Eco cleaning

[Bramshott]

I've been searching and searching for a thread from a few weeks ago about ecologicial cleaning solutions. I've been out and got the borax and distilled vinegar, but now have no idea what to do with them! Anyone around and prepared to repeat their tips?

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I think on the other eco thread expatinscotland has put on a recipe for a surface cleaner and there are also some details about fabric conditioners etc.

Where did you get your borax btw?

Oh brilliant - just found it - thanks!

Got the borax in Boots - very reasonable it was too (suspect pensioner-pricing!).

Glad you found it. Will nip out to Boots shortly.

I put essential oils in the surface cleanser, BUT you don't have to.

It's a Kim & Aggie recipe and folks, it really works!

:)

What oil do you use then expat?

Tea tree. I buy it by the 50mL bottle.

Oh have got some of that in already from birth of DD. Will see how this goes. And you use it on your kitchen tops, bath etc?

Oh have got some of that in already from birth of DD. Will see how this goes. And you use it on your kitchen tops, bath etc?

I use it in the kitchen, on highchairs, to clean the fridge, etc.

In the bathroom I use Dr. Bronner's liquid peppermint soap exclusively. You can get it in the UK, but it's dear.

My parents bring it to me from the US when they come across.

Bramshott - what did you search for to find the other thread? Can't find it. Thanks!

yes please, can someone show where the recipe is for expat's surface cleaner? I am intrigued!

how very odd.. i only searched it out for myself this morning and cut and pasted it

here it is (thanks expat)

"here's the recipe i use for surface cleanser.

500mL water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
.5 teaspoon of washing up liquid
1 tablespoon bicarb of soda
1 teaspoon borax
a few drops of your fav essential oil

Put in a spray bottle, shake well and apply to any hard surface - except wood."

i've just got a book in called 'better basics for the home' from annie berthold-bond and people, it is worth its weight in gold if you're looking for environmentally-friendly, non-toxic cleansing!

Please remember that some of the inredients are toxic (borax for example). Just because they are seen as eco friendly, does;t neccessarily mean they are 'safe'

no, and nowhere does she claim they aren't, just that some people tend to react more to chemicals in some commercial cleansers. this author suffered from lyme disease that left her ultra-sensitive to a lot of things.