Two MUST HAVES You Need to Keep Your Home Clean and Protected During the Holidays!

It’s the beginning of the cold and rainy season. Family will begin to gather more and visitors will enter your home with wet shoes and clothes and you’re going to have to keep a close eye on your floors and furniture! If not, the water and dirt will make it’s way into the creases and porous spaces, leading to cracking, water damage, buildup and staining.

You don’t need these little nuances creeping in and destroying your home when you’re busy having fun. What you do need is to have a situational and preventative solution that not only cleans your home and furnishings quickly, but also protects it from future damage and soiling.

We at Bayes, have that solution! With our organic cleaning products, you can now clean, protect and lengthen the life of your home furniture without the use of harsh chemicals that are not only damaging to your furniture, but also to your health and the environment. All of our products are highly effective, environmentally responsible and safe for use in the home for the family, pets, plants and leather, microfiber and other multi-surfaces.

One option is The Wine Stomper Red Wine Stain Remover. This one is great for holiday meals and gatherings, as spills do happen and you don’t need them ruining your floor, furniture or table coverings! This Red Wine Stain Remover 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.

The next product we want to recommend is our Fabric Protectant. Bayes Fabric Protectant is 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.

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!

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!

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!

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!