Be Safe This Thanksgiving and Avoid Dangerous Bacteria with These Important Tips!

Thanksgiving is coming. Let the preparations begin proper cleaning of both your food and the food prep spaces.

One thing we at Bayes believe you should be prepared for is the cleaning and safety of your fruits and vegetables. You might be surprised 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. Whether or not you choose to buy organic produce, it’s still very important to wash them well before consuming them. Fertilizers, animals, and unhealthy soil  and pollutants in the air can still contaminate your food. Then, 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!

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.

The next important thing to care for is those counters! They are where we are going to prepare our food (you don’t want new contaminates!) and it’s just as important to make sure those spaces are properly cleaned after you’ve made your meal, to ensure that any and all bacteria is quickly disposed of. What’s the best tool for the job?

Bayes Multi-Purpose Cleaner!

This Super earth-friendly formula makes easy work of all your dirtiest household surfaces. Cleans and shines glass, chrome, tile work, wall, countertops and more. Will not harm natural stone, stainless steel, or enamel. Ph neutral, safe for use on food preparation surfaces.

• PH Neutral, Safe for Food Preparation Surfaces
• Will not Harm Stone Stainless Steel, or Enamel
• Non-Toxic & Biodegradable
• Phosphate Free
• No Harmful Fumes
• Recyclable Non-Aerosol Bottle
• Made in USACleaner

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!

Kill Germs Naturally With These Simple Tips To a Cleaner and Healthier Home!

With the cold and flus abundantly filling the air this season, it's more important than ever to make sure your home is well cleaned and germ free.  However, instead of reaching for common cleaners filled with bleach and toxic carcinogens, reach for more natural and safe solutions.  We at Bayes want the best for your family's health, which is why we've created our line of organic cleaning supplies; so you can clean with peace of mind. Please enjoy your path to greener cleaning with these simple tips to a cleaner and healthier home.

CLEAN THE AIR
Having more toxic air indoors than outside is surprisingly common. The reason, is 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.


NATURAL AIR FRESHENERS
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.

BAKING SODA CLEAN
Baking soda not only removes those strange smells coming from your fridge, it's also a great odor-eliminator for your carpet. Just sprinkle on a little baking soda to soak up some of those odors and then vacuum it up.

SHOES OFF PLEASE
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!

GREEN CLEANING PRODUCTS
As the health 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 was born 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. 

Ditching Chemicals? Discover the Incredible Cleaning Power of Lemons!

You know the old saying, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade"?  We are putting a twist on Bayes likes to keep it simple for you.  From our organic cleaners to simple remedies like the ones below, we have your health covered. 
things and say, "When life gives you lemons, use them to clean your house!" There's a lot of talk out there about natural cleaning and the toxicity of common house cleaning chemicals.  It can be overwhelming with all the options but

So if you're ready to ditch chemicals, discover the incredible cleaning power of lemons.

Odor Destroyer

Even garlic, fish, mothballs and that disgusting gunk in your garbage disposal can’t stand up to lemon juice’s odor-eliminating power. Use a cut lemon or fresh-squeezed lemon juice to remove bad smells from your refrigerator, cutting board, microwave or practically any other surface. You can even add it to the cooking water of stinky foods like cabbage, or just simmer lemon peel in water on the stovetop as a natural air freshener.

Glass Cleaner

Lemon juice will make hard water stains, debris and other marks on glass disappear. Use straight lemon juice on a sponge for tough jobs, or dilute a few tablespoons in a cup of water and spray it on. Wipe it off with newspaper for totally transparent windows (that might just kill a bird or two.)

Stain Remover

Sweat, mildew, berries, wine, oil – pretty much any substance that leaves a stain on fabric can be removed with good old lemon juice. Durable fabrics can be rubbed with a paste of lemon juice and salt while more delicate fabrics might require a gentler touch, saturating the stain with lemon juice and then washing it out.

Toilet Cleaner

When mixed with household borax (not the insecticide kind), lemon juice can remove even those stubborn rust stains from the toilet bowl. Make a paste of borax and lemon juice and apply it to the stain with a scrub brush or sponge. Let it sit for up to two hours, then scrub away. 

Bayes is happy to give you the tips to better living. That's why we like to make it simple for you!  Bayes was created through the inspiration of nature's organic uses and the people's need for ease and dependability, like that in our Organic Granite Counter Top Cleaner! Use these and many others, to make your home a healthier one! From our homes to yours, Have a Happy New Year!