What a dramatic beginning! Let me say as well that cleaning up the yard and the house is a perfect way to spend an autumn weekend, enjoying some of the last perfect weather where all you need is a festive sweater and tall leather boots to stay warm. So cute, so fashionable. So, where’s the pressure washer?

Smarter.com helps you find exactly what you need. Here’s some of the top pressure washers with the greatest savings:

Karcher 1850 PSI (Electric-Cold Water) Pressure Washer w/ Induction Motor: $279.99 (marked down from $350!)

Mi-T-M - JP Series 2700 PSI Cold Water Gasoline Pressure Washer: Free shipping today and over a 50% cut on the price! $1,197.50

Shop for discount pressure washers at Smarter.com.

Rug Doctor Professional Carpet Cleaner Package from Amazon.com: $149.95

Simple Green Carpet Cleaner Concentrate: $18.43/gallon

Carpet Cleaner and Deodorizer from Bestvalsup.com: $82.50

Shop for more carpet cleaner at Smarter.com.

Black is the new green. The Electrolux Ultra Silencer Green is a newly revolutionized vacuum cleaner. It is black for a reason–it’s made of recycled plastic material. This has  been called the most energy efficient vacuum cleaner out there. It’s also very compact.

Another notable feature is that you no longer will be forced to turn down the volume every time you vacuum. It won’t be an inconvenience because it operates at 65 decibels, which is as loud as a typical conversation, according to the NY times. It is relatively ultra silent.

Although it may come in other colors like red and white, black is the only one that’s made of recycled material. It’s going to be available this month for roughly $300–not bad considering you’re helping the environment. As far as actually cleaning, this cleaner runs on 1,250 watt motor and has a newly, more efficient designed nozzle. How can it not give you the most optimum results. It’s also got a dust bag full indicator. Very convenient. Also, this cleaner reduces power consumption by 33%. As far as I’m concerned, this really is the perfect vacuum cleaner.

Image source: NYtimes.com

Shop through a variety of vacuum cleaners at Smarter.com.

Tips for looking for Eco-Friendly Washing Machines:

1. Look for words like “energy efficient” and “economic operation”:  Look for a front-loading washing machine instead of a top-loading washing machine, too.  We’ll get to the specifics later.  You also want to see if the machine can handle high-efficiency of condensed detergents, so that you don’t use too many chemicals.  While the words are well and good, to be a true savvy shopper you need to know the statistics.
2. The average top-loading washing machine uses over 40 gallons of water per wash!  That’s a lot of wasted water, when you think that the average front-loading washing machine uses between 15-20.
3. If you’re washing for a big family and still need the top-loader to fit in the bulky items, make sure the machine is extremely efficient and comes with a good spin cycle, so you don’t have to waste as much energy on the drying machine as well.

Top rated Machines:

1. Maytag Neptune 2.4 Cu. Ft. Energy Star Compact Front Load Washer is compact on the outside, yet very economical on the inside, with a 2.4 cubic feet capacity that can hold up to 16 bath towels!  The machine is very economical in price and in system support, with 22 different wash cycles to perform just the way you need.  Starting at $689, the Maytag Neptune is a star in the making.

2. Fisher & Paykel Intuitive Eco IWL16 is a top loader with a great rating.  Gentle operation and very energy efficient even considering it’s size (measuring in at 3.7 cubic feet capacity!).  Praised for being very quiet and efficient, and costing between $769-799, the machine is a perfect companion for a large family home.

Take care of the environment and still keep your family clean–eco-friendly washing machines are not sacrifices, but great investments for your own future and the future of the environment.

Find at Smarter.com:  Shop for more front-loading washing machines.
Discount on washing machines.

It’s your favorite guest blogger back again. I was out of town last week, but I am back with more Home and Garden tips for you!

This week I have for you these darling cleaning gloves I found on the same website I was raving about the last time, www.etsy.com. These gloves are made and sold by Julie Meyer. Just take a look at them!!

These gloves are fashionable as well as functional. Made from a latex-free material called Nyplex that looks and feels like regular rubber gloves. Each one has a comfy, plush lining and is trimmed with an incredibly chic oilcloth cuff.

They are $12.50 a pair and come in different sizes depending on the design. I have the black and white gingham pair for doing the dishes and cleaning the kitchen and I have the blue pair for cleaning the bathroom. It matches my shower curtain.

With these gloves you could have a pair to match every room in your home!

Click on the images or this link to shop for the Julie Meyer cleaning gloves.

Do you have hard to reach crevices, high windows or towering cabinets? Find it difficult to clean that gorgeous chandelier in the foyer? Well if any of these problems sound familiar, then I think it is high time you invest in quality indoor cleaning supplies.

In our home we have vaulted ceilings, high triangular windows and a wide assortment of spiders! Thus, dust and cobwebs accumulate in hard to reach areas. I bought one of these Adjustable Bulb Changer Kits for my mom and she loves it, she literally can not dust without it.

The lightweight aluminum extension pole has an ergonomic 16′ reach, an integrated angle adapter, and easy-to-attach accessories to clean every corner and crevice. Say goodbye to all those creepy crawlies lurking in the heights of your home!

Price - $24.50

Shop or browse  for the Adjustable Bulb Changer Kit by clicking here.

Discover more essential cleaning supplies and products at low prices! Click here. 

Long lasting resin construction ensures that it will put up with whatever manner of garbage you stuff it with! Best of all we offer you a variety of merchants who sell the Suncast Trash Receptacle, but the cheapest one seems to be offered by Target at a price of $39.99!

Sold for as much as $62.99 at some venues. To shop for or purchase the Suncast Outdoor Trash Hideaway, click here.