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Best Eco-Friendly Soap Brands Cleaning Up The Planet

Best Eco-Friendly Soap Brands Cleaning Up The Planet

Wondering which eco-friendly soap brands clean up in terms of ethics and sustainability? Don’t get in a lather! Here is Ethical Consumer Magazine’s guide to the best eco-friendly soap bars around. As we lather up a little more often, following advice that handwashing is one of the very best ways to avoid spreading germs, it’s…

Do Just Add Water Cleaning Products Really Work? 5 Brands Reviewed

Do Just Add Water Cleaning Products Really Work? 5 Brands Reviewed

Are you intrigued by the new breed of just-add-water cleaning products? You might be wondering do these dissolvable cleaners actually work, and can they actually take on household surfaces? I’ve put several brands through their paces – here’s how I got on. Whilst I mostly make my own cleaning products, I do sometimes turn to…

How To Make Pine Infused Vinegar For Cleaning

How To Make Pine Infused Vinegar For Cleaning

Wondering how to make fresh-smelling pine-infused vinegar for cleaning? Read on for my full how-to. I love making my own cleaning sprays. I have made my own herb-infused vinegar for cleaning before, but I’ve never made any with pine. I really love the smell of pine. It’s a fresh smell I associate with cleaning, and…

What Is Borax & Is It Safe For Cleaning With?
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What Is Borax & Is It Safe For Cleaning With?

Today let’s talk borax. Specifically, what is borax, and is it safe for cleaning with? You see, in my green cleaning kit, I always have a box of borax to hand. It’s a handy ingredient to have. Especially when there are so many uses for borax around the house. Yet every time I mention borax here on the…

Toxic Cleaning Products To Avoid & Non-Toxic Alternatives
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Toxic Cleaning Products To Avoid & Non-Toxic Alternatives

I’ve got a great guest post today for you from Georgina at Ethical Consumer, on toxic cleaning products and the ingredients to avoid. As well as breaking down the problems with these toxic ingredients, Georgina offers some eco-friendly and non-toxic shop-bought alternatives, as well as natural alternatives to try that will make your home fresher…

12 Sustainable Gardening Tips To Make Your Garden Greener

12 Sustainable Gardening Tips To Make Your Garden Greener

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or are just starting out, here are my top sustainable gardening tips. Not only will these make your garden bloom, but they’ll also make your garden an eco-friendly oasis. My partner and I have been gardening for nearly two decades together, in a whole host of different set-ups – from…

14 Easy Ways to Save Energy (And Money!) In The Home
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14 Easy Ways to Save Energy (And Money!) In The Home

Looking for easy ways to save energy and money to help beat the energy price rises? I’ve got you covered with my handy, useful, and practical renter-friendly tips to help cut your bills and keep you warm. After a few years of price rises, energy bills are finally coming down. The April to June 2024…

5 Zero-Waste & Plastic-Free Shops On Etsy UK

5 Zero-Waste & Plastic-Free Shops On Etsy UK

Looking for zero-waste and plastic-free shops on Etsy? Here are some of my favourite stores on this platform offering the best eco-friendly and low or no-waste products. I might have mentioned before on here that Etsy is one of my favourite places to shop for, well, pretty much anything. It’s always been my go-to place for…

How To Make Your Own Fabric Conditioner In Seconds

How To Make Your Own Fabric Conditioner In Seconds

Learn how to make your own natural and non-toxic fabric conditioner, plus discover the four main reasons why you should switch from using conventional fabric softener today. You might be wondering why you need to make your own fabric conditioner when it’s widely available in the shops. And you might think you’re helping to prolong the life…