Natural Cleaning, Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products and Household Products - Bicarbonate of soda, Citric Acid, Vinegar, Ecover Range of Household Products, Soapods Range, Veggie Wash, Brita Water Filters etc... Call in for your Ecover Refills (sorry, not by mail order), we stock Laundry Liquid, Fabric Softener, Multi Surface Cleaner, Lemon & Aloe Vera Washing-Up Liquid and Camomile and Marigold Washing-Up liquid for you to refill you old bottles! For our Ecover Range click here. Contents Help save our environment as well as your own health by using natural rather than chemical cleaners. Here at Herbs, Gardens & Health, we sell the Ecover range of natural cleaning products as well as some basic ingredients that can be used very effectively in cleaning. Please find some hints, tips and recipes for using these below. Clean Your Loo With Cream of Tartar! Just a couple of level tablespoonfuls sprinkled round the bowl and over the water removes lime scale and keeps it lime scale free for quite a while! To keep toilets clean and fresh - put 8 tbsp of bicarbonate of soda in the bowl. Leave overnight. Sprinkle bicarbonate of soda onto a damp cloth to clean toilet seat and cistern, then wipe with a wet cloth. Baths, shower doors, tiles and grout: Tackle body oils and soap scum with two parts soda to one part vinegar or lemon juice. The thick paste should be applied with a damp cloth. Leave for 10 minutes then rub with a brush or sponge. As you rinse it off, drains will be kept fresh too. Use this mix on shower doors, sinks, tiles and grout. If cleaning grout, rub with a toothbrush. Mildew and mould: Banish black spots with one part vinegar or lemon juice to one part bicarbonate of soda. Apply and leave for one or two hours. Rinse off. It may need to be reapplied or left longer, depending on how severe your mould or mildew is. Air Freshener: Bicarbonate of soda eliminates odours. Mix 8tbsp with three drops of your favourite essential oil. Place in a decorative bowl or vase. Bicarbonate of soda in the bottom of ashtrays absorbs smoke smells. It’s also like sand for stubbing out cigarettes. Dab some essential oil on a light bulb. When on, the heat will diffuse the fragrance. Lime and Mineral Deposit Remover Soak paper towels in vinegar. Apply the paper towels to the lime deposits around the faucet. Leave them on for approximately one hour. The deposits will be softened and can be removed easily. To remove stubborn stains from most surfaces, use a bicarbonate of soda paste (3 parts bicarbonate of soda, one part water). Apply, let stand, then scrub or wipe clean. Hairbrushes and combs can be cleaned in a bicarbonate of soda solution. Laundry Replace half of each measure of laundry detergent with bicarbonate of soda to keep clothing fresh. To remove grease stains, either add bicarbonate of soda to the wash load or pre-treat the stains with a bicarbonate of soda paste. Cream of tartar is one of nature's bleaching agents. Cleaning Silver Soak in boiling water with bicarbonate of soda, cream of tartar, salt and a piece of aluminium foil. Aluminium Cleaner 2 tablespoons cream of tartar
1 quart water To clean aluminium cookware, combine ingredients in cookware. Bring solution to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Wash and dry as usual. Discolourisation of aluminium pans, caused by alkali such as tomato sauce, will tend to disappear. Brass Cleaner I Lemon juice
Bicarbonate of soda Make a paste about the consistency of toothpaste. Rub onto brass with a soft cloth. Rinse with water and dry. Brass Cleaner II Lemon juice
Cream of tartar Make a paste about the consistency of toothpaste. Apply to surface, leave on for 5 minutes. Wash with warm water. Dry with a soft cloth. Chrome and Stainless Steel Cleaner Dip soft cloth in undiluted white vinegar. Wipe surface. To clean porcelain surfaces, rub with cream of tartar sprinkled on a damp cloth. Works well on light stains Microwaves and Ovens: Clean with a cloth dampened in equal parts of vinegar and water. To remove microwave odours, place some lemon slices in a bowl of water. Put on high for a few minutes. Oven CleanerBicarbonate of soda and/or cream of tartar. For burnt-on food in the bottom of ovens or on pots, sprinkle with bicarbonate of soda, then add hot water. Let soak overnight; the dried on food will come loose much more easily. Stainless Steel: Clean and shine any stainless steel surface with a paste of bicarbonate of soda and water. Apply liberally with a damp cloth. Leave for about 5 minutes, then wipe. Removing Rust Spots from a Stainless Steel Sink Materials and Ingredients: 1 part cream of tartar
A little lemon juice
Small bowl
Cloth Mix the cream of tartar and lemon juice in a small bowl and mix. Apply the paste to the rust stains and massage it in.
