Easy Tips on How To Clean Organic Fruits and Vegetables

You wash your hands before eating, but how well do you wash your vegetables and fruits? 

You might find it surprising at the amount of germs and generally unclean material is on those fresh vegetables and fruits actually comes off when you simply rinse or rub them under running water. 

Buying organic or sustainably grown produce fruits from your local farmers' market is great but there are still potentially hidden dangers hiding on their surfaces. Even if you are growing your own produce, fertilizers, animals, and unhealthy soil can still contaminate your food. Once you've bought or picked your fruits and veggies, you bring them in the kitchen and excitedly place them on the counter, right? Then, all those nasty extras also end up on your counter! 

So you can see it's very important to properly clean your food before eating it. And it's also important to clean the 'extras' from the counter top! (For granite counter tops, remember, Baye's makes a fantastic organic counter top cleaner, that Kathy Ireland is head over heels for!)

Thanks to Organic Authority, we have a simple 2 ingredient fruit and vegetable wash you can make yourself! 

Two-Ingredient Fruit and Vegetable Wash Recipe

Makes 2 cups

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup vinegar

Directions: Make a solution that is one part water and one part vinegar. Mix and then pour into an empty clean spray bottle. Spray on hard-surfaced fruits and vegetables and scrub lightly. Rinse thoroughly until the vinegar aroma is gone. For more delicate fruits and vegetables, pour the same 1:1 solution into a bowl. Add the berries, lettuce or whatever it may be and let sit for a few minutes. Rinse well before eating.

Take organic living to every part of your life with simple solutions, DIY recipes, and product you can trust. Bayes is committed to your health and well being.  Contact us today and see how we can bring more green to your kitchen!

The Golden Do's and Don'ts Of Granite Counter Top Cleaning That Shouldn't Be Missed

Please do not be one of those people that invests your time and hard earned money into a beautiful kitchen, just to destroy it, for not knowing how to properly care for it. You're kitchen (and investment) deserves better. 

You deserve to have the knowledge and tools needed to care for the kitchen you dreamed of for so long and now finally have! 

If you decided to finally get those granite counter tops for your kitchen, you're going to want to know some clear do's and don'ts.... don't you think? 

The Dos and Don'ts of Cleaning Granite

DO: Make sure your granite countertop is sealed. While granite is a very hard surface and less porous than marble, unsealed or weakly sealed granite will soak up oils, spills, and stains. To check whether your granite is sealed, leave a few drops of water on the surface. If it beads up, you have a secure seal. If after a few minutes the water has soaked into the granite, then it's time to reseal the stone.

DON'T: Use harsh or abrasive cleaners and sponges, Windex, acidic cleaners like vinegar, lemon, lime, or anything with ammonia or bleach. Frequent use of these chemicals will dull and weaken the sealant over time. Basically, the harsher the cleaner, the quicker it will break down the sealant.

DO: Wipe up spills as soon as you notice them.

DO: Use warm water, a mild or gentle dish soap, and a nubby washcloth or microfiber cloth for daily wipedowns.

What You Need

Materials
Organic Granite Counter Top Cleaner

Dish cloth

Clean microfiber cloth or terrycloth towel

(that's all!)

Granite and natural stone countertops have become the mark of a luxurious modern home, and proper care is vital, for preserving the original look of your investment. 

Bayes Granite Countertop Rejuvenator has been formulated to gently clean the surface of your countertops while rejuvenating the original seal. This non-toxic cleaner dissolves and lifts messy spills, grease, and household soils leaving your countertops spotlessly clean, streak free, shiny and protected.

SURFACES: Granite, Marble, and Natural Stone

• Rejuvenates Original Seal

• Lemon Scented

• Dissolves Grease and Messy Spills

• Beautiful Non-Streak Finish

• Non-Toxic & Biodegradable

• Recyclable Non-Aerosol Bottle

• Made in USA 

See? It's easy to care for your beautiful kitchen. The best part is? No harsh chemicals or abrasive materials. So you're not only keeping it clean, but giving it all the love it deserves to properly love you back! Stop by Bayes today and get your own incredible granite counter top cleaner!

The Most Important SAFE, NATURAL and AFFORDABLE Cleaning Supplies Every Kitchen Should Have

You want to keep your kitchen clean without the toxic chemicals, but do you know what's really necessary and what's a waste of money? Bayes knows all about keeping a green kitchen clean, and we want to make sure you are properly stocked with the most important cleaning needs, from pre-made to DIY. 

Want that reassurance that you're cleaning with the best and safest products out there? 

