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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.
How to Use:
Spray directly onto the surface and wipe clean.
This product is not edible vinegar + do not use on stone, marble or granite surfaces.
Ingredients:
Aqua**, 5% Acetic Acid*. *Denotes plant or mineral origin. **Water from The Yorkshire Moors.
| Size | First Time Order 500ml aluminium lid (bottle deposit required), First Time Order 500ml Spray Bottle (bottle deposit required), Refill Order 500ml, 500ml Preloved Bottle, 5L |
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Another 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.
Refillable 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.
All 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:
Also additional option to include a 500ml reusable glass amber spray bottle
Sent 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
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 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.
One 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.
Organic 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.