Eco-friendly cleaners

In the laundry

Bleach
Use 1 cup of lemon juice in half a bucket of water and soak overnight, or substitute half a cup of borax per wash load to whiten whites and brighten colours.

Stain remover
Use eucalyptus oil to remove stains before washing. Simply apply a few drops and let it evaporate.

Laundry detergent
Grate a third of a cake of pure soap (or buy soap flakes from the supermarket), and mix with 1/3 of a cup of washing soda. Dissolve in hot water, and top up with a little more water. The mixture will set to a soft gel. Use 2-3 cups per wash load.