Do you still use commercial dryer sheets? You may want to stop and make this simple two ingredient anti-static spray instead. Most commercial dryer sheets are made from a non-woven polyester material (polyester is a synthetic petroleum-based fibre) coated with softening agents and fragrance. One of the ingredients that is the most worrying is alpha-terpineol which causes central nervous system disorders and …
Lavender Cleaning Paste Recipe
Our popular Green Goddess Rose and Peppermint Cleaning Pastes work just as well as Jif but without the toxic chemicals and horrible smell. We’ve even had people tell us they use it as a shampoo and also as a hand cleaner instead of Swarfega. Now you can make your own lavender scented version. This paste will get marks off walls, baked on food …
How To Clean Dirty Upholstery
Adapted from Wendyl’s book Recipes For A Cleaner Life If you can borrow or rent a steam cleaner with an upholstery nozzle, that would be my first choice. You don’t have to add a commercial detergent; just using water and steam will do a great job. However, if your piece of furniture is particularly soiled you may want to add a …
Orange Essential Oil And Your Cat
Did you know that cats are not very fond of orange essential oil? If you own a cat and want to deter it from certain areas then grab a bottle of orange essential oil and Dr Bronners Citrus Orange Liquid Castile Soap. Not only does orange essential oil smell amazing, but a little sprinkled in the places you don’t want …
Wendyl’s Taniwha Blue Recipe
This is a recipe Wendyl tried a few years back. The original idea came from an old magazine from the 50s that had an advertisement for Taniwha Blue laundry soap – a product which whitens clothes without the need for bluing powder in the final rinse to whiten whites. You’ll need to buy some Prussian Blue – which is what we use …
Best Essential Oils For The Kitchen
A busy kitchen needs to be kept clean, but it doesn’t need superbug killing power, because by necessity you are wiping and washing several times a day. Essential oils are a kitchen’s best friend – not only do they smell amazing but they also have great germ-busting power. The main functions for any kitchen cleaner are not only to clean …
DIY Liquid Stain Remover
This stain remover works on practically every stain imaginable: food, grease, most grass stains, mud, coffee etc. I’ve found it’s more effective and easier to make than the magic stain ball recipe I shared a few weeks ago. Whip up a jar of stain remover and keep it handy in your laundry. Apply a little directly onto the stain, give the …
Magic Stain Balls
These little hard balls of clay may look like they’d make a big mess of your stained items, when in fact they remove stains like magic. Keep these little miracle workers in a jar in the laundry and whip one out whenever a hard to remove stain is noticed (even if thats after the item has already been washed). Eliminate …
How To Get Rid Of Toilet Bowl Stains
If you have a tough mineral stain that won’t budge, try these solutions. Drain the bowl and rub with a paste of Wendyl’s Green Goddess Premium Borax and a little water. Leave as long as you can, then wipe off. Spray Green Goddess Double Strength White Vinegar around the inside of the toilet and under the seat or anywhere stains …
How To Unclog Your Drain Without Harsh Chemicals
Is your sink taking a little longer than usual to drain? Is there a slightly odd odour and gurgling sound? You probably have a clogged drain that will need clearing to prevent build up and the possibility of burst pipes. The first thing I always try is the plunger, that usually works 50% of the time, next is a more aggressive technique. Not …