Eco-friendly cleaners
Safe alternatives for the entire household
Assemble a natural cleaning kit - most of these ingredients can be found in your local supermarket, and the recipes can be made at home in the safe knowledge that they are environmentally friendly and won't harm you or your family.
Baking Soda (Bicarbonate of Soda)
Cleans, deodorises, softens water and is a good scouring powder.
White Vinegar
Cuts grease and is a deodoriser and mild disinfectant.
Pure Soap
A general purpose cleaner that biodegrades completely.
Lemon Juice
Mild bleach, a deodorant and a cleaning agent.
Borax
A naturally occurring mineral salt. It cleans, deodorises, bleaches and disinfects, and is used to control pests such as ants and cockroaches.
Washing Soda
Cuts grease and removes stains.





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