| Edition |
Paperback edition. |
| Description |
305 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm |
| Summary |
"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 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"-- Provided by publisher |
| Contents |
Laundry 17 -- Washing machine clean-up 21 -- Laundry detergent 25 -- Ivy detergent 31 -- Conker detergent 33 -- Fabric conditioner/softener 35 -- Fluffy towels without fabric softener 38 -- Spray starch 40 -- Iron descaler 42 -- Iron plate cleaner 44 -- Rainwater ironing water 46 -- Spot-cleaning collars and cuffs 48 -- Removing bloodstains 50 -- Whiten those yellowed whites 53 -- Clean, sanitize and whiten cloths 55 -- Remove lily pollen stains from clothing, carpets and furnishings 58 -- Get rid of nasty smells on clothes 60 -- Oil and fat splashes on clothing 62 -- Fruit and veg stains 63 -- Fruit juice and wine stains 65 -- Avoid a trip to the dry-cleaner 66 -- Body odour stains and smells 68 -- Kitchen 71 -- Tea stains 75 -- Dishwasher detergent and rinse aid 78 -- Dishwasher clean and freshen up 82 -- Cleaning oven shelves while you sleep 85 -- Using grass to clean oven and barbecue racks 87 -- Thorough, effective oven clean without harmful chemicals 88 -- Induction, gas or ceramic hob cleaner 92 -- Microwave cleaning 95 -- Deodorize, sanitize and treat wooden spoons and boards 97 -- Freshen smelly chopping boards 100 -- Recycling glass jars without a vinegar smell 102 -- Rainwater for jar odours 103 -- Sticky label remover 104 -- Kettle descale 106 -- All-purpose kitchen and bathroom cleaner 108 -- Descaling kitchen taps 110 -- Kitchen sink cleaning 111 -- Kitchen sink drain 113 -- Sink overflow 114 -- Sink rust marks 116 -- Fridge cleaning 117 -- Fridge odours 120 -- Removing mould and mildew from fridge seals 121 -- Cleaning copper pans, casseroles and kettles 123 -- Cleaning pots and pans with rhubarb leaves 127 -- Cleaning cast iron casseroles and enamel bakeware 128 -- Home 131 -- Window cleaning 134 -- Brass cleaning 137 -- Silver cleaning 141 -- Silver cleaning with a tin can 145 -- Furniture polish 146 -- Walnuts for wood scratches 149 -- Nancy's Natural Nurture for leather 150 -- Spills, marks and stains on white furniture 154 -- Spot-clean carpet stains 156 -- Tea and coffee spills on carpets and upholstery 158 -- Candle wax spills on carpet or soft furnishings 160 -- Freshen and dry-clean carpets 163 -- Carpet indentations caused by furniture 165 -- Clean marks, fingerprints and smears on screens 167 -- Sparkly-clean vases and decanters 169 -- Shine up dull glassware 171 -- All-purpose floor cleaner 173 -- Lemon or lavender infused oil 176 -- Air freshener 179 -- Water marks on fabrics 180 -- Deodorizing room and fabric spray 1 82 -- Dry(ish) clean furniture and soft furnishings 185 -- Miscellaneous scuffs and marks 187 -- Bathroom 191 -- Nancy's Toilet Magic 194 -- Clean the loo 196 -- Clean mould and stains off tile grouting 202 -- Rust marks on shower head 205 -- Spot limescale remover 207 -- Slow-flow sink 210 -- Garden 213 -- Eco-friendly pesticide 216 -- Cat and dog deterrent 219 -- Field mice deterrent 221 -- Rhubarb and nettle bug fixes for veg, plants and flowers 223 -- Powdery mildew on roses and edible plants 228 -- Slugs and snails pest control 230 -- Plant food for cut flowers 232 -- Weed control for patios, paths and pavers 234 -- Revive neglected wooden garden seats 236 -- Personal 239 -- Lip balm, sore skin and dry skin softener 242 -- Cleaning gold jewellery and rings with stones 244 -- Peart necklace 246 -- Cleaning dental retainers, mouth guards and dentures 248 -- Bath and shower gel 250 -- Perfumed and coloured bath salts 253 -- Clean glasses and sunglasses 256 -- Clean hairbrushes and combs 258 -- Hand sanitizer 260 -- How to Clean 263 -- Once- or twice-a-year deep cleans 268 -- Three to six-monthly cleans 270 -- Monthly cleans 272 -- Weekly or two-weekly cleans 272 -- Every day cleans 273. |
| Subject |
House cleaning -- Environmental aspects.
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Cleaning compounds -- Environmental aspects.
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Green products.
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Natural products.
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Sustainable living.
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Cleaning compounds -- Environmental aspects
(OCoLC)fst00863909
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Green products (OCoLC)fst00947633
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House cleaning -- Environmental aspects
(OCoLC)fst00961914
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Natural products (OCoLC)fst01034390
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Sustainable living (OCoLC)fst01742265
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| Genre/Form |
handbooks. (CStmoGRI)aatgf300311807
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Handbooks and manuals.
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| Added Author |
Mitchell, Emma, writer of foreword.
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| Added Title |
Clean and green |
| Other Editions: |
Reproduction of (manifestation): Birtwhistle, Nancy. Clean & green. London : One Boat, 2021 9781529049725 |
| ISBN |
9781529049749 (pbk.) |
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1529049741 (pbk.) |
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