Cleaning | Cheap Like Me

Dive into the archives.

May 19.10 / Cheap Like Me

Earth-friendly spring cleaning eliminates chemical waste | Wednesdays on Waste

Nov 18.09 / Cheap Like Me

How do you clean?

Jun 03.09 / Cheap Like Me

Clear a slow drain naturally

Oct 17.08 / Cheap Like Me

Freebies & deals – Friday wrap-up

Posts Tagged ‘ cleaning ’

Identification

What We Do To Live Greener

Hang laundry to dry * Use wind-powered electricity * Do not accept plastic bags * Compost food waste * Choose recycled purchases when possible * Recycle paper, cardboard, metal, plastic * Convert to all CFLs * Turn off lights we're not using * Turn off water while rinsing/brushing * Use high-efficiency washing machine * Dishwasher - full loads, water saver, turn off dry cycle * Turn refrigerator temp up to 43F * Buy many items used * Recycle, Freecycle, consign, donate instead of trash * Use cloth handkerchiefs * Use cloth napkins * Print on both sides of paper and re-use paper before recycling * Unplug appliances * Bring own water bottle & coffee cups * Grow our own vegetables * Drive gently to get better mileage * Reduce hair dryer use * Use low-flow toilets * Flush less * EnergyStar appliances * Low-flow shower & faucet aerators * Get books/movies at library instead of buying/renting * Use evaporative cooler, not A/C * Use programmable thermostat to turn heat down at night (55F)/when gone * Use bio-friendly soap * Clean with baking soda and vinegar * Buy organic and/or local foods * Choose "cleaner" energy-using appliances * Avoid plastic * Make own foods (less packaging) * Buy bulk products & refill to reduce packaging * Wash and re-use plastic bags we do use * Reusable menstrual products * Public transportation when possible * Combine errands * Electric blankets instead of space heaters * Reusable gift wrap

Cheap Like Me

Posts Tagged ‘ cleaning ’

Identification

Blogroll

Friends of Cheap Like Me

Recent Posts

What We Do To Live Greener