Mrs Frugal Posted December 8, 2005 Author Share Posted December 8, 2005 Kate, do you think that the antiseptic spray would be just as good without the lavender, and extra tea tree (or something else) instead? Been told to avoid lavender, due to growing bean, and I LOVE the green cleaning recipes everyone posts here! They're just the ones I like Shona. You can put in what you like. Lemon, tea tree and any of the other citrus oils are good at busting bacteria so put in whatever you fancy. My kitchen spray is lemon and tea tree and smells lovely. Tea tree alone would be fine too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted December 8, 2005 Author Share Posted December 8, 2005 PS - just got my book out Shona and this might be helpful... antibacterial oils lemon citronella pine spearmint antifungal oils - for mildewy mouldy areas eucalyptus patchouli sandalwood lemon Good blends Lemon - chamomile, eucalyptus, rose, sandalwood, ylang-ylang, or other citrus oils Rose - bergamot, chamomile, geranium, jasmine or patchouli Citronella - rose, geranium, basil, thyme or orange Eucalyptus - cedarwood, lemon, pine, rosemary or thyme Orange - all floral and citrus oils Tea tree - geranium, pine, rosemary, nutmeg etc There is a table on Essential Oils and Pregnancy here and some information on oils and pregnancy here which might be useful to say what you can use and what you should avoid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Thanks for that Kate! I'm going to make a batch up with lemon oil, as I love citrus smells, and it stops the cat jumping up on anything that it is sprayed on! Can't beleive I didn't think of doing that before! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 After having read the info. Shona, I suggest the Juniper and Neroli oils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 After having read the info. Shona, I suggest the Juniper and Neroli oils Sadly, as this is my 4th time, it's a bit late for preventing stretch marks....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsnesbitt Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Right Kate I have printed off these "recipes" and am now going to the shops........THEN I am going to clean the house from top to toe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted December 13, 2005 Author Share Posted December 13, 2005 Can you come and do mine too please D ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Me too Me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsnesbitt Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Well I used citronella as I fing lavender rather heavy...........result = fantastic! House smells fab! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura007 Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 i was wondering if anyone might have any idea's to solve a little problem. we have a bog upstairs and a bog downstairs, now the downstairs one is lovely and clean but the upstairs one is very prone to limescale in the u bendy thing. most of it comes off but within a week or so its limescaled again. i find this a tad odd as the bog downstairs has no problems like this ever!! does anyone know of a miracle cure to get rid?? its not like we have a hard water supply AND a soft water supply. thanks what a random question this is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 A while ago I used a "green" thing that, when kept in the cistern, stopped the loo needing cleaning! It really worked..a block or balls that stop the limescale particles from sticking. For several months I didn't need anything else other than a few drops of Ecover toilet cleaner. I can't remember what it's called or where from, but someone will know! Thanks Laura, you've reminded me I need to buy a couple. (when I remember what!) Our upstairs one forms limescale faster too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Blue Sky Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 While you're waiting for your green thingy you could either put in a cup of white vinegar overnight once a week, or 2 steradent or similar, or use Ecover's Limescale Remover. All of these work for me, we have hard London water, which one I use depends on how keen I feel. I'll be watching this thread because I want one of those green thingies too! Heatherx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 .... we have hard London water....makes a great cuppa though, doesn't it! I'll be watching this thread because I want one of those green thingies too! I'm good at half remembering things! Heatherx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Be careful with 'things' you put in the cistern - they can wreck the plastic fittings. They're a plumber's best friend because then they can charge the earth for replacing all the fittings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnabydaisy Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 just been reading this thread and have gone mad and ordered loads of essential oils and will start to clean the house, the chickens house, the rats mice houses more eco-friendly! thanks miriam and jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted February 24, 2006 Author Share Posted February 24, 2006 Good on you. Hope you're not disappointed. I love all the recipes and haven't bought any commercial cleaning products for a couple of years now so they must be OK . The beeswax polish is my favourite - it's satisfying to make, smells divine and works a treat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Thanks Kate I have now made my first batch of polish and doesn't it feel good to have made it myself! It smells so clean and it was easy! BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted March 27, 2006 Author Share Posted March 27, 2006 Fab Buffie ! It certainly does feel good and it works like a dream too ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHen Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Just came to check these recipes as I'm about to make up some new batches of product. I came across a comment about using white vinegar instead of conditioner for clothes - but can't find the bit where it says how much to use. As we have lots of washing to do today and we've run out of Ecover conditioner - can anyone tell me how much vinegar to use Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 You've probably finished all your laundry by now Jackie - I have used vinegar a couple of times but revert to Ecover conditioner because I like the smell. I used about 2 tbsp. of vinegar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHen Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 I did one load - then came back and checked I probably used about that much, and decided to add some Lavender as well - they have come out great. But at least I can measure it properly for the rest of the loads Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clare* Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 I just guess how much I just slosh it into the dispenser. I then put some soda crystals in the machine as well and a very small amount of powder or liquid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHen Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Might try the Soda crystals too. I have to say - we did three loads yesterday with vinegar and a few drops of lavendar oil - and they all came out the same as if I use Ecover conditioner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHen Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Here is a great webpage with eco cleaning tips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 That's a really good site Jackie - thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
