To honor deceased loved ones and veterans, it’s customary to purchase attractive gravestones. Generally, these memorials are made from natural stone such as granite, slate, and marble. While gravestones look great when they are first installed, they get worn out with...
When it comes to buying a new washing machine, there are many variables that must be accounted for. Not only must you consider the intended use for the washer, but you must also think about the different technologies that are available. One of the primary decisions to...
Purchasing a rental property is a big commitment. Not only must you ensure that the mortgage is covered every month, but you must also provide a living space that is suitable for quality tenants. A large part of creating an attractive rental property is using quality...
There are a lot of considerations to make for buying a new washing machine. Of these, deciding between a traditional washing machine and a high-efficiency (HE) model is an important step. When purchasing a new washer, it's important to figure out which laundry...
Natural stone features in your home, like granite countertops, marble flooring, travertine showers, and quartz tile offer a natural, earthy, and luxurious look. But that luxury comes with a little more maintenance than non-delicate stonework surfaces. Outdoor...
Calling all Canadians and Canadiens: You can buy Charlie's Soap! While Charlie’s Soap is proudly located in North Carolina, USA, we are also an international brand! Wanting a deep, green clean is something most of us want, and we want to make sure our friends north of...
When it comes time to do laundry, you might think about sorting your clothes, choosing a gentle, natural detergent from Charlie’s Soap, and making sure you fold clothes before everything gets wrinkled. If you’re like most folks, you don’t think a lot about the...
After a long winter (and year!), there’s nothing more refreshing than opening the windows and giving your home a good, deep clean. While we all know that spring cleaning feels great, did you know that cleaning and organizing spaces in your home can help boost your...
Whether you have a boat that’s been in the family for generations, or you’re about to take a new one for its first trip around the lake, you know how much fun a boat can be. But boats can also be a lot of maintenance. From maintaining the engine and rudders to keeping...
There are few things that feel better than opening the windows on the first warm day of spring. Forget the first of January; we think the real fresh start comes when you give your home a solid spring cleaning. Of course, deciding you want to spring clean your home and...
Whether you’re dealing with eczema or caring for an afflicted child, you know that the cracking, bleeding, and itchy elbows, arms, and other body parts can be frustrating. To prevent your condition from flaring, you likely use moisturizers and gentle personal care...
Nobody has ever thought, “I wish I spent more time in my laundry room.” Yet laundry is a necessary evil, and keeping it organized and functional is imperative. For people with small laundry rooms, that's easier said than done. Read on to learn how to organize a small...
Having a clean bathroom or sparkling load of laundry feels great. However, if you have hard water spots on your glass doors, sinks, or even in your washing machine, getting things “sparkling clean” might be a challenge. If you have hard water, spots and stains can be...
You use a towel to dry your clean hands and body, so it should stay pretty clean… right? It turns out, towels are actually the perfect breeding ground for microorganisms like germs, mold, and bacteria. Although your bathroom linens may look clean, inside their...
Your bathroom is a hardworking space—everyone in the house uses it to do their bathing, hair, makeup, nails, and grooming. Not to mention doing their business. That requires a lot of stuff. But if your bathroom is small, how do you stop it from becoming a gathering...
When Charlie’s Soap first started back in 1976, it was almost by accident. Charlie Sr.’s original customers — textile manufacturing companies — started asking Charlie about a cleaner for the textile machines. Charlie’s son, Charlie Jr., who had a background in...
Charlie's Soap Laundry Powder was listed as the best natural powder laundry detergent in an Insider article about the best laundry detergents. The article praised the biodegradable and hypoallergenic formula that contains no brighteners, perfumes, dyes, or phosphates....
Charlie's Soap Laundry Liquid has been featured in Allure's article on the best laundry detergents and soaps for sensitive skin. The article highlights the challenges of finding suitable cleaning products for those with sensitive skin due to the presence of added...
Your baby just had a diaper blowout and it’s a BIG one. You look at that tiny, adorable outfit, and that tiny, adorable baby — and think, "How on earth can something so tiny make such a big mess?" Then you look at the trash bin, and your heart sinks. Is this the end...
When you buy new clothes (or receive them as a gift!), the urge to try them on and wear them right away might be overwhelming. But before you show off that new look - think for a minute - should you always wash new clothes before wearing them? The short answer is -...
Cloth diapers are a great way to save money and be kinder to the environment, plus they can be great for gentle baby bottoms that are sensitive to the chemicals in traditional diapers. There can be a learning curve when you first start using cloth diapers, though. How...
An HE washer, or high-efficiency washer, cleans differently than an older non-HE model. HE washers work with lower water levels to clean your fabrics. In fact, HE washers can save thousands of gallons of water per year for the average family. However, sometimes HE...
Whether you’re spending Thanksgiving with just the people in your household, or you’re inviting a few quarantine pod friends and family members over for a (safe) celebration, there are some steps you should take to clean and prepare your home for the holiday. Start...
You bought or received a brand new pack of high-thread count, cotton sheet sets. You can’t wait to wash them, put them on your mattress, and get cozy when it’s time for bed. But...then you slip between your new sheets and find that they’re not so soft. In fact, they...
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