5/14/13

Not all essential oils in the supermarket are actually natural. If the words “naturally derived” are on the bottle, the molecular structure of whatever flower or plant the oil is was created in a laboratory. Choose oils like peppermint or rosemary, which are plentiful, inexpensive and good choices for a healthy, natural scent at home.

5/13/13

Keeping houseplants happy and thriving in your home is a great way to improve the air quality of your home. One simple way to water them is to use secondary water sources. It's simple: About to pour half-empty glasses of water down the drain after dinner? Give them to your plants instead. About to enjoy a hot bath, but waiting for the water to heat up? Fill a watering can in the tub and give it to your plants. Ice cubes and cooled water from the teapot are other easy sources of hydration for your plants.

5/12/13

Who knew? Baby oil is a gentle and effective bathroom cleaner. Dab some oil onto a cloth and use it to polish chrome fixtures like faucets and showerheads. Use the same cloth to remove soap scum and watermarks on glass shower doors -- it will leave the doors sparkling clean, and the light film of oil will prevent them for getting dirty.