Clean & Green: 101 Hints and Tips for a More Eco-Friendly Home

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Then it just took a tablespoon of sodium percarbonate and a kettle of boiling water and it was clean. I was nearly at the point where I thought I needed a new washing machine, because it was a disgrace,” she says.

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Works a treat on my pine kitchen table, cleans silver and also removed red wine stains from tile grouting – just add a blob of my cream cleaner directly to the stain, rub in with an old toothbrush, leave for a minute or two then wipe off! Afterwards, she rinsed it with fabric conditioner and popped it into the washing machine for a short spin. Note: When dealing with carpet stains, never be tempted to give the carpet a vigorous rub and scrub because this can damage the pile. My Pure Magic is not harmful, it kills germs, destroys limescale (which bleach alone doesn’t do) and smells fresh.Use two to three tablespoons of Pure Magic in cold water for an overnight pre-soak of your white washing and to dissolve the most stubborn of stains. Nancy Birtwhistle not only won the fifth series of The Great British Bake-Off, but has built up a huge online following of devoted fans – including Gigi Hadid and Jonathan Van Ness – who love her sustainable, eco-friendly cleaning and gardening tips. Whether you have a sprawling garden, a modest patch of grass or just a spare windowsill, this handbook with over 100 tips will help you embrace the joy of growing and eating from your own garden. Leave the liquid in the jug to cool completely, uncovered, for a few hours to prevent crystallisation, then pour into a spray bottle and it is ready to use.

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Stir until the liquid is clear and the crystals have dissolved, then simply add the eco-friendly washing-up liquid and tea tree oil and mix well using a small whisk. She makes her own loo cleaner using 200g citric acid and 150ml water, emulsified with a squirt of eco-friendly washing-up liquid.Strain off the leaves, using simply the lid as an aid, then strain again using an old fine tea strainer. Clearly explained, accessible and beautifully illustrated with black and white line-drawings, Green Living Made Easy is the perfect guide for anyone looking to pursue a more sustainable lifestyle but unsure where to start. Nancy Birtwhistle, the much-loved baker who won the fifth series of The Great British Bake Off, has long been sharing her money-saving tricks for cleaning household items quickly, all whilst ensuring it's environmentally-friendly.

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Simply place all the ingredients into the jar or tub, stir to a thick smooth paste and it is ready to use. She says: 'This is my favourite jumper and although it's quite new, it's starting to bobble under the arms due to friction. It was a filthy washing machine that prompted Nancy Birtwhistle to embrace the power of eco-friendly cleaning. After cutting off the loose bobbles, Nancy leaves the jumper to soak inside-out for an hour in a bowl of eco-friendly washing-up liquid. Going green in the garden has never been easier with Nancy's sustainable, eco-friendly tips that will help you make the most of your space, and what it can grow.Eco-friendly options are up to 72p a wash, supermarket own (not friendly) cost 10 - 13p a wash and my own "eco-blend" is just 10p a wash!