The benefits of Vinegar

Vinegar would be the most popular alternative household cleaning product on the market. Also recognised as Acetic Acid, vinegar can be found in most kitchen cupboards. It can be used for most cleaning applications but most stains are acidic so vinegar will not neutralise these stains because vinegar is an acid itself, even with this in mind, vinegar is always a good option to try on most stains…

September 26, 2010  Tags: , , , , , , ,   Posted in: Organic Home Cleaning  No Comments

The benefits of the Humble Vacuum Cleaner

Vacuum cleaners are the base of a home cleaning program. They are designed to clean dirt and dust from carpet and hard floors on a regular basis. Vacuum cleaners have become so popular we often just use them without ever thinking of the benefits they provide in addition to there most common use…

September 25, 2010  Tags: , , , , , , ,   Posted in: Organic Home Cleaning  No Comments

The Benefits of Old Fashioned Poultices

A poultice is a paste used to draw something out of an object. Poultices can be used for many things from medical poultices used to draw out infection or to assist with healing of ulcers and in some cases to help with bites and stings from venom injecting animals and insects. In this article we will look at poultices used as natural cleaning alternatives…

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Mild Abrasive Cleaning With Sandpaper

It sounds harsh and destructive but cleaning some things around the home with a mild abrasive sandpaper is a good way to bring new life to old or stained objects. The harshness of the clean is limited only by the coarseness of the sandpaper. Any method of cleaning that does not use chemicals is always worth a try. One word of caution – The abrasive on sandpaper is held on with various types of glue. Avoid using on surfaces that will be used for cooking and ensure all surfaces are thoroughly washed that will be in contact with food.

September 25, 2010  Tags: , , , , , ,   Posted in: Organic Home Cleaning  No Comments