Wash Your Car Without Water? Yes You Can! Here's How:

We have great news for you. You can have a clean car without using any water at all. In a time when water is short, this is nothing short of miraculous and perfect timing.  We'd like to introduce you to Bayes High Performance Waterless Wash and Detail Spray. 

Imagine seeing your dirty car and knowing how badly it needs to be washed. Dirt build up over time can add up and really cause damage to the paint. In addition to keeping it clean and protecting it's esthetic value, it feels good to simply have a clean car!

But there's so much environmental risk in washing your car. Did you know that people use over 100 gallons of water when washing their cars? With drought in certain areas and the runoff of toxic chemicals from washing, pouring into the storm drains, it's reassuring to know that there is a simple, efficient way to wash your car without using any water; no buckets, no sponges, no chemicals and no risk to the car's surface.

Ok, enough talk. It's time you knew how to use this incredible miracle product.

FIRST: Get a bottle of Bayes High performance Waterless Wash and Detail Spray and a few microfiber towels.

1. Shake the bottle before using.

2. Light spray on the desired area.

3. Wipe once with a micro fiber towel to get the dirt off.

4. Wipe a second time with the other side of the towel or a new one, to clean, add shine and protect from further dust and UV rays.

5. Stand back and admire your very clean car. 

Your once dirty car, now has that new car show room shine. 

No water, no runoff, no waste. 

All you need to do now is wash the towels and have them ready for next time! Click the video for even more information. 

At Bayes, we make products that are good for the environment and good for you. Please visit us to see our entire line of eco-friendly cleaning products made with the healthy lifestyle in mind! 

Want a Greener Kitchen? Here's Your Simple Guide to Kitchen Composting!

Don't get bogged down with excess information and facts! Composting in he kitchen is both easy and a simple way to contribute to environmental health and sustainability. 

Even children enjoy the experience as they observe the process and decomposition of life and and how it affects our own bodies. 

When we choose to compost our food scraps and other biodegradable waste, we are creating soil, and nutrient dense fertilizer for our gardens, not to mention, reducing what goes into the landfill. At Bayes, we encourage all our friends, families and customers, to be responsible with the choices they make and to respect the world they live in. 

Here are some simple composting tips for the green kitchen:

How To Compost 

Composting requires warm temperatures at least 160 degrees Fahrenheit, moderate moisture, and space to turn the pile. You can really make kitchen waste composting as simple or as complex as you which. The end results are finer with multiple bins or with a rotating tumbler whereas piles on the ground or mixing into garden beds yields more robust and chunkier compost.

For the simplest way, keep an air tight container in the kitchen, on the counter or under the sink are common places, where you will store your scraps as you go. You can even purchase biodegradable bags to line your container with, even you don't plan to add it to any soil and choose to dispose of it in your yard waste container instead.  Be sure to empty that bag every 5 days or so, since it is compostable and will begin to biodegrade as well. 

For even more thorough kitchen composting, you can also utilize a worm bin where the little guys eat their way through your debris and deposit moist worm castings for fertilizer and soil amendment. {www.gardeningknowhow.com}

Different Composting Methods 

It wouldn’t really be stretching the truth to say all you need are a shovel and a patch of dirt for kitchen waste composting. Dig the scraps at least 8 inches down and cover them with dirt so animals aren’t tempted to feast on them. Chop up the scraps with a shovel or spade. Smaller pieces have open surfaces for anaerobic bacteria to attack. This makes composting a faster process.

Alternately you can invest in a 3-bin system where the first bin is raw compost or fresh kitchen scraps. The second bin will be partially broken down and well turned. The third bin will hold fully composted material, ready for your garden. You can also just make a pile in a sunny location and layer the scraps with leaf litter, grass clippings and soil. Turn the compost material every week and mist with water when composting kitchen waste.

At Bayes, we not only support green business but we are one as well. We have created a line of organic cleaning products that not only leave your home in sparkling condition but pampers your health as well.  Be sure to check out our top selling granite counter cleaner today!

Enjoy Your composting journey!

Does Choosing Organic Cleaning Products Really Make a Difference? Find Out Now!

There's a lot of discussion around whether or not people should use chemical or organic ingredients in cleaning. We want to help clear it up for you. We at Bayes, had the same concern years back and did our own research and is why we have chosen to use only organic ingredients in our cleaning products. 

