We all feel good when we take care of our bodies and our hands and nails are no exception to that rule. We use our hands all of the time and probably forget to give them the love and care they deserve. Commercial nail polishes use toluene and formaldehyde, both of which are highly toxic and can cause headaches, nausea, …
DIY Fruit Fly Traps
Fruit flies are not fond of clean surfaces so keep benches and table tops as clean as possible, wipe up sugary spills quickly and lightly spray trouble areas with a solution of 300ml water and a few drops of peppermint or eucalyptus essential oil. Keep your sink and drain clean and free of any food particles, just to be sure …
DIY Natural Carpet Deodoriser
It’s about this time in winter when our carpets and rugs can take on a damp odour. Little particles of grass and mud being tracked into the house can get into the fibres, especially in older carpet, and even with a good vacuum the smell can be hard to remove. To help lift out odours make this natural deodoriser and get your …
DIY Grout Cleaner
Are you having problems with grout mould? You are not the only one, every week several people come into the shop and ask what can be done to get rid of the mould and stop it coming back. I’ve shared my tip of using cleaning paste, double strength white vinegar and an old tooth brush to remove surface mould on …
How To Clean Stainless Cutlery
Recently, I’ve had a few people ask what the best way to revive tarnished cutlery. After checking several books to no avail, I asked my Mum what she used to do to keep her stainless items clean and shiny and how to remove the tarnish if it occurs. Here are her top tips. First of all when hand washing stainless …