Is your bathroom green and toxin free? Use this list to see how you score. Do you use air fresheners? Don’t. Most contain a number of toxic chemicals that contaminate the air you breathe. Using a natural, essential oil scented diffuser in the bathroom is a much better option. To keep your toilet smelling fresh drop a few drops of …
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 …
DIY Natural Fly Off Surface Spray
Flies have multiplied around the country with the recent warm weather and we’ve had emails asking if we have any natural spray products that will stop them. Unfortunately we don’t have any sprays made up that you can buy, however, we have tested this recipe for Fly Off Surface Spray and have found it effective in keeping flies off our …
DIY Varnished Wood Cleaner
Cleaning varnished wood surfaces with soap will cause them to look old and worn before their time, and using commercial wood cleaners and polishes can work well, but most contain harsh chemicals that are toxic. This is especially concerning if you’re cleaning a table where little ones eat or play. Instead, whip up this simple varnished wood cleaner by combining Green …
Cleaning Green
Our guest blogger this week is Jenny Mc Gee who has shared her article on cleaning green, this is a good reminder of easy ways we can all clean green at home. If there’s any reason to not use cleaning products which contain toxic chemicals then recent results from a study by Dr. Cecile Svanes of the University of Bergen …
Green Disinfectants
Have you often wondered what you could use as an alternative to Dettol as a disinfectant. There are times when you really need some germ-killing power but the truth is many of the commercially available disinfectants are so strong they really belong in hospitals, not your homes. Many of them contain ammonium compounds such as benzalkonium chloride, pine oil, alcohol, …
Refresh Your Towels
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 …
DIY Natural Floor Cleaner
This won’t sparkle, and sometimes it leaves the odd streak, but it is great for all types of hard floor. The secret is to use a barely damp mop, not a soaking one. An old-fashioned rag mop which you can still buy at hardware stores works very well. It’s also a good idea to carry around a shaker full of …
Are Your Glasses Cloudy?
Did you know that you can give drinking glasses and wine glasses the treat of a lifetime by washing them in the dishwasher without detergent? Pour two cups of Wendyl’s Premium White Vinegar into the bottom of the dishwasher then turn it on. You will be rewarded with clean, streak-free glasses. If you still have a problem use some Rose …
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