In general
we spend way too much in the shops on things we already have. You might think
you’re making your life easier by buying ten kinds of detergents or five types
of face care items, but in reality, we don’t need all those products. The
simple truth is that advertising convinces us that we need much more products
than we actually do and that only that specific, specialized product can do the
job. But will you really notice if your windows were cleaned with vinegar
instead of window cleaner? Of course. You won’t smell the fumes while in the
process.
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| Vinegar can clean windows and kill weeds. Image by lisaclarke |
That’s the
other problem with all the cleaners for our homes, bodies, cars, pets, hair,
skin, linen…they contain a lot of chemicals. These chemicals had to be made
somewhere, there was probably a lot of waste in the process, and it had to be
shipped to your nearest shop so you can have chemicals poured down your drain
too! It doesn’t make a whole lot of sense. Not to mention the dangers of nasty
pest repellents. Pest repellents might kill one pest, but do you really want
toxins or dangerous traps around your home where any man, pet or child can find
them?
Non-toxic surface
cleaners are available in most shops, but you can also use cheap vodka! It
cleans bathrooms in a jiffy and doesn’t leave ugly smears marks on glass and
tile. Think about it, it’s cheaper than normal cleaners, doesn’t release
headache-inducing fumes while you are cleaning and it’s mostly alcohol so germs
don’t stand a chance! Just be sure to hide the bottle when your mother-in-law
comes around.
For an
all-in-one laundry detergent, your best bet is buying a big amount from a
supplier in your area. We have found one from Eco Clean that is suitable
for very sensitive skin and you can buy it in different amounts, from small
bags to very large ones, and it’s definitely cheaper than in the shops. You
have to pay for the advertisement and packaging of these store-bought products,
and if you go cheaper, you’re losing out on quality and end up spending more
fixing your clothes or irritated skin.
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| Moths hate Sunlight |
To keep
those nasty moths out of your cupboards and their teeth away from your jerseys,
you can put Sunlight soap in your cupboard. Slice the soap in smaller pieces
(not too small) and put it between your folded clothes. For hanging clothes,
grab a few sprigs of lavender and rosemary, tie them in an anti-moth bouquet
and hang this by a string on your clothes hanger. These sweet smells sure beat
that old moth ball smell that can stick to clothes.
If you do
have clothes that have been infested with old-school moth balls, wash them with
organic cleansers - vodka or vinegar instead of detergent will work a charm –
and leave them out to dry and air for a few days sprinkled in bicarbonate of
soda. Don’t ask why, but it works. Non-organic products do nothing for that
smell.
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| Olive oil can also save dry skin and hair. Image by Kevan |
Recently
I’ve been exploring alternatives to breaking the bank on beauty products that are
safe (and not tested on animals). With make-up I’m cool with splurging now and
again, but cleansers, toners and moisturizers are a different story.
What I’ve
found to work a charm is the
oil cleansing method – I use olive or sunflower oil – rose water for toner
and a chain store’s very affordable “earth friendly” brand moisturiser.
Save your
well-earned money or pay back that
loan and discover a world of home remedies for almost everything! You will
be surprized once you start looking. Today I found a recipe to make
your own mineral make up – who knew?!
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