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The cost of cleaning “There are lots


With germs and bacteria on our radar, as well as a rise in social media cleaning sensations, the majority of us would admit to cleaning our homes more thoroughly.


But a clean home doesn’t come for free. Not only does it cost us time, but it also costs money – and potentially the environment. We spend on average £150 a year on cleaning products, drawn in to buying the latest fads and products as seen on other people’s hauls and hacks, with a cleaning cupboard fit to burst. Most of these products are branded, but that doesn’t mean they’re better. Switching to basic or supermarket equivalents could save you a tidy sum in the long run.


Many commercial cleaning products are also filled with harmful chemicals which end up washed away down the drain to the water treatment facilities. But not every chemical will be removed, and will instead end up in our lakes, rivers and oceans, creating a toxic environment for not only sea life, but also us.


There are lots of ways to be eco-conscious when cleaning to be kinder to the earth. Most stores and supermarkets have an eco-friendly cleaning section with products that swap harsh chemicals for natural, biodegradable ingredients. Steam cleaning is also a natural and effective way to clean your floors and surfaces. And don’t forget to recycle any plastic bottles and containers appropriately at your local recycling centre. Two cheap pantry staples you


of ways to be eco-conscious


when cleaning to be kinder to the earth


should always have in your cleaning arsenal are bicarbonate of soda and white vinegar. They’re gentle, non-toxic, and cost less than £2 for the pair.


Bicarb is a great deodoriser and can be used on carpets and upholstery before vacuuming, to freshen smelly drains, or even in your laundry instead of fabric softener. Mix bicarb with water to make a paste that will leave everything from your oven to bathroom tiles sparkling. Diluted white vinegar is great to clean windows, freshen up your appliances (inside and out) and remove limescale.


Other cleaning hacks include using cola to clean burnt pans, ketchup on rust, shaving foam on carpet stains, and hand sanitiser on stains when out and about. Whether you agree that this is time well spent or not, we spend on average almost seven hours a week cleaning. But there are ways to cut down on time spent scrubbing. Silicone oven liners are a brilliant idea to reduce the laborious task of cleaning your oven – and cut down on the corrosive products needed. Most people have switched to using cloths that can be washed and reused rather than single-use wipes, but a battery-operated sonic scrubber is a handy tool to help you reach stubborn or hard to reach grime. Combining tasks can also cut down on cleaning time, such as wiping down skirting boards when vacuuming, or dusting blinds while cleaning windows.





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Tel. 01709 363700 A family-run, independent business


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