Category: Sustainable Cleaning

Making Your Own Washing-Up Liquid at Home part of the soft source for living series

Making your own sustainable washing-up liquid at home is cost-effective and environmentally friendly. Using natural ingredients like castile soap, baking soda, and vinegar reduces plastic waste and avoids harmful chemicals. This DIY approach saves money, is skin-gentle, and empowers consumers, while offering an effective cleaning solution with pleasant fragrances.… Read More Making Your Own Washing-Up Liquid at Home part of the soft source for living series

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How to Descale Your Kettle in a Sustainable Way

Descaling your kettle sustainably is easy and important for efficiency and taste. Methods include using white vinegar, lemon juice, bicarbonate of soda, or leftover lemon peels. These natural ingredients reduce limescale, are biodegradable, and promote environmental responsibility. Regular maintenance and smart disposal further enhance sustainability in kettle care.… Read More How to Descale Your Kettle in a Sustainable Way

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How to Make Sustainable Laundry Sheets at Home

Laundry sheets are a sustainable alternative to liquid detergents, offering effective cleaning without plastic waste. They’re lightweight, customisable, and easy to make at home using simple ingredients like washing soda and castile soap. By creating your own sheets, you save money, reduce waste, and contribute to a greener lifestyle.… Read More How to Make Sustainable Laundry Sheets at Home

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Laundry Detergent Recipes

This content discusses the process and safety considerations for making homemade laundry detergent. It emphasises the importance of handling ingredients carefully, using protective gear, and accurately measuring components. Three recipes are provided, along with tips for effective use, underscoring sustainability and the value of DIY laundry solutions while prioritising safety.… Read More Laundry Detergent Recipes

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Understanding Surfactants: The Science Behind Cleaning

I am currently researching the best recipes for making sustainable cleaners with the goal of eventually creating and selling them. My aim is to develop environmentally-friendly products that balance effectiveness with environmental responsibility. This research involves understanding the properties of natural and biodegradable ingredients, ensuring the recipes are safe, affordable, and easy to replicate for… Read More Understanding Surfactants: The Science Behind Cleaning

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Experimenting with DIY Household Products: A Cost & Sustainability Comparison

This article outlines a personal experiment focused on creating DIY household products to explore their cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and practicality compared to store-bought options. It includes planning, ingredient sourcing, tracking performance, and evaluating environmental impact, ultimately aiming to share insights on savings, effectiveness, and sustainability through documented results.… Read More Experimenting with DIY Household Products: A Cost & Sustainability Comparison

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