HELP! MY MICROWAVE NEEDS SPECIAL ATTENTION!!!

Here is an email I received from a customer yesterday. I'll copy and paste it here and respond to it.

Hello Enviropure team;
I booked a one time clean to be done on friday in my 4 bedroom home in kanata.I am a mother of 3 and between being so busy with work and kids..the house cleaning slips away from me.My kitchen is where we spend most of our time " cooking, colouring, playing on the floor etc.."My microwave..has not been cleaned in weeks..maybe even longer than that. I have time to wipe my counters down daily and my stove top and weekly or bi-weekly i clean the kitchen floors..but my MICROWAVE never get's any attention..and i am afraid that i won't be able to get the grime out of it safely and effectively without the use of harsh chemicals.I was just wondering how you would tackle this issue the environmentally friendly way.I am looking forward to my clean house at the end of the week.thank you.
Samantha

Samantha;
Normally, with regular cleaning, the microwave is pretty simple to get clean. We usually just spray it with our green all purpose cleaner and wipe out. For tougher to clean microwaves, we can go about it in 2 ways.

1) We carry a commercial green certified cleaner called "tough job" which is a degreaser made up of citrus oils which loosen the grime and make it easier to wipe out.

2) We really believe in the power of steam! No product needed!! So I think the solution your microwave needs is steam! What we are going to do is take a bowl of water and drop a few drops of lemon or peppermint oil. We carry bottles of essential oils in our caddies so we can use them around the house if need be.
Turning the microwave on high for 5-10 min will steam the inside and loosen all that stuck on stuff!!! Along with the power of steam..the essential oils will provide a nice natural smell and get rid of any stale old food odours.

This is a trick GUARANTEED to work!!!

Let us know what you think!!

tina

HOLIDAY SEASON TRICKS AND TREATS!

The holiday season is approaching and nothing is more comforting than having the smell of xmas in your home...the natural way!

Here are some good ideas for you and your family to enjoy!



NATURAL HOLIDAY SCENTS FOR YOUR HOME

***Pomanders***

Pomander: Traditionally known as a ball of natural ingredients and aromatics used to heal the sick from infections. Today, we use them as decorations or gifts.

Clove: A dried flower bud..used as a spice in most cultures. It also has a cool "nail" shape to it.

Take some fresh oranges and lemons. Using a thick sewing needle..pierce holes in the fruit and stick cloves in all the holes.

Put the oranges and lemons in a decorative dish and sprinkle cinnamon in the bottom of the dish. Add pine cones for extra decoration.

If you want to add a modern touch to your pomanders...place them in a huge glass vase and put them on your dining room table.



*** All natural Soy wax candles with mint/chocolate oils***

This is a great activity to do with the kids during the holiday season~!

Here's how to do it.

About a pound of soy wax ( from your local health food store)
Mint and chocolate essential oils (from your natural health store)
One long cotton wick
Mason jars

1) Heat the wax up in a pan until melted
2) Remove from heat and add both mint and chocolate oils until desired strength
3) Pour the scented wax into the mason jars
4) Insert the wick into the wax and use a clothes pin or tweezers to keep it still and centered until the wax hardens.
5) When the wax is cool, you can cut the wick down to about 1/2 inch.
6) Light your candle and enjoy the AMAZING natural smell!!

Also...with the kids..you can use a hot glue gun and xmas ribbon and decorate your candle jars and give them away as gifts!!!

***Christmas cookies with all natural ingredients!***
This is my holiday PICK!

Simply Sweet Xmas Cookies.

makes about 16 2" cookies
1/2 cup almond butter2 cups almond meal (purchase at any natural food store)
6 tablespoons agave nectar or honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Place the almond butter in a bowl and mix with a fork or mixer to soften. (If you opened the jar and the almond butter had separated, you'll need to mix the oil back together with the butter and then measure.)
3. Add the almond meal, agave or honey, and extracts and mix thoroughly.
4. Place parchment paper or a silicone baking sheet on a baking sheet.
If you want, you can roll this dough between two pieces of parchment paper to 1/4" - 1/2" thick and cut with decorative cookie cutters. Or, you can just put all the dough on the baking sheet, pat it down to about 1/4" - 1/2" thick and then cut squares with a dull table knife.
Either way, take the cut pieces and spread them out across the baking sheet, about 1/2" apart.
5. Bake 10-15 minutes, until golden brown and set. Cookies will crisp as they cool.
6. Allow cookies to cool and store in an airtight container.
7. For crisper, harder cookies, bake them longer at a lower temperature.

VARIATIONS: * Roll out dough and use to make cutout cookies* Add any extract and bits of nuts, citrus peel, dried fruits, coconut, chocolate chips * Top with spices such as cinnamon sugar* Sandwich any plain or flavored cookies together with fruit-sweetened jam, flavored cream cheese, nut butters...* Place dough in parchment paper, roll into a cylinder, then chill and cut as refrigerator cookies. Edges can be rolled in nuts, coconut, etc.

ENJOY!!

SWINE FLU

I wrote a blog last month about the cold and flu season and recommended some simple solutions on how you can reduce the chances of getting the virus by using easy and effective methods at home.

I also...over a month ago in the same blog stated my personal views on getting the flu shot...or in fact taking any vaccine period!

Here we are over a month later and all these things are starting to happen. The public, the mass media and even medical/health practioners are starting to realize what these vaccines are doing to our long term health.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMinIt5Yq2E

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uR5p_bD3uLc

Think about it.

thanks.

