If there’s one thing that reveals your true self – it’s your fridge. Mine is always higgledy-piggledy with heaven knows what in coloured containers or concealed in plastic wrap. But it’s almost clean. The best thing about cleaning your fridge is getting, apart from a clean fridge, the opportunity to organise the contents. Bur let’s […]
Make Washing Powder
Cath makes enough washing powder for a year for under $10. It depends on how much washing you do of course, but I reckon this should last me at least 6 months and that’s a substantial saving! Instructions to make the washing powder Ingredients: 1 bar soap, grated 1 cup washing soda (Lectric Soda) 1/2 […]
Make Wool Wash
It’s simple to make your own wool wash and then you have the added advantage of knowing exactly what’s in it. 2 cups of grated soap (I like the old fashioned Velvet) 1/2 cup methylated spirits 1 tablespoon eucalyptus oil Add all the ingredients into a jar and shake well Store in a jar with […]
How to Clean your Carpet without Chemicals
Cyrus the Great loved carpets. He took his hundreds of thick rugs from Babylon to the grave. But what happened if he spilled yogurt on a carpet? Who cleaned up the stains of eggplant stew? Was there a special servant to clean the stains from orange juice, lamb with paprika, goat cheese, apricots or saffron? […]
