“Amanda, the joy it brings me to walk into the house once you have been. It’s always so clean and organised, it’s heaven!
You have also set me on the path of keeping the girls room organised, huge difference for all of us. You have no idea what a difference you’re making to our lives!”
Thanks Karen for your lovely feedback.
There are many benefits of choosing a natural window cleaner; the most important being your health and well-being. In addition to the health benefits you get with making your own homemade window cleaning solution, the homemade method is low-cost and easy to make. All of our recipes consist of natural compounds, making them non-toxic and environmentally-friendly.
✨ Ingredients
10 drops lavender oil
1/4 cup warm filtered/distilled water
✨ Method
Place the lavender oil into a spray bottle with the warm water. Shake well.
✨ Uses
A powerful solution that removes grease and grime from windows, glass and mirrors. The lavender oil also repels house flies, which is particularly useful in summer. Spray glass and buff clean with a dry cloth.
When you have a pet or children at home, it’s normal to wonder how flooring and other household cleaners are affecting them. Some cleaners can be toxic to humans and many are also toxic to pets. Babies and small children are susceptible to household cleaners that contain harsh chemicals. Some household cleaners can affect a baby’s skin, eyes and airways. There are several ways you can turn simple ingredients into cleaning products for a wide range of purposes.
This ginger spice shake and vac is a powder carpet freshener which eliminates lingering, pet and cooking odours that get trapped in carpets. With this recipe you can sprinkle the mixture evenly over the carpet and vacuum thoroughly for a clean, fresh scent in minutes.
Recipe
🌿1 cup baking soda
🌿 5 drops cinnamon essential oil
🌿 2 drops of ginger essential oil
Method
Mix all the ingredients together and spoon into an empty spice jar or cocoa shaker, or any other vessel with a sprinkler lid.
Instructions
This spicy deodoriser is especially effective at eliminating pet odours from carpets and rugs, leaving them feeling and smelling instantly fresher. Shake the powder over carpets or rugs and leave to work for a few hours before vacuuming clean.
Nothing says Christmas quite like oranges and spices! Using natural materials to make decorations is a great way to reduce waste during the holidays and to make your home smell great naturally. Get creative and use small pieces of cinnamon or dried fruit like oranges and apples.
Ditching traditional wrapping paper and bags for eco-friendly gift wrapping is an easy way to cut down your environmental impact this year. Tea towels aren’t just useful for washing up, they also make great eco friendly wrapping options.
Once you start using eco-friendly, green cleaning products and tools and see how well they work, others will most likely follow suit. Don’t be shy about green cleaning at home or the office. As the more of us that make the change the healthier we and our environment will be! Setting an example not only for adults but for children guarantees a brighter future not only for mankind but for our precious planet!
For sparkling glassware over the holidays and to remove stubborn stains, add a little salt to a damp microfibre cloth for extra abrasive power and rub gently in a circular motion. Although the salt is abrasive, it is gentle enough not to scratch the delicate glass. Rinse with warm water and dry to a high shine with a glass cloth. For spotless glasses whilst using the dishwasher, place 1 cup of white vinegar into the rinse aid well while running, this is also effective on stainless steel cutlery.
Inexpensive furniture and panelling appear to be a cost-effective solution to deck out your home. Nonetheless, be aware that many of these pieces are constructed from particle board, plywood, fibreglass, fibre board or foams, produced from undesirable compounds, capable of emitting dangerous gases and fumes into the air for many years. Ideally, purchase solid, natural, wooden items; they really are worth the extra expense and last a lifetime. A wealth of high quality wooden or recycled timber commodities can be sourced inexpensively from local charity shops, car boot sales and online.
Make your own natural bathroom cleaner using these 4 simple ingredients. All of them are super easy to get!
Recipe
Method
Mix baking soda and Castile soap in a bowl and dilute with water. Add vinegar and stir well, ensuring any lumps have dissolved. Pour liquid into a glass spray bottle and shake well before use.
Instructions
A powerful cleaner ideal for any bathroom surface, it cuts through soap scum, mould and mildew. Simply spray and wipe the surface with a clean cloth and rinse off residue with warm water.
Breaking up household chores makes them less daunting. For instance, doing a little bit of housework each day helps to keep on top of things and stops the workload from piling up, making cleaning day not quite as forbidding.
If, like myself, you do not have a dishwasher, a helpful hint is to fill the sink with very hot washing up water just before preparing dinner. Then simply pop the dirty utensils, pots, plates and pans in the water as you use them, that way they will be soaking while you eat and be ready just to give a quick wash once you are finished. No matter how tired you are, aim to wash the dishes straight after dinner, then let them air dry overnight. This will save you from the dreaded washing up mountain the next day and will also give dishes time to dry naturally, leaving them clean and germ-free.
Empty the bins regularly and before replacing the bin liner, put a few spare bags at the bottom of the bin, so they are always there to hand. Get into the simple habit of emptying your bins each evening and leaving them by the front door; this way you can just scoop them up and carry them out with you the next morning.
