Refresh Your Towels Have your towels stopped absorbing moisture? Bring them back to life by washing in hot water with a quarter cup of Wendyl’s Premium White Vinegar for a small load, or half a cup for a large load. Going forward don’t use commercial fabric softener from the supermarket as this coats the towels over time causing them to …
No Baking Powder? Make Your Own
Have you been about to do some baking and discovered that you had no baking powder? If you live in the country getting some can involve a long drive to the store or a visit to the neighbours. But did you know that you can make your own with two simple ingredients? If you already make either our rose or …
Hydrate With Soaking Drops
Have you heard of soaking drops? Soaking drops are added to warm water and help to hydrate, gently cleanse the skin, as well as increasing its ability to absorb the beneficial ingredients (hopefully you are using a natural plant-based product) in your favourite moisturiser or facial serum. Soaking your face is an invaluable tool if you want to achieve a soft, …
Do This For Sparkling De-fogged Mirrors
Cleaning your bathroom mirrors is as simple as spraying with a solution of one part water to one part Wendyl’s Premium Double Strength White Vinegar or you can use our pre-made Wendyl’s Glass Cleaner that also contains essential oils for a sparkling, clean, finish. If you don’t have premium white vinegar or natural glass cleaner but you do have soda …
14 Household Uses For Soda Ash
Soda ash is baking soda’s older, gruntier brother. It’s a powerful natural cleaner but unlike its counterpart, it cannot be eaten. Soda ash, other wise known as sodium carbonate, is fine with a powdery consistency where as washing soda (often called soda ash) is gritty and harder to work with. We only use Wendyl’s Green Goddess Premium Soda Ash in our natural …
Lemon Essential Oil Removes Soap Scum
Did you know that if you wipe your clean shower door with Lemon Essential Oil it will remove any build-up and keep your doors protected a little longer from soap scum. The best way to get a good clean is to first mix up equal parts of Wendyl’s Premium Double Strength White Vinegar and water, pour this solution into a …
Turmeric and Coconut Bedtime Elixir
Over the last couple of weeks, we have had quite a few emails asking for the Turmeric and Coconut Bedtime Elixir recipe that I shared a while back. This is the perfect time of year to be making this warm, satisfying drink. It’s still one of my favourite winter bedtime recipes. The light, creamy, slightly spicy flavour is delicious, and apparently having …
Feed The Birds!
In winter give the wild birds on your property a helping hand when it comes to finding food with these tips and recipes. They’ll love you for it and you’ll love seeing the bird life increase in your garden, this is especially helpful when we head into the warmer months and bug season arrives. Birds are great bug catchers. To …
14 Ways To Use Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar has been used in tonics and remedies to aid in overall good health, weight loss, reducing cholesterol, lowering blood sugar levels (see my previous post ‘apple cider vinegar really does work‘) and warding off a cold. Taking a tablespoon diluted in water each morning helps get the digestion system going and I find myself feeling more energised …
How To Clean Your Granite Bench Top
Granite countertops showcase some of the most beautiful stone that nature creates. If you want to keep that gorgeous granite looking great, you’ll need to clean it every now and then. However, what you use on your granite can make a huge difference to how long it keeps its lustre. Despite what you might think, you can’t just use …