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Holiday Cleaning Tips: How to Prepare Your Home for Guests

Holiday Cleaning Tips: How to Prepare Your Home for Guests

The holiday season is a time of joy, laughter, and gatherings with family and friends. As you prepare to welcome guests into your home, ensuring a clean and inviting space becomes a top priority. This guide offers practical holiday cleaning tips to help you transform your living spaces into welcoming havens, ensuring your guests feel the warmth of the season as soon as they step through your door. Deck the Halls with Cleanliness Clean and dust your holiday decorations, from tinsel to ornaments. A clean and well-maintained festive display sets the tone for a cozy and cheerful atmosphere. Ensure to...

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How to Clean an Espresso Machine with Plant-Based Cleaners

How to Clean an Espresso Machine with Plant-Based Cleaners

The rich aroma of freshly brewed espresso is a delight for coffee enthusiasts, but maintaining the perfect cup requires regular maintenance of your espresso machine. While it's common to use commercial cleaners, many are unaware that plant-based cleaning products, like those from L'AVANT, offer an effective and environmentally friendly alternative. In this guide, we'll explore the steps to clean your espresso machine using more natural solutions, ensuring not only a well-maintained appliance but also a greener approach to your coffee ritual. Why Choose Plant-Based Cleaning Products? Environmentally Friendly: Plant-based cleaners are derived from natural sources, reducing the impact of harmful chemicals on...

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2023 L'AVANT Holiday Gift Guide

2023 L'AVANT Holiday Gift Guide

The L'AVANT Holiday Gift Guide! Kristi's + Lindsay's top picks for holiday gifting. 🎁 Lip Treatment Kit by Three Ships Beauty Vanilla Musk Body Sponge Duo by Trish McEvoy Swiss Foot File by Gehwol Gypsy Water Body Wash by Byredo Goe Oil by Jao Brand Dry Brush by Goop Lococo by Loco Magic Adidas Gazelles by The Edit LDN Black Backpack by Anya & Niki Dickey Jacket by Veronica Beard Chain by Mariah Christofilis Vegan Leather Weekender by Malia & Lili Midnight Superbloom Crush by Bathorium Annecy Coat by Toteme Studios Next Ex Shirt by TWP Clothing The Nori Press by Nori...

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How to Clean Makeup Brushes

How to Clean Makeup Brushes

Makeup brushes are an essential tool for achieving a flawless look, but they can also be a breeding ground for bacteria, oils, and makeup residue. To maintain healthy, radiant skin and preserve the quality of your makeup, regular cleaning of your brushes is crucial. In this blog post, we'll walk you through the step-by-step process of cleaning your makeup brushes and share some helpful tips to keep them in top condition. Before delving into the cleaning process, it's essential to understand why you should clean your makeup brushes regularly: Preventing Breakouts: Dirty brushes can harbor bacteria and oils, leading to...

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How to Make a Homemade Ice Pack

How to Make a Homemade Ice Pack

In a world where convenience often trumps frugality, it's easy to forget that simple DIY solutions can be just as effective as their store-bought counterparts. Homemade gel ice packs are a prime example of this - they're easy to make, cost-effective, and can be customized to suit your needs. In this guide, we'll show you how to create your very own homemade gel ice pack using common household items, with our plant-based dish soap as the star ingredient. Materials You'll Need: - A strong resealable plastic bag (quart or gallon-sized)- L'AVANT Collective High Performing Dish Soap- Water- Food coloring (optional, for...

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How to Get Motivated to Clean: 20 Tricks for Tackling Chores

How to Get Motivated to Clean: 20 Tricks for Tackling Chores

A clean and organized home can work wonders for our well-being, productivity, and overall quality of life. But, let’s face it—getting motivated to clean can be a daunting task, especially when the mess feels overwhelming. If you’ve ever found yourself staring at a cluttered room, wondering why you can’t motivate yourself to clean, you’re not alone. The struggle to find that initial spark of inspiration is a common challenge we all face from time to time. The good news is with the right strategies and a little mindset shift, you can conquer your cleaning-related apathy and embark on a journey...

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NEW! Our Blushed Bergamot Scent Has Arrived

NEW! Our Blushed Bergamot Scent Has Arrived

Here at L’AVANT Collective, we’re known for high performing, plant-based natural cleaning products housed in elevated packaging. We’re also known for our customer favorite Fresh Linen scent that makes cleaning up uplifting. So you can imagine what a big deal it is for us to launch a NEW proprietary scent: Blushed Bergamot. Read on to discover all there is to love about the entire L’AVANT Collective Blushed Bergamot line of eco friendly cleaning products, and what you can expect now that it's here. (Hint: We think you can expect to love it as much as we do!) What does Blushed...

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How to Remove Halloween Makeup from Fabric

How to Remove Halloween Makeup from Fabric

Spooky season is upon us, and we can’t get enough of pumpkin patches, cozy candles, and all those warming spices leading up to Halloween. The morning after those Halloween parties, however, can bring a frightening realization: The telltale signs of Halloween costume makeup on our clothes and upholstery. Before you panic, read on. We’ve got helpful hints on removing Halloween makeup from fabric–and they start with L’AVANT Collective.  What is “Halloween makeup”? Halloween makeup comprises both everyday makeup from your makeup bag, and the thick, oil-based paint that you often find in party or costume stores. In general, Halloween makeup...

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Our Favorite Non-Toxic Cleaners for After School Messes

Our Favorite Non-Toxic Cleaners for After School Messes

School is back in session, and for many of us, that means major shifts in the daily routines we enjoyed all summer. These adjustments don’t have to mean sacrificing a clean home, however. In just a few minutes, after school messes from tired and hungry family members can be cleaned up and surfaces can be wiped down to get ready for dinnertime, thanks to our favorite organic cleaning products. Here are our top picks for non-toxic cleaners for after school messes–and thanks to our gentle plant-based formulas, they’re safe enough for little helpers to use, too.  Post-snack spills and stickiness?...

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