Clean & Green: 101 Hints and Tips for a More Eco-Friendly Home

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Simply place all the ingredients into the jar or tub, stir to a thick smooth paste and it is ready to use.

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When making my first batch, I poured it into a reused plastic squeezy bottle, but I found that the cleaner was not free-flowing enough to run to the bottom of the bottle when nearly empty, so I now find a jar is much better. It was a filthy washing machine that prompted Nancy Birtwhistle to embrace the power of eco-friendly cleaning. These nuggets of knowledge have proved super popular amongst my followers and I have weaved them in throughout the book. I knew in the depths of my memory something about ivy and saponin [a natural foaming detergent], so I Googled it.After cutting off the loose bobbles, Nancy leaves the jumper to soak inside-out for an hour in a bowl of eco-friendly washing-up liquid. And my homemade cream cleaner is perfect for granite worktops and sanitary ware, being non-acidic and only slightly abrasive. When ready to use (and I suggest you do this outside), take off the lid, give it a stir and the smell will send you reeling – it really is awful, but plants love it!

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Nancy Birtwhistle shares the simple recipes and methods she has developed since making a conscious effort to live more sustainably, from everyday cleaning and laundry tips to easy oven-cleaner and stain removal tips.Our planet is struggling and we need to use our resources, our money and our time wisely to try to change some of our ways for our own sakes, and for the generations that will follow. Nancy Birtwhistle not only won the fifth series of The Great British Bake-Off, but has built up a huge online following of devoted fans – including Gigi Hadid and Jonathan Van Ness – who love her sustainable, eco-friendly cleaning and gardening tips. The complete guide to growing your own veg from former Bake Off winner and Sunday Times bestselling author Nancy Birtwhistle. So keep out of the reach of children, wear gloves if needed and follow the safety instructions on the packaging).