CITRUS and your HAPPY HOME

Did you know that citrus is a natural mood enhancer?

It is a known fact that lemon, lime, orange and grapefruit scents can actually help in reducing stress and anxiety in the home, which is why Enviropure uses pure lime essence in YOUR home.

Lemon and Lime are known for their invigorating and energizing features which is why it makes a wonderful and refreshing highlite in any clean space.

Enviropure really takes pride in making sure that our clients feel comfortable and happy in their clean spaces which is why we use pure natural lime essence to freshen up your home.

We do not use commercial airfreshners nor do we use any chemicals, aerosols or perfumes in your home.

So this is my recommendation, for you, to create a natural, fresh, stress-reduced environment in your home. Get some LIME!!!!

For more information on how CITRUS can benefit your health visit this site and pay special attention to #6 :D

http://health.yahoo.com/experts/drmao/17673/top-6-health-benefits-of-citrus-fruits/

Again, thanks for taking the time to visit our blog, and thanks for the feedback.

info@enviropurehome.com

Eco-Friendly Backyard

The purpose for this blog is simply to discuss how to turn your backyard into an eco-friendly space for you and your family.
Last weekend I was setting up patio furniture in my yard and took a look around and I said to myself "there has to be a way to make this look better and less cluttered!" So upon starting the "decluttering" of the yard, I came up with some ideas that would make my backyard more spacious and more eco-friendly for my family.

These are all really obvious choices that I made however, I thought I would share these ideas with you seeing as though many of you share your spaces with me.


How to make your pool more enviro-friendly:

Switch from chlorine to salt water if possible. Chlorine is a powerful chemical that is not very enviro-friendly and salt is a natural disinfectant.

If you have a heater for your pool, a great idea would be to get a solar blanket for your pool rather than use the electricity from the heater. A lot of people don't think the solar blankets work as well, however, most people would rather be swimming in cooler water anyways than in luke warm water. The solar blankets are energy efficient and will retain heat from the sun in the pool.

*If you are planning on having a pool built.. concrete pools are more eco-friendly than pools made of steel and latex liners.



Patio Furniture

Ditch the plastic patio furniture and opt for more eco-friendly types like wooden pieces. You can get patio furniture that is made from exotic wood such as Brazilian cherry which is known for being durable and resilient. You can also get really nice outdoor furniture made from recycled steel, however these tend to be more pricey....but worth it.

I recently ditched what I had and replaced my outdoor furniture with nice wood pieces, and honestly...i like the natural look of it...rather than the modern pieces that I had before.



Outdoor lighting

Switch off your patio lights! A great eco-friendly way to light up your backyard at night is by using solar lights. Although they can cost a pretty penny they are excellent for their renewable energy capabilities and they do not produce any harmful pollutants. These lights require no wiring or electricity and you can move them around in your yard.

Lawn Maintenance

If you use any lawn fertilizer make sure you go organic rather than using the harsh and abrasive types.
Avoid chemical pesticides and BELIEVE IT OR NOT "vinegar" is very very useful in killing weeds YES REALLY!! I have done it...so try it!!! Its high acidity levels are effective in killing weeds.

So those are my suggestions for creating and maintaining an eco-friendly yard!
So have fun this summer!!

Smart Silk

A well respected and regular customer of mine told me about this amazing new product that just hit the market called SMART SILK .
Smart silk is a company that makes asthma and allergy certified natural bedding. When my customer told me about this...she said to me "This is a product that a lot of your customers would benefit from". She was absolutely right!!
Enviropure specializes in the reduction of allergens in your home and this product is my recommendation to you if you are an extreme allergy sufferer.
We spend at least 1/3 of our lives in bed...And our beds, mattresses and bedding are breeding grounds for dust mites which are one of the leading causes of allergic reactions in the home.

SMART SILK is scientifically tested and as stated by the company..it is proven to be an effective barrier against dust mites, allergens and pet dander. These are elements that are contributing factors to asthma.

This bedding contains no allergy triggering chemicals, it is resistant against moisture and body heat as well... so if you suffer from hot flashes this would be great!

Now here is the best part about this really cool product.
Not only is it great for asthma and allergy sufferers but if you have any other conditions such as arthritis or fibromyalgia this is the bedding you need. It is comfortable and helps with any circulatory problems you might be experiencing.

This is definitely a product I am recommending to you if you are searching for complete natural and healthy comfort!

Here is the link

www.smartsilk.com

Talk to you soon

Toilet Bowl Cleaner

It is really difficult to get a "commercial" green toilet bowl cleaner.
After a very long search...and after calling many suppliers I have decided to make my own toilet bowl cleaner to use in our customer's homes.
The Green toilet bowl cleaners you would normally find at the grocery store or pharmacy do not contain any true acids that a toilet really needs to get clean.
Enviropure is a "true green company" so in order to uphold this title, I really needed to do my research and find out what ingredients i can use that would leave your toilet bowl sparkling clean!!

OUR NEW HOMEADE TOILET BOWL CLEANER :
Eco Scrub - a creamy chalk paste with a mild abrassive
Vinegar- acids which will neutralize odour.

**Not only will this solution be more effective than a cheap green toilet bowl cleaner but it actually contains no DYES, SOLVENTS, PHOSPHATES OR NITRATES that many known GREEN toilet bowl cleaners do contain.

So there you have it....and this is what you can expect next time we are in your home and cleaning your toilet!!

Thanks for reading :D

Transport Canada Environment Week

This week June 1st- June 5th Transport Canada is hosting a small environment week display in the lobby of Place De Ville where environmentally friendly businesses are invited to participate.
Enviropure was invited as a guest to set up a display in the lobby and promote what we do as an enviro business.
So far the turn out for us has been very successful as we have talked to many people, given out information about our services and have donated prizes.

This week Transport Canada is showcasing Eco-Transport and Eco-commuting where they are encouraging people to car pool or use the public transit system to reduce harmful emissions in the air. They are giving away prizes and conducting surveys.

Today, Enviropure is participating by offering eco-friendly alternatives for home cleaning and we are also creating an overall awareness of health in the home.

For more information you can view the transport canada website

http://www.tc.gc.ca/programs/environment/ecotransport/menu.htm

So come by....grab some information, fill out a survey and enter a draw!! Do your part for the environment!

Stainless Steel

First of all I just want to thank my customers for emailing me your questions and suggestions! These daily emails are what prompted me to start a blog and offer cleaning tips and solutions as well as answer all your questions.
Very helpful and Very appreciated!!!

So, again, another FAQ is how to clean stainless steel the enviro-friendly way and still get an excellent result.
Stainless Steel is tempermental and often difficult to clean. There are many different grades and surface finishes of stainless steel, and most often than none, customers have no idea what they are getting when they purchase stainless steel appliances. Normally when you buy your appliance, the company you buy it from recommends a product that is supposed to clean it and make it look nice. From experience, these products do not really work and leave either a greasy finish and even sometimes spots.
My suggestions to clean your stainless steel are really simple.

*Routine cleaning with just water and a cloth going along the grain of your stainless steel should do the trick. Drying THOROUGHLY you appliance will help prevent spotting.

*Using a glass cleaner on your appliance can sometimes help clean off fingerprints. There are certain grades of stainless steel which are prone to spotting, staining and fingerprints...I personally find that a touch of vinegar can do the trick without resorting to using a harsh chemical to remove it.

Those are my suggestions and recommendations ENVIROPURE STYLE!!

Talk to you soon.