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Tips to Tantalize this Thanksgiving

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With the big feast a few days away, Ha-Ra wants to help streamline your holiday with a few tips on how to maneuver prep for the annually iconic banquet, and to help you better enjoy the company of all of your loved ones while they enjoy your phenomenal meal:

Smart that Shop – Make sure to plan out the best you can who will be attending your meal, what their eating habits and dietary restrictions might be, and take advantage of specialty stores. Identifying what items are at the best prices and where they’re sold may lead to a day of shopping at over seven different locations but it will also vastly help your wallet, and potentially your waistline!

Clean that Fridge – This may not seem like an obvious step or the most opportune time, but it will prove to be a lifesaver prior to, during, and after the holidays, if taken care of right and right away. Eliminate expired food, refresh items such as condiments and garnishes, and start the entire process by completely emptying out your fridge and freezer. Clean all interior sides, shelves, and drawers with the Ha-Ra Starter Kit. Containing the Ha-Ra Protective Formula, the Ha-Ra Nano Hedgehog Cloth, and the Ha-Ra Star Cloth, the kit provides the 99% biodegradable cleaning power of the Protective Formula, while the Star Cloth is super absorbent and works like a chamois. The Nano Hedgehog Cloth provides extreme cleaning power for harder to clean areas; the blue side has been designed to break up dirt and grime while the white side removes it and dries the surface.

Clean that Fire – This means your stove, oven, range, grill, and any other device or appliance that you’ll be using to cook all your delicious dishes. This is probably the most obvious step of all, depending on how you’re planning to prepare your turkey, and the Ha-Ra Ultra Glove and the Ha-Ra Ultra Cloth can remove layers of stubborn grease accumulated through the season. The glove fits securely around your entire hand and helps with corners or when cleaning extremely rough surfaces. The cloth can be used most of the time with water, saving on Ha-Ra Protective Formula due to the patented fibers that last for years and are handmade in Germany.

Enjoy that Reprieve – During and after the big meal, make sure you kick back and relax with the fruits of your labor to the best of your ability. But also, make sure to try and keep things tidy, while you do. Ha-Ra Kalkex is a natural decalcifying agent that will help clean your sink as well as keep your coffee machines brewing strong, and the Ha-Ra Star Cloth is 75% polyester and 25% polyamide that can be used dry or damp and won’t leave any streak marks on your counter tops.

Pack that Leftover – Not the hit Showtime series, though rather well done, Ha-Ra means preparing plenty of containers, foils, and dishes ahead of time. Whether sending leftovers home with your college student, preparing lunches for your spouse, or sending friends and family away with umpteen servings from the night, make sure you have plenty of dishes on hand. In order to help clean these dishes, along with your serving utensils and anything else in your cupboard, Ha-Ra Saponella Blue Pearls are free of chlorine and corrosives and one bucket alone is enough for 250 dishwasher loads, on average. Ideal also for cleaning Ha-Ra fibers and in use with laundry, the soaps are from renewable plant sources for maximum biodegradability.

Once Thanksgiving is upon you, it will be over before you know it, so Ha-Ra wants to stress that the most important step on this entire list is to ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS! Have fun with friends and family, be thankful for all you’ve been presented with, and try to include others and give help when and where it is needed. Besides, this officially begins the countdown to Christmas, which is a whole other journey in and of itself. Ha-Ra knows you’ll need plenty of rest for all these upcoming holidays and celebrations, as well as plenty of Ha-Ra products, in preparation for all the preparation!

 

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4 Ways to Get Outside Before the Cold Comes

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As the leaves begin to change and the temperatures begin to drop, Ha-Ra would like to remind you to enjoy the outdoors as much as you can before sunny days are gone! We have a number of suggestions that will help you get the most out of the last few weeks of sunshine:

For the Romantic 

Whether you are trying to woo a new flame or stoke an old one, a romantic date outside is always a great idea. All you will need are two lawn chairs, a table, candles, and a large plate of spaghetti. As long as you play it cool, you are sure to win the affection of your lady or your tramp. After all, there is no better aphrodisiac than a cool breeze and the sun on your shoulders.

Sadly, spaghetti doesn’t always lead to a kiss, and you may need to clean up a pasta sauce mess on your outside furniture. No need to fear, Ha-Ra’s Protective Formula is here! The Protective Formula, produced from raw plant materials, will not only help you during the cleaning process, but also help protect your furniture in the future. One or two bottles will last the entire year, and will put much less stress on the environment than most other cleaners. Help the environment? Stay clean? Romantic date? Talk about a win-win-win!

