The Clean Slate / lifestyle & wellness

More is better -  when it comes to extra fries, maybe. But your laundry detergent? Absolutely not. Chances we are already using more than what we need to anyway. Not only are we washing away the dirt down the drain but also our money. 

“Organic produce”, “Straight from the farm”, "Natural and raw ingredients" We've all heard these statements more than once. So, how about saying, “fresh from the garden in your house” instead?

When have you looked at the label of your dishwashing liquid? Read anything you understand? Complicated sounding chemical names, chances are you can’t even pronounce half of them.

We could get around to showering our love once in a while, but it could be easily forgotten too, leading to shriveled up leaves & even worse - Dead plants!

Fortunately for those who don't get around to smiling with glee while watering their plants and speaking to them everyday… Nature has yet another gift for us! A wide variety of lovely, low maintenance indoor plants. 

Diwali is just around the corner and with all the gloom that this year has had us subject to, the arrival of the festival is a very exciting time. What this also means is that the frantic yet pleasurable shopping season is back. But things are different this time around with COVID-19. So we thought of putting down a few tips which will ensure that you have your fun while shopping but you also stay safe at the same time.

When you bring out your home cleaning products, you will be surprised just how many of them contain bleach. Advertisements on primetime TV have created a false belief that one needs to clean with bleach for a germ-free household.

We all know what a headache household chores can be, literally and figuratively. Especially during the COVID19 pandemic, when most of us have to do all the cleaning on our own.

Sometimes it is not just your dislike of the task or the physical strain that is causing those headaches. Ingredients in common household products have been linked to headaches, migraines, asthma, cancer, reproductive disorders, hormone disruption and neurotoxicity.

Most commercial cleaners are loaded with toxic and polluting substances. The long-term health effects and environmental pollution caused by using these products cannot be taken lightly. Studies are linking some of the harsh chemicals, dyes and fragrances used to an increase in childhood asthma, reproductive disorders and even cancer.

The mantra during the coronavirus pandemic across the world has been simple - wash your hands thoroughly and sanitize regularly. The Centre of Disease Control calls handwashing a “do-it-yourself vaccine” and a simple yet powerful way to remove germs, avoid getting sick and prevent the spread of germs to others. Reading your handwash label has become more important than ever before.