Cleaning Hacks
The Best Sustainable Hacks & Habits from Thrive Market Employees
When we set out to share some tips for how to develop more sustainable habits this Earth Month, we turned to some of our favorite sustainability pros: our very own employees. Aside from working to provide healthy, organic groceries to our members, many Thrive Market employees also make it a point to live low-waste or ...
Spring Cleaning Checklist: Conscious Cleaning Tips for Your Whole Home
Spring always comes with a feeling of renewal. You might get the urge to fling open windows to let in a floral breeze, swap out that cozy bedding with something light and crisp, and (who knows!) maybe even pull out those hard-to-clean kitchen appliances for a deep scrub. If you’re feeling the urge to jump-start ...
Get to Know Rosey™ with Thrive Market’s Product Innovator for Home Cleaning
When you think about cleaning your home, what’s most important to you? Chances are, Erin McCarthy, Thrive Market’s Product Innovator for Home Cleaning and Supplies might agree. “In my eyes, cleaning is all about trusting 1) That the product will work, ‘cause no one has time to clean twice, and 2) That the product will ...
How to Clean an Air Fryer, Chemex, and Other Tricky Kitchen Tools
Why does it seem like your favorite kitchen tools are always the hardest to clean? If you find yourself wondering if the juice is worth the squeeze—quite literally—when it comes to cleaning your juicer (and all its accompanying parts), you’re definitely not alone. Instead of skipping your morning French press because of its confusing clean-up ...
6 Ways to Support Your Immune System + Minimize Germs
Building up a strong immune system is always top of mind during cold and flu season—but even more so this year with the rise of COVID-19 infections. While there are supplements you can take and disinfecting cleaning products you can buy, the most effective ways to bolster immunity are through simple, daily habits. Below, we ...
Probiotic Cleaners: Why and How to Use Them
Wellness topics often include lots of chatter about the benefits of probiotics for gut health. No doubt you’ve already heard about probiotics, researched them, or even started a daily supplement routine. But are you cleaning your house with probiotics yet? If not, consider this post your primer on wiping out bacteria … with bacteria. If ...
10 Nontoxic Pet-Friendly Cleaning Products
Opting to use the best nontoxic cleaning products throughout your home benefits every member of the family—including pets. Dogs and cats can be just as sensitive to potential toxins and artificial fragrances as their human companions. That’s why it’s worth considering your pets’ well-being when making decisions about how to keep your floors, countertops, and ...
DIY Toilet Bowl Bombs
Believe it or not, it’s easy to get your bathroom sparkling clean with non-toxic ingredients that won’t break the bank. So say goodbye to toxic chemicals and hello to a refreshing citrusy toilet bowl cleaner from the new book Clean Mama’s Guide to a Healthy Home by Becky Rapinchuk. You’ll love how easy it is ...
DIY Citrus Fabric Sanitizer Spray
Refresh your fabrics, rugs, sheets, and closets with this DIY sanitizing spray. The recipe, courtesy of Clean Mama’s Guide to a Healthy Home by Becky Rapinchuk, requires just four simple ingredients that you might already have on hand! Once you learn the basic ratios, play around with your favorite essential oil scents for a custom ...
Essential Oils for Cleaning
There’s a reason essential oils (aka EOs) are deemed “essential.” These natural extracts have been used as medicinal healers or ceremonial tools for centuries, and their many benefits are still celebrated today. But one EO application we might be overlooking, beyond their basic calming properties, is the ability to fight bacteria, purify air, and ward ...
Best Non-Toxic Cleaning Products, Tips, and DIY Recipes
We take time to ensure our food is free of preservatives, chemicals, and additives, but is it really necessary to do the same with our household cleaners? The truth is, many cleaning products on the market include harmful chemicals, which is why non-toxic products are a great option for maintaining a clean, healthy home. And ...
Refresh Your Kitchen With DIY Garbage Disposal Pods
If you’ve ever turned on the garbage disposal switch only to be greeted by a not-so-pleasant odor coming from the kitchen sink, then we’ve got a DIY recipe to freshen things up—fast! This easy recipe combines laundry powder with a few pantry staples like baking soda and salt. We like the refreshing, citrusy notes of ...
Just in Time for Spring Cleaning: Thrive Market’s Line of Nontoxic Household Cleaning Products
At Thrive Market, we’re big on natural ingredients and we don’t stop at food! That’s why we created our new line of nontoxic cleaning products. Conventional sprays, soaps, and detergents often contain some pretty nasty ingredients—certainly not what you’d want to be spraying throughout the house or scrubbing on surfaces used to cook, serve, and ...
How to Banish Fruit Flies With 2 Ingredients You Already Have in Your Kitchen
Buzz buzz buzz. One lone fruit fly zooming around your head as you do the dishes is an all too common occurrence.
Kitchen Hack: 11 Ingenious Ways to Clean With a Lemon
Fresh and bright, lemon is the smell of cleanliness. Just a whiff evokes images of laundry just pulled off the clothesline, sparkling-clean glasses, and shiny buffed floors.
An All-Natural DIY Oven Cleaner That Really Works—No Fumes, No Chemicals
If you’re anything like me, residue from last fall’s apple pie drippings might still be dried onto the bottom of the oven. To scrub it off, you have a couple of options: good old-fashioned elbow grease, or using the self-cleaning mode (if your oven has one), which typically means it’ll heat up to 800–1,000 degrees ...
Kitchen Hack: How to Clean Your Gas, Charcoal, or Electric Grill, Step by Step
On a summer evening, grilling seems like the perfect way to make dinner. You can enjoy the sunshine while you cook—and there’s zero cleanup.
7 Pantry Items That Can Clean Pretty Much Anything Around the House
For generations, we’ve been conditioned to depend on harsh substances to clean house. As much as we’ve trusted bleach to disinfect and whiten just about everything, it actually can be poisonous when ingested or inhaled.
Using Walnut To Fix Wood Scratches
Rub a raw walnut on dinged wooden furniture to erase scratches in seconds.
Don’t Even Think About Sharing These 13 Germ-Filled Personal Care Products
Sharing is caring—in most situations. Letting your little brother play with your favorite teddy bear is the mark of a good sibling. Splitting a creme brulee on a first date can be incredibly romantic. Even trying something new with a friend can be the bonding experience that takes you from acquaintances to best buds.
How To Clean A Tea Kettle
Clean mineral deposits out of your tea kettle with just two ingredients: white vinegar and water.
Your Hand Sanitizer Might Be the Reason You’ll Get Sick This Winter
The bus, a bacteria-mobile. The grocery store, a germ’s playground. The doctor’s office, a veritable haven for disease-causing bugs. It seems that everywhere you go during cold and flu season is potentially contaminated.
Vodka Kills Mold And Mildew
Spraying a small amount of plain vodka onto mold or mildew will kill bacteria and clean the area.
Healthy Obsession: Rejuvenate Stinky Shoes With Bamboo Charcoal
If tea bags didn’t quite freshen up those smelly shoes, read on. We have another another quick-and-easy, all-natural solution that we’re currently obsessed with.