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Welcome Holly!
The Purple Fig would like you to give a warm welcome to our newest team member, Holly! Holly joined us a few weeks ago and is doing a fabulous job helping us stay lean, green and clean. A little bit about Holly, in her own words: “Hi! My name is Holly Carlton! I just recently…
Read MoreFarmer’s Market
Come down to the Barton Creek Farmer’s Market on Saturdays and see us! We’re selling our fabulous counter sprays and we plan on rolling out more products in the near future. They’re hand made, eco-friendly and safe for your family and your planet. Currently available in two blends: Oregano & Mint and Oregano & Lavender. …
Read MoreGreen Camping
August in Austin doesn’t usually bring to mind campfires and spending the night out of doors away from our air conditioning. Unless, like me, you’re envisioning the cooler temperatures that are to come and you can’t wait to get out your gear. I’m looking forward to spending some quality time with nature and in that…
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 MoreKeep Loving Your Kitty!
We’re all animal lovers here at The Purple Fig. We try to take care of our furry children as green and as well as we take care of your homes. Recently, our very own Vanessa the Magical and Illuminating™ was having an issue with cat urine odor. She tried every trick we have in our…
Read MoreMosquitoes!
We all love to be outside this time of year, especially in the morning and evening when the temperature is just right. But, like me, you may have noticed that our recent rain and following heat has brought some unwelcome guests to the party. Mosquitoes are rampant! What to do? Well, I’ve been touting the…
Read MoreVarious and Sundry
It’s almost Friday! Did you know that we don’t work on the weekends unless we explicitly choose to do so? Our Amanda and Charlene rock! So, in discussing blog subjects with the inimitable Charlene, I finally heard (because I always listen) her suggestions for some topics. We don’t have to be all about cleaning here!…
Read MoreAll You Ever Need
All you ever need in a sponge! The great sponge trial is over, with fantastic results. After 10 house cleanings, the loofah/sponge hybrid is still going. The pros and cons: Pros: The hybrid is long lasting and compostable. Far more green than I had even hoped. Once wet, it is flexible and easy to use.…
Read MorePesky Pests
I recently came across a few ways to repel pesky pests. I don’t mean your little sister or the guy who keeps asking you to go to the annual company holiday party with him. I mean the sneaky, food stealing, welt inducing biters and general gross you out things that occasionally hide in the kitchen…
Read MoreToilets – Stop Dreading Them
If there’s one thing that most people hate cleaning, it’s the toilet. I don’t need to state the obvious reasons here. Cleaning the toilet need not be such a horrific chore. Most people’s inclination is to put it off, but that just makes it worse when you do get to it. Let’s look at the…
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