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Natural Alternatives to Dryer Sheets

The Danger of Dryer Sheets highlights some of the risks posed by commercial fabric softener dryer sheets. Whether you are looking to decrease your environmental toxin burden, prevent premature burn out of your dryer, or maintain the functionality of your fabric, there are some good reasons to opt out of the use of fabric softener or dryer sheets. And, you can maintain the softness and decrease the static...

10 Natural Alternatives to Air Fresheners

Air fresheners are toxic. That's the bottom line. Even when they are labeled "natural" or "fragrance free" they can have thousands of chemical compounds, several which are known carcinogens or hormone disruptors. Often instead of freshening air, the chemicals are actually just coating our nasal passages and numbing our sense of smell. These air fresheners can aggravate asthma symptoms and are a...

Getting the Smell Out of Your Front Loading Washer

Front load washing machines have increased in popularity over the years. Improvements in stability, along with energy, water, and space savings they offer, have made them a very appealing alternative to the traditional top-loading washing machine. The down-side of the front loading washer becomes more noticeable as time goes on: the smell.   Front loading washing machines are known for their...

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