefore uses less energy. So stock up at the warehouse store and fill your freezer up with delicious treats and meals.