MY ZERO WASTE CLEANING KIT || Kate Arnell

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Hey guys, here are my zero waste cleaning essentials. It's pretty basic, but it has worked for us for the last few years. It's mostly made up of distilled white vinegar, bicarbonate of soda (aka baking soda) and some zero waste refills where available.
Let me know any of your favourite non-toxic cleaning methods!
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FEATURED ITEMS
Zero Waste Home Book*
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The Organically Clean Home*
tidd.ly/7f7b9399
Sainsbury's Distilled White Vinegar
www.sainsburys.co.uk/shop/gb/g...
Tea Tree Oil Essential Oil*
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Peppermint Essential Oil*
tidd.ly/bca9da1e
Rosemary Essential Oil*
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Geranium Essential Oil*
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Cedarwood Essential Oil*
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Eucalyptus Essential Oil*
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Perigot Spray Bottle
www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/p...
Ecoegg cloths* - despite ecoegg saying they would replace the plastic packaging of their cloths with a plastic-free alternative I have just found out them are still sending them out in plastic. So be warned!
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The Organic Company Cloths
www.boobalou.co.uk/product/org...
Bottle brush
www.lifewithoutplastic.com/st... *
or
www.nookshop.co.uk/collection...
Removable head brush
www.sinplastico.com/en/372-wo...
or
www.boobalou.co.uk/product/woo...
or
www.lifewithoutplastic.com/st... *
Squeegee
www.green-bear.co.uk/window-pr...
Ecover Refill/Washing Up Liquid
tidd.ly/d501c0c1
As Nature Inteded/ Where To Buy Build In London
eco-boost.co/where-to-buy-bulk...
Bicarbonate Soda
www.cabbagesandroses.com/1kg-...
Washing Soda/Soda Crystals *
tidd.ly/c76bff82
Faith In Nature Bulk Dishwasher Gel *
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Feather Duster
www.labourandwait.co.uk/colle...
Dyson Hoover*
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Dust Pan and Brush
www.labourandwait.co.uk/colle...
or similar but smaller
www.nookshop.co.uk/collection...
Toilet Brush and Bucket
www.labourandwait.co.uk/colle...
or similar
www.lifewithoutplastic.com/st... *
Borax Substitute *
tidd.ly/f23d5625
The Simply Co Laundry Detergent
thesimplyco.com
Ecover Zero Laundry Powder *
LargeBulk Size Paper Bag: tidd.ly/a8fec02d
Small size in Cardboard box *
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Ecoleaf Bulk Laundry Powder looks good too! *
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If You Care Rubber Gloves *
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EcoSack Paper Bin Liners - these come in plastic but overall it's a lot less plastic than using a plastic bin liner every week. I emailed the company to ask them to send without plastic so they used an old cardboard box but the bags still had some plastic braces wrapped around them.
www.caddylinersdirect.co.uk/sh...
Green Dry Cleaners mentioned:
www.johnsoncleaners.com
blancclean.com
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How To Turn Bicarb into Washing Soda
wellnessmama.com/76866/how-to...
21 Uses For Borax
moralfibres.co.uk/uses-for-bor...
Difference between Borax and Borax substitute
moralfibres.co.uk/is-borax-safe/
DIY Scrap Vinegar Recipe
zerowastechef.com/2014/10/30/...
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@liekie 7 жыл бұрын

Please note if you have cats around: tea tree oil is toxic to cats! I use lavender oil instead.

@Narlanas 7 жыл бұрын

Oh, didn't know that. Thanks!

@GrowInFlorida 6 жыл бұрын

and dogs, too. I applied tea tree oil to my dog's coat as a flea preventative (some idiot online actually advised that!), and she couldn't walk for a couple days - so i did a research and found out. Very toxic!

@samwestminster9135 5 жыл бұрын

I thought things like lavender candles/incests are toxic for cats and you must must must burn minor amounts and must always keep the area well vented while the smell is around

@gypsybandit7373 5 жыл бұрын

I would keep all types of oils away from animals most of them are toxic

@jessjustjess5140 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. I didn't know that and I have two!