Here Are the Most Important SAFE, NATURAL and AFFORDABLE Cleaning Supplies Every Kitchen Should Have

• Bayes Organic Granite Counter Cleaner(of course!)
• a small caddy or container 
• sponges
• dish cloths and dish towels
• white vinegar
• castile soap (bar and liquid)  – you can find the little travel sized castile soap in the travel section at Target.
• spray bottles
• metal tins
• essential oils
• baking soda
• epsom salts
• twine, tape or ribbon for cute wrapping and details
• a personalized card with a description/instruction for each made item

Making a special cleaning kit of organic materials is such a smart idea for anyone interested in boosting their health and quality of life. Once your kit is created, you always know where to find everything and can be easily on top of keeping each need in stock! Bayes supports your green living choices with our own selection of organic cleaning supplies. Visit us and see what we have for you!

Don't Miss This! Quick Money Saving Tips to a Greener Kitchen!

We all love being in the kitchen, mainly because that's where the food is! But did you know that the kitchen is one of the easiest rooms in the house to 'go green' and save money? If you've been wanting to have a more energy efficient and earth friendly home, the kitchen is a great place to start! 

One of the reasons that it's so easy to make an impactful difference on the overall energy-efficiency of your kitchen is that some of your home's largest appliances are located there. Here are a few quick tips to help you know you're getting the most out your kitchen appliances and being earth conscious in the process!

Dishwasher: 
First, make sure that you only run the dishwasher when it's full. If you've only got one plate or a few forks in there, it's most likely going to save more water to wash those by hand. Secondly, don't pre-rinse your dishes in the sink. This step was necessary in the past but most modern dishwashers are powerful enough that they can remove food residue without pre-rinsing, so skipping this step will save you a lot of water and energy (not to mention time!).

Refrigerator:
Even if you went out of the way to purchase an energy-efficient fridge, you might be sabotaging your decision by not using it properly. One common mistake is setting the temperature too low. You can check your owner's manual to determine the optimal temperature range (usually around 36°-38°F), but if you notice that some of your food is super cold or even frozen, you should turn your temp down a bit or reserve those "cold zones" for more spoilage-prone foods. Remember that for every degree below 38°F, your unit consumes 5% more energy; so if you have it set to 36°F now and it's too cold, consider raising it a few degrees. Another easy tip is to use glass tupperware. Glass is not only more long-lasting than plastic or foil, but it also provides a better insulating barrier that keeps food and beverages colder.

Compost:
One of the best ways you can transform your edible waste into valuable soil is by composting it. Composting does take some time and patience but there are many products out there to simplify the process. If you're planning to compost indoors, try an odor-minimizing, compact composter. Once you have the hang of it, you may even be able to use the resulting nutrient-rich soil to grow your own food, which will help make your kitchen and cooking even greener.

Green Cleaners:
Using organic and biodegradable cleaning supplies in the kitchen keeps our water sources clean and our health as well. We are in the kitchen so often. It's important that we avoid chemicals in general, but especially where we are preparing our food. That's why at Bayes, we've developed a line of organic cleaning supplies - including our granite counter top cleaner. You have the benefit of clean granite counter tops as well as knowing your family won't get any chemicals on those freshly chopped apple slices!  For bigger messes, you can always use the simplicity of baking soda and white vinegar!

There are always great and easy options when wanting to have a greener and affordable kitchen and home. Bayes wants to help you live clean and healthy in every way we can. Please visit us today for more information!

Don't Miss These Little Cleaning Tips that Make a Big Difference in Your Family's Health!

Is it hard to keep your house clean? Different factors like pets, children and busy lives can make house cleaning a challenge. But a dirty house is a breeding ground for germs and irritants. So let's take a preemptive strike and stay one step ahead of the game. Enjoy the info below and get the family on board. 

Little Cleaning Tips that Make a Big Difference in Your Family's Health!

Non-Toxic Products
Educate yourself and your family about the dangerous and safe ingredients. This is a great point to start with, because the toxic chemicals we clean with are such irritants to our health. They create allergies and aggravate them, compromise our sinus and respiratory system, while weakening our immune systems all together. (Ever notice the rise in how common it is for children to be congested?) As the safety and environmental impacts of conventional cleaning products become more thoroughly understood, more and more brands of healthy, green, and effective cleaning products have started hitting the market and competing for that coveted place of honor under your sink. Many of these products are non-toxic, biodegradable, and made from renewable resources (not petroleum).  Bayes knows the importance of this, which is why we do what we do!

Cleaner the Air in Your Home

It's surprisingly common to find that the air inside the home is more toxic than the air outside. It's because the toxins and substances that insulate homes (which is a good thing) are strong and being off gassed on a general basis. Keeping windows open as often as possible allows fresh air in and keeps toxins flowing out. This is especially important when cleaning your home.

Clean the Air Naturally
Skip the store-bought air fresheners and instead try boiling cinnamon, cloves, or any other herbs you have a fondness for. Fresh chocolate chip cookies also have been known to create a friendly aroma. Also, plants may not make your house smell different but are good for filtering interior air--pretty much any broad green leaf plant will do. Peace Lilies are a favorite choice.

