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Alyson McNutt English

Alyson McNutt English has written about green cleaning for Pregnancy, Conceive, and BobVila.com. She buys her baking soda and vinegar in bulk and uses them for everything from disinfecting laundry to soaking up her kids' food stains.

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8 Dirty Secrets in Your Home

Steel yourself: We help you expose — and purge — your home’s dirtiest little secrets. Read More

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Solar Christmas Lights: Should You Make the Switch?

Solar Christmas lights don’t cost anything to operate, but the high purchase price might not add up to savings. Read More

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Tax Credits for Energy-Efficient Window Coverings

Your energy-efficient window coverings may qualify for a federal tax credit if the manufacturer provides a valid certification statement. Read More

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Green Clean Your Bathroom for Pennies

Green cleaners can be eco-friendly and kind to your wallet. Here are six ways to shine your bathroom for pennies. Read More

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Green Cleaning Makes Showers and Baths Shine

Try these green cleaning techniques and homemade products to shine up your shower and bath without irritating your skin and lungs. Read More

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Green Clean Stovetop and Oven: You’ve Already Got What It Takes

Green, homemade stovetop and oven cleaners are an effective and eco-friendly way to remove baked-on gunk. Read More

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Green Clean Sinks and Drains: Shine ‘em Up and Clean ‘em Out

Homemade sink and drain cleaning solutions are effective way to green clean your sink and unclog your drain. Read More

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Green Clean Your Refrigerator 3 Cool Ways

Green clean your refrigerator using homemade green cleaning solutions that effectively polish, deodorize, and clean without harmful chemicals. Read More

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Green Clean Countertops and Keep Food Prep Safe from Chemicals

Whip up a batch of homemade vinegar solution to cheaply and effectively green clean your kitchen countertops without harsh chemicals. Read More

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Save Money with Energy-Efficient Window Coverings

Energy-efficient window coverings help reduce heating and cooling costs and may qualify for the federal energy tax credit. Read More

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Spring Cleaning Guide

Make spring cleaning less of a chore by following these smarter—and mostly greener—tips for this annual rite of homeownership. Read More

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A Healthy Shine: Green Cleaning Products for Your Kitchen

Going green in the kitchen doesn’t mean going broke as long as you choose the right green cleaning products. Read More

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Green Cleaning Products for the Bathroom

Inexpensive green cleaning products—both off the shelf and homemade—can be just as effective on your sinks, toilets, and showers as conventional products. Read More

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