Comments on: 3 Easy Steps to a Greener Kitchen

By: Wilma

Wilma — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:02:42 +0000

Love my glass gallon jars and mason jars for food storage. Also keep other multi size glass jars for spices, herbs etc. Slowly getting rid of my plastics and tephlon coated pots and pans. I go to an open air farmers market and flea market. Some of the venders have come to recognize me and have been finding stuff I’m looking for.

I’m trying to stay away from the microwave as well. Gave mine away several years ago. It makes it hard to pack a lunch for work though. Sandwiches and salads are my main choices. Try to bring fruits for snacks. Those dang snack machines call me constantly.

My next thing on the agenda is to start experimenting with greener cleaning products. While as Carlos has pointed out that Borax is toxic too, I’m sure it’s better for you then the store bought cleaners. A lot of them have vapors. I have sinus and lung issues so I clean as little as possible. Always with exhaust fans on and or open windows when nicer weather is around. Luckily dish soap is a friendly helper. Vinegar and baking soda are going to be experimented with for sure. Thank you for your suggestions. Much appreciated. =)

By: manny

manny — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:21:33 +0000

Great article
I also believe that when it comes to selling your property, the kitchen is probably the most important room of all. Modern families spend much of their time in this area: cooking, eating, working and playing. Whether you update the existing space or undertake more major work – knocking down walls to create an open-plan space, for example – transforming your kitchen will pay off

By: Elena Lipson

Elena Lipson — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:16:07 +0000

Absolutely! There is more awareness and therefore more BPA-free alternatives. I’ve stares using my glass jars for smoothies, leftovers, even freezing stock (just leave room for expansion!!)

I can’t wait to hear more amazing ideas.

Thanks!

By: Elena Lipson

Elena Lipson — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:14:37 +0000

Laura,
That is a wonderful natural polish recipe. I’ve tried it as well and it works really well without that nasty chemical polish smell.

Thanks!

By: echidnina

echidnina — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:59:52 +0000

Ah thanks for the caveat.

By: Renee

Renee — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:06:44 +0000

What about using the water dispenser from the fridge door if you have one? I use that water for everything. Granted I have to change the filter ever so often. Too I don’t know what part of the country you live in and I know in some areas the water is awful!!!

By: Renee

Renee — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:03:28 +0000

Elena, Thank you, those are exactly the kind of containers I would need. I just wonder why we don’t find anything close to this in the U.S on a regular basis.
Renee

By: Shirley

Shirley — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:33:02 +0000

We fill our own at the kiosk outside the grocery store for 25 cents per gallon. That price is unbeatable.

Using that water in our coffeepot (instead of our very hard tap water) saves buying a new coffeepot every six months… and that was with cleaning them with vinegar twice a month!

By: Shirley

Shirley — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:23:03 +0000

Be aware that vinegar can bleach out wood.

By: eric

eric — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:04:48 +0000

BPA-free water bottle for the win!

By: Laura

Laura — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:01:50 +0000

To clean wood cabinets (I have pine cabinets in kitchen) or any finished wooden furniture mix 1TBS olive oil, 1TBS lemon juice in 2 cups warm water. Wipe it on with any rag and lightly polish with a microfiber towel. I use this instead of furniture polish now.

By: Elena Lipson

Elena Lipson — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:41:59 +0000

Hi Renee,

Here are some of my favorite stainless steel lunch containers. The funny thing is, they’ve been around in Asia and EU for ages…

http://www.to-goware.com/store/cart.php?m=product_list&c=4

Thanks so much for your comment and question.

Elena

By: ziglet19

ziglet19 — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:36:45 +0000

If it’s sandwichs you are packing, I’ve seen reusable fabric bags that could take the place of ziploc bags. If it’s a cassorole or something though, I don’t know. Maybe there’s a stainless steel container that might work?

By: ziglet19

ziglet19 — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:35:10 +0000

Awesome! I have used goo gone in the past for getting of labels and adhesive, but would really prefer to use something a little more natural (and less smelly)! Thanks.

By: Grove Girl

Grove Girl — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:34:46 +0000

great tips – thanks!

another tip ~ we use plastic dry cleaning covers for many things – just tie a knot on one end and they can be used as trash can liners, poopie bags, covers for large holiday decorations, great for dirty laundry when travelling overnight, etc.