We say that choosing to use organic cleaning products DOES in fact, make a difference and here's why: 

Organic Cleaning Products Are Safer for Your Health

One of the main benefits of using organic cleaning products is that they are much safer for your health than traditional cleansers. Because these products contain natural ingredients, they do not pose the same health risks and potential for allergic reactions as other common cleaners. Many cleaning products can contribute to cancer, respiratory problems, reproductive abnormalities, allergic reactions, and behavioral problems. However, green cleaning products use ingredients such as isopropyl alcohol, citrus oils, and vinegar, which clean just as well as the ingredients found in other cleansers but without many of the harmful side effects.

Organic Cleaning Products Are Safer for the Environment

In addition to being safer for your health, organic cleaners are also much safer for the environment, as they do not contain the toxic chemicals found in traditional household cleansers. Unlike standard cleaners that can poison the air and water, organic cleaning products have extremely low toxicity, low volatile organic compound (VOC) content, and are extremely biodegradable. These cleansers not only improve indoor air quality by reducing the number of harmful chemicals released into the air, but can also reduce water and outdoor air pollution. In addition, green cleaners are extremely easy to dispose of, since you do not have to follow special instructions to prevent them from harming soil and water supplies.

Our organic cleaning products are an excellent option for homeowners that want to protect both the environment and their health. While such cleaners may require a bit more of an initial investment than standard household cleansers, the benefits you receive by protecting both yourself and your environment ultimately make this worthwhile. Bayes is dedicated to your health and we are happy you've chosen to take steps toward your self care.

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!

Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner? How to Have a Stress Free Kitchen this Holiday Season:

The holidays coming, for many, mean a lot of hosting and entertaining. Make sure you're prepared for a holiday of family, friends and food without the added stress or concerns. After all, the host should be able to relax as well, not just cook and clean and maintain chaos!

Be Oven Ready
Make sure your oven is ready for the marathon of baking about to take place! Wait until after the big feast to do any deep cleaning in the oven. You don't want to exhaust the appliance and have it burn out before the pies are complete! Rather, give it a thorough manual wipe down beforehand with your best non-toxic cleaner. After all, we don't any toxic residue to be baked and absorbed into the mushroom green bean casserole!

Clean the Refrigerator
The fridge can be quite a treasure chest of old and forgotten food. Take this week to compost produce gone bad, consume leftovers and give the shelves and drawers the cleaning they deserve. Not only will you have a better idea of what is needed to purchase before the big day, but you'll also have the room to store both ingredients, finished dishes and the leftovers that will follow!

Checklist Your Spices
We can run out of or be low on our most common spices and then find we don't have them when we need them. And who wants to rush off to the store for a container of cloves the morning of thanksgiving? Since we'd rather avoid the rush of that crowd, let's be prepared. Go through your spice rack and take inventory. Throw out what's old and make a list of what needs to be restocked. You'll be so happy you did.


Prepare to clean
We love our granite counter tops. It's great to toss the common cutting boards and chopping blocks and know that we have so much counter space to slice, dice and prepare our beloved feast. But all that cutting and temperature change will add up. So it's good to be prepared with your own bottle of Bayes Organic Granite Counter Top Cleaner and Conditioner. You decided to get those granite counter tops for a reason, so use them well but remember to care for them too!

We hope your Thanksgiving feast is one to remember... for the beauty and not the craziness! Please stop by Bayes and see how you have more organic products to be thankful for this year! Have a wonderful holiday.

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!

Live Better With These Green Habits for the Home and Whole Family

Living green doesn't have to mean turning you life upside down.  There are little

things you can do here and there that make a big difference on the environment, your home life and family. Try these tips out and live better with greener habits for the home and whole family.

Relax While Driving

It doesn't matter what kind of car you drive; fuel-sipping hybrid or hulking gas-guzzler, you can improve your gas mileage, save money, and reduce your impact on global warming just by changing your driving habits. Be relaxed while you drive; when we are in a hurry or irritated and react by speeding, accelerating or breaking excessively, we burn unnecessary amounts of fuel. Calm down.  You will get where you need to go.  When you relax, you'll save gas and possibly yourself from an accident. 

Eat Seasonal, Locally-Grown Food

Eating locally and eating in season are two of the most important parts of a sustainable diet, and they really go hand in hand. Eating locally allows you to minimize the number of food miles your purchases travel, and eating in season is the best way to get the most out of a local diet. Also, your best and most available organic produce will be local and, naturally, in season. Even better, if you can walk or bike to a local farmer's market, you'll really be reducing fuel usage and know that your food is the highest quality and freshest possible.

