What To Do When the Inevitable Spills Happen During Your Holiday Party:

When you’re in holiday party mode, you won’t likely be thinking about being careful with your food and drinks. This means, spills will happen and you should be prepared for them.

We recommend making a ‘spills preparedness’ box full of the products you need for a quick and easy clean as well as a little note card with instructions on how to best use them.

What should go into your spills box? Simple. Always go with organic based products and ones with a good standing. We’ll share ours with you today because we stand behind their quality, performance and reputation. But you decide what’s best for you!

We suggest starting with Bayes Fabric Protectant as a preventative step. It’s safe to use indoors, yet provides maximum protection under extreme outdoor conditions and contains a special advanced polymer designed to repel both oil and water-borne stains from fabric. This is important in household environments where both water-borne stains (fruit juice, wine, soft drinks) and oil-borne stains (margarine, mayonnaise, ice cream) are present. Commonly used silicone based repellents are effective only against water-borne stains.

As far as building your box, the first few things you’ll want to include in it are things like a spray bottle with just water, in case water is called for. Next, you’ll want a terri cloth, 2 cotton towels for wet and drying needs and sponge.

Next, is you’ll want to have a bottle of The Wine Stomper Red Wine Stain Remover. It quickly removes red wine, juice, blood, and other dark stains from clothing, table linen, carpets and upholstery. Packaged in a handy spray bottle for instant use wherever spills occur. Simply spray soiled area, wait a few minutes, and blot clean.

Lastly, be sure to include our Bayes All Purpose Cleaning Solution for all your cleaning needs, from countertops to fixtures (because messes can show up in the most random places! It’s an earth-friendly formula that makes an easy clean for the dirtiest of household surfaces. Cleans and shines glass, chrome, tile work, wall, countertops and more. Will not harm natural stone, stainless steel, or enamel. Ph neutral and safe for use on food preparation surfaces.

At Bayes, we pride ourselves on our commitment to taking care of the environment as well as your own health. This shouldn’t change with the seasons or need. So please, celebrate, party and rejoice…. and let Bayes handle the dirty work!

Are You About to Clean Up Your Holiday Messes With Chemicals Toxic to Your Health?

The holidays are here and as fun as they promise to be, there’s likely to be a big mess that follows. But not only do you want to be spending quality time with your family, you don’t want to waste it scrubbing spills and buildup while breathing in harsh and toxic chemicals.

You may not know it but there are many dangerous poisons lurking in some of your most commonly used household items. In America, we consume so many products without ever knowing what the real ingredients are.

Below, is a quick list of the most common places you’ll find toxic ingredients. Then at the end, we’ll share with you some better, safer and much healthier options that you can use in confidence.

Room Air Fresheners

I never allow artificial air fresheners in my home. Anything you breathe in eventually ends up in your bloodstream. Plug-in scents or synthetically scented candles many contain chemicals called phthalates, which have been linked to reproductive problems. Instead, choose candles made with essential oils and fresh flowers to scent your home. Also,  try using baking soda and white vinegar as odor absorbers.

Perfumes and Fragrances

The one-word ingredient “perfume” can translate to a product containing upwards of 300 chemical ingredients. (Perfume companies won’t release lists of exact ingredients for fear of divulging secrets to their competitors.) Avoid perfumes and colognes or switch to products that are scented with natural oils.

Fabric and Upholstery Sprays

Stain blockers essentially create an invisible plastic barrier over your furniture. This plastic will eventually wear off and be released into your home environment. Instead, simply clean stains as necessary rather than trying to prevent them.

Kitchen Cleaning products

Check the labels of cleaning products for chemical ingredients such as phthalates and chemical surfactants. These ingredients are not only dangerous to your home, but to your skin and lungs too!

Bayes products are organic and 100% eco-friendly and work not only just as well, but far better and without coating your home in toxins. Be sure to check out our website for our full product line. You deserve to have the best and that's what Bayes is known for!

The only way we can keep ourselves safe, is to keep ourselves educated. So don’t clean up your holiday messes with toxic ingredients; choose the organic, health friendly option with Bayes!