@meriahbradley6994 7 жыл бұрын

This was not boring at all! Your delightful charm conquered that right off the bat. I've watched a lot of these kinds of ZW videos and yours us the most helpful, you mentioned several things I've been looking for. Thanks!

@vegemitegirl1971 7 жыл бұрын

I'm low waste, not zero waste. One essential in my cleaning kit is my steam mop. I absolutely love it. It has a mop head but also a smaller attachment for cleaning furniture, clothing and small things.

@fish7483 7 жыл бұрын

I want to buy a steam mop! But I'm not sure which one to pick. Which brand do you have, if you don't mind me asking?

@vegemitegirl1971 7 жыл бұрын

I'm in Australia and have the H2O Steam Mop.

@brigraham6103 7 жыл бұрын

do you have to mop first?

@vegemitegirl1971 7 жыл бұрын

Simply Bri Graham No. The steam mop cleans dirt and grim off but also sanitizes as the steam is hot. You only need to sweep first.

@brigraham6103 7 жыл бұрын

this sounds like a wonderful option.....I bought a mop a awhile ago and discoved about the effects of microfiber. I bet you save money on cleaning your floors!

@NathanJamesParlour 6 жыл бұрын

I love that I've found a zero waste channel that's based in the UK, so this is a great find, thank you so much!

@ReadinginSpurts 6 жыл бұрын

I smile every time you say "washing up liquid". I'm American and we call it dish soap. I just love your videos!!!! They are so informative. Thank you for all the great information!

@micheleloh3462 7 жыл бұрын

I love your positivity in every video regardless of how difficult and frustrating zero waste lifestyle can be! Keep up the positive vibes and great content! X

@cindyengland9478 7 жыл бұрын

Your videos always brighten my day, Kate! For mopping floors I use hot water and vinegar. For washing the windows, again hot water and vinegar, then wipe with newspapers, which give a good shine to them. Stubborn, caked-on junk in the microwave can easily be removed with a bowl of water into which you slice half a lemon and squeeze the remaining half of the lemon juice, then set inside the microwave and run for approx. 2 mins. and let sit for a few minutes when done - dirt just wipes off. Also, copper pots can be cleaned and polished by slicing a lemon and sprinkling a handful of sea salt onto the cut lemon, then using the lemon with salt as a scrub/brush.

@sabineskovo-brandt2346 5 жыл бұрын

The "Oh my God this is so boring" at the end had me spitting my (organic + bulk of course) tea all over the screen. Worked perfectly as a cleaner. Thank you for your presence in this world!

@ciannacoleman5125 4 жыл бұрын

Sabine Skovo-Brandt 😂

@dreamanddwell 7 жыл бұрын

That is also my very favorite Bea Johnson take away! If I'm not passionate about making a particular product then that's not ultimately sustainable! Personally, I also use an all natural powdered laundry powder that comes in a cardboard box.

@ellierose3630 6 жыл бұрын

So glad I have found your videos! I’m slowly making the switch to a zero waste lifestyle! This video is really useful! X

@amymurphy5571 6 жыл бұрын

I recently listened to a podcast where the woman used a ball of aluminum foil in the dryer (to get rid of static and soften) along with a ball of socks with essential oils for scent. Just sharing info. Great video! You are so entertaining. Just getting started and these are so positive and encouraging!

@anitadavidson1266 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, I’ve just discovered you having searched for eco-friendly cleaning products. Thank you so much for the info, as living in Scotland I’ve found much of videos made in the US for example simply impossible to follow. You now have a new subscriber 😊 Now off to watch your other videos.

@CazSantiago 7 жыл бұрын

I just love the shape your vinegar bottle! I reuse mine for diy cleaning and I like using pretty bottles. Weird maybe, but makes having to clean the toilet a bit less yuk! Loved your video.

