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jogillespie(17271)
find non-chemical alternatives to cleaning producs
This is also part of reducing my/our carbon footprint. I use lots of different products, and would like to substitute, where possible, to less damaging to the environment type cleaners. I already use "washnuts" with vinegar and baking soda in the washing machine, but am wondering about the loo, the floors, ethe dusting tc etc.
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| Date published | 08-Dec-2008 |
| Last updated | 21-Dec-2008 |
| No. of respondents | 14 |
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belindayoung (24325)
A couple of the universities are using greener products.
| Date published | 08-Dec-2008 |
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any ideas about what they are using? I know that vinegar and baking soda are great, and also olive oil as a furniture polish, but I am wondering mainly about floors and sanitising the bathroom....
| Date published | 08-Dec-2008 |
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Tracy (22380)
Is this any use?
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| Date published | 08-Dec-2008 |
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robertburnes (7840)
I think the response from Tracy covers your needs quite well, some of which i did not know. Great idea Jo.
| Date published | 08-Dec-2008 |
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jogillespie (17271)
What exactly is Borax? And how do you say it in Italian? donì't worrY! I can answer these questions myself :-)
| Date published | 10-Dec-2008 |
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jogillespie (17271)
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-borax.htm
In Italian, "borace" - never heard of it to buy here! Will have to start looking around. I like baking soda, vinegar and hot water to de-gunk the shower drain. I do that once a week, and in the kitchen, too.
| Date published | 11-Dec-2008 |
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jogillespie (17271)
Thanks to Belinda for this link. Under "cleaning" there are some good alternatives to chemical cleaning products.
| Date published | 15-Dec-2008 |
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rhiannonatkin (9060)
This is fantastic idea Jo, Im certain i have some info on green cleaning somewhere i must look for. I shall try find it and will try this myself i think as all the chemicals we frequently use cant be good at all for the environment.
| Date published | 16-Dec-2008 |
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belindayoung (24325)
Here is a link to make your cat green: http://www.greenlittlecat.com/
| Date published | 18-Dec-2008 |
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jacqui.tohc (2589)
I've actually seen the waitresses using cheap vodka(?) as rubbing alcohol to wipe-off fingerprints and grease marks of the steel counter-tops and serving areas, of the cafe-restaurant at night/cafe at night before closing up time. Also, you might find this useful: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080130115436AAArKj1
| Date published | 21-Dec-2008 |
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jogillespie (17271)
I do use alcohol for cleaning and disinfecting - but stuff I buy for that purpose. I guess it is a bit like methylated spirits? It is pink, and smells vile. YOu wouldn't want to drink it, that's for sure! I clean down my stone benchtops with it. Thanks for the link! I don't want to buy vodka- hubs will think I am turning alchi on him!
| Date published | 21-Dec-2008 |
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