cleaning Archives
Chemical Cleaners In Our Homes. Do We Really Want Them?
An eye opening Canadian documentary on the chemicals in our everyday household cleaning products. Do we really want these chemicals in our homes? What are the standards and regulations in Australia concerning the saftey of household chemicals and where can you find out more info?
cleaning the toilet – naturally
The method that I use for cleaning the toilet with all natural cleaners. Get that fresh, clean smell without artificial fragrances.
Seven Good Reasons For Making Your Own Household Products
Seven good reasons for making your own household products
A Cleaner Home with Eco Cleaners
Photo from Army.Mil A couple of years ago, we decided to detoxify our home. By this I mean we stopped using chemicals as much as possible. While it is virtually impossible to eliminate chemicals in the home altogether, you can reduce your exposure to them significantly. The average person is exposed to hundreds if not [...]
Uses for Bicarb Soda
Bicarbonate Soda is my favourite cleaning agent. It is a little miracle cleaner that can clean just about anything. And it is both cheap and non-toxic. Coupled with vinegar and you’ve got just about every cleaning task in the house covered. But you can do more than just clean when it comes to bicarb. It’s [...]
homemade laundry detergent
These are recipes that I use at home and have collected from various sites over the internet or from various books and adjusted to suit. Update: Below is a recipe for laundry powder that you can find at various places on the net, but I no longer use this recipe. I do not use borax [...]
homemade air freshener
I like nice smells. Yet I’m terribly allergic to artificial fragrances. Anything that initiates a sneezing fit doesn’t usually constitute as a nice smell. Which is why I like to make my own air freshener (particularly for use in the loo). To make: Fill a spray bottle nearly to the top with water, add a [...]
homemade all purpose cleaner
This is a recipe that I have been using to clean our home for over 6 years now. I use it for cleaning pretty much everything. The tea tree oil is anti-bacterial without being toxic. It is a bit of an initial outlay, but as you only use a few drops, it lasts for years. [...]
what you need to know about tea tree oil
Tea tree oil is an essential oil to have in the home and makes a great substitute for chemical disinfectants.