@SchizoSchematic 7 жыл бұрын

I giggles a little bit when you said "Our Hoover is a Dyson"; I guess Hoover has become the generic term for vacuum in England, like Kleenex is for tissue.

@ThisIsARubbishName 7 жыл бұрын

SchizoSchematic yeah! Hoover has been the vacuum generic for a good while I think. there's probably a history of it.

@kcatfish2268 7 жыл бұрын

SchizoSchematic lol the same as band aids, Kleenex and Stoves in North America ! ☺️

@TheNotBusyLife 7 жыл бұрын

Or Google!

@lauren8627 7 жыл бұрын

SchizoSchematic Oh my Mum and Granny say 'Stove' too in Australia. How funny! Usually it's stove-top (the coils), but I think my Gran used to say Stove for oven instead too! (now that I think about it)

@lesleyoliver5582 7 жыл бұрын

SchizoSchematic definitel, everybody says Hoover meaning vacuum cleaner. Also stove meaning cooking range/oven. And yes even today I tell my child to "pull the flush" instead of flush the toilet!!lol. There are loads more but I'd probably bore the pants off you😊

@barbaraduro55 5 жыл бұрын

wow you really inspire me :) cant wait if i move to start my eco friendly zero waste household ahh!! thanks for the tip, i am a beginner to this topic, as well my mom. But yesterday i cleaned the closet and surface's with b. soda water and lemon essential oil amd i enjoyed it so bad! never thought i would enjoy cleaning, but its so fun when you feel great about saving so many waste!

@meetemmy6250 7 жыл бұрын

One of my new favorite KZfaqrs xx

@krsusort 6 жыл бұрын

OMG the QUEEN OF CLEAN has arrived. Great Job and fun.

@katerinazgraggen4996 5 жыл бұрын

Hey hey Kate, I found today your Chanel here and I’m excited to see more of your videos. Love what you do and how funny but informative can it be to hear this information you are sharing. I also started to downsize our waste (food, plastic and other things) and I also made the “all around cleaner “ from vinegar and peel from organic lemons and oranges. But your tip to use it as softener (I used just vinegar, wasn’t that bad...) was eye opener to me. The same with the cute cotton bag for a dryer! I have 2 little bags but didn’t knew how to use them (just to have them near by my pillow for a good sleep....) I definitely will try it in my dryer... How you say HURAAAAAAAYYYYYY... Thanks a lot. Greetings from 🇨🇭....

@sugizotakuro 7 жыл бұрын

i missed you kate in anglophenia. came here to watched you, but what an informative video by the way.. keep on making good video kate..

@missmatti 7 жыл бұрын

I haven't tried simply co yet - looking to finish at least two of my laundry detergents first (a rule of mine nowadays - finish what you have first! definitely part of a more simple and joyful life).

@mjliu6439 7 жыл бұрын

Tumb up and subscribed, thanks for all the options you show on your video. It inspired me a lot

@marshallx6081 7 жыл бұрын

I love all of your information, thank you

@megan2176 7 жыл бұрын

I gloved this so much!! So many ideas! Lavender - I think I'll try to grow some in the garden this year. And eek, didn't realize Borox was that bad.. I'm in Ontario, and I had always thought it was a "natural" product, but if it's banned in the UK, that means something. Love all your wooden supplies, and I've added it to my list to find similar tools locally. Thanks!! :)

@mrscouts07 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another good video! You're always fun to watch. :)

@AWanderingEye 7 жыл бұрын

To clean the wooden floor I use a weak soapy water and a swiffer type mop (saving up for a steam cleaner which will just use h2o). I use baking soda to scrub the sink and tub. I find if you keep up with regular cleaning you really don't need anytging stronger that the white vinegar, baking soda, Dr. Bronner's and washing soda Kate mentions. I hand wash my dishes with very little water (no full tub of suds). I get my wet washcloth folded like a sponge pour some diluted Dr. Bronner's (which has washing soda mixed in) then after getting the dish wet I scrub with my rag. Then rinse and stack to air dry. Kinda like you would if camping and had only one dish pan. Was an adjustment but it works. Will have to look at the Borax in my cupboard with a new eye...thanks for the info.

