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Are we too clean for our own good?

Posted November 17, 2008 - 14:27 by Andrea Dickson

Frugal Living, Green Living, Lifestyle

Science has proven that exposure to germs and dirt helps build up a strong immune system. Don't waste your money on bacterial soaps and wipes - they're just coddling your immune system, which then reacts to unimportant things, like pollen, peanuts, or cat dander.

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Our Obsession to Clean is Making Us Trashy

Posted January 8, 2008 - 22:28 by Linsey Knerl

Frugal Living, Green Living, Consumer Affairs

I hate to clean just as much as the next person, so many of the new products on the market can be helpful to my daily routine. Others, however, are just wasteful. How has our shift to being more eco-conscious allowed for an acceptance of disposable cleaning fads?

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Give Household Products New Use: Clever Cleaning Tips From the Motherland

Posted September 15, 2007 - 04:00 by Joann Hong

Life Hacks, Lifestyle

Out of all the famous shows to come out of the UK, who would have thought my favorite would star two nanny-like figures clad with rubber gloves? But as a girl who moves around from city to city every few months, I've found the housekeeping tips from the show How Clean Is Your House to be extremely helpful budget-wise and also in minimizing clutter. Here are some tricks to try for WB readers who don't have access to the show.

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