For the Competitive–

We all know just how great it can be to beat your friends and family at meaningless games. While Monopoly and Go Fish! might be year round possibilities, the window of opportunity is closing on outdoor fun like Soccer and Ultimate Frisbee. Getting your daily exercise and being able to one up your loved ones at the same time is a great combo. So call them up, talk some trash, and get ready to prove your worth on the field.

However, as we well know, trash talk isn’t the only dirty thing on the field. If someone forgot to pick up after Fido and now your newest soccer jersey resembles a newborn’s nappy, we can help you get back to action in no time with Ha-Ra’s Saponella Blue Pearls. Saponella Blue Pearls is a concentrated laundry detergent. It is made with natural soap stone and soap roots. It also acts as a dishwashing detergent, so you can finally wash those spaghetti pates! One bucket lasts for about 150 wash cycles or 250 dishwasher loads, so slide tackle all you want.

For the Adventurous 

Go out and explore! Find a region of your state you have never been to and wander it! There is never a better time to see the beauty of a new vista than in last moments before the leaves start to change. Trod off the beaten path and get your feet dirty. Summon your inner Magellan and try to discover an area untouched by anyone in years. You may come back caked in mud, but you will also be caked in memories.

If you tried to wash that mud off in your bathtub, you’ve probably ended up with a filthy ring around the tub. If only there was an environmentally friendly cleaning company who could help you… Wait, who is that knocking at the door? It is Ha-Ra’s Mach6 glove. Using a combination of different fibers, the Mach6 glove is perfect for breaking up dirt and removing it. It can also be used everywhere in the house: bathrooms, sinks, bathtubs, shower stalls, window frames, and more. It’s also great for car/boat cleaning and plastic garden furniture. No matter how dirty you get from your last great adventure, Ha-Ra’s Mach6 glove will scrub you back to cleanliness.

For the Screen Addict 

Ha-Ra knows as well as anyone that the smartphone can be hard to put down. Well, you would be very surprised to see just how fun sitting outside can be while using your device. Take the tablet outside, sit on a nice patch of grass, and read that e-book while smelling the fresh air. Beat your high score on Angry Birds while listening to real ones. Update your Facebook status one too many times while getting a sun tan!

Sadly, the bright sunlight may make some finger smudges on your device a bit more noticeable. Wait a minute, what is that in the sky? Is it a bird? A plane? No! It is Ha-Ra’s Brilliant Polishing Cloth! The Brilliant Polishing Cloth easily removes fingerprints and water stains when dry, and when damp it removes light dirt for an unprecedented finish. Made of 80% polyester and 20% polyamide, Ha-Ra uses patent protected fibers that utilize the power of water to achieve crystal clear results without harmful chemicals.

So get yourself outside before the temperatures drop and have some fun! We’ll be here for you when you’re done…

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Staying Safe, Clean, and Green This Summer

Though we may be in the dog days of summer, we feel like there’s always enough time to make sure you and your belongings are clean, hygienic, and protected. We want to remind you that the best way to take care of yourself and simultaneously take better care of the environment is to use Ha-Ra’s wide range of products!

Our entire Ha-Ra line contains patented fibers that, in conjunction with water, are exceptionally safe to use, are environmentally friendly, and can help you save over 95% of costs on cleaning agents, for both commercial and residential use. Utilizing more than 170-patented fiber variations, our cleaning products are hand made in Switzerland and Germany, and they work alongside Ha-Ra’s protective formula, which is made from raw plant materials and is 99% biodegradable!

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Nothing is of greater importance than your safety, and one regularly overlooked area is the walkway leading to and from your house. This is especially true if you live in a particularly humid region, and this can quickly become any region, depending on the weather. In time, your walkway can become over run with grime and calcium deposits, leading to uneven and slippery surfaces.

Ha-Ra has the solution with Kalkex. A natural, citric acid, decalcifying agent, you only need one teaspoon of Kalkex pure approximately 17 oz. of water. Spraying this on a surface, letting it sit for five minutes, and then using any one of Ha-Ra’s patented gloves to clean the surface, will help cut through all the collected dirt and grime. Not for use on limestone, marble, or enamel, Kalkex is not just useful for your walkway but can also work wonders on your pool, tile patios, cement haze, and is odorless and 100% biodegradable!

