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Household cleaning recipes for the kitchen
You’ve discovered which nasty ingredients you want to avoid, found safer household ingredients and got together a batch of supplies. Now the fun begins! It’s time to roll up your sleeves and experiment with making your own household cleaners. Today are some suggestions for cleaning the kitchen – try them out and see which ones…
Read MoreBasic natural household cleaning kit
You’ve all been waiting patiently to begin making your own household cleaners. You know some of the nasties you want to avoid and today we’re going to talk about some safer alternatives. Have a read through, then start to gather supplies for your own recipes!
Read MoreWhat motivates you to be sustainable?
I don’t know about you, but I love to people watch. I’m happy sitting at a table in a pavement cafe, watching the world go by.
Read MoreMaking your own household cleaners
We’ve been sharing a series of articles about the toxins found in some conventional cleaning products. If you’re convinced it would be safer to make your own, you’re in the right place and I’ve got some great recipes to share. It is a fun and satisfying thing to make your own cleaners, but we need…
Read More5 toxins to avoid in your cleaning products
Many conventional household cleaners contain a bewildering array of chemicals. Some are safe and some are best avoided. There are hundreds of chemicals in daily use and here are 5 of the most common which you may find in your chosen products:
Read MoreToxins in your cleaning products
Many of the ingredients we find in today’s ‘new, improved, cleaner, brighter’ products are made from chemicals that were initially produced for use in warfare. After the Second World War was over, surplus stocks of these toxins made their way into household cleaning products, personal care items, food, water and synthetic drugs, despite many of…
Read MoreHow to use essential oils without an oil burner
One of the easiest ways to benefit from essential oils is by using an oil burner. But what if you want to use oils and DON’T have a burner? Or you don’t want to use one because you have young children around that could get hurt by a naked flame? Today I’m sharing seven ways to use essential oils in your home without the need for a specialised burner!
Read MoreEco friendly laundry products
We’re airing our dirty laundry for this week’s Change the World Wednesday challenge! Most people have their favourite laundry products – usually determined by smell and how effective they are.
Read MoreKeeping Your Home Safe: The Dangers You Don’t See
Many of us spend time safeguarding our homes from obvious dangers, such as trailing wires, faulty sockets and broken furniture, but there are many invisible dangers that are not obviously apparent. These include chemicals and gases that can be toxic, causing illness and even proving fatal.
Read MoreHow to find the right mindset for decluttering
Do you ever set the same goals for yourself over and over again? That’s how I’m feeling at the moment with decluttering.
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