Note: If the rust is heavily embedded, let the cleaning paste sit for hours. Wipe clean!
Expresso Coffee Machines Use citric acid. It has to be diluted 12-18 grams (2-3 tablespoons) of powder to one litre of fresh water, and used as per machine de-scaling instructions. Drain Cleaner Maintenance: To prevent blockages, pour boiling water down the drain once or twice a week. If the drain appears to be becoming clogged, pour a cup of bicarbonate of soda down it and then slowly dribble in warm water. If this doesn’t work, put down one part bicarbonate of soda, followed by four parts hot vinegar. Leave overnight if possible. DisinfectantMix 1/4 cup Borax with half a gallon of hot water, put in a spray and disinfect. Do not use around food and keep out of reach of children. Clogged sinks If water is still running through, but slowly, the drain is clogged. First, bail out any standing water. Slowly pour one cup of bicarbonate of soda down the drain, then slowly add one cup of vinegar. The mixture will fizz. Cover the plughole and leave to fizz for about five minutes, then rinse the drain with boiling water. Blocked sinks If the water will not run out at all, the sink is blocked. Bail out the water and check to see anything is blocking the drain. If the blockage appears to be further down the pipe, use a plunger. If this doesn't work, try an enzyme drain cleaner such as Earth Friendly Products “Earth Enzymes” Drain Opener, available from us. Floor and Furniture Polish I Use 1 part lemon juice to 2 parts olive or vegetable oil. Furniture Cleaner and Polish II
3 cups olive oil
1 cup vinegar Mix together until well blended. Use a clean, soft cloth to apply to the furniture. Floors: Mop vinyl, laminate or ceramic tiled floors with 8tbsp of vinegar diluted in 3 litres of hot water. For pet odours and stains in carpets, mix equal parts of vinegar and water. Apply to affected areas. Blot with kitchen roll (recycled is preferable), until moisture is absorbed. You may need to repeat the process. Wood: Mix one part olive oil with one part lemon juice. Rub on furniture or apply with a spray bottle, then polish with a dry cloth. Use this mix to make wood floors gleam. General cleaners Vinegar, salt and water mixture for surfaces; bicarbonate of soda, cream of tartar and water for the bathroom. Glass: Wash windows with 2 to 3tbsps of vinegar to three litres of warm water. Dry with crumpled newspaper for a sparkling non-smear finish. Scummy vases? Put in 1tbsp of vinegar and fill with warm water. Leave to soak for 10 minutes. Rub with a soft cloth then rinse. The Materials. Bicarbonate of soda (aka baking soda/sodium bicarbonate, sodium hydrogen carbonate) So versatile as a household cleaner, it's surprising that sodium hydrogen carbonate is used for anything else. Mix it with water and it forms a mildly alkaline solution that helps dissolve dirt and grease. Use dry, and the tiny rough particles act as a good abrasive that lifts stains from carpets and removes marks from surfaces without scratching them. As a powder, it also neutralises strong odours. For general surfaces, bicarbonate of soda is best used on a damp sponge, but for tough stains, add a little water to a tablespoonful of the powder, smear it on and leave for 20 minutes before rinsing it off. A saucer of bicarbonate of soda can deodorise your fridge. It can also do wonders for shower curtains, which are havens for micro-organisms. Used dry, the powder is also an effective toothpaste and even shampoo, although remember to brush it out afterwards or you'll look like you've seen a ghost. Often vinegar and soda are mixed together for maximum cleaning strength. Baking powder works just as well - it’s a mix of bicarbonate of soda and cream of tartar. Cream of Tartar (or Tartaric Acid) Cream of tartar is one of nature's bleaching agents. If you simmer a solution (1 tablespoon of Cream of Tartar in a quart of water) discolourization of aluminium pans caused by alkali such as tomato sauce, will tend to disappear. Lemon juice A great cleaner thanks to the citric acid it contains. The citric acid in lemon juice makes it perfect for bleaching, disinfecting, deodorising and cutting grease. When used with salt, it is especially good for cleaning copper and brass, although use it with care, as it can lighten the shade of the metal if left on for a long time or not rinsed off well. To whiten whites and brighten colours, pour a cup of juice into half a bucket of water and soak items overnight before washing as usual. Take care when using lemon juice on material that is exposed to direct sunlight as it will bleach all the more quickly. Citric Acid To clean Expresso Coffee Machines use citric acid. It has to be diluted 12-18 grams (2-3 tablespoons) of powder to one litre of fresh water, and used as per machine descaling instructions. Borax Used as a disinfectant or in washing to enhance cleaning. Olive oil  Organic Olive Oil, Extra Virgin, First Cold Pressing, | Clearspring | C/F, O, V, VEGAN, G/F, EGG FREE, D/F, W/F | 500 ml 1Ltr | £4.69 £8.69 | Buy Now Buy Now |