@lauren8627 7 жыл бұрын

CMS Sultana honestly only the top professional grade steam mops do anything. all of the ones that you can buy in the shops are not worth the money. you wipe the floor right after and there is still dirt there. super infuriating.

@britneybaggs8789 5 жыл бұрын

“...She knows how much I love a brush!” 😅🤣 DYING lol. Good stuff👍

@alejandramonique353 7 жыл бұрын

I LOVE this!! Thanks so much Darling!

@KurlyKy 7 жыл бұрын

Lovely video Kate, as ever. 🙂 I know people go mad about Swiffer products but, as someone pursuing zero waste, I prefer my corn broom with wooden handle. Works great indoors on floors and outdoors on the patio space (I just rinse with water and let it dry when switching between applications). Works well with my steel dust pan. 🙂 Also, I think you look lovely blonde or brunette. 😄

@fish7483 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the "Organically Clean Home" book rec. I got it and it's fab. Now I can do without Gif and other not so healthy cleaning products!

@lillezmig 7 жыл бұрын

I really love this video! It's not boring at all, but very informative ^_^

@mnmless 7 жыл бұрын

I'm going to have to have a little butchers on the web for ways to get rid of limescale - I'm also in a hard water area and it is just incredibly stubborn! I suppose vinegar is cool but when you clean a kettle with it you're left with that very sneeze inducing smell! Thanks for this, I really appreciate all of this info!

@isabelmueller6682 7 жыл бұрын

Live in the U.S. planning on trying lauren's washing detergent. Maybe someday we will have to send some your way! Love your videos!

@MissEgyptian12 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video!! Will check out the Eco egg cloths! Also wanted to ask how much your washing up liquid refill costs for what amount? I have an As Nature Intended near me but I'm abit intimidated to to in and come out empty handed!

@mysteriousokapi4564 7 жыл бұрын

I can't remember from the Plastic Free July video, have you tried dishwasher powder? My family always buys dish washing liquid in plastic like that and it lasts so long, but when I lived alone I used powder in the dishwasher. I love your videos, they are so inspirational!

@jnic2649 6 жыл бұрын

Borax is incredible to use if you live in an area with high outdoor mold count. I add it to the wash often to keep our allergies down. :) also works great on mildew in the shower!

@ladydede88 5 жыл бұрын

j Nic yeah I have really hard water to the point if the tub drips it leaves a red ring 🤦🏾‍♀️ the Borox works great also my dishwasher wildews fast because of the water

@effie5238 7 жыл бұрын

Loved this...made the whole thing fun! Especially nice, since cleaning is no fun at all! :)

@hebbbby 7 жыл бұрын

This is SO useful!

@georgiacollins2025 7 жыл бұрын

Please can you do a video about your worm bin? We live in a flat with a balcony and have always though a compost bin isn't possible... Is a worm bin different? ?? would love to know how you set it up. Thanks!! love your videos :)

@svetlanikolova7673 4 жыл бұрын

worm bins can live under the sink

@svetlanikolova7673 4 жыл бұрын

1 .YOU CAN FEED WORMS ANYTHING BUT MEAT ONIONS GARLIC. NO FATS. KEEP YPUR WORMS MOIST NOT WET AND NOT DRY. FEED EVERY OTHER DAY.

@SophieStanleyIllustration 5 жыл бұрын

This was so helpful!

