Nancy Birtwhistle Essentials
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Percarbonate of Soda (green bleach/ natural bleach)
Price range: £3.49 through £25.99Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageRefillable natural bleach! If ordering refills, simply leave your empty labelled jar on your doorstep and we will swap it with a new one, or bring your jar along to one of our pop ups to swap for a new prefilled one. All containers will be preloved and may differ from image dependent on what is in current stock.
A cupboard staple for Nancy Birtwhistle fans, this is an essential all rounder to have at hand to tackle round the house cleaning and stain busting.
Not sure what natural bleach is?
A Natural Bleach, also known as oxygen bleach or Percarbonate of Soda is a safe and non-toxic, biodegradable alternative to harsh chlorine bleach. When dissolved in water it releases oxygen which acts as a powerful stain remover, deodoriser and disinfectant.
It breaks down harmlessly to oxygen, water and sodium carbonate brightening fabrics and prevents them from yellowing. It’s great at removing stains as well as being a great alternative to chlorine bleach in the bathroom. Dissolve in warm water to safely disinfect the loo and clean drains.
Stain remover
Use 2-4 tablespoons in a bowl of warm water as a pre-soak to remove stains. As a stain-removal booster, add 2 tablespoon (or 4 tablespoons for tougher stains) to the laundry powder in your washing machine dispenser drawer to brighten whites and eliminate odours.
General cleaner and disinfectant
To make the solution – Add 4 tablespoons in 1 Litre of hot water. Brilliant to clean ovens, bins and toilets. For wood: brush with the solution, wait for 10 to 15 minutes then brush again and rinse well. For Stone: Apply solution and rinse well particularly on limestone, marble slabs, etc.
To unblock and clean a sink drain:
Pour 2-3 tablespoons in the hole of your sink, add boiling water on top. Wait few minutes and rinse. -
EcoLiving Soda Crystals 750g (Sodium Carbonate Decahydrate)
£4.99Add to basketAnother Nancy Birtwhistle cupboard essential, you may recognise Soda Crystals more from Nancy’s recipes as ‘washing soda’ – so called for its great uses with the laundry.
Not exclusively for just the washing machine, it can be used to remove odours, removing grease and neutralising acids! It’s hard working properties are also ideal for cleaning heavily soiled surfaces, clearing blocked pipes, stain removal, softening hard water, limescale removal, cutting through toilet and bin grime and just general day to day cleaning!
We always have one to hand for any emergency drain or sink blockages. No nasty chemicals or plastics bottles, just natural hardworking ingredients.
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Citric Acid
Price range: £3.49 through £17.99Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageCitric acid is an absolute green cleaning household essential and we are delighted we can now offer a refillable option in preloved containers. Simply leave out your container on delivery day and we will collect and reuse for refilling. If you are receiving via post, unfortunately we cannot offer the refill service but your container will arrive in a preloved container which can be reused or repurposed.
A Nancy Birtwhistle cupboard staple for tackling limescale, making Nancy Birtwhistle – Clean and Green : 101 Hints and Tips for a More Eco Friendly Home (Hardback) Pure Magic and much much more!
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Vegetable Glycerine 500ml
Price range: £4.89 through £5.89Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageOne of Nancy Birtwhistle’s essentials to make your own natural cleaning products, you can find the now famous cream cleaner recipe in Nancy Birtwhistle – Green Living Made Easy: 101 Eco Tips, Hacks and Recipes to Save Time and Money
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer our refill service via post. Our vegetable glycerine will therefore be posted in preloved containers to remain as sustainable as possible. These can be repurposed or reused. If local, containers can be returned as part of our refill service.
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Isopropyl Alcohol – Rubbing Alcohol/ Surgical Spirit
Price range: £3.19 through £6.89Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageArriving in bottles with child resistant caps, these bottles can be left out on delivery day ready to be refilled again and again. Unfortunately, we cannot offer a refill service via post but your bottles can be repurposed and cleaned to be reused.
Rubbing alcohol is an essential of Nancy Birtwhistle’s for you fellow fans out there! From making your own fabric conditioner or rinse aid to removing stains to being an all purpose cleaner, this is a cupboard essential when it comes to green cleaning.
Keep out of reach of children.
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Bicarbonate of Soda
Price range: £3.99 through £10.49Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageBicarbonate of soda (sodium bicarbonate) is an absolute green cleaning household essential and we are delighted we can now offer a refillable option in preloved containers. Simply leave out your container on delivery day and we will collect and reuse for refilling. If you are receiving via post, unfortunately we cannot offer the refill service but your container will arrive in a preloved container which can be reused or repurposed.