Moving into the house, one way to help keep you sleeping soundly this summer is to remember to flip your mattress. Helping to increase the life of your mattress as well as give you a more comfortable night sleep, this should be done once during the summer months and once during the winter. When handling your mattress, remember to take care of all your laundered sheets with Ha-Ra’s premium, environmentally safe laundry detergent, Saponella Blue Pearls. A biodegradable concentrate made with soap roots and soapstone, Saponella Blue Pearls can also be used on dishes (one bucket will last over 150 laundry wash cycles or 250 dishwasher cycles) and are free of phosphates and other harmful chemicals.

Potentially the most durable weapon in Ha-Ra’s vast arsenal is the Ha-Ra Green Glove. The ideal glove for tough surfaces both inside and outside of the home, the Green Glove can handle frames just as easily as fire pits, and clean screens just as well as stone. We also recommend keeping this glove on hand when firing up the grill this summer. The patented fibers are constructed to pick up grease and muck that other cleaners might miss, but to also release this filth just as easily so that you may quickly rinse your glove clean and not simply spread the dirt around all over.

Whatever Ha-Ra product you use this summer, make sure to stock up on all of our kits and supplies, designed with both you and the environment in mind. Please enjoy the rest of your summer, and bookmark Ha-Ra’s blog for immediate access to all of our tips and announcements on all things Ha-Ra!

 

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4 Summer Gift Ideas for Dads & Grads

As we all make a mad dash into June and into the summer, Ha-Ra would like to send a special combined thank you and congratulations to all the Dads and Grads in 2015! We have a number of suggestions that will help you deliver the perfect gift for one, the other, or BOTH in these upcoming weeks of summer:

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For the Serious Stylist

Everyone knows that ties and socks are the premier go to gift for dads, but these are not the only wardrobe choices to go with when gifting your Dad and/or Grad this summer. Watches, clothing, and shoes offer a great mix of classic and contemporary options that provide apparel that appeals to anyone of any era.

Once they have a closet full of your best selections, help them keep their new clothes clean with Ha-Ra’s Saponella Blue Pearls; a concentrated laundry detergent that can also act as a dish washing detergent. One bucket is enough for 150 wash cycles and is free of chlorine and corrosive materials. Made with biodegradable plant sources, Ha-Ra’s Saponella Blue Pearls are good for both your closet and the environment!

For the Foodie Fanatic

From dining in with a personalized homemade meal to dining out on the town, there are countless ways to keep your Grad well fed and feeling well appreciated. And, were your father interested in catching food for the tribe or simply grilling up their purchase, there are many conventional and hi-tech ways to keep dad active and sated.

When it’s time to clean up those inevitable messes, Ha-Ra has a wide variety of kits for all your needs. Ha-Ra’s Starter Kit provides the Ha-Ra Protective Formula, the Ha-Ra Nano Hedgehog Cloth, and the Ha-Ra Star Cloth. The Protective Formula, made from raw plant materials, cleans surfaces and the Ha-Ra fibers found in all of our cleaning products. This puts less stress on the environment and our cleaning cloths. The Nano is ideal for high-powered cleaning in any area, and the Star is super absorbent and works like a chamois for streak free cleaning on all surfaces!

For the Travel Titan

Whether you’re treating them to a trip around the town or around the globe, know that there are always unique and interesting travel options for your loved ones! Further, travel on the water or by land will make sure your Dad and/or Grad stays well-traveled and more than likely very filthy.

Help keep their vehicle cleaner than they are, with Ha-Ra’s Blue Paste. A micro-fine marble meal, Blue Paste removes tough stains without any harsh chemicals, and like the Protective Formula helps protect Ha-Ra fibers while also cleaning surfaces. Made of chalk, soapstone, and natural substances, it’s free of poison and acids and cleans, polishes, and conserves all in one application!

For the Gadget Guru

Individual 3-D Printers, Ultra-High Definition 4K televisions soon to be outdone by even greater resolution screens and technology, and Next Generation Gaming Consoles are all gadgets to be appreciated and utilized by any level graduate and any aged dad!

Maintaining a clear screen on any of these machines is crucial to use and presentation, and can be managed with Ha-Ra’s Brilliant Polishing Cloth. Used dry the cloth easily removes fingerprints and water stains, and used damp it removes light dirt for an unprecedented finish. Made of 80% polyester and 20% polyamide, Ha-Ra uses patent protected fibers that utilize the power of water to achieve stunning results without chemicals!

