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Summary
 
Simple swaps and innovative ideas for cleaning and maintaining your home that won't cost the Earth.

Learn how easy it is to make simple swaps in your cleaning and tidying methods for a more eco-friendly home.

This beautifully illustrated black and white guide with 101 hints and sustainable, natural cleaning tips and hacks will help you take small steps that have a massive positive environmental impact. In Clean & Green, Nancy Birtwhistle shares the simple recipes and methods she has developed since making a conscious effort to live more sustainably, many of which are faster and easier than the go-to products and methods most of us use now.

From everyday cleaning and laundry tips to zero-effort oven cleaner and guidance on removing tricky stains from clothing and furniture, these economical, practical methods are perfect for anyone looking to reduce their use of plastic and throwaway products. Nancy shares her tried-and-tested recipes for all-purpose cleaners, replacements for harmful chemicals that will keep both your home and the planet clean and green for future generations.

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I give this book nine out of ten acorns.

I thought I knew everything there was about running an eco-friendly home. My go to products - vinegar and bicarb. I was still using eco-friendly washing soap and sprays. All that changed with this book. I read it from cover to cover and have implemented many of her suggestions. Like many recipes, they can be tweaked - I often use less than she does. You could find all the information in this book on youtube, her instagram account or here on permies, however, having everything in one book is very useful. Their are gems though, that you might not have thought to search for.

The book is broken down into broad categories:

Laundry - from cleaning the machine itself, making your own concoctions,  to using ivy leaves and removing stains and smells
Kitchen - cleaning, problems, frequency of tasks
Home - everything else that’s not kitchen, bathroom or garden
Bathroom - specific tasks and solutions not in the previous two sections
Garden - some good tips, not too detailed
Personal - not exactly poo-less but some useful stuff including jewellery
How to clean - daily through to annual tasks - a good checklist

This book is my go to for Nest Pep Badges.

(Thank you Leigh)
 
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