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Natural Bathroom Cleaner

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Since there are so many various types of surfaces to clean, cleaning the bathroom can be time- and labor-intensive . Even though you can get various bathroom cleaners in spray bottles, making your own bathroom cleaner is safer for your family and healthier for the environment.

Recipe
1½ cups baking soda
½ cup Castile liquid soap
1 cup filtered/distilled water
2 tablespoons white vinegar

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.

Natural Ant Attack Spray

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Ants are critical to our environment yet they soon become pests when they begin to invade your space and over take your home. This recipe is safe and natural, so please be patient, I can assure you it does work, it simply takes a little longer than conventional chemicals.

Place a 1/4 cup white or apple cider vinegar, juice of 1 lemon, 1/4 cup of filtered water into a glass spray bottle. Shake the bottle well to combine, then spray around skirting boards, window cills, door thresholds, all entry points and just about anywhere you’ve spotted the pesky little critters. Repeat daily until ants are completely gone. 

Quick fix: Microwave

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Give your microwave an antibacterial clean out by mixing 1/2 cup water and the juice of a lemon plus the peel in a bowl. Microwave the mixture for 3 minutes on high power and let it sit for 5 minutes (don’t open the door). Wipe down the inside of the microwave with a cloth or tea towel and use the lemon mixture to remove any leftover stubborn spots.

Plastic toys from China

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Chinese-made toys came under attack a few years ago for having high levels of lead paint — and more than nine million of them were recalled. Because China’s product quality control isn’t as strict as it is in the US or Australia, it’s smart to steer clear of toys made in China. To ease your mind, many toy stores have lists of “Toys Not Made in China” that you can check out before you buy. Or check the recall list online before you toss a toy in your (virtual) cart. Most of us know by now to avoid toxic, BPA-ridden plastic beverage bottles, plastic food storageware, plastic wrap and resealable (or zipper-lock) food storage bags. (If you didn’t know that, now you do!)

But, plastic is everywhere, so toxins can be found in the places you might not know about. 

Spring Cleaning: Step by step

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We recommend to spring clean in little chunks of time. Here are some ideas:⠀

  • Front Door: Give your entrance door some attention and dust cobwebs, wipe down the doorbell and mailbox. Using a damp cloth, remove fingerprints, smudges, and germs from light switch plates and doorknobs.⠀
  • Dust ceiling fans: You can place a pillowcase over the blade, then pull it toward you to collect the dust. After dusting, use a damp cloth to clean off each blade. Then dry.⠀
  • Bathroom: Most people dread the bathroom, so if you start there then it’s off the list. Work at mineral deposits with vinegar. You can also apply baking soda to the shower to attack grime. Let those solutions do their magic while you clean the rest of the bathroom.⠀
  • Kitchen: Remove all dry goods and spices from your pantry. Wipe down shelves and remove expired food and old spices. When returning items to the shelves, place the newest foods to the back so you use up older items before they expire.⠀
  • Surfaces: You can use lemons as a natural antibacterial bleach. If you’re using lemons in cooking, don’t throw away the squeezed halves- rub them over your chopping board to disinfect it, or use to clean and deodorise surfaces.

Natural stainless-steel scrub

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If your kitchen sink is a bit dingy, then make it look just like new with only natural ingredients you already have in your kitchen. There is not much scrubbing involved with this natural recipe that is low cost and safe for the entire family. Buff your way to a fresh and sparkling basin that will stay cleaner for longer as you haven’t smeared any chemicals on to the surface.
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Ingredients
1/2 orange
salt
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Directions
Cut an orange in half and dip it into a dish of salt. Rub the salted orange halves around the inside of the sink, leave for 5 minutes then rinse with hot water and rub dry with a clean cloth. This will have your sink gleaming in no time.

What is a Nature’s Army Basic Green Clean?

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Our basic cleaning package is a comprehensive surface clean designed to keep your home clean and tidy on a regular basis. We take care of your everyday cleaning needs while you sit back, relax and enjoy your free time!

A routine or standard house cleaning is a thorough list of cleaning services and is highly recommended after the initial Deep Cleaning is done. We clean your home from top to bottom, including bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchen, and main rooms. Vacuum, clean, shine, dust, disinfect, and straighten the appearance in all rooms. Spend your free time doing something other than cleaning your house and get back some of your quality time.

Submit a request for a free quote, or give us a call today 0401 417 615.

Natural wood and furniture polish

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A safe, all-natural alternative to chemical- and petroleum-based polishes is a DIY wood and furniture polish. Olive oil and lemon juice are combined to make a straightforward polish that polishes furniture and smells like fresh air. Since the polish actually contains lemon juice, it should be used soon or refrigerated to preserve freshness.

You will need:
1 organic lemon–peeled and juiced
2 cups olive oil

Directions
In a glass jar, combine the juice and olive oil. Finely chop the lemon peel and then add to the jar. A cool, dark location should be chosen for the mixture to infuse overnight. With the use of a funnel and a small strainer, filter the mixture, then transfer the polish to a spray bottle. To achieve a high shine, spray, wipe, then buff.

Note: Always perform a test patch before using any new cleansers, especially on wood.

To stick or not to stick

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Non-stick pans, utensils, bakeware and pots are a godsend in the kitchen, rendering the drudgery of washing up effortless. However, despite the seemingly supernatural powers of the non-stick Teflon coatings, they contain per-fluorinated chemicals (PFC’S), known carcinogens linked with immune, endocrine, liver and thyroid disorders. Instead, opt for cast iron, enamel, stainless steel, porcelain-coated or glass pots and pans and wooden or stainless steel utensils.

Why you might want to rethink your next stain-resistant soft furnishings

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A multitude of soft furnishings, for instance, sofas, rugs, curtains, cushions, wrinkle-free and permanent press clothing items and bedding are treated with stain guards, to keep them crease-free and eliminate them from being damaged or soiled easily.

However, the chemicals employed in the manufacture of these formulas often contain per-fluorinated compounds (PFC), believed to cause cancer and birth defects. Ensure new purchases of soft furnishings are not treated with stain-resistant chemicals or spray-on fabric protectors. Instead, opt for natural materials, fibres and fabrics, such as natural wood, recycled timbers, cork, coir, wool, organic cotton, hemp, flax, jute, cashmere, mohair, alpaca and silk, especially for flooring, mattresses, bedding and baby clothes.