Skip the Bottled Water - Bring Your Own!

Bottled water typically costs about 10,000 times the cost of tap / filtered water, so by using your own mug instead of buying one individual, disposable plastic bottle every day, you could save $500 a year. Obvious and easy change!

Bring Your Own Bag to the Store

Paper or plastic? How about neither? The fact is both paper and plastic shopping bags impact the environment considerably. Instead, choose more durable, reusable canvas shopping bags. These green bags are popping up everywhere these days, so you’ll have no problem finding one to suit your style. 

Buy Green

Show businesses that consumers want products made responsibly and sustainably. Next time you’re shopping, take the time to look at the labels on the products you buy. Try to avoid over-packaged items, household products with toxic or non-biodegradable chemicals, and choose items made of recycled materials or are organic, fair-trade, or LEED certified. 

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. 

Easy Tips to Make Your Cleaning Routine More Green!

We all want a cleaner and healthier home and while many people are intimidated by cleaning in general, there are simple ways to ensure that your home is a cleaner and fresher place to live.  

Here to make your cleaning more enjoyable, here are some easy tips to make your cleaning routine more green. 

BETTER AIR QUALITY
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.

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.

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.

LEAVE IT AT THE DOOR
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 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. 

Going Green at the Grocery Store

Going to the local grocery store several times a month is a necessity for most families. Now more than ever, parents are discovering the health benefits of "going green" at the grocery store and are buying increasing amounts of eco friendly products. These green alternative products are becoming cheaper every day, and usually they are not much more expensive than normal grocery store purchases.

How to Go Green at the Grocery Store
Buy Organic Cleaning Supplies: Every day, new people are discovering that organic and green cleaning supplies are simply better quality products than their traditional competitors. These green cleaning products are completely free of many harmful chemicals. These chemicals can effect your household, as well as the environment. Small children are especially prone to the negative side effects of traditional household cleaners. Because a number of green products are completely biodegradable and contain nontoxic ingredients, you can do your part to save the earth.

Buy Fair Trade Products: Fair Trade Products are products that you can find at your supermarket that have a higher standard in comparison to other food products when it comes to the environment and labor. When purchasing Fair Trade groceries, you are being assured that the farms and everyone involved in farming process receive fair wages and labor conditions, in addition to confirmation that damaging chemicals were not used in any part of the growing or shipping of the products. Fair Trade Products are easily identifiable by the Fair Trade Certified logo displayed on the package. A few popular examples of Fair Trade groceries you can buy at the grocery store are fruits, vegetables, and coffee. Most grocery stores will have at least one Fair Trade coffee brand shelved and available for purchase. There also may be popular brands of your favorite foods that you never knew were Fair Trade Products. Ben & Jerry’s ice cream has many fair trade flavors, so you can enjoy your favorite dessert completely guilt free while doing your part in going green!

Small Things that add Up: There are many small things you can do that make a big impact in going green. The easiest way to start is by bringing your own reusable grocery bags to the market. This prevents thousands of paper and plastic bags from being made and saves landfills from being polluted with the discarded bags. Another place to start is riding your bicycle or walking to the grocery store when your load is light enough to carry without a car. Finally, a, third tip is to purchase items you use on a regular basis in bulk. When you purchase items such as toilet paper, rice, and pasta in bulk, you can cut down on packaging.

Going green is simpler than people think. Bayes Cleaners offers a wide variety of organic cleaning supplies that can help you achieve your goal. By following these few simple steps on your next trip to the market, you can make a big difference. Be brave, step out on a journey to a greener life.

The Benefits of Organic Cleaning

The phrase “organic cleaning” gets thrown around a lot, but what exactly constitutes organic cleaning? Green, or organic, cleaning is simply cleaning your house with toxin free cleaning products; free from chemicals that can harm yourself and your family. Organic cleaning products can be made on your own or purchased from a store. One of organic cleaning products best features is that they are held to much higher standards than traditional cleaning supplies. In addition, they are much better for your home and for the environment.

