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.
Cleaning, laundry and lifestyle tips using traditional and natural products!
Thursday, 27 August 2009
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!
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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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