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Casa Quickie: Lighten Up
A recent article in the New York Times brought up an interesting subject: how much dishwasher detergent should we use? Every time my detergent runs low — which is often — I wonder how little can I get away with. As it turns out, "Washing machines and dishwashers are made to use far less water now than older models and, therefore, need less soap.
Casa Quickie: Conceal It With a Curtain
If you're not lucky enough to have a dedicated laundry room, and your washer and dryer share a home with your office, hallway, or another space, try concealing them with a curtain. A curtain can add a bit of color and pattern and will instantly neaten up the space, letting other focal points take center stage. If you have a front-opening washer, you can even set a shelf on top of it, creating a surface for much prettier furnishings and accessories.
Are You More Likely to Hand Wash Dishes?
While we do have a dishwasher, I find that I am a much better dishwasher than it is. Plus, I hate waiting until the dishwasher is full to run a load. There's something that bothers me about knowing that the dishwasher is half full of dirty dishes.
Casa Beta: Seventh Generation Automatic Dishwasher Detergent Pacs
Single-use, to me, usually means extremely unfriendly to the environment, but the Seventh Generation Automatic Dishwasher Detergent Pacs may be changing my mind. These single-use packets come in a recycled paper package, 15 tablets to a package. The small box it comes in can be flattened and recycled, and the only waste is the small rezippable plastic bag the tablets come in, which could easily be reused for storing any number of small items.
Does Your Dishwasher Match Your Cabinets?
At my house, the kitchen cabinets, fridge, and dishwasher all have the same facing. What's it like at your home?
Does Your Dishwasher Match Your Cabinets?
Casa Quickie: Save Money and Energy
We've all gotten better about ditching plastic bags and using CFLs, but there are plenty of other simple ways to be "green" and save money that we often overlook. One of these is to make a habit of only running full loads of dishes in your dishwasher and full loads of laundry in your washer and dryer. This is particularly true for your dishwasher, because most dishwashers don't have a "small" option.
Casa Quickie: Permission Granted — Stop Washing!
Hey! Drop the sponge and move away from the sink. That's right: it's time to stop washing dishes by hand.
Casa Quickie: Clean Sponges
If you have a dishwasher, toss your dish-cleaning sponge into the dishwasher on the top rack once a week. It'll keep your sponge and the pots, pans, and dishes that you wash by hand so fresh and so clean. That way, you can reuse your sponges over and over rather than buying new ones when they get yucky.
Do You Have a Dishwasher?
As a kid, I took it for granted that everyone had a dishwasher. But now that I'm an urban dweller, I realize that they can be pretty rare.
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Casa Beta: Clorox Green Works Dishwashing Liquid
Back in January, I had the opportunity to review Clorox's Green Works cleaning products. While many people (including myself) were initially wary of a natural cleaning line put out by Clorox, I was won over by the fact that the products were 99 percent natural, contained no harsh cleansers or artificial scents, and did the job with a minimum of fuss or expense. Further, I was impressed by the fact that the Sierra Club endorsed these products.
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