Eco-friendly cleaners

In the kitchen

Surface cleaner
Use baking soda on a damp cloth to clean benchtops, sinks, windows and refrigerator or freezer surfaces.

Dishwashing detergent
Use pure soap to wash dishes and add white vinegar to the rinse water to give glasses an extra shine.

Oven cleaner
Dissolve 3 tablespoons of washing soda in 1 litre of warm water. Spray on, wait 20 minutes and clean. For tough stains, scrub with steel wool and baking soda.

Pot cleaner
To remove burnt-on food, cover the burnt area with water, add two teaspoons of baking soda and bring to the boil. Leave to cool and scrape off.

Silver cleaner
Line a bowl with aluminium foil, fill with hot water and add a quarter of a cup of table salt. Put the silver in and leave until tarnish disappears.

Silver and metal polish
Make a paste with lemon juice and baking soda. Rub it on with a soft cloth, rinse with water, dry and polish.