Are you someone who asks people to leave their shoes at the door? Your guests may not like it, but it’s a great choice to make for your home! There are so many reasons why taking your shoes off at the door is better for your home, your health and your overall happiness. Not surprisingly, …
A hot and dry summer in New England means we’re more likely to hit drought status and have water bans implemented in our towns. A water ban means that excessive water use, like utilizing a sprinkler for your lawn or garden, is banned or limited. It’s necessary to ensure that households have access to running …
The way we purchase and consume food plays a huge role in climate change. Not just food waste, which ends up in landfills and generates methane, a potent greenhouse gas, but also our food packaging. The creation of food packaging, like plastic containers and bags, plays a big role as well. We all work to …
According to the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, there are more than 90 million clothes dryers in the United States. On average, clothes dryers are the 3rd most energy-hungry appliance in your home (after the refrigerator and the washing machine). Air-drying your clothes can reduce the average household’s carbon footprint by an astounding 2,400 pounds …
How many paper towels do you go through in one week? It’s probably more than you think and impacts the environment more than you know! While you don’t have to give up paper towels completely, studies done at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) show that making changes to our paper towel consumption does have a …
In the past, it was thought a chemical-based cleaning product was necessary to fight germs and dirt in our homes. Today, we know these products are compromising our health, the health of animals, and our environment. Understanding the contents of most standard cleaning products will go a long way in helping you understand why you …
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When choosing plants and trees for your yard, look for plants native to your area. Native trees and plants provide habitat for and attract birds, butterflies, and other beneficial local wildlife. Local plants thrive in the temperature, rainfall and environment of your area! Once established, native plants require very little maintenance because they are naturally …
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Whether it’s from kids, pets or from just being clumsy, spills on carpets are inevitable but thanks to this week’s Green Tip; stains don’t have to be! Instead of reaching for a chemical laden carpet cleaner, try out this all-natural spot cleaner the next time your drink decided to land on the floor. You probably …
Wool dryer balls are all the rage these days but how is adding a few balls to your dryer helpful, you may ask? For starters, wool balls are a more eco-friendly choice than traditional chemical laden dryer sheets because with all that bouncing around they do, they actually reduce dryer time. Saving you on time …
It’s summertime on the Seacoast, which means it’s time for cookouts and lawn games! But before you can start grilling up your favorite foods, you need to properly (and safely) clean your grill. Traditional grill cleaners are full of harmful chemicals that can be dangerous to use. There’s a better way! Learn to clean your …
Green Maids Cleaning, LLC, founded in 2009, is a residential and commercial green cleaning company that services Southern Maine and the Eastern New Hampshire seacoast. Green Maids Cleaning’s goal is to provide a superior clean and excellent customer service while using today’s most Eco-friendly products and methods. All the products we use are guaranteed to be all-natural, biodegradable, earth friendly, non-toxic and safe for your home.
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