Make Life With A Pet Easier With This Miracle Stain and Odor Remover!

You now have the option of having an organic cleaning product that specializes in removing stubborn stains and lingering pet odors. Most would agree that this is wonderful news, as there's nothing quite as frustrating as having the pet you love, leave his or her mark on your home and furniture. Pet hair, pet odors and stains are often times the biggest reasons why people choose against having an animal at all! 

What if when they decided to adopt their new best friend, they were told about Begley's Best Pet and Household Odor and Stain Remover?  We can tell you right now, they'd have a different point of view. No matter where your pet is in their stage of life or needs, Bayes Odor and Stain Remover has the power and efficiency to handle any of the pet messes that come your way.

Ready to know a little more? This eco-responsible Pet and Household Odor & Stain Remover solution effectively removes pet stains and odors from a variety of surfaces. Safely eliminates evidence of household accidents from tile flooring, wood, carpets, and upholstery, while leaving behind a fresh and clean scent. 

As with all Bayes Green Cleaning Products, this cleaner is safe for use around pets and children, is alcohol/phosphate and VOC free, is biodegradable and 100% natural. 

We feel that all homes and families deserve to have the pet they love without the added stress of a difficult mess. Not only do you deserve easy but safe as well. All Bayes products were formulated to make your life cleaner and more simple while using environmentally safe ingredients to let all of life feel better!

Check out Bayes Cleaners today to see which product is best for you!

5 Simple and Nurturing Ways to Minimize Thanksgiving Stress!

As much as we all love to celebrate with loved ones, what do we do with the stress that comes with hosting or even contributing to a holiday dinner. But the stress can be avoided with careful planning and consideration of everyone's needs, not neglecting your own.  At Bayes, we highly value the health of your home and family, and stress management should definitely not be forgotten. 

So here are 5 simple and nurturing ways to minimize Thanksgiving stress:

Create a Game Plan.

Don't wait until the last minute to do your shopping. You run the risk of getting stuck in crowds and not being able to get the items you need. Because you're planning ahead, you'll probably purchase a frozen turkey. Remember that depending upon the weight, a turkey can take up to five days to thaw in the refrigerator. Give yourself and your bird enough time to reduce this possible stressor.

Prepare Your Space Ahead of Time. 

When you're cooking a meal to this magnitude, you're going to need extra space in the fridge and on the counters. Take this opportunity to do a little "fall cleaning" and pitch old condiments, leftovers and other items you don't need in the fridge.

Delegate Tasks. 

A good head chef knows that a strong team is needed to achieve good service. You're no different. Assign duties to family members you know will want to help. Whether it be bringing a side dish, watching the little ones so they aren't underfoot while you're cooking, or simply setting the table, the list of ways others can bring relief to the day is endless.

Get Enough Sleep. 

It might seem counter intuitive, but making sure you get enough sleep can help combat the additional stress you may be under. Don't vary your sleeping schedule. Simply plan around it so your body remains in its natural rhythm. While you may have to get up a bit early on Thanksgiving Day to get the turkey in the oven, if you're well-rested from the previous nights, it won't take as much of a toll on you.

Prioritize

Remember what's important. Take time out to enjoy the day and have some fun. Start a new tradition of playing a game, telling favorite jokes or simply taking a walk together as a family. While the meal may seem like the big part of the day, the most important part is spending time with your loved ones and giving thanks for all you have.

Your emotional and mental health care should be at the top of your list when striving to live consciously and in a naturally healthy way. We are here to support you in the big and little ways we can. This is why we've developed a line of organic cleaning supplies meant to deeply clean, condition and care for your home and kitchen.  

This Thanksgiving, take care of yourself in the best ways possible. From us at Bayes, to you, 

Happy Thanksgiving!

5 Reasons Switching to More Natural Cleaning Products is Good For Your Health!

Green cleaning is a great idea for some, but is it really necessary?  If you want to enjoy better health and keep your children safe, yes.  And if you care about the world around you, another yes. Don't be overwhelmed with the alternatives.  We at Bayes, offer a range of great organic cleaning supplies and you can even make your own cleaning supplies at home!

Here are 5 reasons that switching to more natural cleaning products is good for your health!