Showerheads and Bacteria

Enviropure home cleaning offers cleaning services to a wide variety of clientele.

We embrace all of our client's needs whether it be the need for a green clean or the requirement of a sanitary clean due to severe allergies or immune system problems.

I want to talk about Shower heads for a minute because recently I have become aware of how important these are to keep clean. Shower heads can harbour microscopic bacteria that can be harmful to your health. How many people think about thoroughly scrubbing their shower heads when they clean their bathrooms??? NOT MANY!!!!

Not a lot of people even think about what might be spraying all over their face every time they take a shower. If you don't clean the nooks and crannies of your shower head, you may be compromising your health. The most common form of bacteria found in your shower head is called Mycobacterium avium, a bacteria linked to pulmonary disease that most often infects people with compromised immune systems but it can also infect healthy people also.

As part of your regular bath and shower cleaning ritual...you should always include the shower head. Enviropure home cleaning regularly makes new changes and upgrades to the cleaning style in order to accommodate all of our client's needs. We NOW include the cleaning of the shower head in your regular bathroom cleaning sessions.

HOW TO KEEP YOUR SHOWER HEADS GREEN CLEAN:

* use a germicidal with a bacteria eating enzyme (rather than a chemical cleaner).

* spray the shower head and scrub with a firm bristle toothbrush.

*Let water run for 60 seconds

* Borax is also an effective cleaning agent and has natural germ killing properties.

* Get rid of your plastic shower heads and replace them with stainless steel ones. Bacteria/microbes tend to attach themselves to plastic more often than metal surfaces.

* Change your shower head every 6 months.

* You can also install special filters for your shower heads.

Thanks for reading...and again thanks for emailing your questions/comments and feedback and please continue to do so because this keeps us on our toes!!

info@enviropurehome.com

The new REVOLUTIONARY Stainless Steel CLEANER!!!

Ok, so..I have blogged about stainless steel in the past..and about the challenges we have with cleaning it. Customers are always ALWAYS asking for tips on how to get their stainless steel appliances clean and smooth looking.

I have suggested products and have offered various cleaning tips which for the most part were successful, HOWEVER, for certain customers, their relationship with their stainless steel appliances remain bitter sweet.

Here is what I found to be the secret ingredient to the best looking stainless steel with smooth looking lines. BABY WIPES!!!

I recently started using baby wipes on all my stainless steel appliances and I have had flawless results. I have decided to test my theory on your appliances at home...and so far...SO GOOD!!!

Unscented, hypoallergenic baby wipes. Safe for you..safe for your appliances and really..it is honestly the most creative tool you can use in the kitchen. It wipes up anything...it cleans everything.

So, this is my suggestion for cleaning stubborn stainless steel...baby wipes!! Why complicate things huh!!

Thanks for reading and I look forward to hearing what you think.

info@enviropurehome.com

GREEN CLEANING

What is Green Cleaning?

People have different interpretations of what green cleaning means. ENVIROPURE offers cleaning solutions that are healthy for the environment and healthy for the home.

That being said, true green cleaning for us means that we are using products that are free of phosphates, chlorines/bleaches, fragrances and artificial colours. Also, we choose to incorporate all natural alternatives to commercial product such as chalk paste creams, BORAX, real lemon and lime essence in your home.

Taking it one extra step further, we use as much recycled materials as we can. Rags n bags! 100% recycled materials.

So really...that is what GREEN CLEANING means to us.

So when potential clients ask me..."What is Green Cleaning"? This is my answer!!!

Hope that answered your question.

thanks for emailing!

The best way to keep the Flu out of your home this season.

Without getting too controversial, I just wanted to give you my tips on how to protect yourself against the flu this season.
I am not an advocate for the flu shot because I do not believe in injecting my body with deadly chemicals. Working in the health and wellness industry, I have only been exposed to the truth, that these vaccines are not healthy for you and can do you great harm. This is my personal opinion, this is strictly subjective.
Before I move on with this blog, please read this article. There are many...many of them that talk about this, however..I am recommending this one here, which I think will explain my cause for concern.

http://atomicnewsreview.org/2009/08/28/vaccine-creators-refuse-to-take-h1n1-vaccine/

and yet another good one here:

http://www.rense.com/general87/mill.htm

OK, so on that note...There are other preventative measures you can take to protect yourself from viruses and I will list them here:

It's important to know that for the most part the FLU is transmitted through the air. It can also be passed along through saliva and blood etc...
Another important thing to realize is that INFLUENZA can be completely inactivated by proper hygiene, frequent hand washing, soaps and natural disinfectants and the virus itself is resistant to sunlight and other forms of UV-light.
There is really no need to be vaccinated against it, and have harsh,deadly chemicals injected into your body that could cause you bad side effects and other illnesses.
Seriously...think about this for a second.

FREQUENT HAND WASHING METHODS
USING NATURAL DISINFECTANTS IN YOUR HOME
KEEPING YOUR HOME CLEAN, REGULAR CLEANING OF THE WASHROOMS/FIXTURES
REMOVING YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU GET IN THE HOUSE
FREQUENT CLEANING OF DOOR KNOBS/LIGHT SWITCHES

Just always remember that your body's immune system is made to fight off viruses and infections naturally. Your immune system will fight it off without the vaccination. Injecting the actual viruses into your body along with a cocktail of deadly chemicals will actually make your body resistant to fighting off the flu...you just need to do proper research and see what I am trying to say here.
Again...this is only my opinion, and I respect your choices.

I am more than happy to answer any questions and hear your comments on this.
info@enviropurehome.com

thanks again