Some people always have shiny clean ovens. My neighbour, Voula, who cooks meals for six, never seems to have a spot in her oven while I get splatters every time I turn mine on. Cleaning is always a tedious task and if you ever needed proof of that, have a look at … [Read more...] about How to Clean the Oven
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How to Clean the Sink
My sink holds dirty dishes and standing rinsing water. I clean the cat's bowls in there too. So, every day waste accumulates in and on the surface of my sink resulting in stains, odours, and creating a cozy little haven for germs. The detergent and water that flows … [Read more...] about How to Clean the Sink
Cleaning Chopping Boards
Let's face it your chopping board gets really grotty. And smelly! No wonder your kitchen cutting board smells, you use it to chop onions, garlic, cut raw and cooked meat and chicken, and prepare fish. It's going to end up a prime breeding ground for germs … [Read more...] about Cleaning Chopping Boards
Cleaning with Lemons
Cleaning with Lemons leaves a beautiful clean and fresh smell around the house. Freshen up your dishwasher by cutting a lemon in half and popping one or both halves in the cutlery rack. Clean and deodorise your chopping boards by rubbing them with lemon … [Read more...] about Cleaning with Lemons
How to Make Washing Powder
Cath makes enough washing powder for a year for about $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 and Ingredients to make the washing powder 1 bar soap, … [Read more...] about How to Make Washing Powder
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 … [Read more...] about How to Clean your Carpet without Chemicals