Organic is Better Blog

I cannot believe we are already talking about this, but August is back to school month! The long days of summer are (sort of) coming to a close and children will be heading back to their classrooms and spending more time indoors. This can also mean an increased amount...

As most of us know by now, the 2023 spring season has been a particularly tough allergy season, and it’s still here: June often brings peak levels of grass pollen. While we cannot escape allergens outdoors, there are a few ways to give yourself a reprieve from them...

Memorial Day weekend is upon us and with it, the unofficial start of the summer season! Whatever your summer may hold, we all enjoy the season best with some thoughtful cleaning preparation. What needs to be cleaned as we head into summer? Here is a short list to get...

Why should we do a deep cleaning in our house? When should we do it? What is the benefit? How often should a house be deep cleaned? Did you know that inside our houses the pollution level is 70%? We should do a deep cleaning in our homes once per year, because over...

You will need: Steamer Steel brush (small) vegetable plastic brush Cleaning rugs Work knee pads Eco friendly product The first thing you have to do is prepare your equipment and work area. Prep the area: 1) spray the entire area that you are going to remove the mildew...

We are so grateful and happy to work here in Marin County and we love working for our clients. Whether we work in Mill Valley, Tiburon Belvedere, Corte Madera, Kentfield, San Anselmo, Fairfax or San Rafael or the surrounding areas. We care about both our employees and...

Housecleaning can be done safely, even in a time of COVID-19. Taking the proper precautions is important for the homeowners and your families. Safety precautions are important for the team doing the cleaning, too. That’s why we’ve worked with our team to understand...

The end of the year, the end of a decade. It’s a great time for reflection and a look back.

Last month, we explored all the ways to go green. This month, we want to share with you that we received our certification. Our practices and principles have been green for years, but we decided to make it official. For us, the process proved to be simple. Marin...

Listen to this blog post:   Last year’s catastrophic fires here in California, and now in the Amazon rainforest, along with severe weather events, like Hurricane Dorian, remind us that climate change is real. So, you might wonder if small steps to go green can...

Listen to this blog post:   Pre-holiday cleaning tips for your home to welcome guests. The holiday season is about to begin. We all want to make the best impression on friends and family who come to visit. You don’t have to get out the Q-Tips or heavy chemicals...

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Listen to this blog post:   How Does a Family or Household Go Green? Choosing to live a greener, eco-friendly lifestyle can be a big step for some households. Often one member is more enthusiastic and takes the lead. Whether the impulse comes from a roommate,...

If you are interested in living a more toxic free life, Beth Greer is a great resource. Named one of the top 50 health and environmental journalists to follow in 2016, she is the bestselling author of a Super Natural Home: Improve Your Health, Home, and Planet–One Room at a Time.

Listen to this blog post: Your Home Reflects Your World. Our environment or outer reality (where we live and work) is a reflection of, or at the very least impacts, our inner state of mind. Clutter, disarray, dust and dirt can make it hard to concentrate, let alone...

Listen to this blog post: What steps make moving into your new home a great experience? Whether you just bought your first home or signed the lease for a new apartment, making a short list of must do items can ease the transition. We all make assumptions about what to...

Listen to this blog post: What about toxins on your skin? What do we do about toxins that are found everywhere – in the air we breathe, the water we drink, even in our own bodies? We work hard to keep toxins out of our homes, but we often fail to keep toxins away from...

Listen to this blog post: We often think about spring and summer as allergy seasons. The spring rains bring wild growth and pollen that flourishes as the summer evolves. But did you know that the inside air can be more detrimental to allergies than outdoor air?...

Listen to this blog post: Last month we covered how to remove harsh toxins from your choice of cleaning products. Now, it’s time to tackle Spring cleaning. What comes to mind when you think of Spring cleaning? Taking down the drapes, putting away the down comforter,...

Listen to this blog post: Many of us, but especially pregnant women, are interested in cleaning with fewer toxins. As promised, we’ll start with the substitutions for the toxic chemicals highlighted in our last blog. What organic substitutions can work in place of...

Listen to this blog post: Are pregnant women at special risk of household toxins? By now, almost everyone, and especially pregnant women have been warned about the potential toxic effects of alcohol consumption and smoking. For pregnant women, the most immediate...

What does damp weather mean for your home? After a long dry spell, the rains finally hit Marin again. While many rejoiced, if you or someone in your family, has allergies or a chronic condition like asthma, the damp brings concerns. Aside from the fact that plants...

We’ve all heard how a fast, or cleanse is a great way to start the year off. An organic cleanse is not just for our bodies. Your home deserves a fresh start, too, free of harsh chemicals and toxins. Certain cleaning remedies, like vinegar have been used for centuries....