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6 Reasons To Clean Your Home The Eco-Friendly Way

Posted on February 3, 2021February 3, 2021 by Emma Reed

Having a clean home is something we all like to have. Having a dirty, grimy and messy home not only puts a strain on our mental health but can have serious implications on our physical health too. However, are those cleaning products you are picking up in the supermarket aisles doing us any good? Filled with an array of ingredients, chemicals and toxins some may be actually be causing more harm. Did you know that there are other ways in which to achieve a perfectly clean home? A way that is safer and fresher plus easy to do… Here are 6 reasons to clean your home the eco-friendly way.

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My Top 5 Essential Oils For Cleaning

Posted on January 28, 2021January 28, 2021 by Emma Reed

I started to make my own cleaning products last year because I became very aware of how much plastic waste is created from buying the standard household cleaners we find in the supermarket aisles, I was more conscious of the fact that these contain chemicals which can be harmful to both my children/pets as well as the environment plus you can end up spending an awful lot on something that may not last very long. For me, eco cleaning is everything that these products aren’t: safe, non-toxic, cost-effective and work efficiently. Another big positive here is that you can use whatever essential oils you like to help to tackle those cleaning jobs and to also add a wonderful aroma. No artificial perfumes here, all natural, pure (if you look for the right oils) and fresh scents. So, which are my top 5 essential oils for cleaning? Let’s find out…

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How To Clean Your Washing Machine Naturally

Posted on November 7, 2020November 7, 2020 by Emma Reed

It may surprise you that a washing machine needs to be cleaned and it may surprise you even more that this should be carried out every single month. In this post I am going to show you how this can be done quickly, easily and with completely natural ingredients.

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How To Make Natural Toilet Bombs

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Emma Reed

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Cleaning my home more naturally is really important to me, firstly because I want to rid my home of chemicals and secondly because I want to reduce my plastic waste down as much as I can. This has led me to go down the route of making my own cleaners and so far, so good! My latest homemade challenge was to create some toilet bombs which would naturally clean my toilet with very little effort from me… And it turned out to be very, very simple and very effective! Here is how to make natural toilet bombs. Continue reading “How To Make Natural Toilet Bombs” →

How To Make A Natural Homemade Surface Cleaner

Posted on July 2, 2020July 16, 2020 by Emma Reed

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When I began my eco journey I knew I wanted to make a difference wherever and however I could. It started quite small but has since blossomed into a big project which provides me with lots of fun challenges. Plastic waste and chemicals are 2 areas that I have focussed on quite a lot and when I was looking under my kitchen sink I was astonished by how I had been reeled in without a second thought. We are all ‘sold’ these products as making our lives easier, being the best at cleaning, the best price, the must-have to keep your home clean but in actual fact, it’s not true at all. Continue reading “How To Make A Natural Homemade Surface Cleaner” →

Cleaning Just With Water Is Possible With E-Cloth

Posted on March 8, 2020September 23, 2020 by Emma Reed

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I recently discovered a whole new world of cleaning and I. Am. Hooked! Cleaning with just water, that is it. Nope, I’m not making it up you CAN clean with just water, kill 99% of bacteria, have an allergy-safe home, reduce your plastic waste as well as stop using toxic chemicals that can damage our environment all by switching to this amazing cloth (and it’s friends!) I reviewed a few of their products a few weeks ago and to show me that you can literally do your entire home, e-cloth sent me some more items to try out. And here is a reminder of how it works: Continue reading “Cleaning Just With Water Is Possible With E-Cloth” →

Review | Vegan Dish Washing Block

Posted on February 1, 2020August 7, 2020 by Emma Reed

In my constant quest to find products that are both eco-friendly, animal-friendly and plastic-free I am always excited when I see other people using new items on Instagram. When I saw a few posts on a vegan dish washing block I knew I had to give it a go because the washing up liquid was one of the last plastic-filled items on my kitchen worktop. I purchased the block back in September ’19 but wanted to be able to give you a good review of it over time rather than a rushed one over a couple of weeks or so. Continue reading “Review | Vegan Dish Washing Block” →