Used properly, olive oil can make a fine substitute for furniture polish. You don’t need the more expensive extra-virgin variety, just an every day one. Simply mix a cup of oil with half a cup of lemon juice and pour it into a spray bottle. To polish wooden surfaces, spray a little on to the surface and rub it all over. As the lemon juice cuts through the dirt, the olive oil shines and protects the wood. Use a dry cloth to polish off. Be careful when using on modern surfaces, though, as many do not need regular polishing, and excessive amounts of oil could leave the surface feeling tacky. Olive oil is also the natural ingredient of choice for getting rid of fingerprints on stainless steel surfaces and cooking utensils. Simply put some on a kitchen towel and rub it over the finger marks. They'll disappear and the oil gives the metal a nice shine. White Distilled Vinegar A natural disinfectant, deodoriser, stain remover and reduces mineral and lime deposits. It’s a diluted ascetic acid and a substitute for ammonia-based cleaners. You can use white wine vinegar, but white distilled vinegar is cheaper. Don’t use malt vinegar - your home will end up smelling like a chippie. Vinegar is a good substitute for window cleaner. Use half a cup of vinegar in a litre of warm water to clean windows. Crumpled newspaper moistened with vinegar can then be used to buff them to a beautiful sheen. Mix some vinegar with an equal quantity of water and use in a spray bottle as a general surface cleaner. For particularly tough stains, warm the solution a little and leave it covering the stain for around 10 minutes before washing off. White vinegar is also a great descaler as it can dissolve the white deposits. For shower heads, simply dunk them in a bucket or tub of undiluted vinegar. For kettles, fill them up and leave them overnight. Don't boil it, though - the vinegar will froth up and go everywhere. Afterwards, rinse the kettle thoroughly, fill with water and boil before using it again. To descale taps, soak some paper towels in vinegar, wrap them around the taps and cover with plastic bags held in place with elastic bands. Leave for a few hours and they'll look brand new. Ketchup The infamous red sauce is relied on by many as a great cleaner for copper pots and pans. It works because it contains citric acid, so lemon juice is likely to work just as well, if not better. Acids help clean metals because they strip off rust, the dark oxide coating that forms on bare metal surfaces. Cleaning is one area where ketchup should be used with care - on certain copper items it may cause a slight discoloration. Tea tree oil The oil from the leaves of the Australian tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia ) is one of nature's most impressive antiseptics and disinfectants. Mix two teaspoons of tea tree oil with two cups of water in a spray bottle and use on mould and mildew. It works best if left on for a while and then rinsed with warm, soapy water. The spray can also be used to deodorise musty clothing and other fabrics. To beat strong mildewy smells, soak items overnight in the solution, then air for a few days for the tea tree oil smell to subside. Making / Recycling your own cleaning tools* Socks - good for cleaning walls, especially textured ones (sponges break off little pieces when you try to scrub textured walls).
* Scrubbers - cut up pieces of mesh potato bags and tie into a small ball - works great for scouring dishes!
* Sponges - throw your dirty sponge in the dishwasher or boil it with a bit of baking soda on the stove to make it look like new again.
* Towels - cut up old towels instead of throwing them away and use them for dish clothes or in the garage.
* Toothbrushes - save that old toothbrush! You can use it to scrub floors, stains on clothing, and more!
* Mop - to make a new mop head, try cutting up strips of old towels, shirts or socks. Rubberband or tie the top ends of the strips together, then secure to the mop stick.
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