Car washing can be one of the most environmentally unfriendly activities you can do at your home. With the dirty water full of gasoline, oil exhaust residue and chemical laden detergents being disposed of in storm drains, the environment is directly affected by these toxins.

The process of moving into a new home is exciting and exhilarating, but can also be stressful and overwhelming. Among the stressors involved in moving is digging through piles of belongings, sometimes creating mountains of waste to be disposed of. While moving is an opportunity to finally get rid of you old, unused and unwanted clutter, you should be aware that there is an environmentally friendly way to go about it.

Water is a universal solvent because it dissolves more substances than any other liquid. That's what makes it a great cleaner. To increase its cleaning power, heat it up a little or augment it with baking soda or liquid detergent.

Another green cleaner in its own right, and a good partner to baking soda, vinegar is a wise substitute for harsh commercial cleaners.

More than a baking ingredient, this common household product does everything from deodorize to polish. It can even fight fires.