@nibblescribbler 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the zero waste education - was hunting round for something non-US and lo and behold, found you! And what a lovely cheerful soul you are too. Very inspiring. Now, bicarbonate of soda is clearly one of the top priorities in terms of multi-functionality across all sorts of ZW requirements, but the cabbages & roses one doesn't seem to sell it still - any ideas if we no longer live in London where we could get it from please? Thank you from West Sussex!!! xxoxoxo

@ona1459 7 жыл бұрын

what do you use to clean cutlery by hand? I'm thinking of buying a washing brush but I'm not convinced it will work well for cutlery and glasses. extremely helpful video! x

@TheDevonblacksmith 5 жыл бұрын

thank you for the information, its been very helpful I am building a self made life with as close to zero miles and zero waste as possible , I am building using all waste or natural materials, growing my food chemical free, and now hoping to add natural cleaning products, well done and thank you for sharing I will give you a mention on my next video

@jesisstill 6 жыл бұрын

Hi! Thank you for this video! Is it possible to make soda crystals from baking soda using the stove instead of the oven? (i don't have an oven).

@cristinaborges999 7 жыл бұрын

second time watching this video. love it!

@robertborland8602 5 жыл бұрын

thanks for all the tips very useful

@jeanniejohn1096 5 жыл бұрын

One easy DIY laundry powder I use is Arm & Hammer Washing Soda and Baking soda. The clothes come out clean and to add scent, just add drops of essential oil. Works well for me and my family full of boys.

@lauren8627 7 жыл бұрын

Vinegar (I want to make my own put of apples too) is soooo good for the bathroom. Toilet cleaner 100% in a squirty container for right under the rim, and the spray bottle for everything else. Our water is very hard do leaves lots of minerals on the clear shower screen, so I also filter the water I put into the 50-50 mix. The only place vinegar shouldn't ever go is in a dishwasher. A lot of technicians say that the low pH is too harsh for the rubber seals on the inside and will reduce the life of your appliance.

@rachelpulley1513 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Kate! I use Lauren's 'Simply Co.' Laundry Powder and I love it. It's light and you don't need much. It smells lovely and clothes come out smelling and actually feeling clean (if that makes sense haha). I'm really hoping to make the 4-6 hour drive to NYC to check out Lauren and Daniels new Zero Packaging store!

@GrowInFlorida 6 жыл бұрын

their web site is suspended; do you know what's going on with them?

@wiebkepreuss9353 6 жыл бұрын

Please tell me where the lamp in the back is from. Have seen a different one in another video and absolutely love them!!!

@zswager2357 6 жыл бұрын

What you do is amazing I hope one day I can get as extreme zero waste as you

@Dayro8 7 жыл бұрын

Love how you ended it with hug it out!

@bljts 7 жыл бұрын

Tea tree is also a great anti fungal. I use it for the bath tub and shower. Fantastic but smells awful. I'm a new subscriber and love your channel. BTW where did you get that great tee?

@knitwittygirl 7 жыл бұрын

I have seen at Robert Dyas now (a UK shop) washing soda, baking soda and citric acid by Dripak in what seems to be cardboard boxes. if you can get past the plastic ofgassing smell of the shop it's worth a look! Citric acid can be used in place of vinagar, same pH.

@hellanistpunk3282 5 жыл бұрын

I know this video is older but I'm going to comment anyway. We use old fleece blanket squares for most of out cleaning as we can wash it and it saved us throwing away parts of the blanket that wasnt falling apart (from when our cat was young and ripped it)

@anissa212 7 жыл бұрын

worth it for the Borax info alone.

@gabrielarich2015 Жыл бұрын

I recently started using baking soda and vinegar in my dishwasher and my dishes are completely clean. I use vinegar and water to clean around the house and I have three little ones who love to help therefore I feel better knowing they don’t come in contact with chemicals

@Koshka219 7 жыл бұрын

There is Ecover washing up liquid refill in Panet Organic in Muswell Hill and also Ecover laundry liquid refill in the same store.

@PaulaBressannperfil 7 жыл бұрын

Ahhahaha ... First video I watch from your channel, and I got to the end 🙌🏼✨ uhuuuu ahahhahahaha subscribed as well of course. 😘

@furtgirl 7 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your videos, they are so inspiring for my lifestyle (I'm planning on getting more and more zero waste). But I checked in my local drugstore and I was so surprised that the brand ecover has plastic packaging for their washing agent:(

@reinm5289 5 жыл бұрын

Are you still using the same Ecover product for washing laundry? I'm using an ecover refillable liquid and white vinegar as a softener, though I'm looking for something else since I need to use quite a lot of the liquid soap to wash, and it's quite expensive.. thanks!

