cleaning Archives

tip tuesday – quick tidy strategy

We have a rule in our house: never walk up or down the stairs empty handed. We have a drop off point at the top and bottom of the stairs where items that need to be relocated back to their proper place are left for when one of us next treads the stairs. This keeps [...]

tip tuesday – vinegar for soap scum

I’ve been a bit lazy when it comes to soap scum in our shower, and I can tell you, we’ve got months of build up. Plain, undiluted vinegar and a little elbow grease cleaned our shower up wonderfully. I used a little steel wool to make the job easier, but be careful of scratching the [...]

frugal (and natural) cleaning

A friend of mine recently asked me about non-chemical alternatives to cleaning the house. She had become concerned about what chemicals she was being exposed to. Which is fair enough. I thought I would share here what we use to clean our house. Cleaning agents The cleaning agents we use are simple, natural and inexpensive. [...]

avoid antibacterials with basic kitchen hygiene

Following a few basic kitchen hygiene tips means that you are protecting yourself and your family from illness without needing to resort to anti-bacterial soaps and sprays.

bags, west wing, nappies and other miscellanea

I started making a new shopping bag (right) when I went into labour. I got as far as the final French seam at the bottom on that day and had to focus on other things , but I’ve finally found a moment to finish it. I found the pattern for this bag when writing the [...]

natural ant control in the home

Natural ways of getting rid of ants in the home.

What Is In Homemade Laundry Detergents?

When it comes to making our own laundry detergents, how much better for the environment are the ingredients? I’ve looked at some of the common ingredients I use in my home made laundry detergent to assess their impact on environment.

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?

Knitted Dishcloths

After deciding to improve my knitting skills, I’ve found out just why knitted dishcloths are so good!

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.