Mrs Frugal Posted April 26, 2006 Author Share Posted April 26, 2006 That's one I've not seen before Jackie. Thanks. Great site! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 They now sell boxes of borax and bicarb of soda in Wilkos as part of their cleaning regime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted April 26, 2006 Author Share Posted April 26, 2006 Oooh thanks Mel. That'll save me a trip to the city!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 oo ahh we dont like the big smoke do we Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clare* Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 I've just bought 10 bottles of different essential oils and some spray bottles. I've taken Kate's recipes on board. Any other uses that are not so obvious I need to justify my spending Some in the wash, worktop spray, bed spray, cleaning the eglu's, bathroom spray. Any more easy ones Forgot to say I have bought Lavender, rosemary, ylang ylang, eucalyptus, sweet orange, peppermint, lemon, juniper berry, geranium and tee tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted May 19, 2006 Author Share Posted May 19, 2006 Have you got an aromatherapy oil burner? They are lovely for fragrancing a room and you can mix your oils to make your own room scent. You only need a couple of drops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted May 19, 2006 Author Share Posted May 19, 2006 Meant to say Eucalyptus Oil is wonderful for getting rid of the residue from sticky labels and is good on some stains too. Lavender will refresh lavender bags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHen Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Can someone clarify the Vinegar situation please I bought some distilled white vinegar - but looking more closely at it once at home, is does say distilled white MALT vinegar. Is this still the right stuff to use for cleaning And if not - any suggestions as to where to get the correct one? The bottle I bought was all the super market had to offer, would health food shops stock it? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clare* Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Thanks Kate I have got a couple of sticky label residue bits can't wait for it all to arrive now. Purple Hen, you have got the right vinegar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted May 19, 2006 Author Share Posted May 19, 2006 Purple Hen, if you're in a multicultural area, look out for a chinese supermarket as they sell distilled white vinegar in much bigger bottles. I get a 5 litre one for around a pound! They also do large bags of bicarb which works out cheaper than buying the little tubs from the supermarket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clare* Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 (edited) I'll remember that Kate. I buy my vinegar from farm foods 2 bottles for a £1. 5 litres sounds far better for a £1 Edited May 19, 2006 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHen Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Umm - I do seem to be going through the bicarb at an alarming rate too We do have a Chinese Supermarket over the water in Liverpool, but that's a bit stressful for me unless I need to go there for something else anyway! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazaddress Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 *jots down all the recipes* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted June 18, 2006 Author Share Posted June 18, 2006 Just found another Borax supplier online - £1.39 for 300g The Carbolic Soap Company I've used this company before for laundry soap and bought their little washboard for handwashing (fantastic it is too!!) and they are wonderful - quick delivery and very efficient indeed. And no, I don't work for them ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 I've just ordered some items from there - very good site. Only annoying part is the registering - it is one of those sites which wants more info. than is strictly necessary to send an order and the space for address is too small - but I can live with that I've ordered the small washboard for Carl's 'collars and cuffs' - thought it might come in handy with all the 'chicken poo down the front' as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 Kate, I regularly turn and hoover all the mattresses - is there anythng natural to spray on them to freshen them up? I guess that tea tree might be good, but any suggestions are welcome..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted June 28, 2006 Author Share Posted June 28, 2006 Tea tree is probably best but nothing beats fresh air. Ollie's got dust mite allergy so I tend to turn and hoover the mattresses and leave the windows wide open to freshen them and get rid of any bugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 That's what I do too, I might just mix up some tea tree and lavender with some water and spray that on too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChookieCaz Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Finally, I've finished reading the thread and found it interesting. Ive used the white vinegar (and soda crystals) in the washing-machine to try to reduce the lime-scale, being in a hard-water area. Recently, I noticed that our local hardware shop is now stocking a few more items. They have had soda crystals for a long time, but I can't remember if Borax recently appeared on the shelf. If only I could remember the suggested uses! I'll just have to re-read some of the thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keanie Bean Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Just finnished reading a clean green book and have just tried one of the recipies to clean a really dirty copper plant pot. Cut a lime in half, sprinkle on some salt and scrub. It worked wonders and I just gave it a wash with some green washing up liquid. The pot is now housing some of my beetroot Sarah.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted April 22, 2008 Author Share Posted April 22, 2008 Yay!! Another green recipe which works. I shall have to try that on my letterbox as it's very grimy at the moment . LSH can take it off so I can give it a good clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keanie Bean Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 I'll be trying almost all of them from this book I've brought so I'll let you know which ones work. It's just a shame its an american book (which I didnt realise, as I bought it on the net). All of her price comparisons and weights and sources of products are for the american market so are usless for me. Otherwise the essential recipies seem good. Sarah.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted April 22, 2008 Author Share Posted April 22, 2008 What's the book called, Sarah? I love green cleaning books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KateG Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I've really enjoyed this thread, so thank you everyone. I'm going to make a huge effort to do the house work now I want to buy one book, with lots of household recipes in. and one book that has ideas for moisturisers etc. Can anyone recommend which ONE 'green cleaning bible' I should get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 This one is my favourite, Kate... "Clean House, Clean Planet - Clean your house for pennies a day, the safe, nontoxic way" by Karen Logan ISBN 0-671-53595-1 . Nice, easy to make recipes and suggestions without using difficult to find ingredients. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
