Natural Safe and Easy Cleaning Tip For Busy Parents!

The life of a parent is a busy task and anything that threatens to make it more complicated feels like a personal violation! That’s why we believe that cleaning, something that has to be done everyday, should be the simplest process for parents because they’re doing it multiple times per day! We at Bayes, want the best for you, so we not only created a simple solution cleaner, but also one that’s safe for your families health and the environment as well.

With kids around, spills, crayon, food smears and other fun challenges are bound to show up, especially on your furniture. You don’t have time to find out the fastest way to repair your beautiful tables, chairs and other furniture - you need a solution fast. So what about something that solves your problem and prevents future ones as well?

Welcome to the Bayes Furniture Polish. It's a very simple, eco-friendly alternative to other more time consuming, complicated and often toxic options. We knew you needed a one step furniture polish from satin finish wood to veneer and high gloss, even synthetic and natural stone.

Use is simple. You simply spray onto the needed area, wipe gently with a microfiber towel and the polish with the unused dry side of the microfiber towel. Simple right? What's even better is that not only does it protect and clean the furniture, but due to it's natural anti-static properties, it will now resist new dust from landing on the furniture, keeping it in polished condition for even longer!

Our new line of Bayes cleaning products is totally safe for everyone in the home, while leaving no odor, no residue or even build up. Each time you use it, it takes the last application away with it.

That’s cleaning that honors your home, health and time too!

At Bayes, we pride ourselves on our commitment to taking care of the environment as well as family health in every home. We hope you get as excited about this as we do. Take a moment now, to see what other wonderful products we have available to pamper your home!

5 Simple Tips to Making Your Home More Eco-Friendly!

Green living isn't as intimidating as you might think!  There are many simple ways to make your home more eco-friendly and today, we'd like to share just 5 of them with you!  Be on the lookout for more! 

• Don't heat an empty house! During the winter, turn down your thermostat to 68 degrees F when you're home and 55 degrees F at night and while you're away.

• Turn off the lights when not needed, even as you go from room to room in the course of your day (or evening) According to ENERGY STAR, as much as 20 percent of a home’s energy use comes from light bulbs. Using a compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) requires about 75 percent less energy than incandescent, but lights that are turned off save the most energy of all.

• Wash clothes in cold water (and honestly, the new cold-water detergents do the job just fine) According to the US Department of Energy, a washing machine uses up to 90 percent of its energy to simply heat the water in a laundry load, and the higher the temperature, the greater the cost to you and the environment. Keeping your cool will save energy and make your clothes last longer, by using cold water.

• Clean the lint filter in your gas or electric clothes dryer, to realize big savings. Tests have shown that keeping the lint trap clean may provide savings of up to $34 in energy costs each year (ENERGY STAR). 

• Better yet, use a clothesline or clothes ‘tree’ and keep the dryer shut off. An outdoor clothesline costs only a few dollars. You might also want to consider buying an indoor drying rack, so you can keep up your energy efficient ways even when it’s raining. 

Start with those simple tips and you'll quickly be on your way to a more green way of living! As a bonus, even your energy bills will be lower!  We do what we can because we care for you and the environment.  This is why we at Bayes have created our quality line of organic, non-toxic cleaning supplies!  Have a look, get in touch and let us know how we can make your home a cleaner place! Have a green, clean day!

Money Saving Tips for A Clean Green Kitchen

We all want a cleaner more green conscious kitchen.  But where do you start?  Here are 5 money saving tips for a cleaner and greener kitchen that you can start with today! 

1. Get Rid of Energy Suckers. Coffee makers, microwaves, blenders and other kitchen appliances use energy anytime they’re plugged into a socket, even if they're turned off! Simply unplugging devices you aren't using, will cut a chunk from your energy bill!

2. Time to Upgrade! Appliances that are 10+ years old us 70-90% more power than the newer models. Be smart and replace them with Energy Star appliances to cut down on home energy consumption.

