Robin Hansen

SOAP SCUM IS NOT JUST IN YOUR SHOWERS!Have you ever noticed the build up of dirt and soap on the top part of your washing machine tub? Here is an easy clean for your washing machine tub, and to keep it sparkling clean and fresh. Add 2 cups of white vinegar to a half full tub of water, and let it run it's cycle. This will loosen the dirt and eliminate any oders your waher has, this method is e ...

Here is a Eco friendly way to clean stains off of furniture and most carpets. Having pets and children sometimes is hard to keep your furniture clean , especially if the weather outside is wet, you end up with foot prints everwhere. I have tried all kinds of cleaners and didn't like that they all have chemicals which are not safe for animals and loved ones, I heard if you scrape off most of t ...

Here is an eco friendly and cheap way to clean your washing machine. Fill the washer half way with water add 2 cups of white vinegar and let sit for an hour, then  restart your washer and put in a couple of towels and your washer will end up smelling clean and fresh. Have you ever held your dryer screen under running water to test it to see if they are working properly? To save money and wear ...

Here is a good tip From a teacher in high school teaching Foods, when baking muffins and you don't have enough to fill the rest of the tin, fill them 2/3  the way with water and continue baking. They will come out looking brand new, I thought if that worked then I could fill the cookie sheets with warm water and bake them in the oven @ 350 for 20 mins they would come clean, Well I did try it ...

Have you ever tried cleaning tile grout and got frustrated , not being able to get it clean?
Here is a tip on cleaning the grout to make look like new again. Wipe them with a warm damp cloth and sprinkle
with baking soda, use an old toothbrush , scrub the baking soda into it and rinse off with warm water, the stains will disappear!

I was listening to the radio station the other day, and they were talking about how you can use the Can Opener to open those hard plastic containers that your purchase is packaged in. Well just yesterday I bought a set of headphones in one of those hard plastic hard to open containers, so I tried the can opener idea, and yes it worked like a charm.

Many people prefer glass bottles over plastic bottles for drinking bottles, baby bottles and even juice bottles. Many people feel glass bottles are safer, especially if you've recently watched the documentary titled "Tapped" which explains all the possible hazards of plastics. I personally have tried to use glass baby bottles for two years and can say without a doubt that no matter how carefu ...

When cleaning your home it is always great to find everyday household items that are cheap and easy cleaning products. Lemon juice is a green and cost effective way to get some of your household chores out of the way. To clean your vinyl dip a cloth into lemon juice and wipe down any areas with stains to remove or reduce them. For a wood polish try mixing two parts olive oil and one part lemo ...

One of our favorite products at Maids Gone Green is pink solution. It can be used in every room in your house and is a multipurpose cleaner. The great thing about this product is that it is non-toxic and ammonia free while still being cost effective. It can be used for all surfaces and when it is mixed with water becomes a natural enzyme cleaner that can easily cut through dirt and grime. It ...

Halloween is just around the corner and many people are having kid's halloween parties. Here is a few tips on how to keep your party green (and fun!) this year. With everything being digital these days you can send online invitations to the party guests and save paper on the invitations. If giving out goody bags make them reusable, instead of just plastic and fill them with seeds for kids to ...