Christmas Day is the one day a year you can guarantee everybody wants to eat, drink and be merry! The one part of the day that everyone inevitably dreads is the clean up operation, as no one wants to spend time scrubbing the turkey tin! But help is at hand in the form of trusty Soda Crystals!
Simply sprinkle Soda Crystals into the turkey tin after use, followed by hot water. Leave to soak for about an hour, and then wash as normal, either with washing up liquid or in the dishwasher. The Soda Crystals will have dissolved most of the grease, making light work of the the washing up!
Note: Soda Crystals are not suitable for use on aluminium.
Cleaning, laundry and lifestyle tips using traditional and natural products!
Thursday, 17 December 2009
Wednesday, 11 November 2009
Liquitabs and children do NOT mix!
A report by the Child Accident Prevention Trust gives a stark warning about the dangers of household chemicals under the sink...and in particular, liquitabs. daily mail article
These colourful and tactile capsules are very attractive to toddlers. It would be disingenuous to suggest powders are 'safer'. Maybe it's worth parents rehousing chemicals in kid-proof containers as a precaution.
These colourful and tactile capsules are very attractive to toddlers. It would be disingenuous to suggest powders are 'safer'. Maybe it's worth parents rehousing chemicals in kid-proof containers as a precaution.
Friday, 6 November 2009
Let's Do DIY
Although my mantra is more one of DIY = "Don't Involve Yourself", I did come across a great site with lots of useful advice on DIY at http://www.lets-do-diy.com/. Now, where's my drill and hammer....?
Monday, 2 November 2009
Don't let the rain ruin your ride!
Whether you're a professional cyclist or just a keen amateur, it always pays to be ready for every weather condition, as an unexpected downpour is enough to ruin anyone's ride! Over time, cycling jerseys become dirty and worn and start to lose their water repellance, but there is an easy way to clean and protect your cycling gear using Soap Flakes and Garment Guard!
Washing your gear in Soap Flakes is gentle yet effective, so will not damage specialist fabrics or remove waterproofed layers. Simply hand wash cycling gear and outerwear in a regular solution of Soap Flakes, rinse and allow to dry.
To protect fabrics from water, simply spray liberally with Garment Guard and heat to activate the formula. Garment Guard does not leave a residue or tarnish, and causes water to simply bead off treated fabrics.
Washing your gear in Soap Flakes is gentle yet effective, so will not damage specialist fabrics or remove waterproofed layers. Simply hand wash cycling gear and outerwear in a regular solution of Soap Flakes, rinse and allow to dry.
To protect fabrics from water, simply spray liberally with Garment Guard and heat to activate the formula. Garment Guard does not leave a residue or tarnish, and causes water to simply bead off treated fabrics.
Monday, 26 October 2009
Give your fireplace a facelift for winter!
As the clocks have gone back and the nights start to draw in, there is nothing more comforting than drawing the curtains and retreating to a cosy living room with a roaring fire.
But if your fireplace is still displaying the dirt from last winter, there is a quick and easy way to give your fireplace a facelift with Soap Flakes! Soap Flakes are perfect for fireplaces as they have a gentle cleaning power that is suitable on even the most delicate of surfaces, including marble, limestone and sandstone!
Simply make up a Soap Flakes solution by adding one cup of Soap Flakes to a bucket of warm water and mix until the flakes are dissolved. Using a cloth and the solution, scrub the surfaces to remove dirt and grime and then wipe with a clean damp cloth.
Clean and sparkling fireplaces in no time, ready for those cosy winters nights!
But if your fireplace is still displaying the dirt from last winter, there is a quick and easy way to give your fireplace a facelift with Soap Flakes! Soap Flakes are perfect for fireplaces as they have a gentle cleaning power that is suitable on even the most delicate of surfaces, including marble, limestone and sandstone!
Simply make up a Soap Flakes solution by adding one cup of Soap Flakes to a bucket of warm water and mix until the flakes are dissolved. Using a cloth and the solution, scrub the surfaces to remove dirt and grime and then wipe with a clean damp cloth.
Clean and sparkling fireplaces in no time, ready for those cosy winters nights!
Wednesday, 23 September 2009
Smelly washing machine? Bad smells gone for good!
I keep hearing of people having problems with smelly washing machines recently, so I thought i'd just let everyone know there is a very easy way to get rid of this problem once and for all!
Simply run the washing machine empty on a 60degree wash (or hotter if the smell is really bad!) with a half a bag of Soda Crystals split between the drawer and the drum. Once this is finished, run the machine on empty again, but this time replace the Soda Crystals with 500ml of White Vinegar to remove limescale build up and finish the cleaning process.
This should get rid of the bacteria causing all the bad smells for good!