Benefits of Organic Cleaning Products

Better for the environment: Using organic cleaning supplies is a great way of preserving the environment as well as the world for future generations. The use of non organic cleaning supplies has runoff containing dangerous chemicals that, when drained, go into the ocean and can wreak havoc on the ocean life and their eco system. The chemicals contain phosphates which act as water softeners. When these minerals go down into the various drains they can actually increase the growth rate of algae and can pollute the water for the fish and others living in the ocean. Non organic cleaning supplies also often contain chlorine which can contain irritants to various sea animals and can stay in the environment for many years. Finally, many organic cleaning products come in biodegradable bottles and containers. This is opposite to non organic products, whose containers are not biodegradable and rot in landfills for hundreds of years.

Better for your family: Many parents have high priority in keeping their families safe. One way to do so is by purchasing organic cleaning supplies. Some non organic cleaning supplies contain chemicals in the ingredients that can cause skin and eye irritation. This can be extremely harmful to children and even adults. When you use these cleaning supplies, these chemicals remain on the surfaces all around your home. These toxins can make your family sick and can reduce the immune system of anyone who comes into contact with them. Organic cleaning supplies provide a healthier alternative to traditional cleaning supplies and will not contain harmful solvents that damage the body.

Where to Order Organic Cleaning Products?

There are many online stores and companies that are dedicated to providing healthier alternatives to everyday cleaning products you and your household will use. These products often do not cost more than regular cleaning supplies you purchase from the grocery store. However, they are completely non-toxic cleaners and can prevent sickness in your home.

By using organic products, you will be helping keep your children and family as safe as possible. In addition, you will protect the environment from the thousands of harmful byproducts that regular products contain. Organic cleaning supplies are usually not much more expensive than regular cleaning supplies. However, the numerous benefits far outweigh the little added expense.

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!

Make Your Own Non-Toxic Organic Cleaners With These Affordable Ingredients

You naturally want your family to be healthy and safe so it's understandable that you'd want to avoid toxic household cleaners.  But you need affordable and simple options that make you feel happy about your toxin free choices.  This can be hard, with the hype that companies are jumping on with organic products, inspiring them to spike their prices. We don't think that's fair to your or your family, which is why we both price our products affordably and also provide helpful ideas that you can use to keep your home and family enjoying optimum clean health! 

Below, we want to share with you some simple organic and safe ingredients, found in your home or kitchen, that you can easily make your own non-toxic cleaning supplies from. 

Top Ingredients:

Vinegar

White vinegar is effective at dissolving grease and makes a great surface cleaner in the kitchen and bathroom. Vinegar works well because of its acidic nature and antibacterial effect. Japanese research found that the bactericidal activity of vinegar increased as the temperature of its solution increased, underscoring the need for double benefit of warm cleaning solutions. Mix 1 cup of vinegar with water in a bucket or spray bottle and use it to clean windows and mirrors to toilets and floors.

Baking Soda

Baking soda deodorizes and has an abrasive quality that out shines toxic, powdered cleansers. Use on surfaces in the bathroom and kitchen to remove stains or even clean the inside of a messy oven. Adding salt can provide a boost in scrubbing power.

Lemon Juice

The inclusion of lemon in many commercially available cleaning products is one rare area where they got it right! Lemon juice kills mold, cuts through grease, and leaves a streak-free shine. The applied food science laboratory in Lincoln Nebraska examined the ability for lemon oil to inhibit mold growth by applying a coating of lemon juice and vinegar to roast beef. This was found to support prevention of spore germination and outgrowth. Combine lemon juice with vinegar or olive oil to make compound cleaning products that work harder and provide a natural scent.

Hydrogen Peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide has a bubbling action that is amazing with hard-to-clean situations. Fill a spray bottle with a HP and water mixture, keep it near the laundry area as it can be a great spot cleaner.

Olive Oil

Polishing wood with with olive oil and lemon juice moisturizes it and provides amazing shine with a fresh scent. Blend 1 cup of olive oil and 1/2 cup of lemon juice in a spray bottle, mist onto a soft cloth and polish wood furniture the natural way.                                                                              (reposted with gratitude from the Global Healing Center) 

Cleaning with organic products not only protects your family's health but also furthers the health of the environment and it only takes a few small changes. By buying these low-cost organic ingredients, you save money while improving your life and the quality of the lives around you! 

Or, you can check out the non toxic line of clearners offered by Bayes, including their amazing granite counter top rejuvenator.  Stop by Bayes for the top Counter Cleaner available!!