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Eco Friendly Cleaning


The right way to clean each type of patio furniture. A material-by-material guide.
Your patio furniture can last decades if you know how to care for it. This material-by-material guide covers everything from teak and metal to wicker, resin, and cushions, so nothing gets damaged and everything stays looking its best.
Lumina C&O
Jun 117 min read


Is Ammonia in Glass Cleaners Bad for Your Health?
Ammonia is in your glass cleaner, floor spray, and all-purpose products — and it's one of the most overlooked respiratory irritants in the home. Here's what it's doing to your airways
Lumina C&O
Jun 93 min read


Bleach Is in Almost Every Home. Here's What It's Doing to Your Health
Bleach is in almost every home — but most people don't know it off-gases toxic compounds every time it's used. Here's what the research says about what it's doing to your health.
Lumina C&O
May 293 min read


Nature's Descaler: The Real Cleaning Power of Lemon and Citric Acid
There's a reason lemons have been used to clean kitchens for centuries. It turns out the science has always been there. Nature's cleaning kit. Simple ingredients, real science, zero synthetics. What Is Citric Acid and Why Does It Clean? Every lemon contains roughly 5 to 8 percent citric acid by dry weight. That single compound is what makes lemon useful as a cleaning agent, and understanding how it works tells you exactly when to reach for it. Citric acid kills bacteria by cr
Lumina C&O
May 254 min read


Baking Soda: The Natural Cleaning Staple That Earns Its Place
Walk through any cleaning aisle and you'll see baking soda showing up everywhere, in scrubs, deodorizers, toothpastes, and laundry boosters. But what does science actually say about it? As a company that only uses products we can stand behind, we think it's worth taking an honest look: where baking soda shines, where it falls short, and a few common myths that need to be put to rest. What Is Baking Soda, Exactly? Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃), a naturally occurri
Lumina C&O
May 114 min read


Do You Use Fabric Softener and Dryer Sheets? It Might Be Time to Rethink That
Fabric softener and dryer sheets have been a laundry staple for decades, and most of us have never stopped to ask what is actually in them. It turns out that question is worth asking.
Lumina C&O
Apr 304 min read
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