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The Best Plant-Based Kitchen Degreaser

Let’s be honest — the kitchen is where life happens. Grease seems to find its way onto every surface. Whether it’s stovetop splatter or baked-on oven grime, your kitchen deserves a cleaner that cuts t...

Nov 4, 2025 OUR BLOG

A Green Farewell

Día de los Muertos is a beautiful time to look back, remember those we've lost, and really celebrate life. This year, we're using that spirit to say a final, unapologetic goodbye to something we defin...

Better Way Eco Alternatives Eco-Friendly Living

Oct 20, 2025 OUR BLOG

How to Maintain Your Pallet Jack

Keep Your Pallet Jack Running Like New Look, we get it. Pallet jacks are workhorses. They haul thousands of pounds every single day, and it's easy to forget they need a little TLC too. But here's the ...

Better Way Eco Alternatives Eco Lubricants Heavy-Duty Degreaser Lubrication Tips Multi-Purpose Lubricant

Oct 2, 2025 OUR BLOG

Teflon Poisoning in Humans

What Is Teflon Poisoning? Teflon (PTFE) is used in cookware and in many popular lubricants. When heated or broken down, it releases toxic fumes that cause “polymer fume fever.” Symptoms include fever,...

Eco Alternatives Eco Lubricants Lubrication Tips Stop Rust

Sep 4, 2025 OUR BLOG

Clean, Lubricate, Protect: The Complete Gear Care Bundle

At Gear Hugger, our mission is simple: help you take care of your gear while taking care of the planet. We believe high-performance maintenance products shouldn’t come at the expense of the environmen...

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Aug 26, 2025 OUR BLOG

What the Heck are PTFEs? A Closer Look into the Health and Environmental Hazards of PTFEs

Polytetrafluoroethylene The name itself is scary. It’s no surprise that polytetrafluoroethylene, known as PTFE, contains chemicals that harm the environment. First, what exactly is a PTFE? It’s a toug...

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Feb 17, 2025

How to Create a Healthy Home: Swap Out Toxic Chemicals for Plants

The Hidden Dangers in Your Home You’ve embraced the sustainable and healthy lifestyle. You buy organic produce. You bike to work. You try to make choices that improve your personal health and are easy...

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Feb 17, 2025

Swap Toxic Outdoor Products for Eco-Friendly Alternatives

Are My Outdoor Products Bad For The Environment? Reducing the toxins you use outdoors—likely unknowingly—can make a huge difference in your family’s health, and also protect the planet we love so much...

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Feb 17, 2025

Gear Lover Gifting Guide

It’s that time of year again… ...Holidays, parties, shopping and gifting! Need gift inspiration for your gear lover? Take a peek at four of our favorites, along with tips for maintaining that gear for...

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Feb 17, 2025

How to Rethink Waste & Reduce Your Impact with Gear Hugger

“Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” You've heard “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” many times. It’s an effective mantra meant to encourage people to think about consumption and make more sustainable choices. It boils dow...

Bike Maintenance Car Care Eco Lubricants Lubrication Tips Multi-Purpose Lubricant

Feb 17, 2025

May is Bike Month

May is recognized as National Bike Month in the United States, which is a great time to celebrate and promote the benefits of cycling. Biking is an excellent way to stay active, reduce your carbon foo...

Bike Lubricant Bike Maintenance Car Care Eco Alternatives Eco Lubricants Lubrication Tips Stop Rust

Feb 17, 2025

The Importance of Lubrication: Surprising Objects and Areas That Need It to Function Optimally

What do you need to lubricate? There are many things that people may not realize need lubrication in order to function properly. Some of these things include: 1. Door Hinges Lubricating door hinges wi...

Bike Maintenance Eco Alternatives Eco Lubricants Lubrication Tips Stop Rust

Feb 17, 2025

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