Going back to hand made is all about saving where we can, whether it’s money or the environment, we can make a positive difference.
All the ingredients in these recipes are safe, really work and smell good so why not give them a try.
All Purpose Cleaner:
Warm water mixed with pure soap or white vinegar is cheap and it’s an easy general purpose cleaner to make for use throughout your home.
In the Bathroom :
Toilet Cleaner-Make a paste from borax and lemon juice for cleaning non-septic toilet bowls.
Ceramic Cleaner : Clean tiles, sinks, toilet and baths with bicarbonate soda using a damp cloth.
Mirror Cleaner :
Apply eucalyptus oil with a wad of newspaper to prevent mirrors fogging.
In the Kitchen :
Surface Cleaner : Use bicarbonate of soda on a damp cloth to clean bench tops, sinks windows and your refrigerator or freezer surfaces.
In the Living Room :
Carpet Cleaner : Sprinkle bicarbonate of soda on carpet before vacuuming to deodorise. It’s also great for stain removal. Just vacuum or brush up when dry.
Window Cleaner : Add half a cup of vinegar to a litre of warm water for a useful window cleaner. Wash the window first with warm soapy water if especially dirty. Use a crumpled newspaper moistened with vinegar to get a beautiful sheen.
In the Laundry :
Bleach : Use one cup of lemon juice in a half bucket of a water and soak overnight.
Laundry Detergent : Grate one third of a cake of pure soap with one third of a cup of washing soda. Dissolve in hot water in a bucket and top up with water The mixture will set to a soft gel. Use 2-3 cups per wash.