@sosaalejandrad 7 жыл бұрын

I love your brushes :)

@ladycrystalr-u.s.a 5 жыл бұрын

What do you do with the vinegar bottles after you take those lids off? 🇺🇸

@theminimalistninja 7 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for this video 🙌 saving this for whenever I don't live with flatmates! ❤

@orlamartin7564 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Kate, I know this is an old video, not sure if you'll see this post, but I'd like to get .a cleaner and I was wondering if you know of any green cleaners (yours sounds great!) or green cleaning companies you could recommend (we're in SE10). Thanks.

@marilyns6043 7 жыл бұрын

Huge fan of The Ringer for cleaning cast iron. Just a little table salt and hot water and The Ringer cleans off all the grease and grunge. Super easy to use and it lasts forever. Amazing product. Available from Amazon - and, no, I have no financial connection to the product.

@kasuelf 6 жыл бұрын

What would be your advise on microfibre clothes? I used them so far and they work great but since learning they pollute water I don't want to use them but is simply throwing them away better? Help!

@weefyhannah 7 жыл бұрын

Just wondering if you have found a zero waste option for buying over the counter pills. Like nurofen for example?

@mariyastoyanova9116 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely video! Thanks 😘😍😘

@alyssabueno6128 6 жыл бұрын

totally random, but i have the same haircut.. how do you trim it? or rather, what do you ask of the salon when getting a trim?

@yasminemohamed5787 7 жыл бұрын

hi I love your videos, would you do a skin routine one 😘

@RLSCS 5 жыл бұрын

I didn't know that microfibre cleaning cloths are made with plastic. Thank you for that info. I will never buy these again.

@Stephanie-qk9gq 4 жыл бұрын

RLSCS, i am repurposing my microfibers into a draft excluder.

@svetlanikolova7673 4 жыл бұрын

@@Stephanie-qk9gq GREAT IDEA. THANKS

@hannamathilde6668 4 жыл бұрын

It's a while ago, but what did you reuse the microfibre cloths for? :S

@mariyastoyanova9116 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, me too

@paddysturkenboom4890 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks!!! What is the name and The colour of your lipstick??

@LadyOfRain1 6 жыл бұрын

I wondered why Borax is banned in the EU, so I looked that up. I live in Canada and we can get it in just about any store, but in the Cleaning section, so it was odd to find out that the reason it was banned in the UK/EU was because it was banned as a food additive. Here's a text excerpt from the podcast I found explaining why (I apologize in advance if this has already been addressed - I didn't see anything in the comments): Both borax and boric acid act as texturing agents in cooking to promote elasticity and crispiness, and prevent shrimp from darkening. However, the European Chemicals Agency and the US Food and Drug Administration have banned borax as a food additive, putting the compound on the list of ‘substances of very high concern.’ In a single exception, caviar is still preserved by borax, at least in the EU. Though also banned in China, borax is sometimes illegally used to give a rubbery texture to rice noodles and root starch jelly. Borax converts into boric acid in the body, so when discussing the dangers of ingesting borax it’s important to look at the effects of boric acid. If exposed to a large amount of boric acid in a short amount of time, the stomach, bowels, liver, kidney and even the brain can suffer. Boric acid does appear naturally in some foods. Leafy vegetables, fruits, legumes and nuts are the richest source, and beer, wine and cider also have an appreciable amount. But it takes much more than the small amount naturally present in foods to cause any internal distress. Prolonged exposure to high levels of boric acid may also lead to adverse reproductive effects, such as impaired fertility and birth defects. (Source: ChemistryWorld.com). I use is as part of my home-made laundry detergent and as a part of my carpet cleaner.

