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Pet safe cleaning: Keeping your pets safe around cleaning products

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Pet safe cleaning: Keeping your pets safe around cleaning products

by Christina Hawkes on Feb 18 2025
Do you have pets?  Many people do.  Greenscents is located in rural Somerset and all of us have dogs and cats and can’t imagine life without them.  Our four-legged furry friends are cherished family members. In the UK there are 13.5 million dogs and 36% of households...
The Hidden Dangers of Artificial Fragrances in Household Products

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The Hidden Dangers of Artificial Fragrances in Household Products

by Christina Hawkes on Feb 18 2025
Artificial fragrances are pervasive in modern consumer products, from personal care items to household cleaners. While they can enhance sensory experiences, research indicates that these synthetic scents can pose significant health risks. Understanding these risks...
Are Anti-Bacterial Cleaners Harming Your Health?

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Are Anti-Bacterial Cleaners Harming Your Health?

by Christina Hawkes on Feb 18 2025
Are Anti-Bacterial Cleaners Harming Your Health? Understanding Their Impact on Your Home Microbiome. As awareness of health and sustainability grows, many people are rethinking their household cleaning habits. While anti-bacterial cleaners promise a germ-free home,...
How to dry laundry in winter

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How to dry laundry in winter

by Christina Hawkes on Feb 18 2025
We all want clean and dry laundry and achieving this is much easier in the summer when we can dry wet washing outside or by an open window.  It’s important that we launder our clothes and fabrics sustainably so how should we dry our laundry in winter?  How do we avoid...
How to create a balanced home

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How to create a balanced home

by Christina Hawkes on Feb 18 2025
Do you love going home?  Do visitors remark on your cosy, relaxed home environment? Even after the pandemic, we are all spending longer at home and less time travelling.  That means more time at home working than before Covid-19; and the same time on housework,...
The best way to avoid winter illnesses

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The best way to avoid winter illnesses

by Christina Hawkes on Feb 18 2025
The best way to avoid winter illnesses. The good news is we will soon transition into spring.  The first primroses and daffodils are beginning to brighten road verges and with the longer days and strengthening sun, we can imagine the warmth of spring.   But sadly,...
Nonscents: the heart of the Greenscents range

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Nonscents: the heart of the Greenscents range

by Christina Hawkes on Feb 18 2025
  Our certified household products are unique in so many ways compared to conventional or ‘green’ cleaners but the main difference is in the ingredients – what we put in the bottle. We are passionate about organic cleaning and the positive effects it has on our...
The most sustainable cloths to use when cleaning your home

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The most sustainable cloths to use when cleaning your home

by Christina Hawkes on Feb 18 2025
What are the best cloths to use when cleaning your home? Dishcloths and tea towels come in all designs and materials. How do we choose a healthy and sustainable option? Can we avoid microplastics and find beautiful cloths that do not cost the earth? Cleaning up in the...
Tinyscents – a fabulous new fragrance with children in mind

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Tinyscents – a fabulous new fragrance with children in mind

by Christina Hawkes on Feb 18 2025
We are excited to announce the launch of our Tinyscents Collection, a new range for everyone with children in mind. Tinyscents is a super fruity blend of organic essential oils that is anti-bacterial and perfect for cleaning around babies over 6 months and small...