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Wondering if baking soda is the same as bicarbonate of soda, or if it’s something else entirely? Read on, as I will explain it all. There are so many reasons why people take up an interest in green cleaning. From reducing the number of harsh chemicals you use in your home to saving money or…
Learn how to naturally unblock a drain by using soda crystals with my handy tried and tested sustainable guide. There are few things worse than when your kitchen or bathroom sink starts draining slowly. Or worse, is just a pool of standing water. The next time that happens, rather than reaching for the bottle of…
Looking for eco-friendly toilet cleaner? Here are the green brands that scrub up nicely – from vegan brands to sustainable refill brands and more. Cleaning the toilet is not high up there on the list of things that bring me joy. There are about a million other things I would rather do than clean the…
Cleaning up your beauty routine doesn’t have to be expensive. Try these more affordable sustainable and eco-friendly beauty brands to treat your hair and body without breaking the bank. The eco-friendly beauty world has come a long way. From limited choice just a few years ago to a myriad of options, now with over £220…
Looking to avoid the use of toxic cleaning products? Here’s how to use lemon and vinegar to effectively clean your home the all-natural way. When life gives you lemons, make cleaning products! That’s my motto anyway. Whilst it’s not warm enough to grow lemons outdoors in Scotland, I do look out for reduced lemons nearing…
Learn how to treat nappy rash naturally and effectively, using my tried and tested home remedy using chamomile tea. It’s been a little while since my kids were in reusable nappies. In fact, my youngest daughter turned 8 this year, which completely blows my mind. While it’s been a few years since we’ve used nappies,…
Got a smelly washing machine? Here is my tried and tested technique on how to clean a washing machine effectively and environmentally friendly, using vinegar and soda crystals. These will not only banish bad smells but reduce limescale and mould too. I have written so much about laundry in the 11 years I’ve been writing…
Don’t bin your old stamps. Instead, recycle them. Here’s how to donate your used stamps to help raise funds for the charity of your choice. Few households have been spared the impacts of the ongoing cost of living crisis. And as a knock-on effect of this, charities have been hit hard. Over a third of…
Is limescale making its mark on your freshly laundered clothes? Here is how to naturally descale an iron with white vinegar. It’s official. Ironing is the least-liked chore in the UK. More than 50% of us despise ironing. And I have to say I’m in that camp too. But do you know what I hate…
Got a pile of old ripped or stained clothes that cannot be donated to charity? Here are six clever ideas for what to do with those old clothes to help keep them out of landfill. Due to the rise of fast fashion and social media, our appetite for new clothing has expanded rapidly over the past twenty…
Don’t sew but want to upcycle your old clothes? Here are 11 easy no-sew upcycling ideas that are perfect for beginners. I like crafting as much as the next person. However, I’m the first to admit that my sewing machine skills and needlework leave a lot to be desired! I’m not as nimble as I’d like…
Ditch plastic with this handy guide to all of the zero-waste and refill shops in Glasgow to know. There’s a huge amount of rivalry between Scotland’s east and west coasts. As someone from the West Coast who now lives on the East Coast, I feel like I’m allowed to sit on the fence. I’d say…