The Big clean up with Bicarbonate of Soda

A New Year, a new start and possibly time for a good tidy up and deep cleaning session!
If you would like to have some green cleaning tips have a look at this website

Bicarbonate of Soda, Baking Soda, Bicarb, whatever you want to call it, this is a great versatile addition to your household.

It can neutralise acid, scrub shiny materials without scratching, deodorise, and extinguish grease fires. It can be used as a deodoriser in the refrigerator, on smelly carpets, on upholstery and on vinyl. It can help deodorise drains. It can clean and polish aluminium, chrome, jewellery, plastic, porcelain, silver, stainless steel and tin. It can soften fabrics and remove certain stains and also soften hard water.

For more ideas of the many uses of Bicarbonate of Soda go to our Eco Info pages.

Please note that this is not food grade Bicarbonate of Soda as it isn't packaged in a Food Standard environment.

Our Bicarbonate Of Soda now comes packaged in degradable polythene bags.

Also available in 500g & 1kg Pack

Do it yourself Spring Clean

There is a sudden rush, about this time of year, for a little “Spring Cleaning”. People rush out and buy cleaning products which are then (often) thrown away once used. So, how can you save on a little rubbish and clean up at the same time?

Over at Crafty Crafty they have details of how to make your own mops and dusters. They appear to be easy to make, save on waste and might just save you some money if you make up a batch now, ready for your own “Spring Rush”!

Details of how to "make your own" here.