Whether you’re graduating from preschool or from law school, or if you’re father to a single infant or father to a brigade of adults, we want you to know that we’re very proud of all that you’ve done through the years and thank you for your guidance, both now and in the future.

Please bookmark Ha-Ra’s blog for upcoming lists and tips, and please check out our website for all of our many products to help you stay clean through the power of water!

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4 Ways To Show Your Love This Mother’s Day

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, there’s no better time to carefully craft your unique thank you to your own personal super hero. Whether it’s the woman that gave birth to you or the woman that raised you since, now is your time to show your appreciation for the woman that means the most to you in the whole, wide world!

To help you navigate through the treacherous waters of greeting cards and gift certificates, Ha-Ra would like to offer some suggestions to really make your mother feel respected, treasured, and loved, come this May 10th.

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1. Chocolate and/or Flowers

Now on the barometer of ideas from “so original that Christopher Nolan wants to make it his next film” all the way to “so overdone, Michael Bay has probably already optioned it,” flowers and chocolates aren’t exactly anything Interstellar. However, there’s a reason why they’re number one on the list and in our hearts. Nothing says instant tears combined with pleasure more than a beautiful floral arrangement and decadent cacao, no matter where they may be from.

We would also suggest that you come equipped with the Ha-Ra Floor Kit, and the Ha-Ra Press Butler. Stocked with the Ha-Ra Yellow Dry Pad and the Ha-Ra Nano Gold Soft Pad, these cleaning utensils are ideal for cleaning nearly any type of floor, whether sweeping up falling petals or mopping up any type of unfortunately dropped chocolate. These pads can be used on all floors, and also on ceilings and walls and use the Ha-Ra Press Butler to help stabilize the perfect amount of water and Ha-Ra Protective Formula. The natural fibers and chemical-free formula will make the entire inside of your mother’s house cleaner than either of you thought possible.

2. Laundry Service

Remember when you were an undergrad at college? Flying into your mother’s house or apartment, with just enough time to grab something to eat and drop off your laundry before you were back out the door, most times for the rest of the weekend. Trust us, even if you don’t remember, your mother certainly does. Help pay her back for all of her weekends spent doing load after load of your laundry, by attending to all of hers.

Drop off and pick up all of her laundry at a local laundromat, and/or get all of her dry cleaning to a local service and back to her before she even notices that it’s gone. Or, if you decide to dive in and take care of her laundry by yourself, use the Ha-Ra Saponella Blue Pearls, a concentrated laundry and dishwashing detergent. Made with natural soap stone, roots, and biodegradable, one bucket of pearls will last 150 wash cycles, which should just about make you and mom even for college.

3. Wine and/or Craft Beer

Whether you want to treat her to a wine basket, a gift card from her favorite winery, or even take her out for a luxurious dinner capped with a bottle of their most expensive, choosing her favorite wine or craft beer will have your mother smiling all night long and proud that she raised someone so attentive to her palate. We would suggest that you might even want to think about traveling the extra mile, literally, and take your mother on a trip to wine country.

When you get back home, you can attend to all the bottles and glasses that you’ve purchased for your mother with the Ha-Ra Brilliant Polishing Cloth. Designed to clean and polish any and all smooth surfaces, you can use it dry to remove fingerprints and water stains, or use it slightly damp to remove light dirt, which will leave a streak-free and sparkling finish. Made of a microfiber mix of 80% polyester and 20% polyamide, Ha-Ra fibers are patent protected and use water to achieve exceptional results without any harsh chemicals, something else any environmentally-aware mother will appreciate this Mother’s Day.

4. Talk with Her

We know, we know. Groundbreaking stuff here. But beyond anything mentioned on the list, the one thing that we suggest will knock your mother’s socks off and stick with her for years and years to come will be spending time with her. Whether you live with your mother and have for years, or you live half a planet away, just get in touch with her. Make her a dinner, Skype with her instead of a phone call, and write a letter on top of it all; don’t send just a preprinted greeting card.

Take time out to see how your mother is doing, how’s she spending her days, and what it is that she’s been most interested in lately. And if you really want to go the extra mile, don’t just limit it to this Mother’s Day. Continue that dialogue forward and take a minute or an hour every single day, just any type of time, to let her know that you’re thinking about her, that you miss her, and that you love her very much.

We hope you all have an amazing Mother’s Day, and we’d like to thank personally thank your mothers for having given the world such exceptionally well-read people. Make sure to bookmark Ha-Ra’s blog, and visit our website for all products and information related to helping you naturally stay clean!