From removing stains to tackling ovens, bicarbonate of soda really is a versatile cupboard staple. Not forgetting bicarb is one of Nancy Birtwhistle’s natural ingredient go to for many of her cleaning recipes including the famous cream cleaner.
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Reusable Spray Glass ‘Forever’ Bottle 500ml – Amber or Clear
£4.59Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageBeen looking for a bottle for your Pure Magic? Wanting to put your own homemade cleaners or refills into something a little more stylish? These spray bottles are elegant as well as durable.
Choose from amber or clear glass.
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Organic Castille Liquid Soap 500ml
Price range: £4.49 through £7.29Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageOrganic castille soap base is an all rounder multipurpose soap which is gentle on skin. Free from preservatives, colourings, foaming agents and harsh chemicals. Your castille soap is unscented which can be helpful for those with skin conditions. Or if you prefer your soap/ body wash to have a scent, you can add your own essential oils to fragrance of your choice.
Available as part of our refill range in glass bottles or can be posted across the UK in preloved containers which can be reloved and reused. Please note, unfortunately we cannot offer our refill option via post, postal orders will require either a First Time Order (in reusable glass bottle with aluminium lid) or preloved container option.
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‘Nancy Birtwhistle’s Pure Magic’ Set
Price range: £4.49 through £8.59Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageAll the cupboard essentials you need to make Nancy Birtwhistle’s Pure Magic/ Toilet Cleaner
Blast away that limescale loo in no time at all. Recipe for Pure Magic can be found in Nancy Birtwhistle – Clean and Green : 101 Hints and Tips for a More Eco Friendly Home (Hardback)
Includes:
- 250ml Miniml Rhubarb and Lemon washing up liquid in preloved bottle (bottle may vary from image depending on what preloved bottles are in stock)
- 300g citric acid in preloved container (container may vary from image depending on what is in donated stock)
Also additional option to include a 500ml reusable glass amber spray bottle
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Xanthan Gum
Price range: £3.59 through £5.49Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageSent in preloved containers, our Xanthan Gum is an essential ingredient to Nancy Birtwhistle’s Pure Magic Gel and Green Bleach Foam. Both recipes can be found in Nancy Birtwhistle – Clean Magic Hardback
What is xanthan gum?
Xanthan gum is a fine, white powder that is naturally derived from the sugar of wheat, corn, soy or dairy (ours is derived from corn and soy ensuring this product is vegan). The sugar is then fermented by a bacteria called Xanthomonas campestris.
Xanthan gum is found in nearly all types of cosmetic products. It can be used in products like cleansers, face masks, serums, lipstick and more.
Xanthan gum uses
Xanthan gum is used a thickening agent, stabiliser and emulsifier in hair and skincare products.
It is added to cosmetic products to help bind the ingredients together and reduce separation. It will emulsify water and oil based ingredients to form a more stable product.
Xanthan gum can also thicken liquids and improve the texture. When it’s is added to water, it creates a gel which thickens the product.
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‘Nancy Birtwhistle’s Cream Cleaner’ Set
£3.99Add to basketAll the natural ingredients you need to make Nancy Birtwhistle’s natural cream cleaner. Nancy’s cream cleaner makes a great oven and hob cleaner, bath cleaner and much much more.
Includes:
- 100ml vegetable glycerine
- 200g Bicarbonate of Soda
- 200ml Miniml Apple Orchard Washing up liquid
** to be as sustainable as possible, we use preloved containers. Containers may differ from those in image, stock dependent
***If local to Liverpool, Knowsley, St Helens or Warrington, your containers can be returned and refilled. See How Our Refills Work for more information.
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Miniml Refills White Vinegar Rhubarb Scented
Price range: £1.00 through £9.00Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageClick here to find out more about how our refills work.
White vinegar is one of those magical staples that once you start using, you will wonder how you ever lived without under your cupboard. Some of its uses include rinse aid, glass cleaner, limescale remover, multi-surface cleaner, laundry softener, stain remover and much much more. Yes, I’m going to say it … dive into Nancy Birtwhistle – Clean and Green : 101 Hints and Tips for a More Eco Friendly Home (Hardback) to find tonnes more ways to use. And it’s so cheap! A small amount goes a long way.
- Vegan
- Cruelty Free
- Made in UK
- Closed loop
- Free from SLS’s, parabens and VOC’s
- Free from chlorine bleaches, phosphates and lanolins