Simply run the washing machine empty on a 60degree wash (or hotter if the smell is really bad!) with a half a bag of Soda Crystals split between the drawer and the drum. Once this is finished, run the machine on empty again, but this time replace the Soda Crystals with 500ml of White Vinegar to remove limescale build up and finish the cleaning process.
This should get rid of the bacteria causing all the bad smells for good!
Fluffy Towels!
We've just found a really easy way to make your towels lovely and fluffy again using Soda Crystals and White Vinegar!
Simply soak towels in a warm solution of Soda Crystals for 10minutes and then rinse with warm water until the water runs clear. Then wash your towels in the washing machine as normal, but replace fabric softner with a cup of White Vinegar. Dry your towels on the line outside and voila! your towles will be lovely and fluffy and as good as new!
Enjoy!
Simply soak towels in a warm solution of Soda Crystals for 10minutes and then rinse with warm water until the water runs clear. Then wash your towels in the washing machine as normal, but replace fabric softner with a cup of White Vinegar. Dry your towels on the line outside and voila! your towles will be lovely and fluffy and as good as new!
Enjoy!
Thursday, 27 August 2009
The 'Greenest' brand in the UK???
We were a bit shocked to find a news story in today's Nottingham Evening Post claiming that there had been a survey to find the UK's greenest consumer product....and that Persil laundry products came out on top!!!!!
After spitting out our coffee, we read the small print to find out that this was only looking at the top 100 products by sales.
Of course, Dri-Pak can't claim that they're in the top 100 brands....but I think it's fair to say that soda crystals, soap flakes, liquid soap and our laundry oxygen bleach are a fair bit kinder on the environment than Persil.
If you want to read Envirup's press release, you can view it here . I'm afraid that if you actually want to read the report, you'll have to pay for it (they are a private organisation after all). Personally, I'd advise using the net to do a bit of your own research to make your own mind up about what products are truly better for the environment.
After spitting out our coffee, we read the small print to find out that this was only looking at the top 100 products by sales.
Of course, Dri-Pak can't claim that they're in the top 100 brands....but I think it's fair to say that soda crystals, soap flakes, liquid soap and our laundry oxygen bleach are a fair bit kinder on the environment than Persil.
If you want to read Envirup's press release, you can view it here . I'm afraid that if you actually want to read the report, you'll have to pay for it (they are a private organisation after all). Personally, I'd advise using the net to do a bit of your own research to make your own mind up about what products are truly better for the environment.
Friday, 21 August 2009
How Clean is Your House
The nation's favourite cleaners gave a mother and daughter some useful tips on how to clean a dirty (to put it mildly!) fridge with Bicarbonate of Soda and some Leyton Orient supporters tips on cleaning silver and dirty mugs with Soda Crystals. Go to 4 On Demand to check it out!
View the video
Tuesday, 4 August 2009
Festival Season, No Worries!
Everyone knows the start of summer signals the start of the festival season! But putting up your tent at the festival to find it damp, mouldy and smelly would be enough to ruin anyone’s fun, so why not give your camping gear the once over to make sure you'll have no problem when you get there.
Firstly, check over your tent by pulling out all the components and checking for any damage, missing parts or bad smells. To get rid of any mould or mildew residue, gently brush off any excess dirt, then wipe clean using a soft bristled brush and mild solution of soap flakes and warm water. Leave to dry in a well ventilated area out of direct sunlight.
Opening up your sleeping bag to find the stench of last years festival still lingering is a horrible thought, so why not give it the once over to have it smelling fresh and clean again? If your sleeping bag is synthetic, clean in the washing machine on a gentle wash with a small measure of Soap Flakes.
When you're putting your equipment away, half fill a sock with bicarbonate of soda and knot at the top, and then place in with your tent. This will stop bad smells lingering and leave you with a fresh smelling tent when you come to put it up! So all you'll have to worry about at the festival is having a good time!
Enjoy!
Firstly, check over your tent by pulling out all the components and checking for any damage, missing parts or bad smells. To get rid of any mould or mildew residue, gently brush off any excess dirt, then wipe clean using a soft bristled brush and mild solution of soap flakes and warm water. Leave to dry in a well ventilated area out of direct sunlight.
Opening up your sleeping bag to find the stench of last years festival still lingering is a horrible thought, so why not give it the once over to have it smelling fresh and clean again? If your sleeping bag is synthetic, clean in the washing machine on a gentle wash with a small measure of Soap Flakes.
When you're putting your equipment away, half fill a sock with bicarbonate of soda and knot at the top, and then place in with your tent. This will stop bad smells lingering and leave you with a fresh smelling tent when you come to put it up! So all you'll have to worry about at the festival is having a good time!
Enjoy!
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