Eco & ethical living
Update: April 2019 So what makes this E-cloth mop system top of the mops for me? (Apologies for the pun but I couldn’t resist.) Read my review of the E-cloth mop system. Review: E-cloth deep clean mop system It all sounded too good to be true – a mop which was so cleverly designed that […]
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If you need to remove grease stains from clothing, choose try chalk. Instead of spending money on stain removers, keep a box of plain old-fashioned white chalk next to your laundry liquid for easy removal of greasy stains. Blot the stain with a clean, white napkin or paper towel to remove any excess grease. Then rub the
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Use bicarbonate of soda (or baking powder) and essential oils to clean a bin In the green, eco-friendly house there are much better and cheaper ways to clean rubbish bins than using bleach. To make your bin fresh you will need: Bicarbonate of soda (baking powder or baking soda) Essential oil of your choice such
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What shouldn’t you flush down the toilet and why? What should you do with it instead? Flushing the wrong things causes blockages, pollution and littering. The Marine Conservation Society’s Great British Beach Clean reported in March 2015 that the number of wet wipes on UK beaches had more than doubled between 2013 and 2014. This rise
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How to clean a drain naturally and keep it unblocked It’s annoying when your drains become blocked so the best thing is to try to keep your drains unblocked with regular and effective drain maintenance, whether in the kitchen, bathroom or toilet. Here are some eco-friendly ways to keep your drains clean and free-flowing. How to
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Cooking is an energy-intensive activity so it makes sense to try and save yourself time and money with these simple ideas when cooking on the hob: Use the correct size pan for the amount of food you are cooking to help cook food evenly and save energy. You only need just enough water in the
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