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Shirts, Farmer’s Markets and FAQs
We’re feeling very fashionable here at The Purple Fig… ; We have lovely new shirts that are soft, comfortable and proudly bear our logo! In other news, we now appear at the Mueller Farmer’s Market on Sundays. So if you miss us at Barton Creek Farmer’s Market on Saturday, come find us on Sunday! They’re…
Read MoreWhat’s New(s) with You?
We’ve been busy as little beavers here at The Purple Fig! First, we would like to give a warm, clean, green welcome to our newest member of the cleaning team: Welcome Madeline! After the Fig’s rigorous training and education process, you may see Madeline in your home on her own. We’re also gearing up to…
Read MoreMission Small Business
The Purple Fig is applying for Chase and LivingSocial’s small business grant. The deadline for our essay submission and your votes is June 30th! What does this mean to you, dear readers and clients? If we can gather the 250 votes necessary to meet the grant requirements consideration, it could mean a healthier, greener Austin.…
Read MoreNew Formula, Field Tested and Fig Approved!
Great news for our clients! The entire Purple Fig team is now using the new formula developed through research on essential oils. Previously, we were using the very effective vinegar and water mix, sprinkling baking soda where necessary. We had essential Peppermint oil to cut through the vinegar smell and leave things fresh and minty.…
Read MoreOur Interview with Blueplanetgreenliving.com
Purple Fig – Austin’s Green Cleaning Company with a Heart “Purple Fig is a natural cleaning service in the greater Austin area — all the clean with none of the chemicals,” said owner Amanda May. “We make and use only green cleaning products, which we ship nationwide. We provide free recipes for everything we sell,…
Read MoreAustin Woman Magazine: Creating Healthy Spaces
My husband and I had been working on changing to a greener lifestyle when I met Amanda May at the Sunset Valley Farmer’s Market. She mentioned that The Purple Fig was putting on a natural cleaning seminar and I thought that learning how to make my own products instead of purchasing green cleaners seemed ideal.”…
Read MoreCraft Magazine: A Party Clean Enough for Gaia
Parties begin and end with cleaning. Many event producers agree that guests keep a clean space clean and make a messy space dirty because they follow the intention they feel in the room when they arrive.
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