Green Cleaning
How to green your cleaning routine
Cleaning might get your surfaces spotless, but what about the environment, wildlife and your health? Your cleaning routine might be contributing considerably to your carbon footprint and could be adversely effecting your health. According to the EPA, indoor air pollution may be 5 times higher than outdoor and your choice of cleaning products has a…
Read More5 tips – eco friendly laundry products
Last week I talked about reducing the environmental impact of your laundry by making careful use of water and electricity and swapping harsh, toxic products for eco friendly ones. Today I’m going to share 5 greener laundry products with you. These reduce the amount of petroleum-based ingredients, harsh synthetic chemicals and toxic residue which can…
Read MoreNatural cleaning products – five of the best
Cleaning can be a hazardous pursuit! Many of the ingredients in conventional products are far from clean. They can pollute the air, effect wildlife, harm your skin and contribute to poor health. If you’re not ready to embrace the bicarbonate of soda (baking soda), lemons and vinegar brigade or don’t have time to make your…
Read MoreOh nuts; Oh balls!
Nuts or balls Which one shall I go for? I’ve seen some of those eco wash balls on offer through a company called ‘Nature’s Wisdom’, and I’m wondering whether they are a magnificent creation, designed to save me water, electricity and detergent or whether they are a greenwashing hoax destined to relieve me of nothing…
Read MoreIf life gives you lemons; use them to clean the eco friendly way!
This week, I’ve shared some ideas for using kitchen ingredients to add a natural, eco friendly shine to your home. The benefits of this are to your health, the environment and your pocket!
Read MoreUsing bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) to spring clean your home
Yesterday I talked about using vinegar to add eco sparkle and shine to your home! Today, I’m going to move onto another of my favourite environmentally friendly household cleaners – bicarbonate of soda (baking soda to our brother and sisters across the pond). Bicarbonate of soda, is a versatile, all purpose, non toxic cleaner. Yes,…
Read MoreUsing vinegar for a natural spring clean
Many of us will be thinking about a spring clean. Some of us will actually get around to doing one 😀 If you walk into any store, you’ll see aisles full of the latest products that claim to save you time and energy, whilst getting your home sparkling clean. Unfortunately, many of these products contain…
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