Keep the Shoes Off
Imagine what's on your shoes at the end of the day. Everything from car oil, antifreeze, animal waste, pollution, pollen, (and who knows what else) into the house is especially common for kids and other critters that spend time on floor level. Keep the sidewalk out of your home with a good doormat and a shoeless house policy. Many green buildings now include entryway track-off systems as a means of maintaining a healthy interior environment. Less dirt also means less sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming, which means less work, water, energy, and fewer chemicals. You can do it!

Bayes decided to go into business out of a desire to meet the need that so many people are asking to be filled.  Our cleaning products are organic, non-toxic and gentle on the spaces in your homes. We encourage you to make small steps to big change in your home as you make your cleaning routine more green. 

Bayes Cleaners Announces Licensing Agreement with Kathy Ireland® Worldwide

 CHICAGO, March 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Bayes Cleaners, a leading Los Angeles based manufacturer and distributor of high performance and environmentally responsible home cleaning products, and kathy ireland® Worldwide, have signed a licensing agreement to serve the growing need for safe, effective and performance based sustainable home cleaning products.

kathy ireland Jardin™ by Bayes and kathy ireland ACafe™ by Bayes will be launched at the 2015 International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago, IL., from March 7-10. This collaboration with Ireland and her design ambassadors, Nicholas Walker for Jardin™ and Chef Andre Carthen for ACafe™ will offer a wide range of indoor and outdoor household cleaning products to simplify family and home, as well as corporate and hospitality state of the art cleaning products. The Bayes relationship is kiWW's first product offering in the environmentally sustainable cleaning space.

"Bayes Cleaners is an extraordinary and powerful opportunity for our company. Cleanliness is one of the most important issues that everyone faces. We all need the cleanest possible environment whether we are moms, CEO's, or both. We worry about toxicity and health issues in a world of climate change and environmental impact. Bayes Cleaners promises world class cleaning without health hazards. It's a promise that our family first experienced through the Bayes relationship with Ed Begley Jr. and Begley's Best by Bayes. From the moment we experienced this great company and their wonderful values we knew that we wanted to work with these leaders. We couldn't be happier. We believe Bayes is the best," said Kathy, CEO and Chief Designer for kathy ireland® Worldwide.

Bayes premium cleaning products pride themselves in protecting what customers value most, the people in their families and their businesses, while ensuring minimal impact on the environment. Bayes Cleaners powerful formulations outperform competitive cleaners, are non-abrasive, non-toxic, and are never tested on animals.

"Our agreement with kiWW® is an exciting opportunity for us to share our product and promote a clear performance and sustainability agenda, very critical components to our values, mission, and growth. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with Kathy, Ed, Nicholas, and Chef Andre as we develop new brands and new products in this exciting and competitive time in the market," states Mark Cunningham, Co-Founder of Bayes Cleaners.

kiWW® licensed products generate in excess of $2.0 billion in retail sales globally according to Forbes Magazine. Her collections include products in the Home, Bridal, Jewelry and Apparel industries. kiWW® designs are sold in over 50 countries.

What To Know About Kitchen Counter Tops Before You Remodel!

You have a busy life and should have the details run smoothly; even in the kitchen. If you are on the fence about what kind of counter tops to install in your new beautiful kitchen, we'd like to recommend granite counter tops.  There are many other options out there, all with different claims and levels of dependability. But at Bayes, we like granite counter tops so much, we developed a product meant just to care for them! That's saying something, isn't it?

Here are the perks of granite counter tops.

Family friendly

As it is not broken so easily, each family member can make their own experiment in cooking without being afraid to ruin the countertop. It is a certain invitation to them.

Durability

Granite is tough stone with high durability. You can do rough cooking but your countertop will be just fine. In addition to it, you will not scratch it so easily because granite countertop using special seal too.

Looks Natural

Granite has natural pattern and drawing on it. It will give you nice countertop looking and it is nice. Natural look like this is worth the price after all.

Less bacteria and dirt

Being really sleek and without pours, your granite countertop will be free of bacteria and dirt. If you spill sauce on it, you will be able to clean it easily.

Easy maintenance and cleaning

We only need to make small effort to clean it. Wipe with warm water using soft towel once each time we are finish cooking is more than enough. For bigger cleans and maintenance, definitely have Bayes' organic granite counter top cleaner on hand!

Repairable 

You can repair the stone if you need it. As it is small enough, you will also able to replace it all the time you need it. So your countertop stays looking good all the time.

Heat resistance

Being resistance to heat and cold, you will find it fun and comfortable to cook. You can put hot pots and pans on top of it, and it will be just fine.

Kitchen value

Granite gives interior touch. Once you have it as your countertops, your kitchen looks different. It will look a lot more elegant and high end. This finally adds the value of your kitchen.

We believe you deserve the best of the best for your home and product, and our organic home cleaning supplies show that.  Did you choose to go with granite? Great! Comment below and tell us how it went!