@elspethchalmers8061 7 жыл бұрын

I love this! My partner and I have been debating hiring a cleaning lady for a while to help us stop bickering about cleaning so will do now. :) I'll be trying the vinegar as a fabric softener as well. It's good to hear about your challenges with making your own products. I'm having that experience now (except not as much luck yet finding eco-friendly alternatives!). Quick question - what did you do about the plastic brushes you had around that were still fully functional when you decided to go zero waste?

@namjoonie936 6 жыл бұрын

Autumn Spring lmao

@namjoonie936 6 жыл бұрын

Autumn Spring shut tf up

@Lseverett5 7 жыл бұрын

What dish washing soap do you use. I've tried many homemade ones but in the end go to Mrs Meyers or Seventh Generation.

@brokeminimalistmama2341 4 жыл бұрын

What do you use to clean a dishwasher? I hate using my dishwasher as it costs too much money and I prefer hand washing (wish I could replace my dishwasher with an oven but the landlord doesn't approve so I have to keep going to my grandmas to bake I guess...) Anyway, I wash my dishes then put them in the dishwasher while open to dry. (Not using the dryer from the washer) but after a while gunk kinda builds up on the inside and the door. I use the dishwasher once a month to clean it but I don't want to use the dishwasher cleaner anymore. What do you suggest ?

@caramelushca 7 жыл бұрын

Hi, Ecover also does a zero dishwasher powder that comes in a cardboard box with a metal tab. Have you tried that? It works quite well for us :)

@leliakatalnikova7977 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, Kate) Do you consciously choose non-bio detergent instead of bio? I have a problem with eco detergents which drives me crazy. I move from one rented apartment to another usually about once a year. When I switched to eco detergents (I usually use Sodasan powder), I noticed that each time a new washing machine gradually started to leave beige and brown spots on my cloth which couldn't be removed (no need to describe how awful that is). I read a lot on this matter and started to wash on 90С regularly, do prophylactic washes with citric acid and tea tree oil, and use eco bleacher, but it didn't help. I also never shut a washing machine door. A repairer sad that the washing machine was completely OK, but as he saw the powder box, he sad that he frequently saw similar problems when people used bio detergents, because bio detergents leave bacteria inside that propagate there, which results in those spots. I read a lot about bio and non-bio, but I still can't understand how to know which is what looking at the ingredients. I haven't tried Ecover yet because it's very expensive where I live. Have you ever heard of such problems with eco detergents? I'd very appreciate if you could share some thoughts and ideas =)

@mckenziegratz2090 7 жыл бұрын

Have you ever tried soap nuts for laundry?

@chloekeith4034 6 жыл бұрын

hey just a suggestion. You should try steam cleaning it works great. You don't need any soap to clean!

@Lseverett5 7 жыл бұрын

Great tips..I use all natural products too. Cute cat eye..you growing your hair longer again?

@erikaa9338 5 жыл бұрын

what camera do you use ?

@valerieee3p 5 жыл бұрын

I have lots of used food jars I want to reuse. However, I’m having a hard time removing the scent of the food and the color staining on the underside of the lids. Especially the spaghetti sauce jars. 😢 Any ideas on how to remove the staining? I am currently soaking them in vinegar and wash soap for the smells.

@myfitstoreuk5608 Жыл бұрын

Liquid laundry detergent made of english ivy works great

@cristinaborges999 7 жыл бұрын

i was thinking in buying soap nuts for laundry. you said you try it to do washing soap but it didnt workshop, have you try it in laundry? if yes, can you give me your opinion?

@Ildie 6 жыл бұрын

I bought some soap berries, put them into little bag and thrown to the washing machine with vinegar instead of softener. Works well, but our clothes not really dirty, no kids. No smell, but it is ok. I heard the nuts or berries can make the white clothes a little yellowy, not happend yet

@alinalev5480 7 жыл бұрын

Ah! I use the same washing powder for laundry! I think it's even better than buying a liquid detergent because you are not paying for water and the transport of water. It's dry, like in the old days:)

@flyqfly 7 жыл бұрын

I use a container that I empty in our bio-trash or reuse paper bags that shops give with cloths or food. This way I don't have to buy extra stuff.

