Category: Non Toxic Cleaning

Does your garbage disposal smell like… well, garbage? Are you wondering how you can clean out that stink without pouring chemicals down your drain? Here are some safe, natural and effective methods you can try! NOTE: DO NOT EVER PUT YOUR HAND DOWN THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL. Just saying. VINEGAR CUBES Clean your garbage disposal naturally – with vinegar cubes! Keep some at the ready: fill an ice tray with a mixture of 1 cup of vinegar and enough water to fill the tray. FREEZE IT! When odors start to make their appearance, simply toss one in and grind it up. To make it smell even nicer, add some bits of lemon when you make your ice cubes. Just tell your family not to use them in their ice tea! (we did that.)…

When we talk about cleaning products that people use in their homes and how we are working to change that, we often discuss how maid services, even austin maid services that claim to be green, non toxic or safe, often are using products that are harmful to your health. We don’t usually get into the topic of skin care and beauty products, but it’s still a big issue that deserves some time – we at Nature Maid are committed to your health, and not just through maid service products! This is the first part of a section I’ll be writing exclusively about products we use on our skin. The problem of cosmetics being directly linked to breast cancer and other serious diseases has been known for some time, but cosmetic companies still persist in using…

Cleaning windows naturally and without chemicals is easy, but many people stick with toxic chemicals because of the streaks they think will be left if they don’t use Windex or something similar (commercials have driven that into our brain!) The reality is, contrary to common perception, naturally cleaning your windows doesn’t have to leave streaks!!! Cleaning windows is one of those tedious jobs that many folks tend to procrastinate until we can barely see through them – and then procrastinate some more! To help you get over the intimidation, here are our our secret tips to help you keep you windows strew-free and sparkling clean, naturally and without toxic chemicals. USE A DRY CLOTH Excellent grade microfiber cloths are one of the most important tools we use when we come clean…

Mold and his annoying little brother Mildew are not the most fun subjects to blog about, but mold vs mildew is an important topic that we run up against quite often with our maid service clients here in Austin, Texas. Mold and mildew are common problems in areas that are damp – bathrooms are the most common areas that we see when we provide maid service to our Austin clients. However, many people are unsure what they have in the shower and they ask “What is the difference between mold and mildew?” Well, one is typically more damaging to your health and home and is harder to get rid of. MOLD! In our terms of service one of the points we make very clearly is: WE DO NOT CLEAN MOLD. No exceptions. For health…

Spring Cleaning time! Of course you can call Nature Maid for your cleaning service in Austin but if you are looking to get that musty smell out of your carpet here’s an easy and toxin-free way to do it! 1. Remove dirt – use a HEPA certified vacuum to remove all dirt, dust and other particles from your carpet. Vacuum thoroughly! 2. Sprinkle baking soda liberally all over your carpet. You can purchase big bags of baking soda at Costco for a great price! 3. Leave the baking soda to do its job! The longer you leave it, the more effective it is at removing those carpet smells. 4. Vacuum thoroughly – and voila! Your carpet smells much better. 5. Now that you’re tired of cleaning, call us for your Austin Maid service!…