New Bedroom Furniture Photos

by Erik Schimek on July 30, 2010

We’re added several new photos to the website, the wood grain and color shows up beautifully.

Concord Bed Frame

Shaker Platform Bed

Kyoto Cedar Chest

Hudson Bed Frame

Kyoto Bedroom Dresser

Cascade Bedroom Dresser

Cascade Nightstand

Haiku Bed Frame

Rochester Bedroom Dresser

Rochester Nightstand

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Natural Household Cleaning Products

by Jaime Owen on July 29, 2010

There is an old adage that goes “cleanliness is next to Godliness.” And yes, cleanliness is important. But did you know that you can have a clean home without using harsh chemicals and toxins? I mean a truly clean home? We’ve compiled a list here of natural cleaning products that are available on the market today. These products are derived from plants and other naturally occurring substances, so you won’t have to worry about exposing your family to petrochemicals, solvents, or dangerous fumes. Plus, they’re good for the environment, too. Not to mention – they work!

Seventh Generation
Seventh Generation brand has a whole host of natural ingredient cleaning products. They have laundry detergents, dish soaps, disinfectants, toilet bowl cleaner, and more. Seventh Generation brand can now be found at many mainstream grocery stores. Their products boast an ingredient list that is both eco-friendly and healthy. Most of their cleaners are available free & clear of scents. And for the scent lovers, they have products that are scented with true essential oils, rather than artificial fragrances.

Descale-It
Descale-It brand focuses more on your heavy-duty descaling supplies. Their product line includes a toilet bowl cleaner, pool and spa cleaner, lime deposit cleaner and more. Even though Descale-It products are very effective for stripping away residue, they are still 100% biodegradable products and they are not made with harsh, unhealthy substances.

Bon Ami
Bon Ami has a line of cleaning products that include liquid cleansers, all-purpose cleanser, dish soap, and a powder scouring cleanser. They are probably best known for their powder scouring cleanser, which is a more natural, healthy, and eco-friendly alternative to harsh abrasive cleaners. All Bon Ami products are free & clear of fragrances, too.

20 Mule Team Borax
20 Mule Team Borax is an all-natural, all-purpose cleaner. It has been around for scores of years. 20 Mule Team Borax can be used as a laundry booster, and for cleaning & deodorizing in the bathroom, kitchen, and the rest of the home. Borax is also a natural mold inhibitor.

Mrs. Meyer’s
Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Aromatherapeutic Household Cleaners is another eco-friendly and healthier household cleaning brand. Their product line includes laundry detergent, dish soap, surface scrubs, toilet bowl cleaners, shower cleaners, window spray, and more. Though Mrs. Meyer’s brand does have a couple of scent-free products, most of their line is infused with all-natural essential oils for the fragrance lovers.

Method
Method brand household cleaners are eco-friendly, non-toxic, and widely available at stores like Target and grocery stores. Their line includes bathroom cleaners, dish soaps, floor cleaners, multi-surface cleaners, specialty cleaners, and laundry detergents. Method brand has both fragrance-free and naturally-scented products available.

Baking Soda, Vinegar, and Water
And don’t forget the good old standbys of baking soda, vinegar, and water. To read about some of the useful cleaning methods for these all-natural cleaners, check out our previous blog  Baking Soda, Vinegar, and Water: The Household Cleaning Trifecta at the link above.

*Erik Organic does not promote or endorse any of the products listed in this article. We simply wanted to highlight some of the natural household cleaning product options that are available in the world today. There are many more natural cleaning products than the ones we have highlighted in this blog. Please feel free to do your own research and learn about the various brands and types of natural household cleaners that are available.

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New Dining Furniture Photos

July 28, 2010

Montreal Dining Table and Bench

Santego Dining Table

Montreal Dining Set

Shaker Dining Table

Montreal Dining Table & Lazy Susan

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Plastiki Makes Landfall at Destination!

July 27, 2010

After 130 days at sea, and 8,000 nautical miles traveled, the Plastiki arrived yesterday at its final destination of Sydney, Australia. The expedition, which was led by environmental adventurer David de Rothschild, set sail just over four months ago from San Francisco, California, with the purpose of raising awareness of about oceanic pollution, plastic bottle [...]

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Rocking Chairs

July 27, 2010

We’re happy to introduce our new line of rocking chairs, this has been a frequent request of our customers.
Western Rocking Chair

Plains Mission Rocking Chair

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New Bedroom Furniture Photos

July 26, 2010

Haiku Bed and Nightstand

Elysian Bed Frame

Kyoto Bedroom Set

Tulip Bed Frame

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Office Photos from Our Customers

July 23, 2010

Montreal Conference Table

Turin Office Desk

Kyoto Executive Desk

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How to Make a Less-Toxic Bathroom

July 22, 2010

Last week, we wrote about how to make a less-toxic kitchen. This week, we continue that theme and present how to make a less-toxic bathroom. As mentioned in last week’s article, each room is a subsystem of the whole house. That means that every room that can be made less-toxic will contribute to making the [...]

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The History of…Watermelon

July 20, 2010

There’s nothing quite as sweet, juicy, and refreshing as a big old piece of watermelon in the hot summer months. Especially if the melon is chilled. Mmmm. Bearing an attractive striped green outer rind, and most commonly filled with a pink flesh and black seeds, the watermelon is a splendid summer [...]

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New Table Designs

July 19, 2010

We added several new kitchen and dining table designs this morning:
Mayfair Kitchen Table

Niagra Dining Table

Alexandria Dining Table

The last design, the Victoria Kitchen Table, is still being iterated upon in order to provide additional strength in the table base.

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