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Hands holding a bottle of HomeKind concentrate

Is D Limonene Safe in Cleaning Products?
Yes, d limonene is generally safe in household cleaning products at the small dilutions used in everyday formulas. It is a natural oil pressed from citrus peel that cuts grease... Read more...
One litre of HomeKind concentrate beside the spray bottles it makes

Is a Cleaning Concentrate Cheaper Than Ready to Use Spray
Yes. In almost every household, a cleaning concentrate is cheaper than ready to use spray, because you pay for active ingredients rather than water and freight. Diluted at home, one... Read more...
The HomeKind three bottle pack

Recyclable Cleaning Product Packaging: Is the Bottle Recyclable?
Most rigid cleaning bottles sold in Australia are recyclable plastics like PET or HDPE, and they go in your kerbside bin once empty, lightly rinsed and with the lid handled... Read more...
The HomeKind label showing the full ingredient list

Reading a Cleaning Product Ingredient List Like an Expert
To read cleaning product ingredients, find the list on the back and work top to bottom, because it runs in order of highest amount first. Translate the INCI style chemical... Read more...
A made up HomeKind spray bottle, ready to use

How to Clean Stainless Steel Streak Free: An Australian Guide
To clean stainless steel streak free, wipe along the grain with a damp microfibre cloth and a thinly diluted plant based cleaner, lifting fingerprints and grease first, then buff dry... Read more...
Cleaning a surface with HomeKind on a real job

How to Clean Tiled Floors the Right Way (Sealed Surface Guide)
To clean tiled floors the right way, sweep or vacuum first, then mop with a lightly damp microfibre flat mop and a gentle pH balanced cleaner. For mopping, dilute at... Read more...
HomeKind being used to clean a kitchen benchtop

How to Clean Kitchen Surfaces: A Surface by Surface Guide With One Concentrate
To clean kitchen surfaces well, match the cleaner strength to the mess: a light everyday spray for benchtops and splashbacks, a stronger mix for greasy stovetops and range hoods, and... Read more...
A made up HomeKind spray bottle, ready to use

How to Clean Glass and Mirrors Streak Free: An Australian Guide
To clean glass streak free, dilute a low residue cleaner thinly, work in a cool shaded spot, then buff with two clean microfibre cloths: one damp to lift grime, one... Read more...
Cleaning a surface with HomeKind on a real job

How to Clean a Bathroom Without Harsh Chemicals
To clean a bathroom without harsh chemicals, work top to bottom with a plant based enzyme cleaner: spray surfaces, let it dwell five to ten minutes, agitate soap scum with... Read more...
HomeKind concentrate being measured into a spray bottle

How Much Do Australians Spend on Cleaning Products a Year
Most Australian households likely spend somewhere between 200 and 500 dollars a year on cleaning products, and many spend more once specialty sprays, wipes and refills are added. The exact... Read more...
The 1L HomeKind bottle beside a standard spray bottle for scale

How Many Spray Bottles Does 1L of Concentrate Make
At the everyday dose of 10ml per litre, 1L of concentrate makes 100 litres of ready to use cleaner, which fills about 100 standard 1 litre spray bottles. Decant into... Read more...
A HomeKind order as it arrives, in plastic free packaging

How Cleaning Concentrates Cut Plastic and Shipping Waste
A cleaning concentrate cuts plastic and shipping waste because you stop paying to package and freight water. One small 1L bottle replaces dozens of ready to use sprays, so you... Read more...
Everything, in one place

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Sixty three guides, grouped by the eight subjects they belong to. The pillar guide for each is listed first.

All in One Cleaner Concentrate: The Complete Australian Guide

Septic, Greywater and Rural Safe Cleaning: The Australian Guide

Eco Cleaning and Cutting Plastic Waste at Home

Plant Based and Non Toxic Cleaning in Australia: A Practical Guide

Cleaning Safely Around Pets, Babies and Sensitive Homes

Streak Free Glass and Surfaces: How to Clean Without Smears

Room by Room and Surface Cleaning Guides for the Whole Home

Saving Money on Cleaning Without Cutting Corners