Washing, cleaning and household chores take up a lot of our time and energy and there has never been a larger variety of cleaning products of offer. It can be very confusing, however, to know which products really work and which are really necessary.

Moreover, prolonged exposure to the harsh chemicals which are contained in most commercial cleaning products is bad for your health and the environment. But help is at hand with this unique set of 7 products that you can use to clean your home in an eco-friendly way that you can be sure will be both natural and safe for your family.

These traditional cleaning products have been carefully selected by the Eco+waza team and have a long history of use. They contain no harsh chemicals which may be harmful to your health or pollute the environment.

Please find below a list of instructions on how to use your green cleaning kit:

Baking Powder or Bicarbonate of Soda (750g)

Cleaning

1. To clean grease stains from your gas range and sink brush or sprinkle a small amount of baking powder (5g) on the affected areas, spray on some water to dampen and leave to soak in for a few minutes. Wipe off with a damp cloth.

2. To clean blackened pots and pans, boil water in the pan for about 7mins, add 1/2 cup of baking powder and leave to soak over night. Wipe out with a sponge the next day.

3. To clean tile grouting in the kitchen or bathroom, mix a small amount of baking powder with lukewarm water and scrub with an old toothbrush

Personal care

1. Add 1/2 cup of baking soda to your bath water to soften your skin

2. Make a paste from 3 parts baking powder to 1 part water. Use as a body scrub to exfoliate the skin

Citric Acid  (300g)

First it is important to dilute the citric acid.  Disolve a teaspoon of citric acid in 200ml water and pour into a spray bottle for easy use.

Cleaning/ deodorising

1. To prevent the build-up of mould in the bathroom, spray the area around the bath with the citric acid solution after taking a bath.

2. To remove the build-up of limescale in the toilet bowl, spray with citric acid solution, leave to soak overnight and flush through in the morning, scrubbing off with a toilet brush. To clean the outside of the toilet, dampen a cloth with the solution and wipe. Helps combat the smell of ammonia as well.

Washing-up liquid (290ml)

The important thing to remember is that most dishes don’t actually need to be cleaned with a cleaning product. The first step is to separate lightly soiled tableware with greasy dishes and pans. The former can easily be cleaned with hot water and a cloth. For greasy pans, a small amount of washing-up liquid can be used with the sponge provided.

Alkaline wash or sodium sesquicarbonate – 1kg

This product in powder form is a mixture of sodium bicarbonate and sodium carbonate. Before using it should be made into an alkaline solution by disolving a teaspoon of powder (5g) with 500ml of water. Pour into a spray bottle for ease of use.

Stain removal

1. Spray the soiled collars and cuffs of shirts, rub gently and leave to soak for approx. 5 mins before washing as usual.

2. Clean stains on bedsheets and underwear by spraying with alkaline solution, gently rubbing and leaving to soak overnight. Wash as usual.

Laundry detergent 1.5l

As with dishes, it is important to sort laundry before washing. Lightly soiled clothes only need a small amount of detergent to get clean but clothes with deeper stains such as grease , oil or blood needed to be treated before washing. Shirt collars and cuffs, underarm areas, work overalls and children’s clothes often need extra attention as well.  Spray stains with alkaline solution before washing , gently rub and leave to soak before washing.

Fragrance-free cream body soap bar

A mild soap containing jojoba and sunflower oil that can be used to wash hands and body.

As with all naturual cleaning products it is important to remember that there are no fixed rules! It is fun to experiement and see which products and combinations work best for your household. We would love to hear all your tips and advice so please drop us a line!

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