The 3 Most Important Things You Need to Protect Your Home and Sanity During the Holidays!

Thanksgiving is at your door, along with relatives, friends and the beginning of the Christmas season. You can’t run or hide. It’s everywhere. Amidst the chaos though, we want to remind you to be well equipped in the keeping of your home. The holidays tend to do a number on your home - causing more stress than necessary and robbing you of the joy of the season. We don’t want that.

So we have come up with a quick list of our “best of’s”... the products that will keep you sane, save you time and help you feel a lot better about the big and little messes that are bound to show up along the holiday path.

Remember, Bayes is dedicated to creating organic cleaning products that are environmentally friendly without compromising the quality of work delivered. This means, every time you clean, you are not getting bombarded with toxic chemicals in your lungs or on your skin… and the earth is spared the danger as well. Not bad, right?

First of all, we’d like to recommend our newest product addition, the Stainless Steel Cleaner. For any of you that have stainless steel appliances, you know how sleek, modern and elegant they are. But boy, when they get liquid drips or fingerprints on them, they sure do lose that flair! Not only does this Stainless Steel Cleaner clean those surfaces, but also leaves a protective layer on them; so you’re cleaning less. Good news, right?

Next on the list, is the Red Wine Stain Remover. Now you can eat, drink and be merry without losing your flow if a spill happens. Great for table fabrics, furniture and carpets. This powerful cleaner gets out the darkest stains including red wine, juices and even blood. Oh yes. Pour a glass and celebrate. This one’s a keeper.

Can you think of any reasons to have a Fabric Protectant on hand? We can. When you think of how many people will be sitting on chairs, couches and around your home, dirty shoes, winter weather, delicious sticky desserts and home movie nights, your furniture is about to endure a lot of abuse and stain risk. So don’t go there. This protectant repels both oil and water damage, giving you peace of mind when you kind friend surprises you and brings her new dog to the Christmas party and she fancies your favorite spot on the couch.

Don’t let life throw surprises at your home. The holidays can be a time of chaos but don’t fight it; embrace it well. This is a beautiful time to enjoy togetherness, giving, receiving and gratitude, right? You simply need to be prepared.

We’ve done our part to get you ready, now it’s your turn to enjoy the benefits. No more stressing. Kick your feet back and let the power of Bayes do the work for you.

Keep Thanksgiving Cleaning Easy and Save Your Kitchen Appliances with These Important Tips!

The holidays are just around the corner and we hope you’re going to make a mess. This is a time for family to gather, for kids to see grandparents for food to be enjoyed and for gratitude to spread. The last thing you need to care about is the mess that’s happening.

It happens every year. You’re excited to have the family over, the turkey has been bought and dressed, dessert is in the oven, and then you look around and realize the mess that awaits you. You don’t have time for that and we believe you deserve to enjoy more of the holiday. We have a few tips to help you have a stress free kitchen this Thanksgiving so you can have more fun no matter the mess.

1. Clean as you go. As things are simmering or baking, condense the mess.
2. Have separate containers for food scraps, garbage and recycling, making sure to use a compostable bag for the food scraps. This keeps things organized and not overflowing.
3. Label those containers with little pictures above them on the wall so that all of your guests know where to put what.
4. Have a sink full of water waiting for used dishes. This way the food doesn’t have a chance to stick!
5. Be armed and ready with Bayes Stainless Steel Cleaner.  Not only will it help you clean the toughest kitchen messes, but it leaves behind a non-toxic surface protectant to keep future messes easy to clean!  Many household cleaners are not only toxic to touch and breathe in, but also contain abrasive and corrosive substances that can permanently damage your appliances. This cleaner not only takes care of the dirty work for you, but prevents it from attacking in the future!

With the holidays only weeks away, be sure to grab a bottle or two now - this way, you’ll not only be prepared, but you’ll have a chance to use it sooner and start building that protective layer!

This Thanksgiving, let go and have fun. It’s time to bond with your family and reflect on the good in
your life. Eat, drink, drink, be merry and leave the dirty work to Bayes!