3. Check your faucets. Attach low-flow faucet aerators to kitchen faucets that pour out more than 2 gallons per minute. Save up to $80 per year on utility bills by updating faucets in the kitchen and bathrooms.

4. Make your own cleaning supplies.  Organic household cleaners can an average of $6 for the simplest products. Make your own cleaners for far less! 

5. Granite Counter Tops. Granite is a clean organic material.  It can be a pricey investment, but it doesn't harbor bacteria and is a sanitary addition to your green kitchen. It's generally easy to clean.  You can clean it with mild soap and water, but it's best to get a special granite and stone cleaner that will provide a protective thin film. Granite stays is beautiful good shape when applying a conditioner; the cleaner linked above will do both the cleaning and conditioning. 

Choosing to go green with your kitchen is a brilliant investment in your health and the health of those around you. We would love to hear from you.  Please let us at Bayes, know how we can make your home a healthier one!

Hate Your Messy Kitchen? How to Enjoy a Cleaner Kitchen With Less Work!

Every now and then, it's both wise and necessary roll up your sleeves and really do a deep clean on your kitchen. But how do you maintain that beautiful shine on a daily basis without obsessing and going crazy? Well, rest assured, that it's entirely possible, and today, we are going to share some simple tips to help you keep your kitchen clean on the daily; without the extra elbow grease!

Prepare Your Cooking Canvass

This one is so simple and helpful.  Before you dive into a cooking masterpiece, make sure your dishwasher, sink  and counter tops are empty and cleared; that way, you can rinse and load dishes and utensils right away instead of leaving them to sit out for a few hours (to get all crusty, stay overnight and haunt your morning!) Call in your reserves too!  If you have a partner or children in the home, ask for help.  If you're eating dinner, contribute!

Clean As You Go 

Now that your sink and dishwasher are empty and waiting, cleaning as you go is less intimidating! (And cleaning up after dinner will be a quick piece of cake!) 

Don't Forget the Sink

Just because the dishes are out of the sink doesn't mean you're done! Use a little of your dish soap or a little baking soda and vinegar as you gently wipe the thin layer of things accumulated on the sink.  This reduces smells and buildup. Added bonus, if you have a garbage disposal, throw an orange or lemon peal inside and let it run! The enzymes will kill the what's resting near the top of the drain and will leave a fresh fragrance behind as well! 

Oil Your Boards

If you use wooden or bamboo cutting boards, it's good to maintain them about once a month and it only takes about 5 minutes.  Just pour about a TBSP of oil onto a paper towel or hand towel and massage on to the board, working the oil into the grooves. The same can be done for wooden utensils.  This saves time, money and allows your board to last much longer! 

Have the Right Tools and Keep Them in Reach

Don't you hate when you're all geared to clean and all you find is window cleaner? ... or dish soap? I'm not saying you need every cleaner known to man, but its good to have a few good cleaners to keep the job easy and efficient. For example, always have a degreaser for stove top burners.  Every home needs an all purpose cleaner, and you can even make your own with vinegar and some essential oils. Lastly, don't be the person that runs out of sponges and keeps using the sour one.  You'll thank me later!

Care For Your Counter Tops

Clear the clutter, folks. Counter tops loose their open appeal when they're lost in the piles that hide them! Clutter makes a kitchen feel chaotic and claustrophobic, whereas tidy and clear counter tops are invigorating and inspiring. They are also very inviting. They inspire you to cook, instead running from your kitchen to order fast food instead. Start by clearing the clutter and you'll see what I mean! Also, if you're one of the lucky ones to have granite counter tops, you have a fantastic, multi-use material to take care of.  Be sure to have Bayes Granite Counter Top Rejuvenator on hand. It conditions the counter tops in a non-toxic and gentle but durable way. Keep extra sponges around. 

It's far more simple than you may think.  Just start with a few ideas each week and work them into your routine.  I promise, you'll see the difference. Then, at the end of the month - see how much easier that BIG deep clean will be!