@HannahBMakes 7 жыл бұрын

Just a heads up about the essential oils...make sure that the company you buy from is reputable and can guarantee that they aren't adding any toxins or fragrance into their products. They do it as fillers so they're able to sell their oils at a lower price but then they aren't pure, are adding toxins, and it defeats the purpose of cleaning and using oils to be more natural. At least this is more common in the US as I believe our rules aren't as strict as they are overseas (ie: companies here can put "fragrance" on the label as an ingredient but "fragrance" can be anything. Grrr!) So at least for the US, buying essential oils at a store can be super sketchy. Loving your videos! Popped onto this one to see what else I could be doing in my home.

@DawnBreaker5 7 жыл бұрын

If you would like to try again, and you can find Sal's Suds where you are, it works MUCH better than Dr. Bronner's castile soap. It is made by Dr. Bronner's as well, but it's geared for hard water. I use it for cleaning solution, laundry and dish soap. If i needed to use it as a body wash, I could, but we can get bar soap in bulk.

@Diamond_Killa 3 жыл бұрын

Can the dry lavender bag be put in a laundry dryer? ..To make the clothes smell nice

@stephanieokkay 7 жыл бұрын

I would love to know the amount of vinegar and essential oil to use in the washing machine! My clothes smell like absolutely nothing, which is fine, but I'd love to try a natural scent. 😀

@Awalsh147 7 жыл бұрын

I have never used more than 1/4 cup :) hope that helps!

@LadyOfRain1 6 жыл бұрын

I also use 1/4 cup (125ml or 4 oz) and it works fine. Regular top loader or HE machine, I used the same amnt in both. For the drops of essential oil, just remember that a top loader is using WAAAY more water, so you'd need a bit more than an HE.

@alinabelousova 2 жыл бұрын

I use hard soap from Faith in Nature and a mesh cloth (African washcloth) to wash my dishes. That means I can use as little of the product as possible and get a good lather very quickly. Plus that means I can use one product for multiple uses: washing dishes, washing hands and body wash. Plus a mesh cloth is a good substitute for sponges, which are super unhygienic. Mesh cloth dries very quickly and lasts ages, unlike again - sponges. I found that soap bases are actually cheaper than good quality soaps sold in health shops (e.g Faith in Nature). You just melt a soap base, add favourite essential oils, pour into moulds and voila - you've made your own soap. I want to save money and try that next year. Kate, how would you dispose of the wooden brushes if you didn't want to keep them? It's clementine season, so I will try your DIY hack for laundry softener/cleaner. If it can make clothes really smell like clementines - that would be amazing!

@katewasserman7943 6 жыл бұрын

SalSuds by Dr Bronners works with hard water for dishes and doesn't leave that white film!

@carlosgato3693 7 жыл бұрын

Great ideas! On a previous video, there where soap nuts in a container on your kitchen, what do you use it for?

@thumbalins 7 жыл бұрын

excellent video! What about mopping the flour?

@Coccinelf 7 жыл бұрын

I don't know for Kate but we use a steam mop that is unfortunately made of plastic. But I feel like there is no other alternative other than getting on your knees and washing it with your hands. It's like the vacuum cleaner I guess, it will always be made in plastic.

@Hb02765 6 жыл бұрын

soda crystals are brilliant for lifting and dirt from your kitchen floor. we have 2 dogs with muddy paws, and all i do is mop with soda crystals in hot water and the floor is amazingly clean. to spot clean stubborn marks, i use vinegar mixed with washing up liquid in a spray bottle. hope that helps.

@DearlyStars 6 жыл бұрын

I use a swiffer mop with rags or reused tshirts cut to fit the mop instead of the one use refills they sell.