Keep Kids SafeWe can’t protect our kids from all the evil in the world, but we can limit their access to harmful chemicals. Using natural cleaning products will reduce the chance of an accidental poisoning. In fact, household cleaning products actually rank as one of the top 5 causes of childhood poisoning cases. So in addition to switching over to green cleaning products, be sure to keep the products stored in child-safe cabinets! (Organic cleaners are still a danger to children! Let's just be thankful that they aren't a chem lab in a bottle!)

Unbelievable Amounts of Chemicals Every time you use a cleaning product, you are inhaling the fumes from every chemical in the mix! There are literally over 50,000 chemical ingredients floating around out there and that’s a scary amount of chemicals! What’s more scary is upwards of 70 percent of typical cleaning products often found in your home contain these harmful agents. Time to rethink those common brands!

Phthalates, Sodium Hydroxide & Ammonia It's only understandable that as you grew up seeing the products your mom used, that you would follow suit and buy the same products once in your own home. But have you looked at the labels of cleaning products under your sink? If there is a label warning you that a product can be harmful to people or pets, then you have a sign that it's time to get rid of it.  Some potentially harmful chemicals you want to watch out for include phtalates (in fragranced products), triclosan (in liquid dishwashing detergent), 2-Butoxyethanol (in multi-purpose cleaners) and even chlorine (in laundry whiteners and toilet bowl cleaners).

You May Be Poisoning the Water Supply

Since various household cleaning agents can contain toxic chemicals like ammonia, phosphorus, alkyphenol ethoxylates and petroleum, it's important to remember that when you wash your clothes, do the dishes and even flush toilet bowl cleaner you may be sending these chemicals back into the water systems, nearby rivers, lakes and streams. This could not only make its way back into your water, but it can also have a negative impact on wildlife and the environment.

Keep the Air CleanMany household products, especially sprays and aerosols, can contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that can both long and short term negative affects on your central nervous system, liver and kidneys. When you use a spray, the chemicals can linger in the air long after the initial mist dissipates. 

Your health and the health of your family is important to take care of. That's why we are committed to making clean products that are organic and safe for you and the environment. Please stop by Bayes and see what we can do for your home!

Feeling Sick? Get Rid of The Common Toxic Ingredients Lurking In Your Home!

The average household contains around 62 toxic chemicals. We are exposed to them constantly, from synthetic fragrances to oven cleaners, they are luring. Many of these common ingredients have been linked to asthma, cancer, hormonal imbalance, neurotoxicity and reproductive disorders. 

Of course, the manufacturers are arguing that these ingredients in small amounts, aren't a problem. However, most people who use these products use them regularly, not to mention in combination with other chemicals as well.  It's not possible to accurately measure the risks.  Yes, some products produce reactions right away but others develop over time, creating a "toxic burden" in the body. 

You don't deserve to have your health compromised. So if you're feeling sick, get rid of the common toxic ingredients lurking in your home! We all have to start somewhere!

• Chlorinated phenols found in toilet bowl cleaners are toxic to respiratory and circulatory systems.
• Diethylene glycol found in window cleaners depresses the nervous system.
• Phenols found in disinfectants are toxic to respiratory and circulatory systems.
• Nonylphenol ethoxylate, a common surfactant (detergent) found in laundry detergents and all-purpose cleaners, is banned in Europe; it has been shown to biodegrade slowly into even more toxic combinations.
• Formaldehyde found in spray and wick deodorizers is a respiratory irritant and suspected carcinogen.
• Petroleum solvents in floor cleaners damage mucous membranes.
• Perchloroethylene, a spot remover, causes liver and kidney damage.
• Butyl cellosolve, common in all-purpose, window and other types of cleaners, damages bone marrow, the nervous system, kidneys and the liver. The list could fill a book. And it’s a book that would include thousands of other chemicals — some so dangerous that they’re found on lists of chemicals associated with Superfund toxic waste sites and in the toxins section of the U.S. Clean Air and Water Acts. [gaim.com]

At Bayes, we are committed to creating organic cleaning products that are not only good for your home, but for your health as well.  We invite you to choose better ingredients for your quality of life!  Start today with our Granite Counter Top Cleaner and see where else the ingredients lead you from there!  

Cheers to your health! 

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!

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!